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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you are on a budget and prioritize savings, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is a viable option. It will handle general use effectively but may fall short for more demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or heavy gaming. On the other hand, if you need a laptop for more intensive work and require better performance, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while more expensive, could be a better fit. It's designed for more power-intensive tasks and may also offer features like a better screen, faster processor, and graphic capabilities, which are beneficial for engineering applications, high-end graphics work, or gaming. Remember, with the MSI, you are paying more, not just for performance, but also for a brand that is typically associated with high-end, specialist laptops. Meanwhile, the Dell, while more affordable, may have shorter battery life and lower performance, particularly in tasks that require more processing power or advanced graphics. It's essential to consider what you'll primarily be using the laptop for and whether the additional cost of the MSI is justified for those needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is considered very good for engineering and design because it has double the RAM of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635, a more powerful Intel processor versus AMD, and a superior OLED screen offering higher resolution and color accuracy, while the Dell Inspiron has a capable AMD CPU and RAM sufficient for many tasks but with a less impressive IPS screen.
Content Creation
7.9
8.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is 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
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.6
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels due to its superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness, providing a more vivid and crisp visual experience compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5635. For engineering and design, the MSI's significant advantage in color accuracy and range, covering a wider spectrum of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, leads to more precise and vibrant imagery that professionals in these fields require. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are essential for smooth motion, both laptops may fall short as they prioritize color and resolution over the speed of refreshing the display.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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.
Cost
$700
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is better suited for gaming and 3D because it uses a dedicated Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU which generally offers better graphics performance than the integrated AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU in the Dell Inspiron 16 5635. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth visuals during gaming, but the MSI's OLED screen provides superior quality with higher resolution compared to the Dell's IPS display, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience further.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 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."
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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