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Updated January 12, 2024·

If you value gaming or tasks that require substantial graphics power like 3D rendering or video editing, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card would be an excellent fit. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511, which might be an important consideration if you plan to carry your laptop around frequently. The Dell machine offers better battery life, making it suitable for general use, and it is more portable due to its lighter weight. Both laptops have similar prices, so your choice hinges on whether performance or portability and battery life are a priority for you. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3511
  • The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.0
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
230.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.6
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
230.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.2
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
6.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.0
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.2
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.5
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.4
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.3
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
7.3
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for software development.

Cost

$560
Inspiron 15 3511
IdeaPad Gaming 3
$549
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The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a price of $560 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 costs $549.

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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 15 3511Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
Dell Inspiron 15 3511Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

GENERAL

Price
$560
$549
Release Date
January 1, 2021May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.74''14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86''
Weight
3.7 lbs5.1 lbs
Width
14.11"14.16"
Depth
9.27"10.49"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1135G7AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
RAM
32 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
41 Wh60 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
230 nits329 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107.2/10
Portability Score
7.8/107.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.8/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
01
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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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."

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."

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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 Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

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