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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher-performing CPU and GPU, more storage, and better RAM, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is a suitable option, although it comes at a higher price. It also has a touchscreen and a larger battery, which may result in longer usage times between charges but also translates to slightly higher weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers a more affordable price, with lower storage and RAM, which could suffice for less demanding tasks. It's also lighter, potentially making it more portable, but it lacks a touchscreen and has a smaller battery, which could mean less time away from a power outlet. Both have similar screen sizes and resolutions, yet the Dell has a higher screen aspect ratio and might provide a somewhat better image quality. If your use case is general computing and you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Lenovo may suffice, but for more intensive engineering tasks or 3D work, the Dell could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is preferred for general use over the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for better multitasking, and a higher resolution screen with touch capability, which enhances the user experience. Meanwhile, the IdeaPad 3 14" may be slightly more portable due to its lighter weight and has a longer battery life, but it offers less storage space and lower screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 includes a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a better GPU, which are crucial for intensive engineering and design tasks, while also having a higher quality screen, which is very important for those types of work. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a less powerful processor, less RAM, and a lower-tier GPU, making it less equipped for demanding engineering tasks, though it may still be satisfactory for less intensive use.
Content Creation
7.6
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.1
6.4
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 both offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and office work, which demand less from display specifications. However, professionals in engineering and design who require precise color representation may find the color gamut coverage in both models lacking, leading to less accurate color work. For gaming and 3D applications, where fast-paced visuals are common, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens may not provide the smoothest experience, and despite having decent resolution and panel types, this could detract from the overall visual performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$390
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $390.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
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
9.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" both are fair for gaming and 3D because neither has dedicated high-performance GPUs or high refresh rate screens. While the integrated AMD Ryzen Vega graphics in both can handle casual gaming, the standard 60Hz refresh rate limits the smoothness in fast-paced games.
Software Development
7.4
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $390 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 12.8'' x 8.5'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 3.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 8.49" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
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Marvin Gollor | February 2023
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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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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