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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers higher performance for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering applications due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It also has a higher screen refresh rate suitable for fast motion, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Inspiron. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, while less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, has less power and is more suited to general use and multimedia with its touch-enabled higher resolution display in a different aspect ratio. If gaming or heavy workloads are a priority and budget allows, consider the Alienware, otherwise, for daily use and better portability, the Inspiron could be a more practical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware x14 R1.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.3
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is equipped with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better performance for demanding gaming and 3D applications, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 uses an integrated Vega 8 GPU and has a lower 60Hz refresh rate, making it less suited for intensive gaming even though it offers fair performance and a higher resolution display.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful combination of an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, plus a high-contrast screen, which is crucial for detailed work, while the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, despite having ample storage and a reasonable AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated graphics, falls short with a notably lower screen contrast and weaker GPU, affecting precision tasks and rendering performance. The Alienware offers high-performance components typically required for engineering software and design work, whereas the Inspiron, being lighter and with a 2-in-1 design, may offer greater portability and convenience at the expense of raw power and screen quality.
Screen Quality
7.9
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 likely boasts a high-resolution display with superior brightness and a wider color gamut, ensuring sharp, vibrant visuals for both general tasks and design work, though its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smoothness desired in fast-paced gaming scenarios. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435's fair screen quality suggests it provides a balance suitable for everyday needs and some engineering applications but may not cover the broader color spectrum as well, which can be crucial for precision in design work. Its lower metrics in gaming likely indicate an even less suitable refresh rate for 3D gaming, where fluency and crisp detail are critical.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,201
$779
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1, with its powerful CPU and superior screen quality, is well-suited for those needing robust performance and vibrant visuals, but it weighs more and has less battery life compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, which offers greater portability and longer battery life alongside ample storage for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
7.7
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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 Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 3.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 216 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell Alienware x14 R1
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Alienware X14 series is thinner, but also slower than the competition. With the X series, you get plenty of modern technology: Intel Alder Lake CPUs, GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. However, the slim design has some drawbacks, just like its larger siblings. The shifted hinge position results in a very deep device with a large footprint compared to the competition."
Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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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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