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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is a laptop with a dedicated graphics card for gaming or 3D work, the Gigabyte A5 with Nvidia RTX 3060 could be a preferred option despite being heavier and offering a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is lighter, provides longer battery life for general use, and may come with a lower price, but lacks a dedicated graphics card, making it less suitable for intensive gaming or 3D tasks. Both laptops have comparable processors and RAM, but the Dell has a higher resolution screen, which can be beneficial for productivity tasks, whereas the Gigabyte's display is better suited for fast-paced games because of its higher refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
Advantages of the Gigabyte A5
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A5 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 stands out for general use due to its higher screen resolution and larger display, which offers better clarity and more workspace, along with a solid blend of CPU and GPU performance suitable for everyday tasks. In comparison, the Gigabyte A5, while also good for general use, prioritizes graphical power with a dedicated gaming GPU and a high refresh rate screen which is more aligned with gaming needs, but has a smaller battery and heavier build affecting portability and battery life less favorably.
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A5 excels in gaming and 3D tasks mainly because it is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it well-suited for fast-paced visuals and smoother gameplay. In comparison, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, which comes with an integrated AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, provides a fair experience but lacks the graphical prowess and display fluidity that dedicated gaming requires.
Content Creation
7.9
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Gigabyte A5 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
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use where panel type, resolution, and brightness are key, the Gigabyte A5 likely offers a more vibrant display and sharper image due to its superior panel quality and higher brightness levels. For engineering and design tasks, this same crisp display, coupled with a likely wider color range, makes the Gigabyte A5 suitable because precise color reproduction is paramount. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite the A5's good resolution and panel type, the lack of a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness, means it falls short in delivering an optimal experience in these areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A5 has 6.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Gigabyte A5 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$735
$830
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $735 and the Gigabyte A5 costs $830.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A5 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 GPU, offers substantial computing power for engineering and design tasks, complemented by a high-resolution screen that enhances visual clarity. The Gigabyte A5, featuring the AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, excels with superior graphics performance for design applications that benefit from a dedicated GPU, though weighs more which affects portability.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A5 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 Gigabyte A5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Gigabyte A5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$735 | $830 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 14.2'' x 10.2'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.21" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | |
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 | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Gigabyte A5
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"Ignoring price, the Gigabyte A5 has a hard time against the similarly fast competition. Besides the loud noise in 3D mode (performance mode), the high temperature development of the components should be mentioned on the downside. Despite the relatively thick case, the laptop gets very warm and loud under load, which does not exactly speak for the cooling system. The plastic surfaces look rather cheap and also tend to rattle. In most other disciplines - be it the input devices, the screen, the connectivity or the battery runtime - the Gigabyte laptop does not stand out from the crowd, neither positively nor negatively. However, those who primarily pay attention to the price-performance ratio will get a pretty good offer with the Gigabyte A5."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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