Dell Inspiron 15 3525
Dell Inspiron 15 3525
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
GENERAL USE: Good—7.0/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.0/10
ENG/DESIGN: Fair—6.4/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Fair—6.9/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.1/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.7/10
BATTERY: Good—7.1/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Fair—6.3/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Fair—6.7/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is a budget-friendly laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Vega 7 graphics. It features a 15.6-inch touchscreen IPS display with full HD resolution. The battery capacity allows for moderate use before needing a recharge, though it's not the longest-lasting on the market. Storage is ample for general use, and the RAM is sufficient for everyday tasks but may be limiting for more intensive engineering software. The device is somewhat portable, balancing size and battery life. It comes equipped with multiple USB ports, including USB-C, an HDMI output, but lacks Thunderbolt connectivity. The keyboard includes a number pad and is backlit for ease of use in dim conditions. Keep in mind, while suitable for general use and some light gaming, it may not perform optimally for heavy 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, or intensive engineering applications. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Touchscreen 15.6-inch display
- Substantial storage capacity
- Backlit keyboard included
- Excellent heat management
- Multiple USB-C ports provided
Cons
- Moderate battery life
- Average build quality
- Fair scores in performance
- Limited colorspace coverage
Ratings by Category
Portability:4.3
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Content Creation:4.1
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.1
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
General Use:4.0
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 packs a decent CPU and sufficient RAM that can handle everyday tasks, making it suitable for general use. However, while its screen offers satisfactory brightness and pixel density for typical usage, it may not impress those seeking high-quality visuals for professional photo or video editing due to modest color coverage and contrast.
Software Development:3.9
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Keyboard Quality:3.5
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Engineering & Design:3.4
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a capable AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega 7 GPU which are sufficient for engineering and design tasks, but its midrange power might struggle with more intensive computational workloads or complex 3D rendering. While the 15.6 inch IPS screen provides decent color accuracy and resolution for design work, professionals may find the screen brightness and color space coverage lacking for high-fidelity visual tasks.
General Use Screen Quality:3.4
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Build Quality:3.3
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Gaming & AI:3.1
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 provides a fair gaming and 3D experience, mainly limited by its integrated GPU which doesn't match dedicated gaming GPUs in performance, and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz rather than the higher rates preferred for smoother visuals in fast-paced games.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $400 | ||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75'' | ||
Weight | 3.71 lbs | ||
Width | 14.11" | ||
Depth | 9.27" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 259 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 6.3/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | No | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 1 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
Dell Inspiron 15 3525
See more
Dig into reviews and images
PCMag
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. Many of its slightly higher-end rivals have to be on sale (and frequently are) to match it on price, but the Inspiron 15 (3525) is outclassed even by some similarly priced options, making it a difficult recommendation."
Comparison charts
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you may be interested in
Compare Dell Inspiron 15 3525 to similarly priced alternatives
Compare Dell Inspiron 15 3525 vs. HP 15" Laptop
VS
Compare Dell Inspiron 15 3525 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
VS
Compare Dell Inspiron 15 3525 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
VS
Compare Dell Inspiron 15 3525 vs. HP 14" Laptop
VS
Compare Dell Inspiron 15 3525 vs. Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
VS
Compare Dell Inspiron 15 3525 vs. ASUS Vivobook 17
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
125,295
Recommendations made
27,148
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.
Featured in
