The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a high-quality OLED screen, faster refresh rates, and a higher price, making it suitable for tasks that require color accuracy and visual detail. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 provides longer battery life and a better portability score, likely due to its lower weight, at a generally lower price point, although its IPS screen may not match the ASUS's OLED in terms of color depth. Both have similar storage and RAM, making them capable of handling general and engineering tasks, but for activities like 3D rendering or intensive gaming, the ASUS may be better equipped due to its screen advantages. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Very good for general use
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is well-suited for engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, ample RAM, and superior OLED screen with high pixel density and color coverage, which enhances detailed visual work. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 also supports these tasks with a capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor and sufficient RAM, but its IPS screen, while still high-resolution, offers less color coverage which might be less optimal for color-critical design work.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
6.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel offering vibrant colors and deep blacks, with a high resolution and brightness that enhances visual clarity for everyday tasks and precision work in engineering or design, but its typical refresh rate limits the smoothness desired in 3D applications and gaming. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a standard display that provides adequate color representation and sufficient resolution for general and professional tasks, but lacks the color range essential for high-end design work and the swift refresh rates for immersive 3D experiences. For engineering, design, and daily activities, the ASUS excels with better color fidelity and sharpness, while neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D modeling due to lower refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
$990
$735
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 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 OLED is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its higher resolution OLED display, is well-suited for general tasks that benefit from vivid screen quality, but its battery capacity and slightly lighter weight might limit extended use on the go compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5635. The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, on the other hand, appears to have a longer battery life and better heat management, making it very good for longer sessions of general use without the concern for frequent charging or overheating.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its higher screen refresh rate and a robust GPU that is typically more capable of handling intense graphics processing compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, which has a lower screen refresh rate and a GPU that, while adequate for less demanding games, falls short for high-end gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the ASUS's OLED screen offers superior screen quality, which is beneficial for these visually demanding activities, although the Dell has a respectable screen that could serve general use cases well.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
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
7.9/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 OLED and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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