Dell Inspiron 16 5620 review
Dell Inspiron 16 5620 — from 2022, 1.97 kg, performance 51.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Screen | 16" · 1920x1200 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 1215U , Intel Core i5 1235U , Intel Core i5 1240P , Intel Core i7 1255U , Intel Core i7 1260P |
| Graphics | GeForce MX570 2GB , GeForce MX570 A |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.97 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh |
Performance scores
A modern 16-inch with huge memory and a modest GPU
The Dell Inspiron 16 5620 (2022) pairs a 12th-gen Core i3-1215U with NVIDIA's GeForce MX570 (2 GB) and an unusually large 64 GB of RAM. At about $604 it sits in the mid price tier for general-purpose laptops, well above the $248 category median — reflecting both the RAM upgrade and the relatively recent vintage. The configuration is uneven: memory is excellent, but the GPU sits below the category median, which limits the machine's creative and gaming reach.
Where it shines: memory and headroom
The standout is the 64 GB of RAM, which lands in the "pro" tier and is twice the category median. For heavy multitasking, large browser workloads, development environments or running multiple VMs, this is genuinely useful and unusual at the price. The MX570 is a discrete GPU, which is more than most general-purpose laptops offer, even if its score is modest.
Where it doesn't: graphics relative to class
The MX570 scores below the category median for general-purpose laptops — many of which ship with stronger discrete GPUs. In practice the MX570 handles everyday graphics, hardware-accelerated video and light creative work, but it's not a gaming or 3D-rendering solution. The capability fit confirms this: minimum-setting Overwatch and Grand Theft Auto V are within reach, while anything more demanding is out of scope.
Price trajectory
From an original $900 MSRP, the Inspiron 16 5620 has depreciated to about $604 today — an annual rate near 11.9%, reflecting the recent vintage and the typical steep early-life curve. Projected forward, another two years bring it to roughly $468, a 22.5% drop.
How it compares
Direct comparisons are thin in the dataset — the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 16AHP9 ($656) is the closest analogue at slightly more money. Within its price band, the Inspiron 16 5620's value case rests almost entirely on the 64 GB of RAM; buyers who don't need that much memory will find stronger GPU options for similar money in the broader market.
Bottom line
The Inspiron 16 5620 is fairly priced for what it offers, but what it offers is specific: an unusually large memory pool paired with a modest discrete GPU. Buyers who actually need 64 GB of RAM — heavy multitaskers, developers, VM users — get genuine value. Buyers hoping for a capable gaming or creative machine should look elsewhere; the MX570 is too far below the category median to carry that load.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical general laptop class (+157.9%) (mainstream tier).
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price is higher than typical general laptop class (+143.5%) (mid).
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memory capacity is higher than typical general laptop class (+100%) (professional).
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Compromise axis: mobility ↔ overall performance
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 54) ↔ price (median 247.9).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 51) ↔ overall performance (median 41.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
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