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Updated January 12, 2024·
With the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, you’re paying more for a laptop with a strong gaming focus, characterized by a dedicated Nvidia graphics card which is great for gaming, 3D work, or machine learning tasks, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has integrated graphics suitable for general use and lighter tasks. The Acer also has a high refresh rate screen which is ideal for smooth visuals in gaming and video playback. The Dell, on the other hand, boasts a higher resolution display for sharper images and text, which might be preferable for productivity and media consumption. If battery life and portability are important to you, the Dell Inspiron offers longer battery life and is lighter, which makes it more travel-friendly, but if performance for resource-intensive applications is key, the Acer might be the better choice despite its higher price and additional weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.3
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which results in smoother visuals and gameplay. On the other hand, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a decent CPU for everyday tasks, its integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate are less equipped to handle intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is better suited for engineering and design with its more powerful CPU, dedicated NVIDIA GPU, and higher maximum screen refresh rate, which benefit CPU-intensive tasks and 3D rendering, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, while lighter and with longer battery life, uses an integrated GPU and has a slower CPU, making it less optimal for demanding engineering software but more portable for everyday use. Additionally, the Acer offers a brighter screen with higher color coverage, which is advantageous for design work where color accuracy and screen quality are crucial.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.6
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a high-resolution display and good brightness, making it great for vivid images and clear text in general use, and its wide color gamut ensures accurate colors for engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 provides decent resolution and acceptable brightness levels for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for some engineering and design work, but like the Acer, its refresh rate isn't suited for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D rendering. Overall, both laptops are capable for general and design tasks but fall short for high-end gaming and 3D content creation due to their screen refresh rates.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$735
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $735.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a higher resolution screen and significantly longer battery life, which contributes to it being very good for general use, along with its lighter weight making it more portable. In contrast, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU, and better heat management, which makes it suitable for general use but with a focus on more demanding tasks such as gaming or design.
Content Creation
7.7
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.5
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Dell Inspiron 16 5635 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $735 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 sacrifices portability and a truly budget price in the name of additional power. While remaining relatively budget-friendly, this gaming laptop packs serious processing chops, and Acer optimizes its internals to deliver respectable 1080p (or 1200p) gameplay from an RTX 4050. Its keyboard and chassis design won't win it any awards, but its display is a cut above for the price."
Dell Inspiron 16 5635
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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"Compared to the previous year’s Inspiron, Dell upgraded the screen aspect ratio on this generation, but also transitioned to a more minimalistic centered keyboard flanked by up-firing speakers. The 16-inch screen is huge plus and I really appreciate the extra real estate without sacrificing the footprint much. This year’s model is a little larger than last, though, as the former model was already very small for a 15 incher."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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