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Updated January 12, 2024·
Since we're focusing on a comparison between the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023), and considering the key aspects you've highlighted, let's look into the differences that might impact your decision. If your priority is saving money and handling everyday tasks like browsing, word processing, and casual entertainment, the Dell Inspiron will serve you well. It's also likely to be heavier and bulkier, which could be a downside if you're frequently on the move. On the other hand, if you're looking for a laptop that excels in performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the Razer Blade 14 will outmatch the Dell. While it's more expensive, its higher cost brings with it a more powerful processor, better graphics, and a more compact and portable design. However, you might face shorter battery life due to the performance-oriented hardware which could be a consideration if you need to work long hours away from a power source. So, the decision largely depends on how you plan to use your laptop. If high performance is a necessity and you're willing to invest more, go with the Razer Blade 14. If affordability and basic functionality are your main concerns, the Dell Inspiron should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is a decent general-use laptop with satisfactory keyboard and screen color quality, but its battery life and portability are just good, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) excels with a significantly better processor, higher resolution screen, and longer battery life, making it very good for general use and also suitable for more demanding tasks like gaming.
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.4
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has a significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3530's Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe GPU and 120 Hz screen refresh rate, making the Razer better suited for gaming and 3D applications. While both laptops have quality IPS displays and capable CPUs, the superior GPU and refresh rate in the Razer Blade 14 contribute to a smoother and more visually impressive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9
8.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is suited for engineering and design due to its sufficient CPU, RAM, and a GPU that can handle moderately demanding tasks, but the Razer Blade 14 (2023) excels with a more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and a superior GPU, alongside a high-quality screen, making it very good for more intensive engineering work and design applications. The Razer also has the edge with a more compact build, enhancing portability, and a high-quality keyboard and speakers, but both laptops have to manage their operating noise under heavy load, a common caveat in high-performance machines.
Content Creation
7.3
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
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
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 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 offers an adequate display with enough resolution and brightness for typical tasks like browsing and document editing, but its color range might be limiting for precise engineering and design work, and its lower refresh rate hampers the smoothness needed for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14's higher-resolution screen and superior color accuracy make it ideal for detail-oriented tasks like CAD and graphic design; however, despite its better overall image quality, gamers and 3D artists may find the refresh rate less than ideal for the most fluid visual experience. Choosing between these depends on whether your priority is vibrant color and sharpness for work or faster screen response for entertainment and professional 3D work.
Build Quality
6.2
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very 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
$699
$2,400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $699 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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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 Razer Blade 14 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 (2023) to have very good portability, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor 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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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