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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is often significantly less expensive and has a larger screen and longer battery life, which makes it well-suited for general use and multimedia consumption. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while more expensive, offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its higher-end graphics card. With its smaller screen size and lighter weight, the Lenovo is also more portable and has additional features like a touchscreen, better color coverage, higher brightness, and superior screen contrast, making it a better option for mobile professionals and creators who need performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a screen that's versatile enough for everyday tasks and can handle the color accuracy needs for engineering and design work, yet it lacks the high refresh rate crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, on the other hand, offers a crisp, bright display that enhances general use and provides wider color ranges for professional creative work, but it too falls short for gaming and animation due to an inadequate refresh rate. Essentially, both laptops offer satisfactory visual experiences for productivity and creative endeavors, but gamers and those in 3D modeling may find their screens lacking the high-speed fluidity desired for optimal performance.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.8
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$700
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers solid performance with a capable CPU and ample RAM, a large screen with satisfactory color and brightness, and good keyboard quality, making it suitable for general use though it has a moderate battery life and is slightly heavier; on the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with similar performance specs and high-quality screen, excels in portability due to its lighter weight, boasts a longer battery life, and incorporates a superior GPU for graphics-intensive tasks, making it a versatile option for general use and beyond.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a more capable Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for gaming and 3D applications, thus providing a better experience for these tasks compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 which uses the integrated graphics solution AMD Vega 8 and has a standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
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
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
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."
Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat 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 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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