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Updated March 21, 2024·
For cost-conscious buyers, the Dell Inspiron offers good value, efficiently handling everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing, while also being lighter on the wallet. However, the HP Omen is tailored for power users - it excels in gaming, 3D rendering, and other demanding applications but comes at a higher cost. This machine will usually offer superior performance but might be overkill if you're not engaging in such intensive tasks. Additionally, the Dell may afford you longer battery life, but the HP's robust capabilities will likely drain its battery faster. When it comes to portability, the lighter and often thinner design of the Dell is easier to carry around than the typically bulkier gaming-oriented HP. 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 Omen Transcend 14.
Advantages of the HP Omen Transcend 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
259.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 offers suitable performance for everyday tasks with decent screen quality and battery life, while remaining easy to carry around; however, the HP Omen Transcend 14 elevates the experience with a faster CPU and more RAM for smoother multitasking and higher quality display, alongside superior battery life and portability, though often at a higher price. Both laptops handle general use well, but the HP Omen provides a more responsive and visually pleasing experience, which is something to consider if those enhancements are worth the additional investment to you.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 offers a decent experience for occasional gaming and 3D tasks due to its capable GPU and satisfactory screen quality, but its slower screen refresh rate can limit the smoothness in fast-paced games. On the other hand, the HP Omen Transcend 14 delivers more fluid visuals and a superior gaming performance with its more advanced GPU and higher screen refresh rate, although these features come at a higher price while also demanding more from the CPU.
Engineering and Design
6.4
8.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a higher quality GPU, handles demanding engineering and design software more smoothly than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525, making it very good for such tasks despite being less portable and potentially louder under load. The Dell offers a compromise with decent performance and might be easier to carry, but its screen and speakers may not match the HP's quality, making it only fair for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
7.1
8.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is good.
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
8.1
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very 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.
Screen Quality
6.3
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
259.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, which suits general users, but its limited color accuracy may not suffice for detailed engineering and design work. The HP Omen Transcend 14 boasts higher resolution and more vibrant colors, appealing to designers and engineers who rely on precise color representation, yet both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smooth visuals critical for fast-paced games. Additionally, the panel types of both laptops are more tailored to general and professional work rather than the high-refresh panels preferred in gaming.
Battery
6.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has 11 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 Omen Transcend 14 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
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a price of $400 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 15 3525 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.71 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.27" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 71 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 259 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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. 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."
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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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