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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Razer Book 13 involves considering their primary differences. The Dell offers a larger screen and longer battery life, making it suitable for users who prioritize a bigger display and less frequent charging. It's also typically more budget-friendly, which is advantageous for cost-conscious buyers. On the other hand, the Razer Book is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, ideal for those who travel a lot or need to carry their laptop frequently. While the Razer Book tends to be more expensive, it also boasts higher build quality and a premium feel. If performance is a priority, both laptops have similar processors, but your choice should align with your balance between affordability, portability, and build quality preferences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 excels in general use due to its proficient CPU and ample RAM, coupled with a high-quality screen and solid battery life, though it's somewhat heavier reducing portability. The Razer Book 13, while also good for general tasks with a competent CPU and sufficient RAM, provides superior portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, but has a smaller screen which may affect multitasking and viewing experiences. Both have good screen quality and sufficient storage, but the Dell has a larger display which is beneficial for productivity, whereas the Razer leads in portability and battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.1
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 with a larger screen and more storage space suits extensive engineering and design tasks that require a spacious viewing area and ample data capacity, while the Razer Book 13, being lighter and featuring a higher screen resolution and brightness, offers better portability and a superior visual experience that could be beneficial for detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.1
7.6
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for software development, and content creation, while the Razer Book 13 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Razer Book 13 provide sharp visuals and comfortable brightness levels due to their panel types and resolutions, ensuring clear text and vibrant images for daily tasks. For engineering and design, these laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color reproduction which is essential for detailed and color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, making them less ideal for these scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a price of $849 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and the Razer Book 13 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because they both have integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, which can handle light gaming and 3D tasks but aren't on par with dedicated gaming GPUs found in higher-end gaming laptops.
Software Development
7.9
7.5
8.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and Razer Book 13 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 Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5630 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$849 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.28 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.91" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1360P | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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