Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. Dell Vostro 16 5635

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

Dell Vostro 16 5635
Dell Vostro 16 5635

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and Dell Vostro 16 5635. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Dell Vostro 16 5635 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell Vostro 16 5635 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient AMD processor

affordable price point

generous port selection

crisp FHD display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavier design

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and Dell Vostro 16 5635
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. Dell Vostro 16 5635 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.678 cm x 25.19 cm x 1.795 cm
Weight 1.272 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum | Matte black Titan grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ Anti-glare, Dell ComfortView, Wide Viewing Angle, 35 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, RGB camera, 82 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - MediaTek MT7922 - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.34 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence), McAfee Small Business Security (12 months subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Dell Vostro 16 5635
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ExpressCharge
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Carbon Footprint - 383 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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