The ASUS Vivobook 16X is often somewhat more expensive than the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, but it has a stronger main processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, making it more suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive engineering tasks. It's also equipped with a larger screen and higher max refresh rate. However, the Vivobook is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Inspiron. The Inspiron, on the other hand, offers a touchscreen, larger storage space, and is lighter with longer battery life, better suiting users prioritizing portability, general use, and longer unplugged sessions. Both devices have similar RAM and display quality, but different tradeoffs in terms of performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good portability
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better suited for gaming and 3D because it features a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, both of which are very important for these tasks and impact overall performance and fluidity of visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
6.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a sharper and brighter display, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, whereas the Dell Inspiron 14 may have a less vibrant display, affecting the overall visual experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the Vivobook's color accuracy, with wider color gamuts, provides better representation for detailed work, while the Inspiron's fair color performance may be adequate but won't stand out for professional design tasks. Gamers and 3D designers, however, will find both laptops lacking, as their lower refresh rates can't deliver the smooth visuals required for high-paced gaming or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$779
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers high performance with a robust CPU and dedicated GPU, suitable for tasks that need more power, and it also has a good screen with higher brightness and color coverage than the Dell, making it suitable for general multimedia use; however, it is slightly heavier and has a lower battery life.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
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 Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
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 Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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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