Dell Inspiron 14 Plus vs Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15"

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is rated better for general use largely because it has a more powerful processor, more RAM, and superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, enhancing performance and visual experience. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" has less storage and RAM, a lower quality processor, and a screen with lower resolution and color accuracy, which might make it less responsive and less vivid for daily tasks.

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.

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, higher RAM capacity, and superior GPU, alongside a higher-resolution IPS screen which provides better color accuracy and viewing angles. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has a less powerful Intel i3 processor, lower RAM, an inferior GPU, and a lower-resolution TN screen, which offers poorer color reproduction and viewing angles, hindering performance and visual fidelity in engineering and design tasks.

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.

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.

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus likely has higher resolution and brightness, with a panel type suitable for vivid and clear images, which explains its good quality for general use and detailed tasks like engineering. Its color gamut covers a range that satisfies the precision needed for engineering and design work, but its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for the fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" might have a lower resolution and dimmer screen, with limited color range, resulting in a less satisfying experience across all mentioned areas, including general tasks, engineering and design work, and especially gaming and 3D where refresh rate is critical.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.