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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is a budget-friendly choice with good performance for everyday tasks, benefiting from a reasonably powerful Intel i3 processor. It has a larger 15.6-inch screen, which can be great for viewing content but makes it less portable than the Jumper 14" Laptop, which offers a 14-inch screen with a lighter weight suitable for frequent travel. The Jumper has a higher amount of memory, which could help with multitasking, but runs on a less capable Intel Celeron processor, potentially making it less suitable for intensive tasks. Your preference for portability versus performance at a lower cost should guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3520
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the Jumper 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
6.9
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
259.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair for general use, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.3
5.8
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair for engineering and design, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is geared more towards engineering and design use due to its stronger Intel i3 processor and better integrated graphics, which are crucial for such tasks, whereas the Jumper 14" Laptop uses a less powerful Intel Celeron processor and weaker graphics, making it less suitable for demanding applications. Moreover, the Dell's larger 15.6-inch screen offers a more spacious workspace with better screen quality compared to the Jumper 14's screen, although the latter is lighter and more portable.
Content Creation
7.0
6.1
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is good for content creation, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8
6.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
259.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has a better screen than the Jumper 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 and Jumper 14" Laptop offer screens that are suitable for typical tasks like web browsing and document editing due to their adequate resolution and brightness, which provide clear and visible content for general use. However, professionals in engineering and design may find these screens lacking, as both have limited color accuracy and range, essential for precise color work in applications that rely on Adobe RGB or DCI-P3 color gamuts. Gamers and those working with 3D content will notice the shortfall in smoothness and responsiveness, as these laptops do not have high refresh rates necessary for fluid motion, and their moderate resolution and panel quality may not deliver the most immersive visual experience.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Jumper 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
5.1
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has only fair build quality, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$335
$247
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has a price of $335 and the Jumper 14" Laptop costs $247.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 15 3520 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 offers a higher screen refresh rate, which is better for smooth gaming and 3D applications, while the Jumper 14" Laptop has a lower screen refresh rate more suited for basic tasks. Additionally, the GPU in the Dell provides marginally better performance compared to the Jumper's, which impacts gaming and 3D rendering capabilities.
Software Development
6.7
6.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 and Jumper 14" Laptop are both only fair 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Jumper 14" Laptop has 7 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 Jumper 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3520 | Jumper 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$335 | $247 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.83'' | 13.1'' x 8.6'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.65 lbs | 2.76 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 13.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.27" | 8.64" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | Intel Celeron J4105 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 35.52 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 259 nits | 220 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell Inspiron 15 3520
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Mark Knapp | January 2023
"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."
Jumper 14" Laptop
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Michael C. Smith | January 2024
"For the vast majority of people looking for a beautiful, affordable, and portable laptop, the Jumper EZbook S5 is a perfect choice. It’s surprisingly capable of things like web browsing, Office, webmail, and beyond. The experience offers a few compromises when it comes to more intensive tasks, but for college students looking to save money, or someone looking to buy their kid a basic daily-use laptop, this is truly one great option."
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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.
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