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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a more affordable option with a larger screen and longer battery life but is heavier and less portable compared to the Razer Blade 14. The Razer Blade 14, while more expensive, provides superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to a more powerful processor and graphics card. It also boasts a better build quality, higher-resolution display, and is lighter, making it easier to carry around. If budget is a concern and you need a device for general use or less intensive tasks, the Dell may suit you well. However, if you're looking for a high-performance laptop for demanding applications and prefer a more portable device, the Razer could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635's integrated Vega 8 graphics and 60Hz screen refresh rate make it fair for gaming and 3D applications, presenting limitations for intense graphic fidelity and fluid motion. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14's dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics and higher 165Hz refresh rate offer a good gaming and 3D experience, delivering smoother graphics and more detailed imagery.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers a capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega graphics, suitable for engineering tasks; its larger screen with decent resolution provides a good workspace for design. In comparison, the Razer Blade 14 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, enabling better performance in engineering simulations and design work, complemented by a higher quality screen, though it is more compact and has a higher portability rating.
Screen Quality
6.6
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
265.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and productivity software, which is generally sufficient for general use and some engineering applications, but its limited color range may not satisfy professional design needs. The Razer Blade 14 offers a display with high resolution and excellent color accuracy, making it ideal for engineering and design work where precise color representation is crucial. However, despite their respective qualities, neither laptop's screen has a high refresh rate, which is essential for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D work, potentially leading to less than optimal experiences in those areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $700 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 are both very good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 offers ample screen real estate with its 16-inch display and a balance of performance and battery life suitable for a variety of tasks, while its lower weight and silent operation make it easy to use anywhere. The Razer Blade 14, though more compact and better suited for demanding applications like gaming with its high-quality screen and powerful CPU and GPU, provides a shorter battery life and a higher level of portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Content Creation
7.9
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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 Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor 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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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