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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers advanced performance suitable for intensive tasks thanks to a newer processor and better graphics capabilities, making it a better fit if you’re into tasks like video editing or newer software that demands more power. However, it's more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while older and less powerful, is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it more appropriate for general use or business tasks. It's also less costly if budget is a main concern. The trade-off here is primarily between the need for high performance and portability versus cost considerations. 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 14 7490
- 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
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.3
6.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is better suited for engineering and design owing to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are vital for intensive applications, and it has a larger, higher resolution screen that benefits detailed work. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 14 7490, while still capable with a fair quality CPU and adequate RAM, has a less powerful GPU and lower resolution screen, making it less ideal for demanding engineering software, despite its higher portability and older release date.
Content Creation
7.9
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
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 14 7490 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
3.8/10
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 14 7490 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
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 14 7490 for software development, and content creation, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 has a better screen for engineering and design.
For general use, a fair screen quality indicates that while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Dell Latitude 14 7490 may not have the highest resolution or the most vivid colors, their screens are adequate for everyday tasks with reasonable brightness and a decent panel type. For engineering and design work, the Latitude stands out with good screen quality, likely offering a wider color gamut, which ensures more accurate color representation for detailed work such as CAD or photo editing. The poor screen quality for Gaming and 3D on both models is due to lower refresh rates which can result in less smooth visuals, a critical factor for fast-paced games and 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$700
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Dell Latitude 14 7490 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
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
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 14 7490 is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with AMD Vega integrated graphics which are fair for gaming and 3D applications within its class, and the screen has a standard refresh rate of 60Hz on an IPS panel that delivers decent screen quality. Similarly, the Dell Latitude 14 7490 also provides fair performance in those areas, featuring Intel UHD Graphics with the display having the same refresh rate and an IPS panel for good color accuracy and viewing angles, though it sacrifices a bit of screen real estate with a smaller display size.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Dell Latitude 14 7490 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 14 7490 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Dell Latitude 14 7490 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2018 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 13'' x 8.7'' x 0.8'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.11 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.7" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-8650U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 60 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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 3 | |
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Dell Inspiron 16 5635
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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."
Dell Latitude 14 7490
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Henry T. Casey | April 2018
"The Dell Latitude 7490's got the speed you need (and then some), a keyboard that's comfortable enough for writing all day long and a battery that supports a full 8-hour workday. If only the display were brighter and it managed heat better. If you need every minute of battery life you can get, the extended-battery version of the Lenovo ThinkPad T480 lasts 8 hours longer than the Latitude 7490, but its display is much less colorful."
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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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