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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop with a high-quality display and strong performance for tasks like gaming or 3D modeling, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its OLED screen and dedicated Nvidia graphics card, stands out. However, be mindful that it comes at a higher price and has less storage capacity than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635. On the other hand, the Dell offers a larger IPS screen with higher resolution, more storage, and the integrated graphics of its newer processor, which are generally fine for everyday use and some light media editing. Additionally, the Dell is more affordable and has a battery life which might not last as long as the ASUS's. Therefore, for more intensive graphics work, the ASUS is the stronger contender, while the Dell offers a balance between a larger display, more storage, and a lower price for general use and less demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
6.6
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 excels in general use and engineering tasks due to its high-resolution display and bright panel, offering vivid details and clarity for productivity and design work where accurate color representation is crucial. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where a higher refresh rate is key for smooth motion. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 provides a decent experience for general tasks and engineering with its fair resolution and brightness, but like the Zenbook, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
7.6
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,109
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 costs $700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a robust CPU, high-quality OLED screen, and substantial battery capacity, making it suitable for a range of general tasks, with the added benefits of portability and a backlit keyboard, but with less storage compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5635. The Dell Inspiron, with a higher-resolution screen and significantly more storage, also boasts a very good keyboard and silent operation, but has a shorter battery life and a screen that doesn't match the color coverage of the ASUS, making it very good for general use where storage and screen resolution are prioritized.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU makes it a fair choice for gaming and 3D tasks, however, the standard 60Hz screen refresh rate isn't ideal for fast-paced games which often benefit from higher refresh rates. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 utilizes the integrated Vega 8 graphics from its AMD Ryzen processor, which is less powerful than the dedicated Nvidia GPU in the ASUS, but also offers a standard screen refresh rate, making it similarly equipped for casual gaming and basic 3D applications. Screen quality on both is decent, but the better GPU in the ASUS gives it an edge for graphics-intensive tasks, even with a similar refresh rate limitation.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, designed for engineering and design, boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality OLED screen which makes it ideal for tasks that require vivid color accuracy and graphical horsepower. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 also supports engineering and design use with an AMD Ryzen CPU with integrated Vega graphics and a high-resolution IPS display, but differs in offering a larger base storage capacity and a slightly lighter build which benefits portability.
Content Creation
7.7
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 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
7.5
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Dell Inspiron 16 5635 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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