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Updated January 10, 2024·
When considering the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 against the LG Gram 16, there are several tradeoffs to evaluate. The Dell has an AMD Ryzen processor which can handle intensive tasks and comes with ample storage, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the LG Gram. On the other hand, the LG Gram, with its Intel CPU, is known for its remarkably lightweight and slim design, along with a longer battery life, which could make it ideal for those who travel frequently or prefer a laptop that's easier to carry around. However, the LG Gram's performance, though sufficient for everyday use, might not match the Dell when it comes to more demanding applications. Both laptops offer good displays and quiet operation, so if your priority is performance for tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, you might lean towards the Dell; if you value portability and battery life for general use, the LG Gram could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a display that is sufficient for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but its resolution and brightness may not be as high compared to more premium laptops, affecting its perceived sharpness and visibility under bright conditions. For engineering and design, its color reproduction is likely adequate but may not fully cover professional color gamuts needed for precise work. In gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, making it less ideal for those who prioritize fluid motion in their interactive media.
Battery
8.0 Hours
15.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 16 has 15 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
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$700
$1,450
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the LG Gram 16 costs $1,450.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
15.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers substantial storage capacity and good performance with its AMD processor, making it very suited for a range of applications in general use, but it is somewhat heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the LG Gram 16. The LG Gram 16, on the other hand, is notably lightweight with exceptional battery life and very good portability, making it good for general use, albeit with less storage capacity and potentially slightly lower performance due to its Intel processor.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, with integrated AMD Ryzen Vega graphics, and the LG Gram 16, with Intel Iris Xe graphics, both provide moderate gaming and 3D capabilities, yet neither are built with high-end dedicated GPUs which are crucial for demanding gaming or 3D tasks. Additionally, while they have quality IPS displays with decent resolutions, they both are limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, less optimal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The LG Gram 16 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks, and its high-resolution IPS screen ensures quality visual output, which is very important for these fields.
Content Creation
7.9
7.8
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
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and LG Gram 16 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
7.9
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
7.5/10
The LG Gram 16 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and LG Gram 16 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | LG Gram 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 2.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 13.96" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 15 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
LG Gram 16
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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