If portability is important and you're looking for lower weight, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 with longer battery life could be a better fit. However, if a larger and higher-resolution screen matters more to you for a sharp display, consider the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, which also offers a better contrast ratio, enhancing your visual experience. Both laptops offer similar storage capacity, memory, and have keyboards with backlighting. For intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering works, the Dell has a slight edge, but for general use, both are very capable. The ASUS may cost slightly more, but it offers a better performance for general use. If silence during operation is a priority, the Dell Inspiron's quieter performance could be a deciding factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
6.3/10
6.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 have displays with adequate resolution and brightness, making activities like browsing the web and streaming video satisfactory, although they may lack the optimal panel type that enhances viewability from different angles. While usable for engineering and design, both models may not cover the professional color gamuts, which means that color-sensitive work might not be as accurate or vibrant as on specialized displays. In gaming and 3D contexts, the lack of a high refresh rate can lead to less smooth visuals, and while the resolution and panel type are decent, they may not adequately satisfy the demands of high-frame-rate gaming or fast-paced 3D applications.
Cost
$908
$735
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $735.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook S 15 in general use due to its better CPU and higher resolution screen, offering smoother multitasking and sharper visuals, respectively; however, the ASUS has a slightly longer estimated battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
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 S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are considered fair for gaming and 3D because they both have integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics, which can handle some gaming and 3D tasks but lag behind dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both laptops have IPS screens with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is sufficient for casual gaming but not optimal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with a strong CPU and high-quality GPU suitable for engineering and design tasks, along with a decent screen size and resolution for clear visuals, but it may be less portable due to its slightly heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 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 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 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 S 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"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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