For daily tasks and lighter activities like web browsing and office applications, the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 will suffice at a lower cost with moderate screen size, but its performance in more demanding tasks such as gaming or intensive graphic work will be limited due to less powerful components. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17 is much more expensive but offers a larger, higher-quality display, more storage space and RAM, and significantly greater processing and graphics capabilities, making it more suitable for heavy gaming, video editing, or professional software applications, albeit at the cost of lower portability due to its larger size and heavier weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3520
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
259.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 offers superior performance with a high-end CPU and double the RAM compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3520, which has a more modest CPU and half the RAM, making the Omen more capable for demanding tasks. However, the Dell Inspiron 15's lighter weight and longer battery life offer better portability and longer use between charges, whereas the HP Omen, with its larger screen and higher resolution, provides a better viewing experience but is heavier and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
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 3520 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 in gaming and 3D tasks largely due to its significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which results in much smoother visuals critical for these applications. Additionally, while both laptops have quality IPS displays, the HP's superior CPU, screen resolution, and overall screen quality also contribute to its heightened gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
The HP Omen 17 boasts a high-end CPU, double the RAM, and a far superior graphics unit compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3520, which explains its 'very good' suitability for engineering and design tasks where such specs are crucial. Moreover, its screen exhibits higher resolution and color accuracy, which is important for detailed visual work, while the Dell has a lower-spec screen and components, making it only 'fair' for similar tasks; however, the tradeoff with the HP is less portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 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
6.7/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 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 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
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
259.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520's screen offers enough clarity and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing but lacks the color accuracy and wide color gamut needed for precise engineering and design work. On the other hand, the HP Omen 17 provides a high level of detail and color fidelity that benefits engineers and designers, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for the smooth visuals that 3D gaming demands. Essentially, the Dell is passable for casual use, the HP excels for professional creative tasks, but neither is optimized for the high-refresh-rate experience gamers seek in 3D environments.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 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
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 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 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
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has a price of $335 and the HP Omen 17 costs $1,700.
"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."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 or the HP Omen 17
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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