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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance with tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 with its stronger processor and more RAM will handle such intensive tasks more effectively than the Inspiron 15 3525. However, this comes at a higher price. The Inspiron 14 also has a smaller, higher-resolution display which might be better for productivity and offers a more portable package due to its lower weight. On the other hand, if budget is a concern and general use is the priority, the Inspiron 15 3525 is less expensive, has a larger screen, albeit with a lower resolution, and still competent for everyday tasks, but with less computing power for demanding applications. It has a shorter battery life and weighs a bit more, affecting its portability. Both have touchscreens, but the Inspiron 14 boasts a slight edge in build quality and a backlit keyboard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435.
Key differences
General Use
7.8
7.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
216.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is rated higher for general use because it offers better performance with a more powerful CPU and more RAM, which means smoother multitasking and faster processing of tasks. It also has a higher quality screen and higher portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, along with a longer battery life, compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 which has a fair rating due to its less powerful CPU, less RAM, and slightly lower quality screen, although it still is fairly portable and has an adequate battery life for general use.
Engineering and Design
7.1
6.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 is better for engineering and design due to its stronger CPU, more RAM, and higher screen resolution, enhancing multitasking and detailed work. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525, while offering a larger screen, has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution, making it less efficient for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.6
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is somewhat better.
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
7.4
6.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 is good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
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
6.1
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
216.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for software development, and content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, a fair screen quality suggests that both the Dell Inspiron 14 and 15 likely have adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks, but they may not have the most vivid displays or highest-end panels. In engineering and design, where accurate color representation is crucial, their fair quality indicates they cover a decent range of colors, but professionals might seek displays with better Adobe RGB or DCI-P3 coverage for precision work. Meanwhile, their poor quality for gaming and 3D implies these laptops have lower refresh rates that don't support the smooth visuals required for high-paced games or complex 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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
7.4
6.2
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$779
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has a price of $779 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $400.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 7435 features a slightly more powerful onboard Vega 8 GPU, which can handle gaming and 3D tasks better than the Vega 7 GPU in the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, despite both having similar screen refresh rates which are adequate but not optimal for high-level gaming. The Inspiron 14 7435's higher-end CPU also contributes to a better gaming and 3D experience compared to the Inspiron 15 3525, which has a less powerful CPU, though both models come with decent screen quality.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 to have very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 | Dell Inspiron 15 3525 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$779 | $400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.48 lbs | 3.71 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.92" | 9.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 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 | 8 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 216 nits | 259 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
Dell Inspiron 15 3525
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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 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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