Dell Inspiron 15 3525 vs LG Gram 17

The LG Gram 17 outperforms the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, greater RAM, and higher-quality screen, which includes better resolution and color coverage, as well as its significantly longer battery life and lighter weight, enhancing portability. However, the Dell Inspiron has a fair performance for everyday tasks, adequate screen quality for general activities, and excellent heat management, all of which come at a lower price point, making it a budget-friendly option for less demanding users.

The Dell Inspiron 15 3525 is less suited for engineering and design tasks because its CPU, GPU, and RAM are not as powerful, and its screen quality is lower than the LG Gram 17, which boasts a more potent CPU and GPU combo, significantly more RAM, and superior screen resolution and color accuracy. While the LG Gram 17 also excels in portability due to its lighter weight and has a higher-quality keyboard and speakers, the Dell Inspiron 15 could still be a good fit for casual use or less demanding engineering tasks.

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The Dell Inspiron 15 3525's display is adequate for basic tasks, providing a decent balance of resolution and brightness that satisfies everyday needs, but the screen may not be sharp or vivid enough for complex engineering applications which require higher color accuracy and wider color gamuts. The LG Gram 17 offers a superior viewing experience with its higher resolution and brightness, making it more suitable for detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to better color representation. However, neither laptops have displays with high refresh rates, making them less optimal for gaming and 3D tasks where fluid motion and quick screen updates are key for the best experience.

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The LG Gram 17 offers a more capable GPU in the form of the Intel Iris Xe compared to the Dell Inspiron 15's integrated AMD Vega 7 graphics, which contributes to its better performance in gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the LG Gram 17's larger and higher resolution screen may provide a more immersive experience, complementing its stronger GPU performance for these use cases.