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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and battery life, the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is lighter and has longer battery longevity, which makes it easy to carry around and use for extended periods without charging. However, if your focus is on performance and you engage in activities such as gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the HP Victus 15 offers a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card that significantly outperform the Dell in these areas but at the cost of being heavier and with a shorter battery life. The higher refresh rate on the HP screen can also provide a smoother visual experience, which can be especially beneficial for gaming. Although the Dell is less expensive, the additional investment in the HP Victus 15 may be justified for users with more demanding performance needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3511
- Good for engineering and design
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.0
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
230.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, and content creation, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 15 3511's display offers adequate sharpness and visibility, but may not be as bright or vibrant as the HP Victus 15, which delivers better overall visual quality and color reproduction. For engineering and design tasks, the HP Victus 15's screen, while offering fair performance due to its color coverage, doesn't match specialized screens with higher color gamut accuracy, a weakness shared with the Dell Inspiron. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates and the HP's better resolution and panel type only moderately compensating for this shortcoming.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The HP Victus 15 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
230.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and HP Victus 15 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.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.4
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it capable yet not ideal for gaming and 3D tasks, while the HP Victus 15 includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU for better graphical performance and a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals for gaming and 3D applications. However, the Victus 15's improvements in GPU and refresh rate come at the cost of decreased portability due to a higher weight compared to the Inspiron 15 3511.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.7
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 15 3511 to be good for engineering and design, while the HP Victus 15 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 with a capable processor and ample RAM is well-suited for engineering and design tasks, and its screen quality is decent for such work, but it uses integrated graphics which may not handle intensive graphical tasks as well as a dedicated GPU. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, while also having a capable processor and a high-refresh-rate screen, comes with a dedicated Nvidia GPU, which provides better performance for graphic-intensive engineering software and design work, but it has less RAM which could limit performance with complex projects.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and HP Victus 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.0
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and HP Victus 15 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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.
Cost
$560
$580
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a price of $560 and the HP Victus 15 costs $580.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3511 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$560 | $580 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.27" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 230 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 15 3511
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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 Victus 15
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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