The HP Victus 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5635.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 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 HP Victus 15 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 shines in general use with a higher resolution screen offering detailed visuals, more RAM for smoother multitasking, and a significant edge in portability due to its lighter weight and silent operation, though with average battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
6.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635's combination of a strong CPU with integrated graphics and a high-resolution screen makes it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require good visual detail and moderate graphics processing. In contrast, the HP Victus 15, with its dedicated Nvidia GPU and a standard high-definition screen, offers better graphics performance for engineering applications that may involve more complex 3D work or simulations.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
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 Victus 15 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
7.7/10
7.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
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 and HP Victus 15 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
6.6/10
6.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, the HP Victus 15 offers better screen quality because its panel likely provides higher resolution and brightness, enhancing day-to-day tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, both laptops have similar capabilities, with the HP possibly having a slight edge due to a more accurate color range, which is crucial for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short; despite their sufficient resolution and panel types, they lack the high refresh rate needed for an optimal experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$700
$621
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the HP Victus 15 costs $621.
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, suitable for casual gaming, whereas the HP Victus 15 provides a more robust gaming experience with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate suitable for fast-paced games.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The HP Victus 15 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 HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 or the HP Victus 15
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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