Dell Inspiron 16 5640 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5430 Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 16 5640 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5430 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430, two laptops by Dell. Dell Inspiron 16 5640 was introduced to market in April 2024 and Dell Inspiron 14 5430 was launched in January 2023. There is 15 months difference between Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 so it would still give an advantage to younger Inspiron 16 5640.

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Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 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 16 5640 and Dell Inspiron 14 5430 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Inspiron 16 5640 Key Specs

Launched in April 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 5 120U
GPU: GeForce MX570 2GB
8GB Ram
356.78 x 249.52 x 16.1-19.05 mm (14.05 x 9.82 x 0.63-0.75 inches)
Weight: 1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)

Dell Inspiron 14 5430 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1315U
GPU: GeForce MX550 2GB
8GB Ram
314 x 226.6 x 15.74-17.67 mm (12.36 x 8.92 x 0.62-0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 16 5640 over Dell Inspiron 14 5430

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.4% vs ~79.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.1 mm vs 6.3 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	6.1 TFLOPS vs 2.703 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 14 5430 over Dell Inspiron 16 5640

Weight	1.53 kg vs 1.87 kg	0.34 kg lighter
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Common Strengths of Dell Inspiron 14 5430 and Dell Inspiron 16 5640

Launch Dates	April 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
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Inspiron 14 5430 and Dell Inspiron 16 5640

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell Inspiron 16 5640 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5430: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Inspiron 16 5640 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5430.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)	1.53 kg (3.37 lbs)
Surface Area	890 cm2 (138 inches2)	712 cm2 (110.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.4%	~79.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~6.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Blue	Silver, Blue

Comparison of the Dell Inspiron 16 5640 and the Dell Inspiron 14 5430 External Dimensions

Weight

Inspiron 16 5640 weighs 1.87 kg (4.12 lbs), whereas the Inspiron 14 5430 weighs 1.53 kg (3.37 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 16 5640 1.87 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Dell Inspiron 14 5430 1.53 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Inspiron 16 5640 19.05 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Dell Inspiron 14 5430 17.67 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 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 16 5640 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Inspiron 14 5430 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 16 5640 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5430: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U	Intel Core i3 1315U Intel Core i5 1335U Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1355U Intel Core i7 1360P
Base Frequency	1.4 GHz	1.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (2P + 8E)	6
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	10 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1867	1685
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9010	6202

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 16 5640 and Dell Inspiron 14 5430.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core 5 120U

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1315U

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX570 2GB	GeForce MX550 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	832 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1155 MHz	1320 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	25 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4.731 TFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	64 bit	64 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	1024
TMUs	64	32
ROPs	32	16

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 16 5640 has a FLOPS value of 6.1 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Inspiron 14 5430 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.703 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Inspiron 16 5640 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 24GB 32GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Inspiron 16 5640 and the Inspiron 14 5430, 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 16 5640	Dell Inspiron 14 5430
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
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	41 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Voltage	15 V	11.25 V
Cable Length	1 meters	1 meters

Moreover, the Inspiron 16 5640 boasts a larger battery capacity of 54 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Inspiron 14 5430's41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Inspiron 16 5640 54 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Dell Inspiron 14 5430 41 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
The Inspiron 14 5430 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Inspiron 16 5640's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 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 16 5640 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5430: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Inspiron 16 5640 and Dell Inspiron 14 5430 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 16 5640 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Inspiron 14 5430 has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Inspiron 16 5640 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Inspiron 14 5430's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Inspiron 14 5430 features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Inspiron 16 5640 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Dell Inspiron 14 5430 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Both Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 boast the same response time of 35.0 ms.

Brightness
The Inspiron 16 5640 offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell Inspiron 16 5640 300 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Dell Inspiron 14 5430 250 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Dell Inspiron 16 5640 vs Dell Inspiron 14 5430 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 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 feature 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 14 5430 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Inspiron 16 5640 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 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
Both Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Inspiron 16 5640 and Inspiron 14 5430 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	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
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	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes