If cost is a crucial factor for you, the Jumper 16" Laptop with its significantly lower price point can be a compelling option. It's adequate for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and streaming but may struggle with more demanding applications due to its lower-end processor and less memory. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, while costing more, offers better performance suitable for intensive tasks like engineering software, photo editing, and casual gaming thanks to its stronger processor and more memory. Its higher-resolution screen also provides better clarity for detailed work. Bear in mind though, both laptops should have a similar battery life and screen size, making them equally portable. Select the Dell if you need the additional power for professional or creative tasks, or opt for the Jumper if you're looking to perform basic operations without a hefty expense. 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 for content creation
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5635.
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its more capable integrated Vega 8 graphics compared to the Jumper 16" Laptop which has less powerful Intel UHD Graphics 600, making the Dell a fair choice and the Jumper a poor one for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
5.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, high RAM capacity, and a superior Vega 8 GPU, making it well-suited for engineering and design tasks, while its high-resolution IPS screen ensures excellent visual clarity.
Content Creation
7.9/10
5.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for content creation, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.
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
6.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for software development, while the Jumper 16" 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
6.6/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron and the Jumper laptops' fair screen quality for general use is due to their adequate resolution and brightness, making daily tasks and media consumption pleasant, while the panel type offers a balance of color reproduction and viewing angles. For engineering and design, although these laptops have fair screen quality, professionals may find the color coverage lacking in terms of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which are critical for precise color work. However, their poor screen quality for gaming and 3D applications stems from low refresh rates, which can hinder the smooth visual experience desired in fast-paced games and interactive 3D environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
5.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good build quality, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$700
$230
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $230.
"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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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.
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