The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is more budget-friendly and offers good performance for general use with long battery life, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and portability. However, its performance for gaming and intensive tasks is limited compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx. The MSI has a high-performance processor and a powerful graphics card designed for demanding applications like 3D rendering, engineering, and gaming. Its display provides high color accuracy and fast motion clarity but at the cost of heavier weight and shorter battery life. If you prioritize high-end gaming or professional creative work, the MSI is superior, otherwise, the Dell offers general utility at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx delivers a superior gaming and 3D experience largely due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635's AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and lower 60Hz refresh rate are moderate by comparison. Additionally, the MSI's OLED screen offers better quality and vibrancy for visuals than the Dell's IPS display, which also factors into the better gaming capabilities of the MSI laptop.
Engineering and Design
7.3/10
8.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is suitable for engineering and design due to its adequate CPU and RAM, plus an IPS screen with decent color coverage, and it operates quietly, enhancing focus and comfort. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx stands out with a superior CPU, high-end GPU, and an OLED screen with a much higher color accuracy and contrast, perfect for intensive engineering tasks and design work, albeit at the expense of greater weight and less silent operation..
Screen Quality
6.6/10
9.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron's screen may suffice, offering adequate clarity and brightness for everyday tasks, but the MSI Raider's higher resolution and superior panel type provide a sharper and brighter viewing experience. In engineering and design work, the MSI Raider stands out with a wider color gamut, rendering more accurate colors critical for detailed and color-sensitive projects, whereas the Dell Inspiron's color range might fall short. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are key to smooth motion, both the Dell and MSI laptops may not deliver the best experience due to their lower refresh rates, which could be a drawback for fast-paced visuals and rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Cost
$700
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is praised for its solid performance in general tasks, attributed to a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, while its IPS screen offers good image quality and colour accuracy for everyday tasks; plus, it's comparatively lightweight and provides silent operation, making it a strong choice for general use with balanced portability and battery life.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 MSI Raider GE67Hx 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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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