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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a longer battery life, is lighter and thus more portable, and is less expensive, which may appeal for general use and mobility. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while more costly, delivers substantially better performance for 3D rendering, engineering tasks, and machine learning due to its more powerful CPU and GPU. It is also more suitable for intensive gaming and has a higher screen refresh rate suitable for fast-moving visuals. However, it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, making it less portable. Consider what's more important: mobility and price or performance and gaming capabilities. 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 Aorus 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
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
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is preferred for engineering and design tasks due to its higher-performing Intel i7 CPU and superior Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, which outmatch the Dell Inspiron 16 5635's AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, offering better handling of compute-intensive applications and visual work. While the Dell Inspiron provides a better screen resolution and is lighter, enhancing portability and display detail, the Aorus 5's GPU and CPU advantages are crucial for demanding engineering software and tasks that require robust graphical and processing power.
Screen Quality
6.6
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the higher resolution and brightness make the Gigabyte Aorus 5's screen more vibrant and easier to view in various lighting conditions compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5635. The Aorus 5 also boasts better color coverage crucial for engineering and design tasks, offering more precise color accuracy for professionals in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short in refresh rates which can hinder fast-paced visuals and gameplay despite their differences in resolution and panel type.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 5 has 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
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$700
$2,359
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte Aorus 5 costs $2,359.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 5 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a higher screen resolution and longer battery life, contributing to its superior suitability for general use, along with being lighter and having silent operation; conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 5, while robust with a more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics for more intensive tasks, is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for general portability and longer use without charging.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 are both good for content creation.
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
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Gigabyte Aorus 5 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 5 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 Aorus 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Gigabyte Aorus 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $2,359 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-12700H | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 Aorus 5
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Can Buy or Not
Vincent Chang | June 2022
"The Gigabyte Aorus 5 SE4 is a capable mainstream gaming notebook that will run the latest PC games with aplomb. However, it's not your stereotypical flashy gaming PC. Gigabyte has added some interesting tweaks. For example, the webcam placement and its Microsoft Azure AI tool — to automatically switch between power modes — are unusual for this genre. But more importantly, the pricing is fairly competitive and reasonable."
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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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