Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 Review: Should I buy it?!

[@PHart-jq8fb]

Just picked one up during holiday sale season as a open box model with 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD storage and 13th Gen Evo i7 with Intel Iris xe graphics - it literally came without a box and the cords in a bag 😂. At $615 I think I got a good deal and am returning the HP Envy 2-1 360 14' with the same specs i just picked up a couple weeks prior. Defintely satisifed with the purchase though.

[@loonaticaaron]

I got a new one with the same specs (ryzen cpu though) on amazon for 600 just yesterday

[@ComputerStuff]

Glad to hear! Enjoy!

[@bluedevilsf5836]

You did a great job highlighting specs and comparing/contrasting to other pc’s. Thank you

[@ComputerStuff]

Thanks for the nice comment and for watching!

[@David-hz8pf]

I have purchased it and I’ve used for like 7months. It’s a great laptop except the following: 1. Abrupt fan noise 2. The fan outlet is under the laptop 3. The audio speaker starts to make a crackle sound after using for a while.

[@ComputerStuff]

Have you tried updating your BIOS?

[@alexcordero6672]

I have this device. Mine came with a pen but that might have been a promo that Best Buy ran because I bought on Black Friday. With 16 GB RAM, there isn't much I can't do. It plays most caual STEAM games, it's quiet and the keyboard feel a little the a Mac (which I like). Nice review that I'd agree with.

[@ComputerStuff]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying your laptop.

[@user-hu6ge7vz5b]

I'm trying to decide between the Inspiron 16 Plus and the Inspiron 16 2 in 1. I like to play with photoshop and some family videos with pictures. Which would you recomend?

[@user-hu6ge7vz5b]

I'm not worried about traveling with it I'll be using it at home.

[@ComputerStuff]

I'd go with 16 Plus.

[@juliemarro6522]

Would you go as far as to say this is a good college laptop ?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes!

[@johndoe-lr9if]

So a laptop that runs on SOLAR POWER would have to be out in the sun, that doesn't sound good (this has been another episode of random thoughts brought to you by some weirdo who always comments on your videos)

[@ComputerStuff]

You may be a weirdo, but you’re my favorite commenter! Hahah.

[@MrAslam490]

Well, imagine having a solar-powered laptop - the ultimate sunbathing gadget! 😂

[@dane6k6]

I'm upgrading from a 10 year old laptop and looking at this one. I will use it with my audio interface unit to record and play guitars, Video editing and TH-cam, Facebook videos. In your option is this a good fit fi=or those needs I listed? Budget matters

[@ComputerStuff]

It would be fine for that use!

[@pablof1624]

Thank you for the helpful review! I would like to know if the sound experience is still very good when using it as a tablet, since the speakers would be at the back. Is it easy to accidentally hit the a keyboard button when using it as a tablet? And also, specs-wise, do you think that it is worth the price difference as compared with the Inspiron 16 (with AMD Ryzen 7 8840U & Hawk Point)? I would like to use it for programming, using Microsoft Office apps or watching videos. Would appreciate your advice, thank you!

[@ComputerStuff]

I wouldn't count on the sound experience when using it in Tablet mode. The keyboard is disabled while in tablet mode so no worries there. Between this and regualr Insp 16 I'd go w regular. I dont use tablet modes on these things.

[@cm.5023]

I have a daisy chain setup and wish folks would talk about features like Power on when AC detected or limit battery charge when plugged in. You know things that would help a laptop last longer. Thanks for your review by the way.

[@ComputerStuff]

Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@georgejhuang]

LED, not LCD

[@ComputerStuff]

👍🏻

[@anthonyg8435]

How do you think it would perform as a mobile DJ setup, running Rekordbox software? How is the latency?

[@ComputerStuff]

It'd be pretty solid for that use!

[@Inkkarnation]

Would you recommend the the touchscreen for drawing? I’ve been looking for a laptop that has a good touchscreen for my artwork.

[@ComputerStuff]

No you’re better off with an iPad for artwork.

[@user-the.]

Was the laptop’s screen in this video the FHD+ lcd or the 4k OLED? I cannot find anywhere on the internet where you can buy this laptop with the dark blue color unless you get the AMD Ryzen or the 4K OLED spec. I am concerned about oled burn in…

[@ComputerStuff]

FHD. I wouldn't worry about OLED burn in. I have yet to encounter a single client with that issue.

