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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and the Lenovo V15 are indeed similarly priced but have key differences. The Inspiron 15 comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 5625U processor, which is slightly more powerful than the Ryzen 5 5500U found in the Lenovo V15. For general use, this difference is negligible, but it could be more noticeable in more demanding tasks. The Lenovo V15 offers double the storage capacity and more memory, which is better for multitasking and data-intensive tasks. However, the display technology differs; the Inspiron has an IPS screen known for better color reproduction and viewing angles than the Lenovo's TN screen. The Lenovo V15 has a significantly higher battery capacity, likely translating to longer battery life. If you need to store more data on your laptop and value battery life, the V15 might be preferable. Nonetheless, if you prefer better display quality and slightly better performance, the Inspiron could be more suitable. Both laptops should handle engineering tasks well, but the additional memory in the Lenovo can offer an edge in complex projects. For portability, the models are close in weight and dimensions, so neither has a clear advantage. Ultimately, it depends on your priorities: screen quality and CPU performance or storage space, memory, and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3525
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo V15.
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- Good for software development
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3
5.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
259.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 has a better screen for content creation.
If you're primarily using your laptop for everyday activities like browsing the web, working with documents, or streaming videos, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 offers a decent display with satisfactory resolution and brightness, outperforming the Lenovo V15 which may not be as vibrant or clear. For those in engineering and design, the Dell Inspiron 15's display provides fair color accuracy covering a broader range of colors, which is crucial for precise work, whereas the Lenovo V15 may fall short in representing colors accurately. However, for gaming and 3D work, neither laptop is ideal, but the Dell's display has a slight edge in refresh rates and clarity, providing a somewhat smoother experience compared to the Lenovo, which has lower performance in these areas and may result in less fluid visual motion.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
6.7
The Lenovo V15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 both have only fair build quality, though the Lenovo V15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$400
$579
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a price of $400 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.0
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
259.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo V15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo V15 is considered better for general use compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 because it comes with double the storage capacity and higher RAM, which ensures smoother multitasking and better overall performance; additionally, while both have similar CPU and GPU configurations, the V15's display has a significantly higher contrast ratio, which could enhance visual experience despite the lower screen quality of the TN panel compared to the Dell's IPS panel. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 has a touchscreen and slightly better screen brightness, providing a more interactive experience and visibility but falls short on RAM and storage, which are more crucial for overall performance, and its battery life is shorter than the Lenovo, affecting its usability on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
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 Lenovo V15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3525 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and the Lenovo V15 have integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics, which provide fair gaming and 3D performance but are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs, and their displays are limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, which is adequate for casual gaming but may not be smooth for fast-paced games. While both have similar screen resolutions and aspect ratios, the Dell has an IPS display for better colors and viewing angles, and the Lenovo uses a TN panel which generally offers faster response times but poorer color reproduction and viewing angles.
Engineering and Design
6.4
6.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and the Lenovo V15 are both fair for engineering and design use due to their mid-range CPUs and integrated GPUs which may struggle with more intensive tasks, decent RAM amounts, and adequate screen resolution with the former having an IPS display and the latter a TN, affecting color accuracy and viewing angles. The Dell offers better color coverage which can be essential for design work, while the Lenovo doubles the storage and RAM, enhancing multitasking and data-intensive applications, but its screen color performance is inferior.
Content Creation
7.1
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 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
7.1
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo V15 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
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and Lenovo V15 both have good portability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3525 | Lenovo V15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $579 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.71 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.27" | 9.3" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 259 nits | 231 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 480p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 3525
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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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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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