Dell Inspiron 15.6" i3535-A735BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2024
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell Inspiron 15.6" i3535-A735BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2024
The Dell Inspiron 15 laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers praise its speed, affordability, ample storage, and lightweight design, making it ideal for schoolwork and teaching. Battery life is decent, and the inclusion of free Microsoft Office is a valued bonus. The Q&A section shows potential buyers are curious about heat management, numeric keypad, battery life, and connectivity, but no answers are provided.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Affordable price
- Ample storage space
- Lightweight design
- Decent battery life
Cons
- No answers to Q&A questions
- Unclear heat management
- Unclear numeric keypad availability
- Unclear battery life details
- Unclear external display support
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" i3535-A735BLK-PUS | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 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 | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45 percent NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.90 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell Inspiron 15.6" i3535-A735BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2024
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Dell Inspiron 15.6" i3535-A735BLK-PUS Carbon Black 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.
