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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 comes down to prioritizing features. The Inspiron 14 5425, while more expensive, offers a sharper screen resolution with more pixels per inch, making it better for detailed work and media consumption. It's also a bit lighter and more compact, benefiting portability. In contrast, the Inspiron 15 3530 has a larger screen and a better refresh rate, which may appeal to those who appreciate smoother visuals, especially in gaming or video playback. Additionally, the Inspiron 15 3530 has a longer battery life, potentially making it a better option for users who need to work on the go without frequent charging. Both laptops have similar storage and memory, so your choice may hinge on whether you value screen quality and portability or display size and battery life more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 5425
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 5425.
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.6
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
279.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for software development, and content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, screen quality is often determined by clarity and visibility, so although the Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and 15 3530 have decent resolution and acceptable brightness, they don't provide the crispness or radiant display some users may prefer for activities like web browsing or streaming. When it comes to engineering and design tasks, which require precise color representation for accurate visuals, both Inspiron models provide fair screen quality with sufficient color coverage, but they lack the wide color gamuts professionals often seek for high-fidelity color work. For gaming and 3D applications, the low refresh rates on these models result in less fluid motion and responsiveness which is crucial for an immersive experience, making their screen quality less suitable for these high-intensity visual tasks.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has 12 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.
Build Quality
7.0
6.2
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 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
$500
$722
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has a price of $500 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 costs $722.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
279.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425, with its AMD processor, higher battery capacity, and more compact and lighter design, offers a blend of portability, performance, and longer use on a single charge, making it well-suited for general use that may involve mobility and varied tasks. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 provides a larger screen, a high-refresh rate display, and an Intel processor, which could be preferable for users favoring screen real estate and smoother visual experience over battery life and portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Dell Inspiron 14 5425 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 has an AMD GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, whereas the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 features an Intel GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz. Both factors highly influence gaming and 3D performance, with the Inspiron 15 3530's higher refresh rate potentially offering a smoother visual experience for fast-paced games despite variations in graphics processing power.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to be good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU, which, along with 16GB of RAM and a high-resolution screen, make it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require strong processor and graphics capabilities.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 5425 to have very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 5425 | Dell Inspiron 15 3530 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $722 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-1335U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 279 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"A slim chassis, an acceptable weight (1.6 kg) and a real-world battery life of almost 13 hours turn the Inspiron into a mobile companion. Good: The battery can not only be charged using Dell's proprietary power adapter, but also with a universal USB-C power adapter (min. 45 watts). Office and Internet applications are handled by the built-in combination of Ryzen 5 5625U APU and 16 GB of RAM just as easily as modest computer games. Heat and noise development are generally okay, but the laptop should work a bit quieter under full load."
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