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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, consider the following: The ASUS is generally less expensive, has a high-resolution OLED screen, and is lighter, making it more portable. However, the Dell offers a larger screen, more storage, double the memory, and a newer CPU that may perform better for more demanding tasks. The Dell also runs Windows 11 out of the box, while the ASUS comes with Windows 10. If top-notch display and portability are your priority and budget is a concern, go with the ASUS. Choose the Dell if you need stronger performance for intensive tasks, more storage, and memory at a higher cost and can handle a slightly heavier machine. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0
8.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a high-quality OLED screen but falls behind the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 in terms of CPU performance and RAM, making the latter more suitable for multitasking and demanding applications. While both have similar battery life, the Inspiron's larger screen and significantly more storage make it better for general use despite being less portable due to its greater weight and size.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
7.7
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is somewhat better.
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
8.4
6.6
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 outshines the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 with its higher resolution and brighter display, making texts crisper and multimedia more vibrant. In engineering and design, the Vivobook Pro 14's wider color gamuts offer a more accurate representation of colors which is essential for detailed work, whereas the Inspiron's color range is more limited. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook's lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops with higher refresh rates, even though the Inspiron also lacks in this regard.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$735
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $735.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 90Hz offers a more fluid visual experience for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5635's Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate. However, the Inspiron's larger screen size may provide a more immersive experience, even though its lower GPU and refresh rate may not handle fast-paced games as smoothly as the Vivobook.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.3
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i5 processor, ample RAM for multitasking, and dedicated Iris Xe graphics card, complemented by an OLED screen with high resolution and color accuracy. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with more RAM and integrated Vega 8 graphics, suitable for complex tasks, and it boasts a larger IPS screen that delivers good color and detail for design work, while also providing more storage and a fanless operation for quiet use.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | Dell Inspiron 16 5635 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $735 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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