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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, while more expensive, offers better resolution, improved graphics, and higher overall performance, making it suitable for intensive tasks. The HP 250 G10 is more budget-friendly but has lower screen resolution and computing power, which is fine for basic tasks but not ideal for demanding applications. The Dell has a slight edge in graphical tasks while the HP is lightweight and may have better battery life, beneficial for those who prioritize portability and longer usage on the go. Choose the Dell for performance-demanding tasks or the HP for everyday use where budget and portability are key considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the HP 250 G10
- The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Dell Inspiron 15 3530.
Key differences
General Use
7.4
6.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers good general use capabilities due to its more powerful CPU, larger storage, and higher quality IPS screen with better resolution, while the HP 250 G10 is rated fair for general use as it has a less powerful CPU, less storage, and a lower quality TN screen with lesser resolution.
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
120Hz
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 3530 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers better suitability for gaming and 3D tasks due to its higher screen refresh rate and superior integrated GPU compared to the HP 250 G10, which has a lower screen refresh rate and a less powerful GPU, making it less optimal for these activities.
Engineering and Design
6.9
5.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3
6.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good for content creation, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
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
7.2
6.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good for software development, while the HP 250 G10 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
6.6
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a decent viewing experience for everyday tasks, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers a balance with better resolution and brightness compared to the HP 250 G10, which may be duller and less crisp, leading to a less enjoyable usage for general activities. For engineering and design, the Dell's fair screen can provide somewhat more accurate colors, which is crucial for these fields, while the HP's poor screen quality could result in less precise color representation. Gamers and those using 3D applications would find the Dell's screen inadequate due to a lower refresh rate, affecting the smoothness of visuals, but the HP fares worse across the board, making the Dell the slightly better, though not ideal, option for varied use.
Cost
$722
$330
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the HP 250 G10 costs $330.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP 250 G10 has 6 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and HP 250 G10 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
6.0
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and HP 250 G10 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the HP 250 G10 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | HP 250 G10 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $330 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel N200 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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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Nikolay Palaozov | December 2023
"The HP 250 G10 is a decent budget device that surprises us with its high CPU frequencies under load. Still, our configuration has a Core i5-1335U which doesn’t require significant cooling, if choose a 28W P-series processor, maybe the situation with the clocks could be different. If you want to play some casual game after work, a memory in dual-channel is a must because it increases greatly the iGPU performance."
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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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