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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are similarly priced with comparable storage, RAM, and processors, which means they should perform similarly for general use, 3D/machine learning, and engineering tasks. The Dell has a higher-resolution screen, which may be better for engineering work that benefits from more screen real estate. The ASUS has a lower screen resolution but a slightly better contrast ratio, which is good for general use. Both laptops have a 16-inch screen and are of similar weight, but the Dell's battery is slightly larger, potentially offering longer battery life. However, the Dell has silent fanless operation, which can be a plus for noise-sensitive environments. Both have backlit keyboards, but only the ASUS has a number pad. If you need a higher resolution for detailed work and a quieter operation, the Dell might be more suitable, while if you prefer a number pad and slightly better contrast for everyday use, the ASUS could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5635.
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
6.6
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Both the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 have displays that adequately serve everyday tasks with sufficient resolution and brightness, but may not impress with exceptional sharpness or color vibrancy needed for more demanding visual work. For engineering and design purposes, their screens might not cover the wider color gamuts like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB, making them less ideal for color-sensitive work. When it comes to 3D applications and gaming, the lack of a high refresh rate can make motion appear less smooth, which is crucial for an immersive experience and precision.
Cost
$668
$735
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $668 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
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
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 ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with a moderately bright screen and average battery life, offers sufficient performance thanks to its AMD Ryzen CPU and RAM, making it ideal for everyday tasks while remaining relatively portable. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, however, stands out with a higher resolution screen that enhances visual clarity, a longer battery life for extended use away from outlets, and slightly better portability, alongside a comparable CPU, RAM, and solid build quality, catering well to general use demands.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offer fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to their shared integrated AMD graphics, which are capable but not on par with dedicated gaming GPUs, and standard 60Hz screen refresh rates that limit the smoothness of fast-paced visuals. Both have decent processors and good display quality, with the ASUS featuring a screen resolution conducive to mainstream tasks, while the higher resolution screen on the Dell may offer sharper images but could also result in slightly reduced performance due to the increased demand on the GPU.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both offer strong engineering and design capabilities due to their AMD Ryzen 7 CPUs, substantial RAM, and integrated Vega 8 graphics; ensuring smooth multitask handling and graphical tasks. However, the Dell Inspiron stands out with a higher resolution screen for finer detail, while the ASUS Vivobook better manages operating noise and has a more portable design, making it easier to carry around despite slightly less screen quality.
Content Creation
7.5
7.9
6.9/10
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 ASUS Vivobook 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
7.3
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 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 ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | Dell Inspiron 16 5635 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$668 | $735 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 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 | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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 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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