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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 offers good general performance with a larger storage capacity, making it suitable for daily tasks and moderate multitasking. It's more portable than the Lenovo Flex 5 16 and has a longer battery life, which makes it a strong candidate for those who are always on the go. However, the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a higher resolution display with better color accuracy, contrast, and brightness, which translates into a more vivid and sharper visual experience, ideal for creative tasks or enjoy media content. The Lenovo also slightly outperforms the Dell in more demanding 3D and engineering tasks owing to its processor and integrated graphics, but both are not optimal for intensive gaming. Consider the need for portability versus screen quality and performance for heavier computational tasks when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 16
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 provides acceptable clarity and brightness, but the Lenovo Flex 5 16 offers a superior visual experience due to its higher resolution and better panel quality, making texts sharper and videos more vibrant. In tasks like engineering and design that demand precise color representation, the Lenovo excels with its wider color gamut coverage, thus showing colors more accurately than the Dell. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal as they lack high refresh rates, although they manage to deliver sufficient quality for casual use with their respective resolutions and panel types.
Battery
8.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has 11.5 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
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Flex 5 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is well-suited for general use with a solid CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, a good-quality screen with a touch feature enhancing usability, and a lightweight design ensuring easy portability with an adequate battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 are both fair for gaming and 3D tasks largely due to similar limitations: they have integrated graphics although of different makes (Vega 8 in the Dell and Iris Xe in the Lenovo), and standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which is serviceable but not ideal for the high frame rates desired in gaming. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 has a higher screen resolution and better color coverage, which may improve visual quality somewhat, but won't affect the graphical performance, which is more dependent on the GPU.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics, which balances performance with moderate power consumption, and a high-resolution, IPS touch display that offers decent screen quality for detailed work. The Lenovo Flex 5 16 stands out with its higher resolution IPS display, providing enhanced sharpness and color accuracy, alongside an Intel i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics that competes strongly in multimedia tasks; however, it is slightly heavier and bulkier compared to the Dell, which may affect portability for on-the-go usage.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 16 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
7.0
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo Flex 5 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$779
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 costs $779.
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How the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the Lenovo Flex 5 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | Lenovo Flex 5 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
Lenovo Flex 5 16
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Andreas Osthoff | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a solidly equipped, 2-in-1 in the lower price segment. Performance is definitely sufficient for everyday tasks and in tests the battery proved itself to be very economical. That aside, there is a lot of standard fare on show and a search for real highlights ends in vain. The low color coverage and reflective display can be avoided by going for an optional 2.5K display but this also presumably results in poorer battery life. The cooling uses only one fan and leads to a raised temperature on one side of the device under load. Additionally, there is very loud fan noise, also under load or when gaming. On top of that, we also occasionally noticed electronic noises."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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