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Inspiron 15 3511
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3511
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for software development
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
  • The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 15 3511.

Key differences

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General Use

7.6
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
230.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and HP 15" Laptop are both good for general use, though the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

7.0
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
6.4
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.0
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
230.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for software development, and content creation.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$560
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
$439
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The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a price of $560 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $439.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.2
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 15 3511 and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.5
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
7.1
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and HP 15" Laptop are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.3
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
6.8
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 15 3511 to be good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.

Portability

Good
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.2
Inspiron 15 3511
15" Laptop
6.0
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and HP 15" Laptop both have only fair build quality.

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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 15 3511HP 15" Laptop
Dell Inspiron 15 3511HP 15" Laptop

GENERAL

Price
$560
$439
Release Date
January 1, 2021October 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.74''14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7''
Weight
3.7 lbs3.73 lbs
Width
14.11"14.11"
Depth
9.27"9.53"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1135G7AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
RAM
32 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
41 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
230 nits250 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/106/10
Portability Score
7.8/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.5/106/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
01
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Dell Inspiron 15 3511

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PCMag

Zachary Cuevas | November 2021
"The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (3511) is a solid, if unremarkable, 15-inch budget laptop. It improves on many of the issues we had with the previous 3505 model, and with the inclusion of Windows 11, the 3511 is already a step above its competition. The lack of a USB-C port, the subpar speakers, and the dim display are drawbacks to factor in, but it's still one of the better 15-inch budget laptops on the market, especially when you consider it's under $400."

HP 15" Laptop

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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."

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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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