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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is a more budget-friendly choice that offers decent everyday performance, with sufficient memory and storage for typical tasks and casual use. It's lighter, making it more portable, and it also has a longer battery life which is a bonus for on-the-go use or if you're away from power outlets. However, its graphics capabilities and processing power are relatively modest, which might not be adequate for demanding software or gaming. Conversely, the Razer Blade 17 is a premium laptop with a high-end processor and advanced graphics that make it well-suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming. It also boasts a larger, higher-resolution display but is much heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable and not ideal for frequent travel. If you need top-of-the-line performance and you're ok with investing more, the Razer Blade 17 is the better choice, but for everyday use and better affordability, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 will suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers superior performance with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, leading to smoother multitasking and more demanding applications compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3530. The Razer also boasts a higher-resolution screen and better color accuracy, which is great for media consumption but comes at the cost of reduced battery life and portability due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 delivers superior gaming and 3D performance thanks to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, compared to the significantly less capable Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe GPU in the Dell Inspiron 15 3530. Additionally, with a higher screen refresh rate, the Razer Blade 17 provides a smoother visual experience which is particularly beneficial for fast-paced gaming over the Dell's lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.9
9.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 outshines the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 in engineering and design due to its superior processing power with a high-end CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, and a top-tier dedicated GPU for demanding graphical tasks coupled with a higher resolution and brighter screen that enhances visual clarity. While the Dell Inspiron offers the basics with a mid-range CPU and integrated graphics, sufficient for less complex projects, the Razer has a substantial edge in performance and screen quality, but it is less portable and likely has greater operating noise due to its more powerful components.
Content Creation
7.3
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 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
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 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 has fair screen quality for general use, with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks but doesn't stand out in terms of vividness and clarity. For engineering and design, its fair screen quality suggests it covers a decent range of colors, though it may not be as precise as professionals require for color-critical work. With poor screen quality for gaming and 3D, it likely has a lower refresh rate, affecting the smoothness and responsiveness necessary for fast-paced visuals.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$722
$4,300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 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 Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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