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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are similarly priced with the same storage, but the Dell offers 16GB RAM compared to Lenovo's 12GB, which can improve multitasking performance. The Dell's AMD Ryzen 7 5825U CPU has a slight edge over Lenovo's Ryzen 7 5700U for power users, but both feature the same integrated Vega 8 GPU, adequate for light gaming and everyday tasks but not intensive gaming. If longer battery life and slightly better portability are priorities, Lenovo has the edge, and it also includes a number pad and a backlit keyboard. Both have touchscreens, but the Dell's 16:10 aspect ratio offers more vertical screen space, which can be beneficial for productivity. Consider Dell for better performance in multitasking or productivity apps, and Lenovo for enhanced portability and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5625
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for software development, and content creation.
If you need a laptop for general use, both the Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" have displays that provide an adequate viewing experience thanks to their satisfactory resolution and brightness, but may not stand out in terms of crispness or vibrancy. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is crucial, neither laptop would be ideal as their color gamut coverage doesn't meet the high standards required for precision tasks. Gamers and those working with 3D graphics may find these laptops lacking because they don't have the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion and may only offer modest resolutions and panel types which are less than optimal for immersive or detailed visuals.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 is equipped with a higher RAM capacity and a larger screen with higher resolution which can lead to better multitasking and clearer visuals, making it suitable for general use where screen real estate is appreciated. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers a higher battery life and is lighter, enhancing its portability, making it also practical for general use but with an advantage for those who prioritize working on-the-go.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both labeled fair for gaming and 3D because they house the same integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU, which provides moderate graphics performance suitable for light gaming and basic 3D applications, but may struggle with more demanding tasks. Both also have similar screen refresh rates and screen quality, which affects how smoothly games will appear and the vibrancy of the graphics, with the Inspiron having a slightly larger and higher resolution display, potentially offering a bit more detail.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.6
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5625 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 offers a stronger CPU and more RAM, which substantially enhance engineering and design performance, along with a higher resolution and a screen with a wider aspect ratio for better multitasking and content visualization.
Content Creation
7.6
7.4
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both 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
7.5
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and Dell Inspiron 16 5625 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$700
$741
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5625 has a price of $700 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5625 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.68'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.12 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 42 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 16 5625
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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"I think there is fair value in the Inspiron 16 this year. Very little has changed with the laptop and my opinion hasn’t really changed either. In other words, I like it. Overall, I think the pros far outweigh the cons of this laptop and the price is certainly justifiable. I found this to be a great typer and I could potentially work all day on this machine, provided I don’t need a graphics card."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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