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Updated August 22, 2024·

For general use, the Lenovo LOQ 16i offers a better display with a higher resolution and refresh rate, which enhances visual experience. It also has a more powerful processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, it's slightly heavier and larger, which may impact portability. The Dell Inspiron 15 3530, on the other hand, is more compact and lightweight, making it easier to carry around for those who prioritize mobility. It has a decent Intel i5-1335U processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, sufficient for everyday tasks and light gaming or photo editing. While it doesn't match the performance of the Lenovo for more demanding tasks, it does have a longer battery life, which is advantageous for users who are often on the move. If you need a laptop for intensive tasks like gaming or engineering, the Lenovo LOQ 16i is the better choice, but if portability and longer battery life are your priorities, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 would be more suitable. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
  • Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16i
  • Good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good overall build quality
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.3
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
7.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16i is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

6.9
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16i is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.

Screen Quality

6.6
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Portability

Good
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

6.2
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
7.4
The Lenovo LOQ 16i has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.

Cost

$722
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
$1,360
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$1,000

$1,500

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$2,500

The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Lenovo LOQ 16i costs $1,360.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.4
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16i and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.3
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 16i and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.2
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16i and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for software development.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Inspiron 15 3530
LOQ 16i
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 hours of battery life.

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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Lenovo LOQ 16i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 15 3530Lenovo LOQ 16i
Dell Inspiron 15 3530Lenovo LOQ 16i

GENERAL

Price
$722
$1,360
Release Date
May 1, 2023April 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65''14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02''
Weight
3.64 lbs5.73 lbs
Width
14.11"14.16"
Depth
9.25"10.92"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1335UIntel i7-13620H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
22
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
41 Wh60 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
120Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
220 nits329 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.3/107.4/10
Portability Score
8/106.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/106.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
NoYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
11
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
12
Thunderbolt Ports
00

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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."

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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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