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Updated January 10, 2024·

Choose the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 if you prefer a laptop with a higher resolution display for sharper images and potentially better battery efficiency due to its integrated AMD graphics, which should also make the laptop lighter and more portable. Opt for the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 if you prioritize stronger graphics performance for gaming or 3D work, thanks to its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, but be aware it may be heavier and may not have as long battery life when gaming or performing intensive tasks. Both options handle general use and engineering software well, but if intensive gaming or 3D tasks are common in your workflow, the Lenovo could serve you better despite the tradeoffs in portability and battery life during those activities. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
  • Good overall display quality
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

8.0
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is good.

Screen Quality

6.6
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Portability

Good
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
$549
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The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.3
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.3
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.9
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for software development.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.0
Inspiron 16 5635
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good build quality.

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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 16 5635Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Dell Inspiron 16 5635Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

GENERAL

Price
$700
$549
Release Date
March 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72''14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86''
Weight
4.19 lbs5.1 lbs
Width
14.05"14.16"
Depth
9.92"10.49"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7730UAMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
54 Wh60 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
265 nits329 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7/107.2/10
Portability Score
7.6/107.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/106.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
22
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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."

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."

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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 Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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