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Updated June 22, 2024·

For general use, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" offers a superior screen with higher resolution and better color accuracy, which is great for everyday tasks and media consumption. It also has a more powerful processor and a dedicated GPU, which will handle more demanding tasks better than the Dell Inspiron 14 7435. However, the Dell is a 2-in-1, providing the versatility of a tablet, and it's usually less expensive. If you need a laptop for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Surface Laptop's dedicated GPU will give you better performance. For engineering tasks, the Surface Laptop's higher-resolution screen and more powerful CPU will be advantageous, though the Dell's GPU is integrated and may not cope as well with complex 3D models. In terms of portability, the Dell is lighter and more compact, making it a better choice if you're often on the move. The Surface Laptop, while heavier, offers longer battery life, which is a significant consideration for all-day use away from an outlet. The Surface Laptop also scores higher in build quality, keyboard comfort, and has facial recognition for secure, hands-free login. The Dell, however, offers more USB-C ports and USB-C charging, which can be more convenient. Ultimately, if you prioritize screen quality, performance, and battery life, and you don't mind a slightly heavier and more expensive laptop, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is the better choice. If you want a more affordable, versatile, and portable device with a good balance of features for everyday use, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is a solid option. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
  • Very good portability
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.1
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for engineering and design, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.1
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Cost

$800
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
$1,200
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $800 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.3
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.6
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for software development.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
9.0 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Inpsiron 14 7435
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.4
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" both have good build quality.

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How the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inpsiron 14 7435Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
Dell Inpsiron 14 7435Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"

GENERAL

Price
$800
$1,200
Release Date
May 1, 2023June 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73''13.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.67''
Weight
3.48 lbs3.7 lbs
Width
12.36"13.39"
Depth
8.92"9.61"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7730UIntel Core Ultra 7 165H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
1024 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
54 Wh47 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"15"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12002496 x 1664
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
216 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.2/107.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
11
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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."

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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 Microsoft

Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.

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