The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is the more premium option with a significantly higher price, offering a high-end processor and dedicated graphics suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. The ASUS is more portable, thanks to a smaller screen and lighter weight, whereas the Dell has a larger screen, which might be preferable for productivity but is heavier to carry. Both are suitable for gaming, but the ASUS will provide a substantially better experience due to its superior hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is better for gaming and 3D tasks because it comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and offers a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, providing smoother visuals in fast-paced scenes. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, with its integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz, delivers fair performance but will struggle in more demanding gaming and 3D scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 outshines the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU which crucially affect performance in demanding tasks, complemented by an impressive screen that supports touch input and is more vibrant and color-accurate. While both have good portability and screen quality, the ROG Flow X13 is more portable and has a higher-quality keyboard, but the Inspiron is noted for silent operation and still provides adequate power for many engineering applications.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
6.6/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a high-resolution, bright display with a panel that renders colors vibrantly, which is ideal for tasks that require detail and clarity like reading text and viewing images, making it excellent for general use and engineering. However, for gaming, where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, its standard refresh rate limits its performance. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, on the other hand, offers a decent resolution and satisfactory brightness, ensuring fair performance for everyday tasks and engineering work, but it also falls short in the gaming experience due to its lower refresh rate and lesser emphasis on color reproduction.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$735
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $735.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in general use due to its powerful CPU, high RAM capacity, quality touchscreen display, and added versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible making it highly portable with decent battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 also performs well for general use with a capable CPU, ample RAM, and larger screen size, supported by solid battery life and quieter, fanless operation which increases comfort, though it is heavier and lacks touchscreen functionality.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
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
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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