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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and screen quality are top priorities for you, the Razer Book 13 excels with its lighter build and sharper display. It is more expensive, but it also offers a longer battery life, making it suitable for long sessions away from power outlets. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is more affordable, comes with more storage, and has a larger screen, but it's heavier and may not be as portable. It offers decent general performance and is equipped with a number pad, which could be useful for productivity. Neither of these laptops is ideally suited for intensive gaming or very high-powered tasks such as advanced 3D rendering or machine learning. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5635
- Very good for general use
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6
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
507.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for software development, and content creation, while the Razer Book 13 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 provides an adequate display for everyday tasks and engineering work due to its decent resolution and brightness but falls short for gaming and 3D applications because of its lower refresh rate. The Razer Book 13 offers a more vivid and sharper image for both general computing and creative professions like engineering and design, thanks to its higher resolution, brightness, and coverage of professional color gamuts. However, similar to the Dell, it is not ideal for gaming or 3D modeling due to a refresh rate that does not cater to the fast-paced visuals required in those areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$735
$1,389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 has a price of $735 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
265.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5635 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with a high-resolution IPS screen and a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, catering well to general use with a balance of screen quality and performance, though it's a bit heavier and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers excellent portability and longer battery life with an efficient Intel CPU and a bright, high-contrast display, but has less storage and a smaller screen, which may impact multitasking and media consumption. Both laptops provide ample RAM and high-quality keyboards, but the Inspiron's larger form factor may appeal to those preferring a bigger display while the Razer Book 13 will attract users who prioritize a more compact and mobile laptop.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 with an AMD integrated GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate is adequate for casual gaming and 3D tasks, but may struggle with high-end games. Similarly, the Razer Book 13's Intel integrated GPU provides fair gaming performance, and while its smaller, sharper screen offers portability, it also has a 60Hz refresh rate, limiting high-end gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.3
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635, with an AMD Ryzen 7 and high-resolution IPS screen, is well-suited for engineering and design tasks that demand strong CPU and GPU performance, but it's less portable and less bright than the Razer Book 13. Conversely, the Razer Book 13, featuring an Intel Iris Xe and an even brighter IPS touchscreen, brings greater portability and screen quality for vibrant designs, although it may offer slightly less raw computing power than the Dell.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Razer Book 13 are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Razer Book 13 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 16 5635 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$735 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.72'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 265 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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