Dell Inspiron 15 (3530) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15 (2024)
Intel Core i7-1355U against Intel Core 7 150U, both 1.62 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Inspiron 15 (3530) | IdeaPad Slim 3 15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | No info | No info |
| Announced | March 2023 | February 2024 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS on Core models) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Model Numbers | Inspiron 15 3530 (regulatory model P112F) | 83E6 (IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRU9) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 358.5 x 235.56 x 18.99 mm | 359.3 x 235 x 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 18.99 mm (17.5 mm aluminium chassis) | 17.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.62 kg to 1.66 kg | 1.62 kg |
| Body Material | Plastic or aluminium | PC-ABS plastic |
| Lid Material | Not published by Dell | PC-ABS plastic |
| Military Grade | Not published by Dell | MIL-STD-810H |
| Colours | Black, Silver | Arctic Grey, Abyss 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) | TN |
| Anti-Glare | Yes | Yes |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | IPS (FHD) | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz (HD, FHD touch), 120 Hz (FHD) | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 220 nits to 250 nits | 300 nits (IPS), 250 nits (TN) |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Touchscreen | Optional (FHD) | Optional (IPS models) |
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 3 100U / Core 5 120U / Core 7 150U |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i7-1355U, 10 cores (2P + 8E), 12 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 12 MB cache, 15 W | Intel Core 7 150U, 10-core (2P + 8E), 12 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| Graphics | Intel UHD / Intel Iris Xe (integrated); optional NVIDIA GeForce MX550 2 GB GDDR6 | Integrated Intel Graphics |
| NPU | None | None |
| RAM Options | 4 GB to 16 GB | 8 GB / 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4-2666 / 3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Soldered RAM | Not published by Dell | Yes |
| Max RAM | 16 GB (8 GB on N100, i3-N305) | Not published by Lenovo |
| RAM Slots | 2 x SO-DIMM (1 on N100, i3-N305) | Not published by Lenovo |
| Storage Options | 128 GB to 2 TB SSD | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 2230/2280) | UFS 3.1 (128 GB), PCIe 4.0 NVMe |
| M.2 Slots | Not published by Dell | M.2 2242 |
| Max Storage | 2 TB | Not published by Lenovo |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 41 Wh (3-cell) or 54 Wh (4-cell) | 47 Wh |
| Battery Life | No info | Up to 13 hours local video, 7.7 hours MobileMark 25 |
| Charger | 65W barrel (4.5 mm) | 65W round tip |
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 (USB PD, DisplayPort 1.2) |
| 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 1.4 |
| SD Card Slot | SD card reader | Card reader |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm audio jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | Barrel DC-in | DC-in (round tip) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (Realtek RTL8821CE) or Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 / 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p (plastic), 1080p (aluminium) | 720p (1080p option) |
| Privacy Shutter | Not published by Dell | Yes |
| Speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2W average, 2.5W peak | 2 x 1.5W |
| Microphones | Single or dual-array mics | Dual |
| Audio Tuning | Not published by Dell | Dolby Audio |
| Keyboard Backlight | Optional | Optional |
| Numeric Keypad | Not published by Dell | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Optional | Optional (power button) |
| Notable Features | User-upgradeable RAM and storage, optional 2.5-inch HDD bay, SD card reader, 120 Hz FHD option | Rapid Charge Boost (2 hours in 15 minutes), MIL-STD-810H tested |