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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers powerful capabilities, but it costs more and is less portable. The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is budget-friendly, suitable for general use, lightweight, and will have a longer battery life but may not handle intensive tasks as well. Consider how you'll use the laptop: choose the ASUS if performance is critical, or the Dell if you prioritize cost savings, portability, and battery life for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is rated very good for general use because it offers high performance with a powerful CPU and abundant RAM, a high-quality OLED screen with superior resolution, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to lighter options. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, while offering good general use capabilities with sufficient CPU and RAM for everyday tasks and a decent IPS screen, also provides better portability and heat management but compromises on screen resolution and battery capacity.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.3
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and OLED screen excels in gaming and 3D rendering due to better graphical performance and screen quality, despite a lower screen refresh rate. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, while offering a higher screen refresh rate, has a less powerful Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU and a standard IPS display, leading to only fair performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
9.0
6.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, high RAM capacity, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and superior OLED screen quality that covers 100% of DCI-P3 color space, making it optimal for color-sensitive tasks. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, while still suitable for engineering and design, offers a moderate Intel i5 processor, lesser RAM, integrated Intel graphics, and an IPS display with lower color space coverage, trading high-end performance for better portability and lower noise operation.
Content Creation
8.7
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good.
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
8.3
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.6
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out with its higher resolution and brighter display enhancing everyday viewing experiences, whereas the Dell Inspiron 15 3530's more modest display may be sufficient but less impressive. In engineering and design, the ZenBook's wider color gamuts provide richer and more accurate color representation, a critical factor for professional creative work. When it comes to gaming and 3D, the ZenBook's lower refresh rate can lead to less fluid motion compared to laptops designed for gaming, despite its high resolution and quality panel.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.2
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$722
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 costs $722.
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Battery
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Dell Inspiron 15 3530 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $722 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i5-1335U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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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