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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 generally costs less and offers a larger screen, higher resolution, and better battery life, making it suitable for media consumption and productivity tasks that benefit from more screen real estate. The Dell Latitude 5431, while usually a bit more expensive, is lighter, more compact, and comes with a professional version of the operating system, targeting business users who prioritize portability and require advanced OS features. If you need more storage, the Inspiron provides more built-in space while the Latitude comes with certain business-friendly features like a more comprehensive array of ports and possibly superior build quality, fusing work-grade robustness with easy transport. Both have sufficient power for everyday tasks and light to moderate creative or engineering work, but neither is designed for the most demanding games or graphics-intensive applications. 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 5431
- The Dell Latitude 5431 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5635.
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
241.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is preferred for general use because it has a higher resolution and larger screen, which results in better screen quality and more room for multitasking, although it is heavier and has a lower battery life than the Dell Latitude 5431. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 5431 is lighter, making it more portable and it has longer battery life, which is beneficial for users who need to work on the go, even though it offers a smaller screen and lower screen resolution.
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Dell Latitude 5431 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.
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
241.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5431 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and the Dell Latitude 5431 offer satisfactory experience due to their adequate resolution and brightness, making them suitable for tasks like browsing or office work, but the panel quality might not stand out. In terms of engineering and design, the screens on both models may fall short for professional color work since they likely don't cover the wider color gamuts preferred for precise color grading and intricate graphic design. Lastly, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or heavy 3D work because their screens do not offer the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion and may not provide the sharpness and color accuracy required for an immersive visual experience.
Cost
$700
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Dell Latitude 5431 costs $950.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 5431 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.3
6.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5431 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 stands out for engineering and design due to its higher resolution and larger screen size, which provides a spacious canvas and sharper visuals that are crucial for detailed design work; its solid CPU and integrated GPU support moderate design tasks without the need for an external graphics card. The Dell Latitude 5431, despite its slightly lesser screen resolution and smaller size, compensates with a higher portability score and includes features like Windows 11 Pro, making it a practical choice for engineers and designers who require mobility alongside capable processing power and decent screen quality for various tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 5431 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5431 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Latitude 5431 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Dell Latitude 5431 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 5431 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Dell Latitude 5431 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $950 | ||
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 0.96'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-1250P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
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 | 64 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 | 241 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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