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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 typically offers a better price to performance ratio for general use, with efficient heat management and silent operation which could be essential for quiet environments. It has a larger screen with higher resolution, potentially favoring tasks that benefit from more workspace, and a longer battery life for extended use without charging. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5, while slightly pricier, has a more powerful GPU suitable for gaming, engineering, and 3D/machine learning applications. It also has a higher screen refresh rate, which is advantageous for gaming and fast-paced visual tasks. The G5 offers multiple color options for keyboard backlighting and hardware like Ethernet and USB-C charging that the Dell lacks. However, it has a shorter battery life, meaning more frequent charges. Consider your primary activities; if they are general productivity tasks, the Dell may suit you well, while the Gigabyte excels in graphics-intensive activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 provides a better balance for general use with its higher-resolution screen, more RAM, and larger storage capacity, making it suitable for a variety of tasks without over-emphasizing gaming features. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a dedicated graphics card and higher refresh rate screen which may be preferable for gaming, but it has less RAM and storage, which may limit performance and space for non-gaming applications.
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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 G5 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
The Gigabyte G5 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for rendering graphics smoothly and responsively. In comparison, the Dell uses an integrated Vega 8 GPU that is less capable for demanding graphics tasks.
Content Creation
7.9
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Gigabyte G5 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
6.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for software development, and content creation, while the Gigabyte G5 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and the Gigabyte G5 provide adequate screen quality, with decent resolution and appropriate brightness, ensuring comfortable viewing for everyday tasks like browsing or document editing. However, both laptops lack in color coverage which is crucial for engineering and design work, meaning that colors might not appear as vivid or accurate as required for professional color work. Lastly, their refresh rates aren't high enough to deliver the smooth visuals desired in 3D applications and gaming, which can be a drawback for those activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$700
$868
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Gigabyte G5 costs $868.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Gigabyte G5 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, with its ample storage, substantial RAM, and Ryzen CPU integrated graphics, offers a quiet and comfortable experience for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a higher resolution screen for finer detail. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5, while having less RAM and storage, boasts a more powerful Intel CPU and dedicated Nvidia GPU, making it better suited for graphics-intensive engineering software but less portable and potentially louder due to its advanced cooling needs.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.2
The Gigabyte G5 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 G5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Gigabyte G5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $868 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.19 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-12500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 54 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 | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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 G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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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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