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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a larger display with higher resolution, which is better for tasks that benefit from more screen space like video editing or spreadsheet work, but the size may impact portability. The Inspiron also comes with more storage and higher RAM, making it better for more intensive tasks and multitasking. However, the Dell Latitude 5430, despite having a smaller screen and lower storage and RAM, boasts a more portable form factor and professional business features such as better build quality and better port options including Thunderbolt. The Latitude also has slightly better battery life, which can be important for working on the go. Both are at a similar price point but with different strengths, so your decision will depend on whether portability and professional features or performance and screen size are more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a larger, higher-quality display, more RAM, and a more powerful processor than the Dell Latitude 5430, making it better suited for demanding applications and multitasking, contributing to its very good rating for general use. However, the Latitude 5430 is lighter with a slightly longer battery life and better portability, thus earning a fair rating for general use as it sacrifices some performance and screen real estate for mobility and endurance.
Engineering and Design
7.3
6.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is superior for engineering and design due to its stronger CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a larger, higher-resolution screen, enhancing performance and visual detail, which are crucial for such tasks. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430, while more portable and with lower operating noise, features a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a smaller, lower-resolution screen, thus offering fair performance for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
7.9
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is somewhat better.
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
7.7
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is somewhat better.
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
6.6
6.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Latitude 5430 have displays that are adequate for everyday tasks due to their resolution and brightness, offering clarity and visibility suitable for activities like browsing and office work. However, their color gamuts may not cover the wider ranges preferred in engineering and design, which means colors might not be as accurate or vibrant as professionals desire, leading to a fair assessment in this context. For gaming and 3D applications, the screens may fall short as they lack high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals, and thus are considered poor for these uses.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$700
$790
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and the Dell Latitude 5430 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D tasks because they have mid-range integrated GPUs—the Vega 8 and Iris Xe respectively—which are sufficient for less demanding games and 3D applications, but may struggle with more intensive tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 has 9 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
7.0
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5430 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 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 Inspiron 16 5635 and the Dell Latitude 5430 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $790 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Derek Sullivan | January 2023
"Compared to the previous year’s Inspiron, Dell upgraded the screen aspect ratio on this generation, but also transitioned to a more minimalistic centered keyboard flanked by up-firing speakers. The 16-inch screen is huge plus and I really appreciate the extra real estate without sacrificing the footprint much. This year’s model is a little larger than last, though, as the former model was already very small for a 15 incher."
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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.
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