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Updated January 10, 2024·

If portability and touch capability are priorities for you, consider the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo, as it's lighter and offers a touch screen. However, it has less storage space. On the other hand, if you prefer a larger screen and more storage, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 could be a better fit, although it's heavier and doesn't feature a touch screen. The Dell tends to be less expensive, but this could come with lower battery life and less premium materials compared to the MSI. Both run Windows, but the MSI comes with the Pro version while the Dell is equipped with Home. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
  • Very good for general use
Advantages of the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
  • Good overall display quality
  • Very good portability
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.6
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

8.0 Hours
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
11.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has 11 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
517.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is good.

Gaming and AI

6.3
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.3
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.3
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 Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.9
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.0
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
7.4
The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 both have good build quality.

Cost

$700
Inspiron 16 5635
Summit E13 Flip Evo
$699
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The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo costs $699.

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How the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 16 5635MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo
Dell Inspiron 16 5635MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo

GENERAL

Price
$700
$699
Release Date
March 1, 2023August 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72''11.8'' x 8.8'' x 0.59''
Weight
4.19 lbs2.98 lbs
Width
14.05"11.82"
Depth
9.92"8.75"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7730UIntel i7-1260P
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours11 Hours
Battery Capacity
54 Wh70 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"13.4"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
265 nits517 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.6/108.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
10/106/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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."

MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo

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Allen Ngo | April 2021
"MSI wants to prove that it can do more than just gaming laptops and the Summit E13 Flip is a great example of what the manufacturer is capable of especially in terms of aesthetics and performance. Normally for subnotebooks or convertibles, TDP and performance are often below average as makers want to meet slimmer designs and lower weight targets. The Summit manages to outperform others in its size class and category while still looking sleek and portable in the process. If you want a convertible that won't throttle significantly when under load, then this MSI will be one of the better options you can find."

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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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