[@jhmltn]

Would you say this is better than a Lenovo Yoga 9i and Zenbook 14 Flip, I'm thinking about getting this with the i7-1360P processor, OLED UHD+ display, GeForce MX550 2GB GDDR6 on the Dell Outlet? Thanks :)

[@ComputerStuff]

My money I'd go with the Dell or the Zenbook. We've been having some questionable reliability issues with Yogas lately.

[@stCentury-dz8nb]

Have you noticed anykind of overheating and noisy fan issue while using on charging mode?

[@ComputerStuff]

We did not on our test unit.

[@astonover4245]

Great review just wondering if it will be good for a student during studying for 6 form/ school if not I was looking at hp pavilion 15

[@ComputerStuff]

It'll be good for that. I do not recommend the HP Pavilion

[@2sweet4mom]

I just got this dell 16 2-in-1 7630. It was an openbox "excellent condition" from Best Buy. I was a little sus but it seems to have all original parts. Has anyone else had issues with the power cord adapter getting extremely hot after less than a half hour of being plugged in? At which point it stops charging at 75%. Once I unplug it, it starts to cool down. I haven't even played any games on it yet. Even though I have a laptop desk with a cooling fan, I'm worried about the power cord itself. This just seems very dangerous

[@PriyankaVarma4]

at what price have you picked it for ?

[@christianbernard8254]

That model is sold out, I think the upgrade is: 7640 correct me if I am wrong

[@ComputerStuff]

You are correct!

[@christianbernard8254]

@@ComputerStuff Thanks

[@ajeesharunan]

Can you suggest a 4k display laptop for graphic designing and video editing? I like OLED display, 360° laptops more but 180° is also considered. Price range should be between 1000 and 1400 euros.

[@ComputerStuff]

I have been very pleased with the 4K display from LG. I have a couple of them on my machines.

[@magicrevolution4034]

Hi, thanks for the review! I need a new PC for programming (mostly visual studio), would you recommend getting this one (Ultra 7 155H, Intel Arc, 32GB RAM, 1 TB SSD M2, 2.5k touch display) for 1200€ or the Inspiron 16 Plus (Ultra 7 155H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD M2, 2.5K display) for 1560€? Thank you

[@ComputerStuff]

I'd go with 16+

[@onestopfabshop3224]

I bought this laptop last week from Best Buy. I looked at so many laptops that might i didn't realize it didn't have the number block. So I'm either gonna get an external number pad or even a wireless keyboard that has it. I could kick myself over not noticing it first.

[@ComputerStuff]

Yeah num pads are becoming a thing of the past on a lot of laptops :(

[@onestopfabshop3224]

@@ComputerStuff Yeah it seems that way but they're so convenient for users that type a lot of numbers.

[@sysonic917]

What is the difference in performance between an Iris integrated graphics card and an Nvidia graphics card for casual gaming and editing?

[@ComputerStuff]

A big difference. Go Nvidia.

[@sysonic917]

@@ComputerStuff But would that mean there will be more fan noise and if so will the fan noise be loud even for just browsing the internet?

[@aleximenez]

NVidia is dedicated whereas iris is integrated which means a little compromise in performance (specially with heavy apps or multitasking, all depends what you're gonna use your laptop for). ;) I'd go with dedicated over integrated anytime.

[@in5inity285]

Would you say this laptop is good for working from home, and is the brand Dell better than hp?

[@ComputerStuff]

Great for @home. And Dell is VASTLY superior to HP.

[@lovlykhan6771]

Hi sir,
which dell inspiron is good for movies and gaming plz need suggestions which one is good for me

[@ComputerStuff]

Gaming? I'd go with the G series, e.g. G15

[@D.Danny-ql7qo]

Helpful review. I love the way a black laptop looks and it's decent enough for what I want it to do. I'm getting it.

[@ComputerStuff]

Terrific!

[@innosanto]

It is excellent laptop especially if up the specs a little with extra, the laptop may all things considered value etc the best laptop in the market.

[@Spurs_yt]

I am looking to purchase a laptop around the 500-800 dollar range what would you recommed. I work in IT so I run decent programs and do a light bit of gaming :) but if I can't do that its not a no.
thanks,
Austin

[@ComputerStuff]

Check for Dell G series

[@TheOnlyBJTW]

Real quick question. If I am just starting TH-cam and I’m not going to be doing super super heavy editing or anything 4K, would this run premiere pro smoothly?

[@ComputerStuff]

For small quick stuff I think you'd be ok. You'll want to do compressed footage for sure.

