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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 vs Dell Inspiron 16 5640

The ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 is the better pick for most people deciding between these two. It is lighter, has a fingerprint reader, a backlit keyboard, an Ethernet port and a no-glare 16-inch screen, and owners rate it well at 4.6 out of 5. The Inspiron 16 5640 wins on memory and storage as configured, with 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD against 16 GB and 512 GB, and its Wi-Fi 6E is newer. Buy the Dell only if you want the larger loadout without upgrading later.

  • Choose the ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 if you want a lighter business laptop with a fingerprint reader, backlit keyboard, Ethernet and a matte screen, and you can live with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.
  • Choose the Inspiron 16 5640 if you want 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD out of the box and do not mind a heavier machine with a shorter rated battery life.

Prices

  • Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3: $979.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 9)
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640: $667.45 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Dell Inspiron 16 5640 is $312.54 cheaper than the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 at the latest prices (Nov 9)
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16" FHD+ Business Laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 16" FHD+ Business Laptop

4.6(193 ratings)
$979.99at AmazonChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Light for a 16-inch laptop at about 3.6 to 3.8 lb
  • Fingerprint reader and backlit keyboard
  • Ethernet port plus two USB-A and two USB-C
  • Matte, no-glare 16-inch 1920 x 1200 screen
  • Strong owner rating of 4.6 out of 5
Cons
  • Only 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD as configured
  • 60Hz panel with 45% NTSC color coverage
  • Older Wi-Fi 6, not 6E
Dell
Dell Inspiron 16 5640

Dell Inspiron 16 5640

$667.45at eBayChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD out of the box
  • Wi-Fi 6E wireless
  • FHD camera with AI noise-reducing dual mics
  • ExpressCharge fast charging
Cons
  • Heavier at about 4.12 lb
  • Shorter rated battery life, under 8 hours
  • No fingerprint reader or backlit keyboard listed
  • No Ethernet port listed

What separates them

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3Dell Inspiron 16 5640
Memory as configured16 GB DDR5, expandable to 64 GB32 GB DDR5 (2 x 16 GB) at 5200 MT/s
Storage as configured512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
WeightAbout 3.6 to 3.8 lbAbout 4.12 lb
Rated battery lifeUp to 11 hoursUp to 7 hours 44 minutes
SecurityFingerprint readerNo fingerprint reader listed
KeyboardBacklitNot listed as backlit
Wired networkingBuilt-in Ethernet portNo Ethernet port listed
WirelessWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E

Price history

$1,289.99$690.00
Nov 2Nov 10
  • Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3: lowest $871.23 on Nov 10 at Microless.com.
  • Dell Inspiron 16 5640: lowest $690.00 on Nov 10 at Racewear.

Prices at every store

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3

  • LenovoNew

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    $1,099.00Checked Nov 10
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  • AmazonNew

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    $979.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • Wholesale Computer OutletNew

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    $1,302.99Checked Nov 6
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  • Swing ComputersNew

    Availability unknown

    $1,509.99Checked Nov 6
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Dell Inspiron 16 5640

  • RacewearNew

    In stock

    $690.00+ $8.00 shippingChecked 16 h ago
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    $768.00Free shippingChecked 16 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by eclipseit-0 (98.5% positive, 253 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $667.45Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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    $898.80Free shippingChecked 16 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecLenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3Dell Inspiron 16 5640
Battery Life11 hours battery lifeUp to 7 hours, 44 minutes
edition16GB RAM | 512GB SSD—
colorBlack—
Resolution1920 x 1200—
Graphics ProcessorAMD GPU—
Drive TypeSolid State Drive—
Number Of CoresOcta Core—
With Backlit KeyboardYes—
With No-Glare ScreenYes—
Refresh Rate60Hz—
Available PortsHDMI—
Biometric SecurityFingerprint Scan—
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SpecLenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3Dell Inspiron 16 5640
Drive Capacity512 GB drive—
Screen Size16 inches—
Installed Memory16 GB RAM—
Processor Speed5.1 GHz CPU—
Operating SystemWindows OS—
Processor BrandIntel CPU—
LanguageEnglish / North America—
Weight3.6 lb—
Energy StarYes—
Max Supported RAM

What reviewers say

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 3

  • 4.6 / 5193 ratings

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 193 ratings, the E16 Gen 3 is well received as a solid, no-frills business laptop. Owners tend to value the large matte screen, comfortable keyboard and port selection more than the display's color or graphics power.

What people mention
  • DisplayMixedOwners like the size and matte finish but find the 45% NTSC panel short on color.
  • KeyboardPraisedThe backlit ThinkPad keyboard is called comfortable for long typing sessions.
  • PortsPraisedEthernet, HDMI and two USB-C ports mean fewer dongles needed.
  • PerformancePraisedThe 8-core Ryzen 7 handles office multitasking without slowdown.

Questions and answers

Which is better for heavy multitasking?
The Inspiron 16 5640, because it ships with 32 GB of RAM. The ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 starts at 16 GB but can be upgraded to 64 GB later.
Which lasts longer on a charge?
Lenovo rates the ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 at up to 11 hours and Dell rates the Inspiron 16 5640 at up to 7 hours 44 minutes. Real results depend on screen brightness and workload.
Which is easier to carry?
The ThinkPad E16 Gen 3, at roughly 3.6 to 3.8 lb against about 4.12 lb for the Inspiron. Both are 16-inch laptops, so neither is a small machine.
Is the Inspiron worth stepping up to?
Only if you need 32 GB RAM and 1 TB storage without opening the laptop. If you want a lighter build, a fingerprint reader and a matte screen, the ThinkPad is the better fit.
Do both have a 16-inch 16:10 screen?
Yes. Both use a 1920 x 1200 panel in a 16:10 shape. The ThinkPad's is antiglare; the Inspiron's finish is not specified.

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64 GB Supported
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TouchscreenYes—
EPEAT-RegisteredYes—
Screen Resolution1920x1200—
Windows VersionWindows 11 Pro—
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7—
SSD Size512 GB—
Hard Drive TypeSSD—
Processor Speed (GHz)3.3—
Backlit KeyboardYes—
Memory TypeDDR5—
Processor Cores8—
SeriesLenovo ThinkPad—
Processor Model250—
Screen TypeIPS—
RAM16 GB—
Thickness—0.64 in (1.63 cm)
Memory—32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5200 MT/s
Storage—1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD