The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 generally comes at a somewhat higher price than the LG Ultra 13, which is slightly less expensive. If price is a critical factor for you, the LG may offer savings. For general use, both laptops are suitable, but if you require higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering applications, the Dell may be a better fit, albeit at a higher cost and potentially less portability. Screen quality is important for visual tasks, and both laptops offer good screen color accuracy and general use quality, but keep in mind that better screens can affect battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
Good for engineering and design
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and LG Ultra 13 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is praised for its CPU and RAM that handle everyday tasks well, a high-resolution touchscreen for clear visuals, and a convertible 2-in-1 design for versatility, though it's slightly heavier which can affect portability.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the LG Ultra's higher resolution, and better panel type and brightness make it more suitable for tasks like web browsing, office work, and video streaming. In engineering and design, the LG Ultra prevails again due to its wider color gamuts, providing more accurate color representation which is critical for professional photo editing and graphic design. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D because they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion rendering in fast-paced interactive environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 13 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$779
$529
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the LG Ultra 13 costs $529.
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
6.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 to be good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is suited for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU, higher screen resolution, and comes with Windows 11 which may offer better compatibility with contemporary engineering software. On the other hand, the LG Ultra 13, while offering slightly better portability, falls short in performance due to a less powerful CPU and lower screen resolution, making it less ideal for demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and LG Ultra 13 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
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and LG Ultra 13 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
7.4/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and LG Ultra 13 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 LG Ultra 13 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 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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