Home Laptops Dell Inspiron 15 3520
Inspiron 15 3520 main view
Inspiron 15 3520 slide 1
DELL

Inspiron 15 3520

Intel Core i7-1255UCPU (Score: 12.896)
Intel Iris XeGPU (Score: 2.596)
38VALUE SCORE
64 GBRAM
2 TBSTORAGE
15.6" DISPLAY
Best Price
£1649.00
Amazon
Go to Store

All Prices (1)

Amazon
Amazon UK
Dell Business Inspiron 3520 15.6" Laptop, Intel Core i7-1255U Processor, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, SD-Card Slot, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro, Black
£1649.00
Go to Store

RatioLog Objective Verdict

Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.

Hardware Capability:7.2/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluate

Inspiron 15 3520 is a versatile daily workhorse built for smooth office multitasking, documents, and web research, powered by the Intel Core i7-1255U paired with 64GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £1649.00, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Its primary limitation is graphics-intensive 3D gaming, as the integrated GPU is tuned for battery efficiency rather than raw AAA gaming power.

Gaming Performance
3.4/10
Entry 1080p Gaming / Esports
Work & Productivity
7.1/10
Smooth Multitasking & Office Apps
Creation & Media
3.1/10
Light Photo Editing & Graphic Design
Portability & Commute
6.8/10
Standard Balanced Everyday Mobility
Key Strengths
  • Reliable Intel Core i7-1255U processor (12,896 CPU score) ensures snappy day-to-day multitasking
  • Generous 64GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
  • High-capacity 2TB solid-state drive ensures rapid boot times and ample storage
Trade-offs to Consider
  • Intel Iris Xe relies on shared system RAM; lacks discrete VRAM for demanding modern 3D games
  • Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £1649.00).

Top Value Alternatives in this Budget

Compare performance and value against the highest-rated models in the same price range.

£1996.99
+£348
CPU: X2E-88-100
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno GPU
RAM: 16 GB
£1299.99
£349 cheaper
CPU: 256V
GPU: Intel Arc Graphics 140V
RAM: 16 GB

Price History

Loading price history...

Technical Specifications

Processor

  • Processor manufacturerIntel
  • Processor model1255U
  • Processor generation12
  • Processor speed1.2 GHz
  • CPU Model Speed Maximum4.5 GHz
  • CPU L3 Cache12 MB
  • CPU CodenameAlder Lake-U

Memory

  • Internal memory64 GB
  • RAM Memory TechnologyDDR4
  • RAM TypeDDR4 SDRAM
  • Memory Speed3200 MHz

Storage

  • Total storage capacity2 TB
  • Hard Disk DescriptionSSD
  • Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA

Display

  • Display diagonal15.6 Inches
  • Display resolution1920 x 1080
  • Maximum Display Brightness250 Nit
  • Touchscreencapacitive

Graphics

  • On-board graphics card modelIntel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Graphics Card Ram4 GB

Ports & interfaces

  • HDMI ports quantity1
  • USB Type-A ports quantity3

General

  • Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
  • Product colourBlack
  • Weight2.1 kg

Product Identifiers

  • Barcode (EAN)884116389477