The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is less expensive and offers a balanced performance for general use with good battery life, a touch screen, and a 16:10 display aspect ratio that provides more vertical screen space for productivity tasks. It's suitable for general use and light engineering tasks. The Razer Blade 14, though significantly more expensive, delivers superior performance, particularly for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering, thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. It also has a higher refresh rate display for smooth visuals and a larger battery capacity but is heavier and includes a power brick. It's aimed at intensive gaming and high-performance activities while also being apt for general use. Both laptops feature 16GB of RAM and 1024GB of storage, but the Razer Blade 14 doesn't have touchscreen capabilities. Choose the Dell for value and everyday tasks or the Razer for top-tier performance and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 has an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate which is generally adequate for casual gaming and 3D applications; on the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 boasts a high-end dedicated GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, making it significantly better for intense gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 provides a balance for engineering and design with a solid CPU and integrated graphics; however, the Razer Blade 14 excels with a more powerful CPU and high-end dedicated graphics, along with a higher resolution and brighter display, making it very good for demanding engineering applications and design work. Although both laptops have similar memory and storage, the superior screen and GPU of the Razer Blade 14 contribute to its enhanced capacity to handle complex tasks and visual workloads, justifying its edge for engineering and design use.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 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.
Screen Quality
6.1/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's screen may suffice with its adequate resolution and brightness, but the Razer Blade 14's display offers sharper images and better visibility in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is key, both laptops have screens that render colors well, but the Razer Blade has an advantage with wider color gamuts, ensuring more precise color representation. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and potential screen tearing during fast-paced sequences.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 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
$2,999
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $2,999.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is built with a balance in mind, offering a 2-in-1 flexibility suitable for general use with reasonable performance from its CPU and ample RAM, but with more modest screen quality compared to the Razer Blade 14 which excels with a higher performance CPU, superior screen with better color accuracy and higher refresh rates, and a more robust build for demanding tasks, which might appeal to those prioritizing display and performance despite it being less portable and potentially having shorter battery life.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the Razer Blade 14 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."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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