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Updated March 22, 2024·
When deciding between the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the HP Omen Transcend 14, consider that the Inspiron is more budget-friendly and suitable for everyday use like web browsing, office applications, and streaming; it also tends to be larger and heavier, which may affect portability. The HP Omen, on the other hand, is tailored for more demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to its higher performance hardware, but this also means a higher price point and potentially shorter battery life. If portability and battery life are crucial and your usage is light, the Dell might serve you well; if performance for intensive tasks is a priority, the HP Omen is the better choice despite the added cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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
7.4
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers a balance of portability and battery life suitable for everyday tasks, with a decent screen, but the HP Omen Transcend 14 excels with a higher quality CPU and RAM, leading to better performance and screen quality for more demanding applications, albeit at a tradeoff of being less portable due to its gaming-oriented design. The HP's enhancements in heat management and speaker quality also make it more appealing for intensive use such as gaming or media consumption, though it might come at a higher cost.
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
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 3530 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14, with its more powerful graphics card and higher screen refresh rate, offers a better gaming and 3D experience than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530. While both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the GPU and refresh rate are more critical for these tasks, giving the HP Omen a noticeable edge for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The HP Omen Transcend 14 packs a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with higher RAM, which translates into smoother performance for demanding engineering applications and better graphics handling, complemented by a superior screen quality for precise design work. On the other hand, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers decent capabilities for engineering tasks, its lower-tier components mean it may not handle intense workloads as effectively, although it provides satisfactory portability and has a solid keyboard which can be a plus for extended typing sessions.
Content Creation
7.3
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 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 3530 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
7.2
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 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 3530 is good.
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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The HP Omen Transcend 14 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, with just fair screen quality, likely has an acceptable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but lacks the wide color gamut necessary for detailed engineering and design work, and its refresh rate is too low for smooth 3D gaming experiences. The HP Omen Transcend 14, featuring very good screen quality, likely offers a high resolution, good brightness, and an expansive color range suitable for precise engineering and artistic endeavors, but still falls short for gaming due to insufficient refresh rate. Both laptops, while serviceable for general usage and professional applications, would not be ideal for gaming where high refresh rates are crucial for a smoother visual experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 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 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$722
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Omen Transcend 14 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 both have good portability.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the HP Omen Transcend 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | HP Omen Transcend 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 12.3'' x 9.2'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 3.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 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 | 1080p | 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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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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