The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a larger screen and higher storage capacity, suitable for users who need more space and a bigger display for productivity tasks. It supports general and engineering work well and provides silent operation with a decent battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6, on the other hand, offers a smaller screen that's also a touchscreen, lighter weight for better portability, and longer battery life, making it preferable for users who value mobility and touch capability. Both laptops have similar processing power and are capable for general use, but if you prefer gaming or intensive 3D tasks, neither are specialized for these purposes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Very good for general use
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6/10
6.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron's screen, suitable for general tasks, may lack in resolution and brightness, leading to a fair assessment, while the color gamut may not be wide enough for high-level design work, hinging it at fair for engineering despite good resolution. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a screen that provides enough resolution and brightness for general use and offers a better color range, marking it as good for design tasks. However, both laptops aren't ideal for gaming or 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which are critical for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$700
$1,045
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is highly regarded for general use due to its larger screen with higher resolution and more storage, providing ample space and clear visuals for a variety of tasks, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to its counterpart. The Lenovo Yoga 6, while also good for general use with its sharp display and longer battery life, offers added flexibility as a 2-in-1 convertible with a touchscreen, making it very portable though it comes with less storage .
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo Yoga 6 both offer fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks thanks to their similar integrated GPU, which can handle such tasks but isn't as capable as dedicated gaming GPUs. While both have equal screen refresh rates, the larger screen size and higher resolution of the Dell may offer a better visual experience for such activities, but the Lenovo's screen boasts higher quality with better color coverage, which could make for more vibrant images.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
7.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.9/10
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Lenovo Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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