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Inspiron 15 3525
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
  • Good for general use
  • Good for content creation
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
  • The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 15 3525.

Key differences

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General Use

7.0
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
259.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.

Engineering and Design

6.4
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
5.8
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.

Content Creation

7.1
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
6.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.

Software Development

6.9
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
6.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and HP 15" Laptop are both only fair for software development, though the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.3
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
259.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
5.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 5 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.0
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
5.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 15 3525 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.

Portability

Good
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.2
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
6.0
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and HP 15" Laptop both have only fair build quality.

Cost

$400
Inspiron 15 3525
15" Laptop
$390
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$400

$500

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The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a price of $400 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $390.

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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and the HP 15" Laptop compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 15 3525HP 15" Laptop
Dell Inspiron 15 3525HP 15" Laptop

GENERAL

Price
$400
$390
Release Date
March 1, 2022October 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75''14.1'' x 9.5'' x 0.7''
Weight
3.71 lbs3.73 lbs
Width
14.11"14.11"
Depth
9.27"9.53"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5625UAMD Ryzen 5 5500U
RAM
8 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
44
RAM Slots
22
Storage
512 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
41 Wh41 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSTN
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
259 nits220 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/106/10
Portability Score
7.8/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.5/106/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.5/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoNo
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoNo
Display Outputs
11
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Dell Inspiron 15 3525

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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."

HP 15" Laptop

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Alex Iliev | August 2022
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."

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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.

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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