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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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Inspiron 15 3525
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Good speakers
  • Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
  • Good portability

Key differences

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
7.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good.

Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.4
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
7.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.9
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.2
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$1,599
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
$400
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $400.
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Key similarities

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Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Inspiron 15 3525
6.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 hours of battery life.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Dell Inspiron 15 3525
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Dell Inspiron 15 3525

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$400
Release Date
January 1, 2024March 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75''
Weight
5.73 lbs3.71 lbs
Width
14.15"14.11"
Depth
10.88"9.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXAMD Ryzen 5 5625U
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits259 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/106.3/10
Portability Score
6.4/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/106.5/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesNo
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)

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IGN

Samuel Horti | June 2023
"The Predator Helios 16 stacks up well against its closest competition in benchmark comparisons. The Acer Predator Helios 16 isn't perfect. It's bulky, its lid feels flimsy and some of its keys are just too damned small – but none of its problems are fatal, and it shines where it counts. The powerful graphics and processor combo are spot on for this price point, the fans stop it getting hot under pressure, and the display is as good as you’ll find under $2,500. It's simply one of the best laptops to play demanding games on."

Dell Inspiron 15 3525

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PCMag

Mark Knapp | January 2023
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Many of its slightly higher-end rivals have to be on sale (and frequently are) to match it on price, but the Inspiron 15 (3525) is outclassed even by some similarly priced options, making it a difficult recommendation."

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About Acer

Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.

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.

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