[@nickisnomore]

Your thoughts on this for the Autodesk program for architecture?

[@ComputerStuff]

We have clients that use it for that and they seem satisfied!

[@armandomartinez2574]

Would this work for solidworks engineering programming

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes

[@atharvabhalerao4933]

Hi.
Do you recommend among Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 (i7-1360P, Intel Xe) vs Hp Spectre x360 (i7-13700H, Intel Xe). I need for programming and taking notes. The performance on Hp seems better but I am not sure if the actual battery life of HP Spectre is close to the projected battery life.

[@yslSmile]

The Inspiron is much better at battery life

[@ComputerStuff]

Agree'd. And as a rule of thumb, never buy an HP.

[@arpitsrivstva]

​@@ComputerStuffomg whyyy?? i am so much into buying HP Envy x360 for rendering, editing and digital art. 😮😮
It has all the features and build quality as well.

[@ComputerStuff]

HP Envy's are notoriously unreliable. We seem so many of them for all kinds of problems and after market support from HP to get parts, as well as warranty claims, etc. are some of the worst. Sorry to report! @@arpitsrivstva

[@RisingStill]

I really need some help... I need to find a video editing laptop under £1000, but I'm no good at figuring this stuff out... Can anybody suggest anything??

[@ComputerStuff]

If you are editing anything 4K you’ll probably want something with dedicated graphics such as NVIDIA or AMD. and minimum 16g of ram.

[@CreatureFeatureRlz]

What kind of pen would be compatible with this 2 in 1? Does anyone know?

[@ComputerStuff]

If you go to Dell's site and search for "pen" it should come up with their compatible pen for this machine.

[@muhammadusama0071]

Is it a good option for the Civil engineering background students, as we use softwares which range from 10 Gb to 30 Gb in size.

[@ComputerStuff]

As long as you bump the storage up to 2TB, yes it is!

[@lakshyajain8240]

amazing quality video

[@ComputerStuff]

Thank you!

[@itsdasa]

Is it good for recording video with heavy programming?

[@ComputerStuff]

Sure.

[@mamadubwize]

Any issues with cord or laptop heating up? , getting hot~ ?

[@ComputerStuff]

All laptops will run a little bit warm / hot but we have not had any issues with this over heating.

[@muj-1891]

My laptop is not opening only , i bought it just a hour , pls tell me some tips to open it .

[@ComputerStuff]

open or turn on? try pressing and holding power button for 10 long seconds, let go, then press once to turn back on. This will sort of "reset" it.

[@muj-1891]

@@ComputerStuff IT WONT TURN ON !!

[@muj-1891]

@@ComputerStuff NHA NOT WORKING.

[@kae8608]

Thanks Chris!

[@ComputerStuff]

You bet!

[@lhenaremos9762]

Is this good enough for Photoshop and Lightroom?

[@ComputerStuff]

Absolutely!

[@uncertifiedmanof2008]

wondering if its decent for absolute simple gaming and especially roblox on low graphics? super interested in it:)

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes!

[@user-gl7no4gc3e]

Can someone use mouse on it for drawing map or is it just screen touch.

[@ComputerStuff]

You can use mouse!

[@emmapolitte8126]

What is the color name for this one?

[@ComputerStuff]

They come in Platinum Silver or Dark Green, Atlantic Green.

[@thanhatto7593]

Hi is this one come with 120hz

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes

[@bervyna]

@Computerstuff wich sd card would you recommend? Mostly for writing on Word and editing videos on Adobe. NVIDIA® GeForce® MX550, 2 Go GDDR6 or Intel Iris Xe?

[@ComputerStuff]

Nvidia. No questions.

[@bervyna]

@@ComputerStuff thank you! 😀

[@gaahhh1856]

Hello, do you reco this laptop for IT that does front and back end?

[@ComputerStuff]

Definitely!

[@gaahhh1856]

@@ComputerStuff can I ask more what other laptops do you reco for IT that is in my budget $1400? Cause I'm still struggling what to get. Thanks for the help😊

[@ComputerStuff]

That's a loaded question, similar to what car should I get to go from point A to B? Hundreds of options. I like the Dells and find they have good support. Lenovo is another good option. Avoid HP like the plague. ASUS makes great products but not great support. ACER makes nice products but reliablility is questionable. @@gaahhh1856

[@gaahhh1856]

@@ComputerStuff got it, thank you!

