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Updated January 10, 2024·
Let's start by understanding the key differences between the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 and the Razer Blade 18 to aid in your decision. If you prioritize portability and longer battery life for general use like browsing and document editing, the Dell Inspiron might be more suitable for you. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18, with its larger screen and more robust hardware, is designed for high-performance tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but it comes at a higher price and is less portable. Consider the primary tasks you will be performing on the laptop and decide if they justify the Razer Blade 18's additional expense and reduced portability, or if the Dell Inspiron 14 7435's balance of performance and convenience aligns better with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 surpasses the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 in general use due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which greatly enhance multitasking and performance, and its screen delivers higher brightness and more complete color space coverage for a more vivid display. However, the Dell Inspiron 14 is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, which contributes to its longer battery life, making it more suited for users on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 in gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the Dell's AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 graphics and 60Hz screen refresh rate. While CPU and screen quality also matter, the superior GPU and refresh rate on the Razer make a significant difference in rendering graphics smoothly and providing a more fluid visual experience during fast-paced gameplay.
Engineering and Design
7.1
9.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is deemed good for engineering and design because, as a premium business laptop, it offers a balance between performance for demanding tasks and portability; whereas the Razer Blade 18 is considered excellent for engineering and design due to its emphasis on powerful hardware suitable for intensive engineering applications and design work, at the expense of portability. Both laptops serve the engineering and design space well, but the Razer Blade 18, with a focus on top-tier CPU, RAM, and GPU performance complemented by high-quality screen, provides an unparalleled experience suitable for the most rigorous workloads.
Content Creation
7.6
8.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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 is adequate with its respectable resolution and brightness, but lacks the superior vibrancy and sharpness the Razer Blade offers. In engineering and design, the Razer's high color accuracy and wide color gamut provide a significant advantage for professional work, while the Dell's display is serviceable but doesn't represent colors as precisely. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops are less ideal due to their lower refresh rates, despite the Razer's better resolution and panel quality.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$3,200
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $3,200.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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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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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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