If you prioritize portability and prefer a laptop that is easier to carry around and generally costs less, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 might be suitable for you. However, if you need superior performance for tasks like 3D modelling, machine learning, gaming, or engineering work and are willing to invest more, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 could be a better choice, albeit at the expense of portability and with a higher price tag. The ThinkPad P16 is likely to have a longer battery life and more robust build quality, which is beneficial for intensive workloads, but this also makes it heavier and less convenient for travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card and a high pixel density screen, which make it capable of delivering better graphics performance and visual detail.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out for engineering and design use with its powerful Intel processor and Nvidia RTX GPU that offer robust performance for demanding tasks, alongside a stellar screen with high resolution and color accuracy; however, it's less portable and heavier than the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, which also offers decent performance with an AMD Ryzen processor and integrated graphics, plus versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with good screen quality, but it may fall short for more intensive engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
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
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 has a satisfactory display for everyday tasks due to acceptable resolution and brightness, but it may lack the wider color gamut needed for engineering and design tasks, where color accuracy is critical. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16's display, with its high resolution, strong brightness, and broad color gamut, excels for general use and excels even for color-sensitive engineering and design work. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, which are not ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion rendering is a priority.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is favored for general use because of its very good portability combined with an ample amount of RAM and a sufficient CPU for everyday tasks, as well as a respectable battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a high screen quality with better resolution and color accuracy, powerful CPU performance, and better battery longevity but is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
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How the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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."
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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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