The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers strong performance, particularly for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, as well as gaming, thanks to its more powerful CPU and GPU. However, it comes at a higher price and is heftier, making it less portable. The Dell Inspiron 14 7435, on the other hand, is substantially lighter and offers a lower price, making it more budget-friendly and portable. It has a touch screen, which the ASUS lacks, and is more suited for general use and everyday tasks. Both have similar screen sizes and resolutions, but the ASUS has a higher refresh rate beneficial for fast-paced games. The Dell might struggle with more intensive tasks and gaming but will excel in battery life and everyday usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it very suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a higher refresh rate display which benefits screen fluidity; on the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, while still adequate for such tasks, offers increased portability and a 2-in-1 design for versatility but with less powerful integrated graphics and a standard refresh rate display.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general usage, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a vibrant display with higher resolution and brightness, making it easier on the eyes during daily tasks. Engineers and designers would prefer the ASUS due to its more accurate color representation, crucial for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Dell falls short with a slower refresh rate, which affects the smoothness of fast-moving visuals, while the ASUS, despite better colors and resolution, also isn't ideal if the refresh rate is not high enough for those specific tasks.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,374
$779
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers robust performance due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, consequently providing a better gaming and intensive task experience, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, which offers more versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible, more storage, and better portability, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go use and general productivity, though it may not handle intense workloads as smoothly as the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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 ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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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