Dell Inspiron 13 5330 vs Dell Inspiron 16 5635 Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 13 5330 vs Dell Inspiron 16 5635 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635, two laptops by Dell. Dell Inspiron 13 5330 was introduced to market in January 2024 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 was launched in January 2023. There is 12 months difference between Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 so it would still give an advantage to younger Inspiron 13 5330.

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Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 are members of Dell's Inspiron series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Inspiron Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441	May 2024	14.0"	314 x 223.75 x 16.9 mm	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 14 5445	April 2024	14.0"	314 x 226.15 x 15.86-17.31 mm	1.56 kg (3.44 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 16 5645	April 2024	16.0"	356.78 x 249.52 x 16.18-19.05 mm	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 16 5640	April 2024	16.0"	356.78 x 249.52 x 16.1-19.05 mm	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440	February 2024	14.0"	314 x 226.56 x 15.99-18.99 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 13 5330	January 2024	13.3"	296.68 x 213.5 x 14.35-15.65 mm	1.26 kg (2.78 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 15 3530	May 2023	15.6"	358.5 x 234.9 x 16.96-19.99 mm	1.66 kg (3.66 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 14 7430	March 2023	14.0"	314 x 226.56 x 15.54-18.55 mm	1.58 kg (3.48 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Inspiron 13 5330 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1315U
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)
8GB Ram
296.68 x 213.5 x 14.35-15.65 mm (11.68 x 8.41 x 0.56-0.62 inches)
Weight: 1.26 kg (2.78 lbs)

Dell Inspiron 16 5635 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
8GB Ram
356.78 x 251.7 x 15.42-18.2 mm (14.05 x 9.91 x 0.61-0.72 inches)
Weight: 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 13 5330 over Dell Inspiron 16 5635

Weight	1.26 kg vs 1.82 kg	0.56 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.1 mm vs 6.1 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM Type
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 16 5635 over Dell Inspiron 13 5330

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.7% vs ~81%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	1.108 TFLOPS vs 0.87-1.54 TFLOPS	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.3 x 9.0 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm

Common Strengths of Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Dell Inspiron 13 5330

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Inspiron 16 5635 and Dell Inspiron 13 5330

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 vs Dell Inspiron 16 5635: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Inspiron 13 5330 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.26 kg (2.78 lbs)	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)
Surface Area	633 cm2 (98.2 inches2)	898 cm2 (139.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81%	~82.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.1 mm	~6.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.09 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.198 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver

Comparison of the Dell Inspiron 13 5330 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 External Dimensions

Weight

Inspiron 13 5330 weighs 1.26 kg (2.78 lbs), whereas the Inspiron 16 5635 weighs 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 1.26 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Dell Inspiron 16 5635 1.82 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 15.65 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

Dell Inspiron 16 5635 18.20 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Inspiron 13 5330 is 0.09 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 vs Dell Inspiron 16 5635: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1315U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1360P Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	AMD Ryzen 5 7530U AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6 (2P + 4E)	6
Number of Threads	8	12
L3 Cache	10 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)	Radeon RX Vega 7
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1638	1488
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6242	6603
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1685	1451
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	6202	9408

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Inspiron 13 5330 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1315U

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU)	Radeon RX Vega 7
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	0.87-1.54 TFLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	System Shared
Memory Speed	6.4 Gbps	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	512	448
TMUs	32	28
ROPs	16	8

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Inspiron 13 5330 has a FLOPS value of 0.87-1.54 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Inspiron 16 5635 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Inspiron 13 5330 and the Inspiron 16 5635, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell Inspiron 13 5330	Dell Inspiron 16 5635
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	54 Wh 64 Wh	54 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Voltage	15 V	15 V

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 54 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 54 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

Dell Inspiron 16 5635 54 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Inspiron 13 5330 and the Inspiron 16 5635 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 vs Dell Inspiron 16 5635: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Inspiron 13 5330 and Dell Inspiron 16 5635 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Inspiron 13 5330 has a display size of 13.3".On the other hand, Inspiron 16 5635 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Inspiron 13 5330 is 513cm² / 80inch² whereas the Inspiron 16 5635's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Inspiron 13 5330 features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 170 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Dell Inspiron 16 5635 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Both Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 boast the same response time of 35.0 ms.

Brightness
Both Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 offer the same maximum brightness of 250 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 250 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Dell Inspiron 16 5635 250 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Dell Inspiron 13 5330 vs Dell Inspiron 16 5635 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 have USB-A ports. Inspiron 13 5330 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Inspiron 16 5635 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 have USB Type-C ports. Inspiron 13 5330 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Inspiron 16 5635 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Inspiron 13 5330 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Inspiron 16 5635 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Inspiron 16 5635 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Inspiron 13 5330 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Inspiron 13 5330 and Inspiron 16 5635 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes