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Updated January 10, 2024·
Selecting between the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 involves weighing their distinct characteristics. The Dell offers a slight edge in portability due to its smaller size and similar battery life, while also being a bit more affordable. However, the Lenovo, despite being a tad heavier, offers superior graphics performance courtesy of its dedicated RTX 3050 GPU, making it more suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Both laptops offer similar RAM and touch-enabled displays with high resolution, but the Lenovo's screen is larger and has a higher refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals. If performance in graphics-intensive tasks is a priority and you can handle a slightly larger laptop, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 stands out. Conversely, if portability and cost are more critical, and general use is the primary concern, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 would be a compelling choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.1
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize a vivid display and engage in tasks that demand color accuracy, such as photo editing or graphic design, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 with its very good screen quality excels due to its higher resolution, better brightness, and wider color gamut coverage. However, for casual activities like browsing the web or working with documents, both the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 will serve you well, with the Lenovo offering a slightly crisper, brighter display. If gaming or 3D rendering is your focus, neither laptop is ideal due to their poor refresh rates, but for occasional gaming, they will suffice if high frame rates and the smoothest visuals are not a priority.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
0.6in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is a versatile 2-in-1 device that can switch between laptop and tablet modes, making it highly portable and suitable for a range of general use scenarios; it boasts solid CPU performance, ample RAM, and a touch-enabled quality screen. In comparison, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a larger, sharper screen and a powerful CPU paired with a dedicated graphics card, enhancing visual clarity and overall performance, ideal for users who might engage in more demanding tasks, but with a slight tradeoff in portability and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is equipped with an integrated Vega 8 GPU, which is less powerful than the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU found in the Lenovo Slim 7 16, thus affecting their performance for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, both laptops have standard screen refresh rates, which may limit the smoothness in games compared to laptops with higher refresh rates designed specifically for gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 both have robust CPUs and ample RAM which are critical for engineering and design tasks, with the Dell having integrated graphics suitable for less demanding graphics tasks and the Lenovo boasting a dedicated Nvidia GPU for more intensive graphical work. While both offer high-quality displays, the Lenovo's screen is larger and sharper, offering better color accuracy and contrast, which is advantageous for detailed design work; however, the Dell is lighter and more portable, making it easier to carry around, and both have high-quality keyboards essential for long coding or design sessions.
Content Creation
7.6
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 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
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 75 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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