Dell Inspiron 15 (3530) vs HP 15s (13th gen / Ryzen 7000)
Intel Core i7-1355U against AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 1.62 vs 1.59 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Inspiron 15 (3530) | HP 15s (13th gen / Ryzen 7000) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | No info |
| Announced | March 2023 | 2023 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS on Core models) | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
| Model Numbers | Inspiron 15 3530 (regulatory model P112F) | 15-fd0000 series (Intel, e.g. 15-fd0006TU, 15-fd0018TU, 15-fd0624TU), 15-fc0000 series (AMD, e.g. 15-fc0026AU, 15-fc0154AU) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 358.5 x 235.56 x 18.99 mm | 359.8 x 236 x 18.6 mm |
| Thickness | 18.99 mm (17.5 mm aluminium chassis) | 18.6 mm |
| Weight | 1.62 kg to 1.66 kg | 1.59 kg |
| Body Material | Plastic or aluminium | Plastic, textured base |
| Lid Material | Not published by Dell | Plastic, matte paint |
| Colours | Black, Silver | Natural silver, Moonlight blue |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.6-inch | 15.6-inch |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 (100 ppi) / 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) |
| Panel Type | TN (HD) | Not published by HP |
| Anti-Glare | Yes | Yes |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | IPS (FHD) | Not published by HP |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz (HD, FHD touch), 120 Hz (FHD) | No info |
| Brightness | 220 nits to 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 62.5% sRGB (Intel) / 45% NTSC (AMD) |
| Touchscreen | Optional (FHD) | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1305U / i5-1334U / i5-1335U / i7-1355U, Intel Processor U300, Intel Processor N100, Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel Core i3-1315U / Core i5-1334U (some SKUs Core i5-1235U) / AMD Ryzen 3 7320U / Ryzen 5 7520U / Ryzen 7 7730U |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i7-1355U, 10 cores (2P + 8E), 12 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.5 GHz, 16 MB L3 (Intel top: Core i5-1334U, 10 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD / Intel Iris Xe (integrated); optional NVIDIA GeForce MX550 2 GB GDDR6 | Intel UHD / Iris Xe Graphics, AMD Radeon Graphics (integrated) |
| NPU | None | None |
| RAM Options | 4 GB to 16 GB | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4-2666 / 3200 | DDR4-3200 (LPDDR5-5500 on R3, R5) |
| Soldered RAM | Not published by Dell | Onboard on Ryzen 3 7320U, 5 7520U |
| Max RAM | 16 GB (8 GB on N100, i3-N305) | Not published by HP |
| RAM Slots | 2 x SO-DIMM (1 on N100, i3-N305) | Not published by HP |
| Storage Options | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 2230/2280) | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Max Storage | 2 TB | Not published by HP |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 41 Wh (3-cell) or 54 Wh (4-cell) | 41 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion polymer |
| Battery Life | No info | Up to 7 hours 45 minutes (MobileMark 25), up to 9 hours 45 minutes video playback (Core i3-1315U) |
| Charger | 65W barrel (4.5 mm) | 65W HP Smart AC adapter (45W on some SKUs), fast charge to 50% in about 45 minutes |
Ports and wireless | ||
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort and Power Delivery on aluminium or MX550 models; none on N100 and i3-N305 models) | 1x USB-C 5Gbps (data only) |
| USB-A | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0 (2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 on N100 and i3-N305 models) | 2x USB-A 5Gbps |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 1.4b |
| SD Card Slot | SD card reader | None |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm audio jack | Headphone/mic combo jack |
| Charging Port | Barrel DC-in | AC smart pin |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (Realtek RTL8821CE) or Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek, 1x1 or 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 / 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 (5.4 on newer SKUs) |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p (plastic), 1080p (aluminium) | 1080p (720p on some SKUs) |
| Privacy Shutter | Not published by Dell | Yes |
| Webcam Features | Not published by Dell | HP True Vision, dual array mics |
| Speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2W average, 2.5W peak | Not published by HP |
| Microphones | Single or dual-array mics | Not published by HP |
| Keyboard Backlight | Optional | Some SKUs |
| Numeric Keypad | Not published by Dell | Yes |
| TPM | Not published by Dell | Firmware TPM |
| Fingerprint Reader | Optional | Not published by HP |
| Notable Features | User-upgradeable RAM and storage, optional 2.5-inch HDD bay, SD card reader, 120 Hz FHD option | Budget 15.6-inch, 1080p webcam with shutter, numeric keypad |