The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is typically much more expensive and better suited for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering, with a high-performance processor and dedicated graphics. It has a high refresh rate screen that's bright and color-accurate, making it great for creative work. However, it's heavier than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and has a shorter battery life, which may not be ideal for on-the-go usage. The Dell Inspiron, while typically much less expensive, offers good general performance and longer battery life, making it a more portable option. It lacks a dedicated graphics card, which is important to consider if you plan on running graphics-heavy applications. Both have the same amount of storage and memory, and similar screen sizes and resolutions, but only the ASUS offers a touchscreen and better overall build and display quality. Consider these tradeoffs against your budget and how you plan to use the laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.2/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which is especially beneficial for smooth and responsive gameplay.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design use due to its superior CPU and GPU performance, courtesy of an AMD Ryzen 9 processor paired with an Nvidia RTX 3060, which offers high processing and graphics capabilities, as well as a highly detailed, bright display with touchscreen functionality. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, while still offering a good screen quality and a solid AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated graphics, may fall short in more graphics-intensive engineering tasks, but gains an advantage with slightly better portability due to its lower weight and fanless operation which results in silent use.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a superior display that excels in resolution and brightness make it ideal for general use and engineering tasks, where clarity and color accuracy are crucial. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D work where fluid motion is key. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 provides decent screen performance for everyday tasks and professional applications, though it doesn't excel in any particular area and similarly falls short for gaming due to a lackluster refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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
$1,300
$735
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $735.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers better battery life and is more portable, rendering it very good for general use compared to the ASUS ROG Flow X16. While both laptops have similar CPU and RAM capabilities, the ASUS has superior screen quality and a 2-in-1 design, which some may find advantageous for specific use cases, but these features may not significantly enhance the general use experience the way improved battery life and portability do.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
8.1/10
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 X16 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
7.7/10
7.7/10
8.1/10
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
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average 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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