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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 is generally the more budget-friendly choice and has a larger 15.6-inch screen which is great for productivity and media consumption but makes it less portable than the Lenovo Yoga 6. The Yoga 6, on the other hand, is a 2-in-1 convertible, meaning it doubles as a tablet with a touch screen, and offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor that's beneficial for demanding tasks and multitasking. It also boasts a higher screen resolution and aspect ratio, which can provide a better viewing experience for certain applications. While the Yoga 6 has better performance and portability, you also need to consider its higher price point compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3511. 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 Yoga 6.
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.0
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
230.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511, while suitable for tasks like web browsing and document editing due to its decent resolution and brightness, falls short for engineering and design where color accuracy is key, and it's not ideal for gaming and 3D work due to a lower refresh rate. The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers better screen quality for engineering and design because it covers a wider range of colors, which is crucial for precision work, but like the Dell, its refresh rate isn't high enough for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops are limited for gaming and 3D due to the lack of high refresh rates, but the Lenovo provides an advantage for design professionals with its superior color representation.
Battery
6.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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
$860
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 has a price of $580 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
230.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 with its larger screen, more RAM, and larger storage is well-suited for those who need a solid, all-around laptop for a variety of tasks without the necessity for highly mobile computing. Conversely, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a smaller, lighter form with superior battery life and a touchscreen, making it an ideal match for users who prioritize portability and versatility in a laptop that can double as a tablet.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both fair choices for gaming and 3D tasks because they have integrated GPUs (Intel Iris Xe and AMD Vega 8, respectively) that can handle light gaming and some 3D work, but might struggle with more demanding graphics. Both laptops have standard 60Hz refresh rates which are suitable for general use, but not ideal for high-end gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates, while their IPS screens offer decent quality visual experiences at their respective full HD and slightly higher resolutions.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.0
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Dell Inspiron 15 3511 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
7.4
4.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3511 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$580 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.27" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1135G7 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 230 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Lenovo Yoga 6
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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