The Dell Inspiron 14 7435, being slightly less expensive, offers more storage and a longer battery life; it's also more portable due to its lower weight, making it suitable for everyday tasks and users who prioritize mobility. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, slightly more expensive, has a more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia graphics, better screen quality and resolution, and may serve better for graphic-intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 has an integrated AMD GPU and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, making it acceptable for gaming and 3D tasks but less capable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, which comes with a more powerful Nvidia dedicated GPU and a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, enhancing its gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i provides superior engineering and design performance thanks to its higher-end graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 4050, and a more powerful Intel CPU, compared to the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 which has an integrated AMD GPU and a less powerful AMD processor. Additionally, the Lenovo has a sharper and brighter screen, enhancing detail and color accuracy for design tasks, though it's less portable and has shorter battery life than the Dell, which might be more convenient for on-the-go use.
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 Pro 5i has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, its screen suffices for everyday tasks due to its adequate resolution and brightness, but it may fall short for engineering and design because it doesn't cover a wide range of color gamuts, limiting color accuracy, and it's less suitable for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate, affecting smoothness of movement on the screen. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with its very good screen quality for general use, offers higher resolution and brightness, enhancing visibility and clarity, while it also provides better color representation for engineering and design work, although like the Dell, it still isn't ideal for gaming and 3D applications because of a less optimal refresh rate. Both laptops won't deliver the best experience in high-end gaming or 3D applications, where fast refresh rates are crucial, but the Lenovo stands out in tasks requiring color precision and screen vibrancy.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
0.7in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $950.
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 offers a balance of portability, touch-enabled screen quality, and sufficient power for everyday tasks with its AMD processor and integrated graphics, backed by a solid battery life and 2-in-1 flexibility which is great for general use. Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i leans towards higher performance with its Intel CPU and dedicated Nvidia graphics, better screen resolution, and color coverage, which makes it suitable for more demanding general use, but this comes at the cost of shorter battery life and increased weight.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 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
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i 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."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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