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Updated January 12, 2024·
If affordability is your priority and you won’t be doing highly demanding tasks, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is less expensive and provides solid functionality for everyday use. However, if you need a machine with higher performance for intensive tasks, more storage and memory, the LG Gram 17, despite its higher cost, can handle these needs better. It’s also significantly lighter than the Dell, making it more portable, and it has a larger, higher-resolution screen that might make working on it more comfortable. The LG Gram also has a longer battery life which is beneficial if you're frequently mobile. The trade-off for these benefits is its price, which is considerably higher than the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has no clear advantages over the LG Gram 17.
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good.
The LG Gram 17 is rated very good for general use because it offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor, double the RAM, and a larger, higher-quality screen that enhances portability with its lightweight design, along with a significantly longer battery life compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3530, which has a less powerful i5 processor, less RAM, and achieves just good usability for general tasks with a satisfactory screen, portability, and battery life. Both laptops have decent storage, keyboards, speakers, operate quietly, and manage heat well, but the LG Gram 17’s superior specs heavily contribute to its enhanced overall performance for general use.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The LG Gram 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530's strengths for engineering and design include a solid main processor and GPU adequate for moderate workloads, but with a smaller screen and lower resolution that might limit detailed design work. Conversely, the LG Gram 17 offers a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which is better for complex tasks, and a larger, higher-resolution screen ideal for detailed designs, yet it may not be as easy to carry around due to its larger size.
Content Creation
7.3
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 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
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 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
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the LG Gram 17's higher resolution and brightness provide clearer images and text, making it easier to read and enjoyable for everyday tasks, while the Dell Inspiron 15's more modest screen characteristics offer acceptable quality but less visual comfort. In engineering and design, the LG Gram's wider color gamut ensures more accurate color representation for professional editing and modeling, which is less prominent in the Dell Inspiron 15, potentially affecting color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, both laptops fall short as their screens don't have high refresh rates, resulting in potential motion blur during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
6.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 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
7.0
The LG Gram 17 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
$2,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the LG Gram 17 costs $2,100.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The LG Gram 17 and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 offers better gaming and 3D performance than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 due to its superior CPU, the Intel i7-1260P, which gives it an edge in processing power, and a substantially higher screen quality as reflected in brightness and colorspace coverage. Additionally, although both laptops have the same integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, the Dell's higher screen refresh rate may benefit certain fast-paced games, but overall, the LG Gram's combination of features makes it more suitable for a richer gaming and 3D experience.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and LG Gram 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the LG Gram 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $2,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 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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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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