[@bervyna8381]

I'm hesitating between this one and the Inspiron 14 2 in 1 intel i7 that is cheaper. Mostly for video editing and writing

[@Wndrmre]

Well, one is 14" and the other is 16". Ask yourself this: Does size matter? xD

[@bervyna]

@@Wndrmre took the 16 and yes in the end it's quite heavy and big! I will see how it goes aha

[@Ramxie35]

there isnt much different, just the size also u customize to ur desire.

[@nile2227]

Does it have a gpu?

[@ComputerStuff]

Yes.

[@Rebecca-qg8pb]

What about the pen does it work well ?

[@ComputerStuff]

Not as well as I'd like.

[@markkevinborgonos17]

@@ComputerStuffwhat is your recommendation for pen or brand?

[@ComputerStuff]

Dell's Active Pen is probablyjust as good as any: Dell Active Pen - PN350M
@@markkevinborgonos17

[@astonover4245]

Great review will it be good for a student for studying at 6 form? If not I was looking at the hp pavilion 15

[@bigtimmothy7795]

Any1 know if these work with an eGPU

[@ComputerStuff]

Not efficiently, no.

[@bigtimmothy7795]

Thanks for the reply. Do you mean because of the Cable/Output to Laptop display? I am just looking to bump up GPU power by a decent percentage not overly concerned about max performance. @@ComputerStuff

[@jamielawson3560]

Just got this at Best Buy on sale for 599, so I guess I got a good bang for my buck lol.

[@ComputerStuff]

599 is not bad!

[@The1Music2MyEars]

"I want USBc charging"
Dell only provides 1 USBc port, you get a USBc charger. "Well I guess I have no more USBc ports"

[@ComputerStuff]

lol, and that's how they get ya!

[@The1Music2MyEars]

@@ComputerStuff I was livid cause I just got my intel Inspiron 16. Meanwhile, the Ryzen variant comes with barrel chargers. Both have the same ports, it's wild.

[@kevinbrand7992]

My new Dell inspiron 16 7620 is a very fragile, plastic, bendy, flexy piece of crap. The onboard touchpad mouse is unusable as it goes crazy all the time and makes using the laptop impossible. I use a usb mouse to sidestep that. The keyboard has certain keys that sometimes simply do not work (M, T, B and W). Repeated smashes of the key in question will generally make it start working again.
The 2 in 1 design has weak, plastic hinges that will break and the Dell warranty does not cover this. They suggest contacting sales department for a repair quote.
DO NOT BUY THIS LAPTOP,
-klb

[@ComputerStuff]

Sorry to hear about your bad experience.

[@mrpgr2321]

In Canada a stupid country where we are using the same products the USA does but are just more taxed this computer as of Feb. 23rd 2024 costs 1 150 CAD $ BEFORE TAX. Also Dell has warranty options going for 1 to 4 years, now there is a 1 year warranty by law to every product anyway but 4 years warranty costs a stupid 809 CAD$ like 70% of the actual price of the computer in extra!!! WTF DELL? Also they have option to charge 50$ to transfert your data of your older computer to the newer? 50$ to use a USB or something? Also there is a extended battery service. What does it means no idea. 1 year 80$ 2 years 90$.
So if you buy all the dell extra protection plus office etc th cost of the laptop hits an insane 2 902,50 CAD $ BEFORE our taxes of roughly 15%.
Final price 3100 CAD $.
now does this machine is worth this price? Or should you buy a macbook pro 16 at a price very similar?
I am not a mac boy I have never owned a mac but the comparaison seems to make te 16 inch macbook pro a better choice.
If my comment have English grammar mistakes I'm sorry I'm form Quebec and I barely use English in my day to day life.
Have a nice day.

[@MarciaB_MLK]

just bought one, and there's a pin in the box... make sure you didn't overlook it.

[@ComputerStuff]

Thanks, will keep a lookout next time.

[@gentlecare1669]

Bad model! Dell refuses to fix the trackpad grounding issue on this model for the last couple of years now. Many owners have complained on various forums. Please do your research before buying and/or avoid altogether.

[@ComputerStuff]

Yikes!

[@user-kc3yy3wn3p]

DELL RUINED THIS LAPTOP WITH WORST KEYBOARD DESIGN. WHOEVER DESIGN KEYBOARD FOR DELL, MUST BE SACKED.

[@ComputerStuff]

lol

[@scientia-potentia]

This laptop is not for professionals (no pro photographer will use this machine). Not even amateurs will use this laptop.

[@ComputerStuff]

Not sure where you get your opinions from but I think they may be bias. ;)