Does this laptop prove you could buy a performance-focused machine without spending a fortune?

Thats what I wanted to find out.

This meant focusing on its design, display, performance, battery specs, and additional internals.

A person typing on a Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 laptop.

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I did encounter a few negatives that should give some people pause.

While the weight might be a concern while carrying the Dell laptop, it has benefits.

Both sides also include air vents.

The front view of a Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 is a versatile laptop suitable for students, families, and general business users. It offers a large 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, making it ideal for productivity, entertainment, and gaming.

My only beef here is it would have been nice had Dell included another Thunderbolt 4.0 port.

Luckily, plenty ofgreat USB-C hubson the market will allow you to add more ports with ease.

The keys were highly responsive with each tap and facilitated a comfortable typing experience.

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The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 is a versatile laptop suitable for students, families, and general business users. It offers a large 16-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, making it ideal for productivity, entertainment, and gaming.

The laptops touchpad worked flawlessly, although it was a tad too small for my liking.

Dell could have added a larger one, given the ample space directly below the keyboard.

This laptop also has a fingerprint reader accessible through the power button.

A closed Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 on a table.

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Setting it up through Windows 11 was a pain-free process.

Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio technology and Waves MaxxAudio Pro are also part of the equation here.

When listening to music and watching videos, these speakers worked very well.

The left side of the dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 showing power cord attached.

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I didnt need to turn the sound up to the maximum to create an enjoyable experience.

Generally, the sound quality on this laptop is good and without frequent distortions.

Both told me my voice was clear during callsin quiet and louder conditions.

The rightside ports of the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 showing USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A in use

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This isnt always the case for laptop mics.

Overall, I was impressed with the laptops display.

Its not an OLED, which would have provided truer blacks and colors that pop slightly more.

The keyboard and touchpad on the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630.

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However, at this price point, ISP is more than satisfactory.

The computer offers 300 nits of brightness, making it less than ideal for outdoor use.

This is a little unfortunate for a computer at this price point.

A Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 on a table with its power pack to the side.

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However, in this case, that’s not the case.

One additional note about software.

My review unit came with Windows 11 Home.

Side view of the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630.

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I found this laptop very responsive to the frequent changes on the screen and noticed zero skips or stops.

Overall, I was very impressed with the machine’s performance.

As such, I found it capable of handling various tasks, from everyday use to more demanding apps.

Battery Life: Above Average

Many laptops claim to last a full day on a single charge.

This one doesnt make this promise, but the numbers I experienced were pretty good.

Should You Buy the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (7630)?

Its tough to find something bad about theDell Inspiron 16 Plus (7630).

And even here, the choice of ISP is understandable at the machines price point.

Overall, this is a terrific laptop at its price point.

Even for casual gaming, this laptop is worth considering.