Dell Inspiron Dell Inspiron 16 5645 Laptop - 16.0 16:10 FHD+ Review
The Dell Inspiron 16 offers solid performance for the price, but you'll compromise on the screen and portability. It's a decent budget desk-bound laptop.
Overview
The Dell Inspiron 16 5645 is a solid workhorse laptop for the money. It packs an AMD 8840U CPU and a discrete Ryzen Z1 Extreme GPU into a 16-inch chassis, which is a decent combo for the price.
But you're getting a basic 1080p screen and it's not exactly portable at over 2kg. It's built more for sitting at a desk than living in a backpack.
Performance
The AMD 8840U CPU and Z1 Extreme GPU land in the mid-60s percentile for performance. That means it's good for everyday tasks and can handle some light gaming or creative work, but don't expect to max out modern AAA titles. The 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD are standard and keep things running smoothly. Just know the GPU isn't a top-tier gaming chip.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Good CPU and GPU combo for the price. 91th
- Includes a full 1TB SSD out of the box. 72th
- Has useful business features like a fingerprint reader. 69th
- Windows 11 is ready to go for productivity. 67th
Cons
- The 1080p screen is just okay, especially on a 16-inch display. 7th
- It's heavy and not very portable. 17th
- Battery life is a big unknown, which is a red flag. 27th
- Port selection seems limited based on its low percentile ranking.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
| Cores | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Type | discrete |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 2.1 kg / 4.7 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
At around $670, this is a fair deal. You're getting capable internals and a big screen for not a lot of cash. The trade-off is in the build quality and portability. If you need a desktop replacement that won't break the bank, it's worth a look. If you need something sleek or with a great display, keep shopping.
vs Competition
Compared to a Lenovo Legion or MSI Vector, this Dell has weaker gaming chops and a much worse screen. But it's also way cheaper. Next to an ASUS Zenbook Duo, you lose the innovative dual-screen design and portability, but you gain a dedicated GPU. And against a MacBook Pro? Forget it. That's a different league in performance, screen, and battery, but also four times the price. This Dell sits in a budget 'do-it-all' niche.
| Spec | Dell Inspiron Dell Inspiron 16 5645 Laptop - 16.0 16:10 FHD+ | Apple MacBook Pro Apple 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Silver) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 14" 3K OLED 120Hz Gaming | Lenovo Legion Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 Intel Laptop, | MSI Creator MSI Creator M14 A13V A13VF-081US 14" 2.8K Laptop, | HP ZBook HP 14" ZBook Ultra G1a Multi-Touch Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | Apple M5 | AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core i7 13620H | AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 385 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 4096 | 1000 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 |
| GPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD Radeon |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) | Windows 11 Pro |
| Weight (kg) | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 72 | - | 80 | - | 74 |
Verdict
Buy this if you need a big-screen laptop for general use, light gaming, or office work on a tight budget. Skip it if you care about screen quality, need serious gaming power, or plan to carry it around all day.