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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance for 3D work, machine learning or engineering tasks is a priority and you're looking for a capable gaming machine, the Gigabyte A7 with its powerful dedicated Nvidia graphics card is more suitable, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life which affects portability. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 with integrated graphics is lighter and offers longer battery life, making it better for general use and more portable, but it may not handle intensive tasks or gaming as effectively as the Gigabyte A7. The Dell is also typically less expensive and quieter since it operates without a fan. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- 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
318.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is rated very good for general use because it has a higher resolution screen, larger storage, and offers a better battery life and build quality, along with a lighter and thinner design that enhances portability. In comparison, the Gigabyte A7, although good for general use, has a lower resolution display, less storage, and a reduced battery life, with a heavier build that affects portability, despite its stronger GPU which might be more suited for gaming.
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.3
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 A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
The Gigabyte A7 stands out for gaming and 3D applications due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which caters to smooth visuals in fast-paced games. Meanwhile, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, with its integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, is less equipped for intense graphical tasks, hence its fair performance level in comparison.
Content Creation
7.9
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.4/10
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 A7 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
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte A7 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's screen might lack the brightness and crispness of higher resolution screens, while the Gigabyte A7 offers a more vibrant and detailed display making it more suitable. When it comes to engineering and design, the Gigabyte A7 leads as it likely covers a wider color spectrum, providing more accurate color representation essential for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which limits the smoothness of visuals critical in fast-paced or highly detailed scenes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$735
$940
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $735 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte A7 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with an integrated Vega 8 GPU which is suitable for light design work and offers a higher-resolution screen for sharp visuals, but the Gigabyte A7's dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and faster screen refresh rate make it better for more graphics-intensive engineering applications. While the Dell has a slim form factor and is lighter for portability, the Gigabyte's heavier build and its somewhat noisier cooling system reflect its focus on performance over portability.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte A7 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 A7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$735 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
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 | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
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 | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
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."
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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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