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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is often significantly less expensive and offers a good balance of general-use performance for its price point with decent battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks and casual use. It's lightweight, has a touchscreen, and is versatile as a 2-in-1 device. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15 is geared toward power users, featuring a high-end graphics card and processor suitable for gaming, intensive engineering work, and 3D/machine learning tasks. It has a higher resolution display with a faster refresh rate but is notably more expensive, heavier, and has a shorter battery life, which could affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 in gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, providing smoother visuals and better rendering capabilities for intensive tasks. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 incorporates a less powerful integrated Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen, which are adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for more demanding gaming and 3D scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 is rated very good for engineering and design because it has a superior Intel CPU and a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, which are crucial for demanding design applications, along with a high-quality screen that excels in color accuracy and contrast ratio. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435, with its AMD CPU and integrated Vega graphics, provides satisfactory performance for engineering tasks but lags behind the Razer in terms of processing power and screen quality, though it benefits from better portability due to its lower weight and longer battery life.
Screen Quality
6.1
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a sharp, bright display for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, the Dell Inspiron's screen is adequate, while the Razer Blade excels with more vivid and crisp visuals thanks to its superior resolution and brightness. For engineering and design, where precise color rendition is key, the Razer Blade's higher color accuracy covers more of the professional color gamuts, making it the preferred option. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is critical, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, yet their resolutions and panel types are fine for moderate gaming and 3D work.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,597
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,597.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is a good candidate for general use due to its balance of CPU and RAM for multitasking, decent battery life, and a 2-in-1 design for versatility, while the Razer Blade 15's higher screen resolution and superior graphics processor make it well-suited for both general use and more graphics-intensive tasks, albeit with a slightly lower battery life and a heavier build.
Content Creation
7.6
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be 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
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 to have very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has 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 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $2,597 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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PCMag
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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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