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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 typically offers more powerful hardware and a more compact design, making it well-suited for tasks that require more computing power like 3D design, machine learning or gaming while also being more portable. However, it being more expensive means you are paying a premium for these capabilities. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop likely provides a larger screen and potentially better comfort for long sessions of general use or watching media but its larger size makes it less portable. If budget is a concern and your tasks are mostly general use without intensive software requirements, the HP 17" Laptop may be the more cost-effective option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for software development, and content creation, while the HP 17" Laptop has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a sharp and vivid display for everyday tasks, neither the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 nor the HP 17" Laptop will offer the highest resolution or the brightest panels which could make them less ideal for rich media consumption and productivity. Professionals in engineering and design may find these laptops lacking in color accuracy due to their limited color gamut, which is crucial for precise work that demands true-to-life color representation. For gaming and 3D applications, the slower refresh rates on both models may result in less fluid motion and slower response times during high-paced scenarios compared to models with higher refresh rate screens.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$510
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $510.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 offers strong general use capabilities with a balance of a solid CPU, sufficient RAM, and high screen quality, all in a more portable form factor with a commendable battery life. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop also delivers on these very important factors, but favors a larger screen that might reduce portability while offering similar performance, making it less ideal for frequent travel but excellent for stationary use where screen real estate is prized.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the HP 17" Laptop are both fair for gaming and 3D because they have mid-range integrated GPUs, which can handle some gaming and 3D applications but may struggle with high-end titles or workloads. The Dell has a smaller, denser display with a 60Hz refresh rate, suitable for casual gaming, while the HP has a larger screen but still offers the same 60Hz refresh rate, meaning neither is optimal for competitive gaming where higher refresh rates are beneficial.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP 17" Laptop 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
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP 17" Laptop 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.
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How the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $510 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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