The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is a more budget-friendly option with decent performance, suited for general use like web browsing, office tasks, and light media consumption. It's also more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size compared to the HP Omen 17. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17 is a high-performance machine with superior graphics capabilities, making it ideal for gaming, 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering software. It has a larger, higher-resolution display and a more powerful processor and graphics card, but it comes with a higher price tag and is heavier, which impacts portability. If your priorities are performance and engaging in graphics-intensive activities, and you are okay with higher costs and less portability, the HP Omen 17 is appropriate. If you prefer a more affordable, portable laptop for everyday tasks, the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 would be suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3511
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a moderate Intel GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which provides an adequate gaming and 3D experience; the HP Omen 17, however, boasts a high-end Nvidia GPU and a 165Hz screen refresh rate, offering a very good experience for gaming and 3D applications thanks to smoother visuals and superior graphics handling.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.8/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is good.
The HP Omen 17 excels in engineering and design use due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and a higher-resolution screen which ensures smoother graphics and detailing, advantageous for design work; Conversely, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 offers a solid Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics suitable for less demanding tasks, it may not handle intensive engineering software as effectively, but it gains points for being more portable and quieter, making it a more convenient option for on-the-go use.
Screen Quality
6.0/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
230.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511's screen provides adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming, but lacks the wide color gamuts necessary for precision in engineering and design, while its lower refresh rate impedes the smooth representation required for 3D applications and gaming. The HP Omen 17, with its higher screen quality, satisfies everyday needs with sharper imagery and better brightness, and caters to engineering and design professionals with more accurate color representation, though it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate than what's ideal for those fields. Essentially, the Dell suits casual use with some limitations, while the HP excels in general and creative disciplines but may not provide the optimal gaming experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
7.4/10
The HP Omen 17 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$580
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a price of $580 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.0/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is good.
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
7.3/10
7.7/10
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and the HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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