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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers higher performance, particularly for intensive tasks like engineering or 3D work, due to a more powerful processor and higher RAM, at a higher price point. However, its battery life is similar to the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, which is less expensive and offers touchscreen functionality but has a less powerful processor and half the RAM, meaning it is more suitable for general use or if you prioritize having a touchscreen. Both have similar portability, but the Inspiron 14 Plus has a slightly smaller screen and a better resolution, which may be advantageous if a sharper display is important for your work. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for software development
  • Good overall display quality
  • 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 Inspiron 14 Plus.

Key differences

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General Use

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
7.0
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
6.0 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 Inspiron 14 Plus and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

6.6
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2240 x 1400
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 Inspiron 14 Plus and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

7.8
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
6.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.9
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is somewhat better.

Software Development

7.7
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
6.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.

Screen Quality

7.0
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Build Quality

7.4
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
6.2
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$1,200
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
$400
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The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 costs $400.
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Key similarities

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Battery

6.0 Hours
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
6.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Inspiron 14 Plus
Inspiron 15 3525
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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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How the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 14 PlusDell Inspiron 15 3525
Dell Inspiron 14 PlusDell Inspiron 15 3525

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$400
Release Date
July 1, 2022March 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7''14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75''
Weight
3.7 lbs3.71 lbs
Width
12.36"14.11"
Depth
8.96"9.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HAMD Ryzen 5 5625U
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
12
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
64 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2240 x 14001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
326 nits259 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/106.3/10
Portability Score
8.1/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/106.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/106.5/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesNo
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
21
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

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NotebookCheck

Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."

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 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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