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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or tasks that require more graphics power like 3D rendering, the HP Victus 15 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card is a better choice. However, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, with a higher RAM, is more suitable for multitasking and intensive engineering tasks. The Dell has integrated graphics, which are less powerful for gaming but consume less battery and contribute to a lighter design, making it more portable. Both have similar screen size and resolution. The HP Victus 15 is heavier and likely has shorter battery life due to its more powerful components, so consider this if portability and battery life are crucial. The Dell might be pricier, but it could deliver a more balanced experience for general productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Victus 15
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.6
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a better screen than the HP Victus 15 for software development, while the HP Victus 15 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a display that provides adequate clarity and brightness for tasks like browsing and office work, but its limited color range may not render the precision needed for engineering CAD or graphic design. The HP Victus 15, with a relatively better display, offers a more vivid and accurate color representation, necessary for precision in engineering and design applications, although it still falls short for gaming. Both laptops lack the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D modeling, where split-second reactions and fluid motion are key.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and HP Victus 15 both have good portability, though the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The HP Victus 15 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
$576
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the HP Victus 15 costs $576.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and HP Victus 15 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers balanced features for general use with a capable processor, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen while maintaining good portability and battery life. The HP Victus 15 adds a more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics suitable for heavier tasks and gaming, with a slight compromise on weight and battery life, making it versatile for both general use and more demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Victus 15 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers fair gaming and 3D performance with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which provides a smooth visual experience but falls short of dedicated gaming GPU standards. In contrast, the HP Victus 15 with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher refresh rate of 144Hz delivers better frame rates and graphics quality, but both laptops have similar IPS screens with full HD resolution which are important for visual clarity in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.9
6.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and HP Victus 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its balanced CPU, ample RAM, and integrated GPU, which are sufficient for less graphically intensive engineering applications, alongside a quality IPS screen. The HP Victus 15, on the other hand, offers a superior CPU and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, making it better for more demanding engineering tasks and design work that requires more graphics processing power, although it's heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.3
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and HP Victus 15 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
7.2
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and HP Victus 15 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Victus 15 has 5.5 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.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the HP Victus 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | HP Victus 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $576 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 14.1'' x 10.4'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 5.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 10.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i5-13420H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | March 2023
"The HP Victus 15 is great for gaming. It's available with Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and NVIDIA discrete graphics, which are powerful enough to provide a smooth gaming experience in demanding AAA titles at 1080p. It has a nice keyboard and a fast SSD, as well as Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet connectivity for low-latency online gaming. Unfortunately, its 144Hz display has a slow response time causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing."
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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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