Dell Inspiron 15.6" Dell Inspiron Laptop Black 2025
Dell
42 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 16" Gen 3 Black 2023
Lenovo
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Inspiron 15.6" Dell Inspiron Laptop Black 2025
52 out of 100 medium confidence 7 reviews
The Dell laptop receives mixed reviews. Several users praise its fast performance, lightweight design, and sleek appearance, calling it a fantastic laptop that works perfectly for their daily needs. However, significant concerns emerge around the inadequate cooling system causing overheating and loud fan noise, as well as the obsolete USB-C port that lacks DisplayPort support, severely limiting external display options for professional users. One reviewer reported a complete failure after a month, while the keyboard issue was resolved quickly by support.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Lightweight design
- Sleek appearance
- Quick tech support for keyboard issue
- Great value for basic needs
Cons
- Inadequate cooling system causing overheating and very loud fan
- USB-C port obsolete without DisplayPort support
- No support for multiple external displays via docking station
- Complete system failure after one month
- Weak AMD video display and limited drivers
Performance 4
Cooling and fan noise 1
Usb c port limitations 1
Build and design 2
Keyboard issues 1
Customer support 1
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 16" Gen 3 Black 2023
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Dell Inspiron 15.6" Dell Inspiron Laptop | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 16" Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1255U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics★ | NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 24 GB★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3200 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5 GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.63 kg★ | 2.50 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Inspiron 15.6" Dell Inspiron Laptop Black 2025
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 16" Gen 3 Black 2023
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 16" Gen 3
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.