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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a larger screen with higher resolution, which is great for productivity and media consumption, and it operates silently without a fan, potentially making it better for quiet environments. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 has a more powerful graphics card suitable for gaming and demanding graphics tasks, and it comes with a higher refresh rate display which provides smoother visuals. The MSI might be better for gaming and multimedia, while the Dell could be favored for general use and work tasks requiring a large, crisp display. Consider the MSI if performance is a priority and you don't mind spending more, or choose the Dell if you're looking for a balance between cost and screen real estate for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- The MSI Thin GF63 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 16 5635.
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a larger, higher resolution screen with better color accuracy, making it an excellent fit for general usage, whereas the MSI Thin GF63, although it offers good general performance with a high-quality keyboard and additional gaming capabilities due to its dedicated graphics card, falls short in display quality and color coverage, which contributes to its lower suitability for tasks that rely heavily on visual precision. However, when considering portability and battery life, both devices offer similar experiences, with the Dell providing slightly less portable convenience due to a bit of extra weight and larger screen size compared to the MSI's more streamlined build, but compensates with a marginally longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Thin GF63 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate which makes it fair for gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the MSI Thin GF63 comes equipped with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher refresh rate screen, enhancing its capability for more graphics-intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and MSI Thin GF63 are both good for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both laptops have screens that provide adequate resolution and brightness, but they may not offer the vibrant colors and sharpness that come with higher-end panels. Engineering and design professionals may find that while the resolution supports detailed work, the color accuracy and range may fall short for tasks requiring precise color representation. Gamers and those using 3D applications may be disappointed by the lower refresh rates, which could result in less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes or while navigating 3D environments.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 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.
Cost
$700
$1,150
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the MSI Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Thin GF63 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with solid CPU and GPU for rendering and simulations, complemented by a high-resolution screen and ample storage; it excels in silent operation which is great for work environments but is heavier to carry. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63 also has a strong CPU and a more powerful dedicated GPU suited for graphically intensive tasks with its higher refresh rate display, making it better for 3D work and potentially some gaming, at the expense of less storage and louder operating noise, but gains slightly in portability due to its lighter weight.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and MSI Thin GF63 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to have good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair 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 Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Thin GF63
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Charles Jeffries | November 2022
"The MSI GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable performance."
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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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