The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is significantly less expensive and lighter, making it more portable, but it offers less storage space, a less powerful processor, and integrated graphics, making it more suitable for general use and less demanding workloads. If budget is a concern and your tasks are basic, the Dell may suffice, but for heavy-duty tasks, the HP is the better choice, albeit with reduced portability due to its heavier build. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3520
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has no clear advantages over the HP Omen 15.
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
259.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520, with its lower-tier Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and average screen quality, provides a fair experience for general use and is more portable and cost-effective, but it lags in battery life compared to the HP Omen 15. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15, with a higher-end AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, superior screen quality, and longer battery life provides a good general use experience but is less portable due to heavier weight and is usually more expensive.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
The HP Omen 15 provides a better gaming and 3D experience primarily because it has a higher-performing Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3520's less powerful Intel UHD Graphics, and a higher screen refresh rate which results in smoother visuals. Additionally, the HP Omen 15 boasts a more powerful CPU and superior screen quality, contributing to its overall good performance in gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has a less powerful CPU and lower-performance integrated graphics, making it less equipped for demanding engineering applications, whereas the HP Omen 15 includes a higher-tier CPU and a dedicated graphics card that provide significantly better performance. Additionally, while both laptops offer similar screen quality, the HP Omen has a larger battery capacity that contributes to longer usage time, which can be important for intensive work sessions; however, it's also heavier, affecting portability compared to the lighter Dell Inspiron.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3520 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
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
6.7/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
259.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron 15 3520's display offers adequate resolution and brightness, but might not stand out in crispness or color vibrancy; in contrast, the HP Omen 15 provides a more pleasing visual experience with better sharpness and brightness, enhancing everyday tasks. When it comes to engineering and design work, the HP Omen 15's superior color gamuts ensure that professionals see more accurate color representation, essential for precise design work, while the Dell's fair screen quality means colors might not be as rich or true-to-life. Regarding 3D applications and gaming, the Omen's shortcoming is a lower refresh rate, which affects smooth motion and gaming responsiveness, although it maintains good resolution and panel quality; meanwhile, the Dell’s lower screen quality would not be ideal for such visually demanding tasks.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 and HP Omen 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2/10
7.2/10
The HP Omen 15 has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$335
$1,012
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has a price of $335 and the HP Omen 15 costs $1,012.
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Plus, those alternatives are much more enjoyable after work."
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 or the HP Omen 15
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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