When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, consider that the ASUS is more budget-friendly and has a larger screen, which may appeal if you want a big display at a lower cost. However, the Inspiron 16 offers more storage, more memory, a more powerful processor with better graphics capabilities, and a higher screen resolution with better pixel density, making it suitable for more demanding tasks and providing sharper visuals. It also has a better battery life and portability, which adds convenience if you move around frequently. The Inspiron also includes a backlit keyboard with a fingerprint reader for extra convenience and security. If performance, portability, and display quality for professional or creative work are your priorities, and you don't mind spending a bit more, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 would be the better choice. On the other hand, for general use and if cost is a major consideration, the ASUS Vivobook 17 could be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.3/10
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is rated higher for engineering and design due to its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, double the RAM, and better GPU, which are very important for such tasks, along with a higher resolution screen that benefits detailed work. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 17 has a less powerful Intel i3 CPU, less RAM, and a less capable built-in graphics, resulting in a fair rating even though it offers a larger screen, which may be a benefit for multitasking and visibility.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.9/10
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and vibrant display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, neither the ASUS Vivobook 17 nor the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 stands out, as their screens have just fair resolution and brightness. For engineering and design work where accurate color representation matters, both laptops offer fair performance but don't excel in covering professional color spaces, which could affect how colors appear when you are designing. In contrast, for smooth and immersive 3D experiences and gaming, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates and sufficient but not outstanding resolution and panel type, which can make fast-moving visuals less fluid and crisp.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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.
Cost
$429
$735
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $735.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Dell Inspiron 16 both have integrated graphics, which are less suited for high-demand gaming and 3D tasks than dedicated GPUs, with the ASUS using Intel UHD Graphics and the Dell using AMD Vega 8; furthermore, both feature a basic 60Hz screen refresh rate that is adequate for general use but falls short for the smoother visuals sought by enthusiasts in gaming and 3D applications.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to have good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair 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 17 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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