If you prioritize a lightweight and more compact design for enhanced portability and are okay with a smaller screen, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga might suit you, especially if you require a laptop with a high-quality build and a premium business look. It also features a touchscreen and is better suited for general use. On the other hand, if you're looking for a device that offers more storage, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 could be your pick, offering a larger screen and better performance for engineering tasks while still being competitively priced. However, it is heavier and larger, hence less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, with a solid CPU, more RAM, and larger, high-quality display, is well-suited for robust general use and multitasking, but it's heavier and thicker, affecting portability. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers good general performance with a comparable CPU and RAM, a high-definition touchscreen that enhances interactivity and portability due to its lighter and slimmer design, but offers half the storage of the Dell and might not maintain performance under intense use quite as seamlessly.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
6.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega graphics, along with a high-resolution 16-inch display, suits engineering and design with capable performance and a large, high-quality screen. Whereas, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a more portable solution with its lighter build and smaller screen, and its Intel i5 processor coupled with Iris Xe graphics powers engineering tasks with flexibility due to its convertible design.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Screen Quality
6.6/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron's display might not offer the color accuracy and wide color gamuts needed for detailed engineering and design tasks, whereas the Lenovo's higher quality display, with better resolution, brightness, and color coverage, meets these requirements more effectively. However, neither laptop has a high refresh rate display, which is crucial for a smooth experience in 3D applications and gaming, making them less suitable for these purposes. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its overall superior display features, offers a better visual experience for general use and professional design work, despite its shortcomings for gaming and 3D tasks.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, with its capable GPU and decent screen refresh rate, handles gaming and 3D tasks adequately, though it's outperformed by specialized gaming models. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a balance of performance with a quality screen and passable GPU, but focuses more on versatility and less on the high refresh rates preferred by gamers.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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.
Cost
$738
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $738 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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."
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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