The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 offers great portability with a smaller screen and lighter weight, along with a long battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general productivity tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a larger, higher resolution display and a more powerful graphics card, which is better for demanding engineering programs, 3D rendering, and even light gaming, but it is heavier and not as portable as the Dell. Both laptops have their own strengths, so your choice should depend on whether you prioritize mobility or higher performance for graphic-intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize crisp text and vibrant images for everyday tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's stronger display in terms of resolution and brightness will serve you better than the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, which offers just a fair viewing experience. For those involved in engineering and design, the Lenovo's ability to represent a wider range of colors more accurately is crucial for precision work, surpassing the Dell's more limited color coverage. Gamers and 3D designers, however, might find both laptops lacking due to their poor refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth visuals that these applications demand, although the Lenovo still edges out with a slightly better display for other qualities like resolution and panel type.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$1,162
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is appreciated for general use for its lightweight and compact design, making it highly portable with a decent battery life as well as a 2-in-1 feature which adds versatility, along with solid performance from its AMD CPU and ample RAM. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, on the other hand, offers a superior screen with higher resolution and refresh rate, a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, which inherently contributes to its larger build and slightly less portability despite a longer battery life, making it well-suited for more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435, with an adequate GPU and screen refresh rate, handles gaming and 3D tasks reasonably, but its capabilities are not in the high-end range, and the screen quality and CPU, while decent, are not top-tier. Similarly, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers satisfactory performance in these areas due to its competent GPU and refresh rate, but it won't outperform more specialized gaming or 3D laptops, particularly where CPU performance and screen quality are also key factors.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is suitable for engineering and design due to its high-capacity storage, capable CPU, and integral GPU, ensuring smooth multitasking and moderate graphics rendering, complemented by a quality screen with accurate colors. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a more powerful dedicated GPU and a superior screen with higher resolution and brightness, making it ideal for graphics-intensive tasks, although it has less storage capacity, which might require an external solution for extensive data. Both are portable with good keyboards, but the Lenovo might be less convenient to carry due to its slightly larger and heavier form factor.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
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 IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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