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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers superior performance for intensive tasks due to its high-end processor and graphics, a higher resolution and quality display, and a more robust build that may appeal to professionals or those who need powerful computing on-the-go, despite being less affordable and heavier; whereas, the HP Pavilion 15 comes in at a more budget-friendly price with decent performance suitable for everyday use, lighter weight, and longer battery life, making it a better choice for students or casual users who prioritize portability and value over top-tier specifications. 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
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Pavilion 15
- The HP Pavilion 15 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.0
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is somewhat better.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, with a higher-end CPU and superior screen quality featuring a higher resolution and better color accuracy, makes it well-suited for tasks that require more power and visual clarity, though its battery life is average. Conversely, the HP Pavilion 15 offers a more modest CPU performance suitable for light to moderate tasks and has greater portability owing to its slightly longer battery life and larger screen, albeit with lower resolution and color quality.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and HP Pavilion 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.8
6.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for engineering and design, while the HP Pavilion 15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is equipped with a higher-end CPU and more capable graphics which makes it excellent for engineering and design tasks; additionally, it offers a higher resolution display for superior visual clarity compared to the HP Pavilion 15, which has a lower-tier CPU and less powerful graphics, along with a lower quality display, impacting performance and image quality for such tasks. While both laptops have similar portability and RAM, these core differences in processing power and screen quality make the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus a better fit for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
7.9
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and HP Pavilion 15 are both good for content creation, though the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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
7.7
6.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.2/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good for software development, while the HP Pavilion 15 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
7.0
5.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a better screen than the HP Pavilion 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus likely has a superior panel with higher resolution and brighter display making it more suitable for general use and detailed work required in engineering, additionally offering wider color gamut coverage that is essential for precision in color-critical design tasks. The HP Pavilion 15, with poorer screen quality across all use cases, may suffer from lower resolution, dimmer display, and narrower color gamut, which hampers its effectiveness for general activities, professionalism in design, and enjoyment in gaming. For gaming and 3D tasks, the Dell's screen, while not optimal due to a likely average refresh rate, may still outrun the HP's due to the other factors, although serious gamers would typically look for screens with higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Pavilion 15 has 3 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 Inspiron 14 Plus has good build quality, while the HP Pavilion 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,200 and the HP Pavilion 15 costs $500.
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Key similarities
Portability
Very Good
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 HP Pavilion 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and the HP Pavilion 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus | HP Pavilion 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | August 1, 2020 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 9.53" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i3-1115G4 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 326 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
Shopping
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
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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."
HP Pavilion 15
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Alex Cox | August 2022
"The HP Pavilion 15 carries a fair amount of power and a sharp display in its handsome slimline shell. It's not perfect, but it's a hard worker. This is wonderfully designed and totes a heck of a lot of desktop power, with the added benefit of a decent webcam and a full-sized keyboard. If you're getting down to business on a budget, it's a great fit."
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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.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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