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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and the HP Envy x360 15 boils down to a few considerations. If you're looking for a device with more storage out of the box, the Dell offers twice the capacity. However, for longer battery life and a higher-quality webcam and speakers, the HP is the superior choice. Both laptops come with similar processors and graphics capabilities, making them capable of handling general use and light engineering tasks. The Dell is slightly lighter, potentially offering better portability, but the HP has a better port selection including additional USB-C ports. Both have touchscreens with comparable display quality and are well-suited for general use, though not recommended for intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has no clear advantages over the HP Envy x360 15".
Advantages of the HP Envy x360 15"
- Good for software development
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
6.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
259.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The HP Envy x360 15" has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for content creation.
For general use, the Dell Inspiron and HP Envy both have adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but the panel type may not offer the best viewing angles or color consistency. In engineering and design, the screens on these laptops may lack the wide color gamut needed for precise color work, affecting professionals who require accurate DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB representation. For gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these models limit the smoothness and responsiveness compared to specialized gaming laptops, which can detract from the overall experience for fast-paced gaming and detailed 3D rendering.
Battery
6.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Envy x360 15" has 10 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.
Build Quality
6.2
7.2
The HP Envy x360 15" has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$400
$430
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a price of $400 and the HP Envy x360 15" costs $430.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
259.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The HP Envy x360 15" and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for general use.
The HP Envy x360 15" is rated good for general use, largely due to its solid CPU performance, high-quality IPS screen and above-average battery life which facilitate better day-to-day tasks and multimedia experience, while its convertible design offers added versatility as a tablet. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, despite also being suitable for such tasks, may lag slightly behind in these aspects, impacting its general usage rating to fair.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.0
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
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and HP Envy x360 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and the HP Envy x360 15" are both considered fair for gaming and 3D primarily due to their shared integrated Vega 7 graphics, which support light gaming but not the more demanding titles. Additionally, both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which can handle casual gaming but may not provide the smoothness desired by serious gamers used to higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.4
6.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The HP Envy x360 15" and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and the HP Envy x360 15" are both equipped with capable AMD Ryzen processors and Vega 7 integrated graphics, although the HP has a slightly newer CPU model. However, with the exact same screen resolution and size, the HP edges out with a more vibrant display with higher contrast, and its greater battery capacity suggests longer use between charges, making it slightly more suitable for extended engineering and design tasks.
Content Creation
7.1
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Envy x360 15" and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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
6.9
7.2
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Envy x360 15" to be good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and HP Envy x360 15" both have good portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3525 | HP Envy x360 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 9'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.71 lbs | 4.43 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.07" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.27" | 8.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 259 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Envy x360 15"
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Matt Elliott | January 2023
"Despite its good looks, stellar webcam and comfortable keyboard, the Envy x360 15 is hard to recommend because of its dim, 16:9 display. If the display isn't an issue for you, just be sure to wait for a good sale price. Otherwise, a more modern two-in-one with a 16:10 display such as the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 or Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 provides a larger workspace without adding much to the size and weight of the system."
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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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