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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 might be the more economical choice, providing decent performance for everyday tasks and some light creative work. If your priority is a larger screen and more comfortable typing experience due to the size, the Dell could be a good fit, while also offering a balance between performance and price. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, is designed for high performance, particularly in gaming, 3D work, or any other graphics-intensive tasks. It typically has a higher build quality and more powerful components, including a stronger graphics card, but it comes with a higher price tag. It's also more portable due to its smaller size, making it a better choice if you need to carry your laptop frequently. Nevertheless, it may have a shorter battery life compared to the Dell due to its more powerful hardware. Consider your needs carefully: if performance in demanding applications and portability is essential, the Razer Blade 14 may justify the cost, but for general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 should suffice at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is less suitable for gaming and 3D tasks because it uses an integrated GPU, which is generally less powerful than dedicated GPUs, and has a screen refresh rate of 60Hz which is adequate for basic tasks but not ideal for gaming where higher refresh rates contribute to smoother visuals. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, a dedicated GPU favored in gaming, and boasts a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, providing a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.7
8.4
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outshines the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for engineering and design thanks to its more powerful AMD processor and high-end Nvidia graphics, which offer superior performance for demanding applications and visual work. However, the Dell Inspiron offers a larger screen with good color accuracy, which might be better for design tasks that benefit from a larger visual workspace, though its graphics are less powerful, impacting rendering and computational tasks.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 provides a pleasant experience with its adequate resolution and brightness, but for those who prefer finer details and more vibrant visuals, the Razer Blade 14 offers a higher quality display with better resolution, making text and images sharper. In engineering and design tasks, where accurate color representation matters, both the Dell and the Razer have good panels with a wide range of colors, but the Razer may edge ahead with better coverage of professional color gamuts. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D work where fast movement is common, both laptops fall short with their lower refresh rates, not providing the smooth motion desired by gamers and professionals in animation or modeling.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is equipped with an efficient CPU and ample RAM, presenting silent operation and a high-quality screen, making it a good fit for general use; however, its portability and battery life are just good, which may limit on-the-go usage. The Razer Blade 14 offers a more potent CPU and superior screen quality, alongside excellent portability and battery life, but these features come with louder operating noise and a higher price, positioning it as a premium option for both general and gaming purposes.
Content Creation
8.1
8.1
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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