The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a balance between affordability and performance, being significantly less expensive and equipped with an OLED screen for vibrant colors, along with a solid processor for everyday tasks. It's also lighter and more portable. However, if you require more storage and a more powerful processor, particularly for multitasking or more demanding activities, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, while heavier and costlier, may be the better option. It also has a larger screen which could be beneficial for productivity or entertainment purposes. Consider the Zenbook for everyday use and portability, and the Inspiron if you need heightened performance and screen size at the expense of portability and price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Very good for general use
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers an OLED screen with higher brightness and color coverage, contributing to better screen quality, but has less storage and RAM compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, which impacts its overall performance for general use. Additionally, while the Zenbook's portability is higher due to its lighter weight, the Inspiron 16 5635 compensates with superior speaker quality and heat management, which enhances user experience during extended use.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.9/10
7.1/10
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 Zenbook 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
7.2/10
7.7/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Zenbook 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
8.3/10
6.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 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.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers high resolution and brightness, which makes it ideal for general use and engineering tasks that depend on detailed visuals and color accuracy for design work. However, its lower refresh rate isn't well-suited for 3D applications and gaming, where fluid motion is crucial. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635's screen, while suitable for everyday tasks, may not offer the same level of detail or color fidelity needed for engineering and design due to its fair screen quality, and like the ASUS, it also falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$735
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $735.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a higher screen refresh rate which is more suitable for smooth gaming and 3D experiences, whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a lower refresh rate which may not be as fluid for fast-paced visuals. Both laptops use integrated graphics, which are less capable for intensive gaming and 3D tasks compared to dedicated GPUs, but they still provide fair performance for casual gaming and some 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
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 Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and GPU, high-resolution OLED screen, and substantial memory, while being lightweight and offering a solid build, yet the speaker and heat management are relatively average. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 also caters to engineering and design with ample memory and a good CPU, a high-resolution IPS screen, and the benefit of silent operation, but it's heavier, impacting its portability.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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