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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers more storage, more memory, and a more powerful processor compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which can be better for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and better general use performance. The Dell also comes with a larger and higher-resolution screen which is beneficial for productivity and better screen color performance but isn't particularly suited for intensive gaming. On the other hand, the HP Laptop is more budget-friendly, lighter, and thus more portable, but offers less storage and memory, which might limit performance on more demanding tasks, and has a smaller screen with lower resolution. Overall, choose the Dell if high performance and a large, quality display are your priorities and you're willing to pay more, or opt for the HP for casual use and portability at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
6.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, a larger and higher-resolution screen, but it is heavier, making it less portable than the HP 14" Laptop which has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a smaller, lower-resolution screen but is lighter for better portability. Both laptops have similar battery life and screen panel types; however, the Dell offers better screen quality with higher pixel density and wider color coverage, but the HP's strengths lie in its greater portability due to its lighter weight and more compact size.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with a Vega 8 GPU, which provides fair performance for gaming and 3D applications; however, with its standard screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, it's not optimized for high frame rate gaming which can be a limitation for fast-paced games. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop also offers fair performance with its Vega 7 GPU, and although it has a similarly standard refresh rate, its smaller screen and lower battery capacity may affect extended gaming and multimedia sessions.
Engineering and Design
7.3
6.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a higher resolution display, supporting demanding engineering and design software, while the HP 14" Laptop has a mid-range CPU and less RAM, making it less suitable for sophisticated engineering tasks despite its lighter weight and smaller size which enhance portability.
Content Creation
7.9
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and HP 14" Laptop 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
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and HP 14" Laptop have screen qualities that are suitable for tasks like browsing and document editing, due to their resolutions and brightness that meet the minimum requirements for general use. However, for engineering and design, their color accuracy and range may not meet the standards needed to precisely represent colors, which is crucial for professional creative work. Regarding gaming and 3D applications which require fluid motion, both lack high refresh rates that are instrumental in providing a smooth visual experience, while their resolution and panel types may not provide the depth and clarity expected by enthusiasts.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$700
$414
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 41 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 | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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