The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a smaller screen and slightly less powerful processor and graphics than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, making it less suitable for intensive engineering tasks or heavy 3D and machine learning applications. The Dell carries a higher resolution display which may offer better screen detail, it has more storage and RAM out of the box, and its larger battery might afford you more time away from the charger. Conversely, the ASUS is lighter and more portable for frequent travel. Both are similarly priced and don't appear to suit intense gaming, but for daily tasks and general use, either would suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5635.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers modest RAM and a lesser powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, leading to just fair performance for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 provides double the storage and RAM with a more capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, contributing to its very good rating for similar tasks. Furthermore, the Dell has a larger, higher-resolution screen and superior battery life, though it's slightly heavier and less portable than the ASUS, which may also influence its rating for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its lesser RAM and a mid-range CPU as well as GPU, offers fair performance for engineering and design tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications, while its smaller screen size and lower screen resolution and quality are less suited for detailed work. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635's higher RAM and a more powerful CPU and GPU combination provide better performance for these tasks, alongside a larger and higher-quality screen, making it a preferable option for more intensive engineering and design work despite being slightly less portable.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is somewhat better.
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
6.9/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
6.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Dell Inspiron 16 5635, with their fair screen quality for general use, likely have adequate resolution and brightness levels offering a comfortable viewing experience for daily tasks, but they may lack the higher resolutions or more advanced panel technologies that would enhance clarity and detail. For engineering and design purposes, fair quality suggests that both laptops have reasonable color accuracy and range, being suitable for non-critical design work, but professionals requiring precise color representation or extensive color palettes might find them lacking in coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spectrums. In the realm of gaming and 3D, the poor screen quality of both models implies that their refresh rates are insufficient for smooth motion handling, which is crucial in these scenarios, while their resolution and panel type may not deliver the sharpness and color depth desired for immersive experiences.
Cost
$525
$735
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $735.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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 ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
"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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