•  Date Published: 13 May 2024
    • Intel Core i7-1360P
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)
    5.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.7 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.1 For Work Good
    3.2 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    Dell Vostro 16 5630 in-depth review

    Today's market offers plenty of business laptops. Some of them are expensive, with premium builds and powerful internals, these are meant for CEOs (like the Dell Latitude 14 9430) or wealthy power users. Other machines are good all-rounders that can be used by everyone in the office or at home. In this article, we'll show you a laptop that falls in this exact category - the Dell Vostro 16 5630.As its name suggests, it's a 16-inch laptop with a 16:10 aspect ratio which is already established as the new normal. You can choose between three display options and the top one is a 1600p 120Hz variant - this one should be appreciated by people who want a smoother experience while working. Still, if you don't need such a panel, there are two 1200p models.The notebook can be maxed out with a[...]

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    Pros

    • Aluminum body
    • Decent I/O with SD card reader
    • Optional Wi-Fi 6E support plus an optional fingerprint reader
    • Modern design
    • Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
    • The keyboard isn't hot during 100% CPU stress
    • You can choose between four performance modes
    • PWM-free display (LG FNPN5-160WU1 (LGD0701))
    • Comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (LG FNPN5-160WU1 (LGD0701))

    Cons

    • The cooling solution is rather basic
    • Just one M.2 slot and soldered memory
    • The CPU clocks and temperatures under load aren't impressive
    • Low sRGB color coverage (LG FNPN5-160WU1 (LGD0701))

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    The Dell Vostro 16 5630 is a thin office device that has a 16-inch display. In this article, we'll show you how to access its internals.Check out all Dell Vostro 16 5630 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To pop up the bottom panel, you have to undo 9 Phillips-head screws. The two in the upper two corners are captive and after unscrewing them, they will slightly lift the panel and that's a good starting point to begin detaching the plate with a plastic tool.2. Remove the battery The battery has a c[...]

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