The Dell Inspiron 14 7435's lower price makes it an attractive option if you are budget-conscious and require a device that's easy to carry around, with its smaller screen and lighter build it is more portable. This laptop is also a 2-in-1 convertible which allows it to double as a tablet, enhancing versatility for casual use and presentations. However, for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering applications, the HP Omen 17 is better equipped with a higher-end graphics card and a larger, higher-resolution screen suited for these purposes, but this comes at the cost of being heavier and less portable. Consider the Dell for everyday tasks and mobility, or the HP for performance-heavy applications if the higher price point is justifiable for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which allows for smoother motion in fast-paced games and better handling of 3D applications than the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, which has an integrated AMD Vega 8 graphics solution and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 14 likely has a mid-range panel with decent resolution and brightness adequate for daily tasks and some design work but lacks the high color accuracy critical for professional engineering and design. The HP Omen 17, with superior resolution and a bright display, offers an immersive experience for general and design use but may not have the high refresh rate required for smooth 3D gaming. Both laptops, while sufficient for various tasks, might not fully satisfy avid gamers or design professionals who need specialized screens for their work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$2,099
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is well-suited for general use due to its lighter weight, reasonable screen size, and versatility as a 2-in-1 device with a touchscreen; it offers good portability and battery life for everyday tasks. In contrast, the HP Omen 17, while also fitting for general use, is geared more towards high-performance needs with a more powerful processor and graphics card, larger screen with higher resolution, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it ideal for gaming or intensive computing tasks that require more demanding resources.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
7.4/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP Omen 17 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 Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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