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Updated January 12, 2024·
If portability is crucial for your everyday use, the Dell Inspiron 14 might be preferable for its likely smaller form factor and lighter weight; however, its higher cost could be a significant factor. Conversely, the HP Victus 15 may offer better performance for demanding tasks like gaming or intensive graphics work, but might be less portable due to its possibly larger size and weight. If you prioritize battery life and portability for general use, consider the Dell, but if you're focused on performance for more resource-intensive activities and are willing to compromise on portability and cost, the HP could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
6.9
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a good display for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, the HP Victus 15 has a higher resolution and brighter screen which makes for a sharper and more vibrant experience. For engineering and design work requiring color accuracy, the Dell Inspiron may not have standout color coverage, placing the HP Victus slightly ahead although both might not fully satisfy professionals in that field. However, if you're into gaming or 3D modeling, neither laptop is ideal due to low refresh rates, but the HP's better resolution and panel quality may offer a slightly more enjoyable viewing experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 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
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the HP Victus 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$677
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
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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
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is well-suited for general use due to its 2-in-1 convertible design, higher RAM for multitasking, and a high-quality IPS touchscreen with better portability and longer battery life, serving well in a variety of everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 has an integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate which limits its gaming and 3D performance compared to the HP Victus 15 which boasts a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, making it better suited for such tasks despite a less powerful CPU and lower screen resolution.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is tailored for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, substantial RAM, and integrated Vega 8 graphics, paired with an IPS display ensuring good screen quality. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 offers a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a larger screen, but with a lower screen quality; it has an Intel i5 processor which is suitable for demanding tasks, yet with less RAM compared to the Dell, which may affect multitasking performance. Both laptops can handle engineering software and creative tasks, but the Dell's better portability and HP's superior graphics make each unique for different user preferences.
Content Creation
7.6
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP Victus 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
7.4
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP Victus 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and HP Victus 15 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 Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $677 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
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 | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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PCMag
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 Victus 15
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Rtings
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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