The Dell Inspiron is a budget-friendly choice and typically offers silent, fanless operation which is great for everyday use and light tasks. It has a solid build and a 16-inch screen with a decent display, making it suitable for general productivity and media consumption. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or intensive engineering software, the MSI Raider with its dedicated high-end graphics card and faster screen refresh rate would be a better fit, despite its higher price. It also has better overall performance, but it's less portable due to its weight and shorter battery life. Keep in mind that the Dell Inspiron might struggle with heavy tasks that the MSI effortlessly handles, so consider what you'll primarily use the laptop for when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.9/10
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, aimed at engineering and design, comes with a capable onboard Intel graphics and an IPS screen known for good color accuracy, while being more portable. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, on the other hand, includes a more powerful Intel processor and a Nvidia RTX GPU, making it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, and it features a high-quality OLED display, but is less portable and has a louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
9.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the Dell Inspiron has a decent display that offers clear images and good brightness, which satisfies basic requirements for browsing and video streaming, while the MSI Raider's display provides exceptional clarity and luminance, enhancing everyday visual experience significantly. For engineering and design work, the Inspiron's screen covers a fair range of color spectrums, making it suitable for less demanding tasks, but the Raider excels with a wider color coverage, allowing for more accurate color work in professional design applications. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which means they won't deliver as smooth visuals or be as responsive as displays designed specifically with high refresh rates for those purposes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$849
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels in general use due to its good balance of performance and portability, featuring a decent CPU and RAM, a high-quality IPS screen, and a fanless operation for silent use, along with a good battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while offering a stronger CPU and a superior OLED display for more vibrant colors and higher resolution, tends to be less portable due to its heavier weight and shorter battery life, making it less ideal for those who prioritize mobility and longer use away from power sources.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.3/10
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9/10
7.9/10
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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