Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3511 Black 2021
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3511 Black 2021
The Dell Inspiron 15 3511 receives generally positive feedback for its performance and build quality. Users appreciate the battery life and the availability of ports for external monitors. However, some concerns are raised about the warranty coverage and the upgradeability of RAM.
Pros
- Good performance
- Solid build quality
- Decent battery life
- Multiple ports for external monitors
Cons
- Limited warranty coverage
- RAM not upgradeable
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3511 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1115G | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 4.1 GHz★ | 4.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.73 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Inspiron 15.6" 3511 Black 2021
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average screen (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.