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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 provides a balance between cost and performance, making it well-suited for general use and multitasking with its high-quality display and solid build. Its fanless operation ensures it runs silently, which can be a significant advantage in quiet environments. On the other hand, the MSI GF65 Thin, while usually costing more, stands out for gaming or graphics-intensive tasks due to its dedicated graphics card. It has a high refresh rate screen which is ideal for fast-paced games but has a shorter battery life and might not be as well suited for tasks that require longer unplugged usage. The GF65 is also slightly more portable due to being lighter, but if fan noise is a concern, the Inspiron may be preferable for its silent operation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5630.
Key differences
General Use
8.2
6.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels in general use with a stronger CPU, more RAM, a higher resolution screen with better color coverage, and a longer battery life, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks and with more sustained usability on a single charge. In contrast, the MSI GF65 Thin, while offering a powerful GPU suitable for gaming, falls short in screen color quality, has less RAM for multitasking, and a shorter battery life, which may limit its efficiency for daily activities outside of gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.7
6.7
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is suitable for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, more RAM, and higher screen resolution with better color accuracy, important for detailed work, whereas the MSI GF65 Thin, while also capable for such tasks with its capable Intel i5 processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, offers less RAM and storage, and less suitable screen quality but gains an edge in gaming performance and portability due to its lighter design and powerful GPU.
Content Creation
8.1
6.8
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9
6.3
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.8
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its better resolution and brightness, offers a more vibrant and clear display, making it suitable for general tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, where color accuracy and consistency are key. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is essential, the lower refresh rate of the Inspiron reduces visual smoothness. The MSI GF65 Thin, while having adequate display qualities for everyday tasks and design work, falls short for immersive gaming experiences due to both its modest color range and lower refresh rate, which can't match the high standards demanded by fast-paced, visually intensive games.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$849
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GF65 Thin and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, is not as capable in handling gaming and 3D tasks as the MSI GF65 Thin, which is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU known for better performance in such applications.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and MSI GF65 Thin both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to have good build quality, while the MSI GF65 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the MSI GF65 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | MSI GF65 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i5-10500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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