Based on the comparison, if you're looking for a more cost-effective option, the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is suitable for everyday tasks, light productivity, and media consumption. However, if you engage in gaming, 3D rendering, or other graphically intensive tasks, the higher-priced HP Victus 15, with its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, would be a better fit. You should also consider that the HP has a larger battery, which may offer better battery life, but it's also heavier, affecting portability. Be aware that higher performance and extra features will affect the HP laptop's cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3520
Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.8/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
259.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The HP Victus 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 for general use, gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520's display may not be as sharp and vivid, affecting clarity and color accuracy important for engineering and design tasks, while its lower refresh rate hinders the smooth visuals critical for 3D gaming. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15 offers better overall screen quality, with enhanced brightness and resolution that benefits general use, but its limited color range and average refresh rate are less optimal for specialized tasks like precise color work in design or fast-paced gaming. Neither laptop is ideal for gaming or high-end design work due to their respective screen limitations affecting image quality and motion fluidity.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 and HP Victus 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
7.4/10
The HP Victus 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
$677
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has a price of $335 and the HP Victus 15 costs $677.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to be good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 offers a lighter weight and slightly longer battery life, with a processor and graphics suited for less demanding tasks, while its fair keyboard and screen color quality reflect its adequacy for general use. On the other hand, the HP Victus 15, though heavier, boasts a more powerful processor, better graphics, and overall good performance in keyboard, screen, and speaker quality, making it more adaptable for a broader range of general use scenarios.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
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
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3520 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is equipped with integrated graphics and a 120Hz screen, which provides moderate gaming abilities, while the HP Victus 15 offers a dedicated gaming-level GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3050, and a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate for smoother visuals in games and 3D applications. The Victus' stronger GPU greatly enhances performance in graphical tasks, and its screen's higher refresh rate makes it more suitable for gaming, but the Inspiron supports gaming at a basic level with a screen that's still above the standard 60Hz typical of non-gaming laptops.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3520 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The HP Victus 15 outshines the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 in engineering and design use primarily because it boasts a more powerful Intel i5 processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, compared to the Inspiron's Intel i3 and integrated graphics. The additional performance of the HP's better CPU and GPU, along with double the storage and a higher battery capacity, make it more suited for demanding tasks, despite being heavier and potentially less portable.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3520 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
6.7/10
7.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Victus 15 to be 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
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."
Get a great deal on the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 or the HP Victus 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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