Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel vs Dell Inspiron 15 3510 Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel vs Dell Inspiron 15 3510 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Inspiron 15 3510, two laptops from Lenovo and Dell. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel was introduced to market in January 2020 and Dell Inspiron 15 3510 was launched in January 2021. There is 12 months difference between IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Inspiron 15 3510 so it would still give an advantage to younger Inspiron 15 3510.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Dell Inspiron 15 3510 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel Key Specs

Launched in January 2020
14.0" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Celeron N4020
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 600
4GB Ram
327.1 x 235 x 17.7 mm (12.88 x 9.25 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Dell Inspiron 15 3510 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Celeron N4020
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 600
4GB Ram
358.5 x 235.5 x 17.5-18.9 mm (14.11 x 9.27 x 0.69-0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Inspiron 15 3510 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel over Dell Inspiron 15 3510

Weight	1.40 kg vs 1.85 kg	0.45 kg lighter
Contrast Rate	1456:1 vs 400:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	112 ppi vs 100 ppi	More pixels per inch
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Better Sound capture

Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 15 3510 over Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.5% vs ~70.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.6 mm vs 8.6 mm	2 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Response Time	25 ms vs 32 ms	Faster Response screen
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Bluetooth	v5 vs v4.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Strengths of Dell Inspiron 15 3510 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Common Weaknesses of Dell Inspiron 15 3510 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel vs Dell Inspiron 15 3510: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and the Dell Inspiron 15 3510.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)	1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
Surface Area	769 cm2 (119.1 inches2)	844 cm2 (130.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~70.3%	~79.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.6 mm	~6.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Blue, Orange	Black, Silver

Comparison of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and the Dell Inspiron 15 3510 External Dimensions

Weight

IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs), whereas the Inspiron 15 3510 weighs 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel 1.40 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Dell Inspiron 15 3510 1.85 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel 17.70 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Dell Inspiron 15 3510 17.50 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Inspiron 15 3510 is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel vs Dell Inspiron 15 3510: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Celeron N4020 Intel Celeron N4120 Intel Pentium Silver N5030 Intel Pentium Silver N6000	Intel Celeron N4020 Intel Pentium Silver N5030
Base Frequency	1.1 GHz	1.1 GHz
Number of Cores	2	2
Number of Threads	2	2
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Intel UHD Graphics 600
CPU Fabrication Process	14 nm	14 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	470	470
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	864	864
Cinebench 23 (Single)	457	457
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	783	783

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Dell Inspiron 15 3510.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Celeron N4020 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 600	Intel UHD Graphics 600
Base Clock Frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	5 W	5 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	124.8 GFLOPS	124.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	96	96
TMUs	12	12
ROPs	2	2

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel has a FLOPS value of 0.14 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Inspiron 15 3510 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.14 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB	4GB 8GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	1x4 GB
RAM Clock	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	Custom	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and the Inspiron 15 3510, come with similar RAM capacities of 4 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14” (Intel)	Dell Inspiron 15 3510
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	32 Wh	41 Wh 54 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	45 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	2:30 hr
AC Adapter Weight	171 gramm

On the other hand, the Inspiron 15 3510 features a higher battery capacity of 41 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel's 32 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel 32 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Dell Inspiron 15 3510 41 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
The Inspiron 15 3510 offers a larger max storage capacity of 1 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel's storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	eMMC	SSD (M2)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel vs Dell Inspiron 15 3510: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Dell Inspiron 15 3510 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Inspiron 15 3510 has a larger15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel is 540cm² / 84inch² whereas the Inspiron 15 3510's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel features a higher pixel density with 112 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel 112 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Dell Inspiron 15 3510 100 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Inspiron 15 3510 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the Inspiron 15 3510 boasts a faster response time of 25.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Inspiron 15 3510 offer the same maximum brightness of 220 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel 220 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Dell Inspiron 15 3510 220 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel vs Dell Inspiron 15 3510 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v5), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Inspiron 15 3510 have USB-A ports. IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Inspiron 15 3510 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Neither IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel nor Inspiron 15 3510 has USB Type-C ports. Neither IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel nor Inspiron 15 3510 has USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel nor Inspiron 15 3510 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Inspiron 15 3510 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Inspiron 15 3510 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both IdeaPad 1 14-inch Intel and Inspiron 15 3510 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v5	v5
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v4.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	No	No
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes