HP 15 vs Dell 15: Which Budget Laptop Should You Buy?
HP 15 (Ryzen 5 7535U) or Dell 15 Inspiron 3535 (Ryzen 5 7520U)? Both 8GB/512GB, about ₹6,300 apart. One has the stronger chip, one the 120Hz screen.
Confused between HP 15 vs Dell 15? You are not alone. These are the two most common names on any “budget laptop” shortlist in India, and at first glance the Ryzen 5 versions look like twins: 15.6-inch Full HD screen, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11. When we read the Amazon India listings this morning, the HP 15 (2026) with a Ryzen 5 7535U was ₹56,999 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3535 (Dell now sells this line as the “Dell 15”) with a Ryzen 5 7520U was ₹50,692. That is a gap of roughly ₹6,300.
The differences hide in the small print: the processor generation, whether the RAM can ever be upgraded, the refresh rate of the screen, the Wi-Fi card, the keyboard backlight and what software comes in the box. We read both live listings for prices and specs in this run and cross-checked the Dell details against Dell’s own spec pages for the Inspiron 15 3535. We have not used either laptop ourselves, so you won’t find invented benchmark scores here, only published specs and what they mean for a normal buyer.
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Quick answer
Buy the HP 15 if you want the faster six-core Ryzen 5 7535U, Wi-Fi 6, a backlit keyboard, fingerprint login, Office 2024 and RAM you can upgrade later. Buy the Dell 15 (Inspiron 3535) if you want the smoother 120Hz screen and an SD card slot for about ₹6,300 less today, and 8GB RAM is enough for you.
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HP 15 vs Dell 15: specs side by side
Specs are from each Amazon India listing we read today; Dell RAM, ports, display, camera and weight details are also from Dell’s official Inspiron 15 3535 spec pages. Where a listing and the brand disagree we say which one we used. Prices and stock change during the day, so the store page at checkout is final.
Spec scorecard
Bars use the brands’ own numbers — no made-up scores. The longer bar is the bigger number; ✓ Better marks the winner.
Head to head: photos
Official product photos from the store listings.
Winner for…
₹50,692 vs ₹56,999 on Amazon India this morning, for the same 8GB/512GB class.
Six cores and 12 threads with Radeon 660M vs four cores and 8 threads with Radeon 610M.
120Hz panel vs 60Hz; both are Full HD at 250 nits.
HP listing says the DDR5 RAM is expandable; Dell solders 8GB onboard on this chip.
Backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro and Office 2024.
Dell lists an SD 3.0 card slot; the HP listing doesn't mention one.
HP 15 (2026) Ryzen 5 7535U, 8GB DDR5, 512GB SSD
Faster chip, backlit keys, Office 2024 & RAM upgrades
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- 8GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- 15.6" screen
- 60Hz display
- Model checked
- HP 15 (2026), Silver, Windows 11 Pro (ASIN B0HGS2BS9C)
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 7535U: 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.55 GHz, 16MB L3
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon 660M (integrated)
- RAM
- 8GB DDR5-4800, expandable (listing)
- Storage
- 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Display
- 15.6" Full HD (1920×1080), anti-glare, 250 nits, 45% NTSC, 60Hz
- Battery
- 41Wh, 3-cell
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 6 (2x2), Bluetooth 5.3
- Ports
- USB-C 5Gbps, 2× USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 1.4b, audio jack
- Keyboard / login
- Backlit, spill-resistant, numeric keypad; fingerprint reader
- Camera
- 720p with privacy shutter
- Software
- Windows 11 Pro + MS Office 2024
- Weight
- 1.5 kg (listing)
- Warranty
- 1 year manufacturer
The HP 15 (2026) is the pricier of the two: ₹56,999 on the Amazon India listing we read this morning (listed MRP ₹1,16,899, which is far above what this class of laptop actually sells for, so judge it on the selling price, not the discount badge). What you get for that money is the better processor. The Ryzen 5 7535U has six cores and twelve threads with a boost of up to 4.55 GHz and 16MB of L3 cache, plus AMD Radeon 660M graphics. For office work, Zoom or Teams calls with a dozen Chrome tabs open, coding practice and light photo editing, that extra headroom is noticeable on paper compared with a four-core chip.
HP also loads this version with useful extras. The listing shows a backlit, spill-resistant keyboard with a numeric keypad, a fingerprint reader, a 720p camera with a privacy shutter, Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.3, Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2024. The memory is 8GB DDR5-4800 and the listing says it is expandable, so you can add more later when 8GB starts to feel tight. The trade-offs: the 15.6-inch Full HD screen is a plain 60Hz panel rated at 250 nits and 45% NTSC colour (fine for documents, dull for photo work), the battery is a modest 41Wh, and the HDMI port is version 1.4b. You can follow this exact model’s price on its HP 15 price tracker page.
What we like
- Six-core Ryzen 5 7535U with Radeon 660M
- Backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, Wi-Fi 6
- Windows 11 Pro + Office 2024 in the box
- RAM listed as expandable
What could be better
- About ₹6,300 more today
- 60Hz, 45% NTSC screen
- Small 41Wh battery
Who should buy it: Working professionals and college students who multitask heavily, need Office from day one and want a laptop that can take more RAM in a year or two.
Dell Inspiron 15 3535 (Dell 15) Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB, 512GB SSD
Lower price, 120Hz screen & SD card slot
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- 8GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- 15.6" screen
- 120Hz display
- Model checked
- Inspiron 15 3535, Carbon Black, Windows 11 Home (ASIN B0D83G8R99)
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 7520U: 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.3 GHz
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon 610M (integrated)
- RAM
- 8GB LPDDR5-5500, soldered onboard (not upgradeable, Dell)
- Storage
- 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
- Display
- 15.6" Full HD (1920×1080), 120Hz, WVA, anti-glare, 250 nits
- Battery
- 41Wh, 3-cell; 65W adapter (Dell)
- Wi-Fi
- Version not stated on listing; Dell sells this config with Wi-Fi 5
- Ports (Dell)
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4, SD card slot, headset jack
- Keyboard
- Standard keyboard with numeric keypad; not listed as backlit
- Camera
- 720p HD (Dell, plastic chassis)
- Software
- Windows 11 Home; McAfee LiveSafe 1 year (listing)
- Weight
- 1.67 kg (listing); from 1.63 kg (Dell)
- Warranty
- 1 year
The Dell Inspiron 15 3535 (sold in the same family Dell now calls the “Dell 15”) was ₹50,692 on the Amazon India listing we read this morning, with a listed MRP of ₹1,00,990 that, again, is not a useful reference. Inside is the Ryzen 5 7520U, a four-core, eight-thread chip that boosts up to 4.3 GHz, with Radeon 610M graphics. Despite the “7” in the name, it is a more basic design than the 7535U in the HP, so expect it to handle browsing, online classes, Office or Google Docs and streaming comfortably, but to run out of breath sooner with heavy multitasking.
Dell’s best card is the screen. Dell’s spec page lists a 15.6-inch Full HD WVA panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, anti-glare coating and 250 nits, so scrolling and cursor movement look smoother than on a 60Hz panel. You also get an SD card slot, which is handy if you move photos off a camera. The biggest catch is memory: Dell’s own documentation says the Ryzen 5 7520U versions use 8GB LPDDR5 soldered onboard, so you cannot add RAM later. The keyboard is not listed as backlit, the USB-C port is data-only (no charging or display output, per Dell), and the listing does not state which Wi-Fi card is fitted; Dell’s own store config for this chip uses Wi-Fi 5. Track the price on its Dell Inspiron 15 3535 price page.
What we like
- About ₹6,300 cheaper today
- 120Hz anti-glare Full HD screen
- SD card slot
What could be better
- 8GB RAM is soldered, cannot be upgraded
- Older four-core Ryzen 5 7520U
- Keyboard not listed as backlit
Who should buy it: Students and home users with a firm budget who mainly browse, study and stream, and who would enjoy the smoother 120Hz screen more than extra processing power.
Verdict: HP 15 or Dell 15?
Get the HP 15 (Ryzen 5 7535U) if you keep many apps open at once, sit through long video calls, write code or do occasional photo edits, and want the laptop to stay useful for four or five years. The six-core chip, the option to add RAM, Wi-Fi 6 and the backlit keyboard all matter over time, and Office 2024 plus Windows 11 Pro would cost extra if you bought them separately.
Get the Dell 15 / Inspiron 3535 (Ryzen 5 7520U) if your budget is tight, your work is mostly browsing, online classes, documents and streaming, and you like the look of a smoother 120Hz screen. Just be sure 8GB is enough, because on this model it can never be increased.
Our pick for most buyers in November 2026: the HP 15. The ₹6,300 gap buys a clearly stronger processor, upgradeable memory and a better-equipped keyboard and software bundle. If ₹50,000 is a hard ceiling, the Dell is the sensible choice, and our laptops under ₹50,000 list has more options in that band.
How we compared these two
We only compare laptops when we can open a live Indian store listing and read the price in the same run. For this page that meant Amazon India ASIN B0HGS2BS9C (HP 15 2026, Ryzen 5 7535U, 8GB/512GB, Windows 11 Pro, Silver) and B0D83G8R99 (Dell Inspiron 15 3535, Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB/512GB, Windows 11 Home, Carbon Black). Specs come from those listings. For Dell we also read Dell’s official spec pages and owner’s manual for the Inspiron 15 3535, which fixed a few messy fields on the Amazon page (it wrongly shows “Intel” as the processor brand, for example).
We do not add star ratings, “we tested” claims or benchmark numbers we didn’t measure. Both brands sell many variants under the same name, so the exact ASIN matters: an HP 15 with a Ryzen 5 7520U or a Dell 15 with a Ryzen 5 7530U is a different machine from the two compared here. Bank offers and stock change during the day, so always look at the final price on the store page before paying.
Performance: Ryzen 5 7535U vs Ryzen 5 7520U
AMD’s naming makes these two chips look closer than they are. The Ryzen 5 7535U in the HP has six cores and twelve threads, 16MB of L3 cache and a boost of up to 4.55 GHz, paired with Radeon 660M graphics. The Ryzen 5 7520U in the Dell has four cores and eight threads, boosts up to 4.3 GHz and uses the smaller Radeon 610M. On paper the HP has 50% more cores and threads and a stronger integrated GPU.
In daily life, both will open Chrome, Word, Excel, YouTube and Google Meet without fuss. The gap shows when several heavy things happen together: a video call while a browser full of tabs and a spreadsheet stay open, a large Excel file recalculating, or a coding project compiling. Neither laptop is built for modern games or serious video editing, but the Radeon 660M gives the HP a little more room for light editing and older casual games.
RAM: the detail that decides it for many buyers
Both ship with 8GB. The difference is what happens later. Dell’s documentation says the Ryzen 5 7520U versions of the Inspiron 15 3535 use 8GB LPDDR5 soldered on the motherboard, so it can never be upgraded. The HP listing describes its 8GB DDR5-4800 as expandable. If you plan to keep the laptop for several years, 8GB will feel tight sooner or later with Windows updates, Chrome and Teams, so the ability to add a stick of RAM is worth real money. Check the HP listing for the exact maximum before buying memory.
Display, battery and portability
Both screens are 15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) panels rated at 250 nits, so neither is very bright outdoors. The Dell’s panel runs at 120Hz with an anti-glare WVA panel as per Dell, which makes scrolling and moving windows look smoother. The HP’s panel is anti-glare too but runs at 60Hz and HP quotes 45% NTSC colour coverage, which means colours look a little washed out. For students who read and scroll all day, the Dell’s screen is the nicer one to look at.
Battery capacity is identical on paper at 41Wh. The HP listing quotes about 6 hours, which is a brand figure under light use; real life depends on brightness and workload. Dell lists a 65W adapter for the Inspiron 3535. Weight is close: the HP listing says 1.5 kg, while the Dell listing says 1.67 kg (Dell’s own page starts at 1.63 kg for the plastic version). Both fit easily into a normal backpack; see our laptop backpacks under ₹1,500 if you need one.
Ports, Wi-Fi, software and warranty
The HP listing shows one USB-C (5Gbps), two USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 1.4b and a headphone/mic jack. Dell lists one USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 that is data only, one USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, one slower USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (Dell says up to 1920×1080 at 60Hz on an external screen), a headset jack and an SD card slot. If you shoot on a camera, the Dell saves you a card reader; otherwise the HP’s faster USB-A pair is more useful.
Wireless is a clearer HP win: Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.3 on the listing. The Dell listing doesn’t state the Wi-Fi version, and Dell’s own store sells this Ryzen 5 7520U configuration with a Wi-Fi 5 card. Wi-Fi 5 is fine on most home broadband, but Wi-Fi 6 helps on busy college or office networks.
Software tilts the value further. The HP comes with Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2024, a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint reader. The Dell listing shows Windows 11 Home with a one-year McAfee LiveSafe subscription and does not clearly list Office in its title or bullets, so check the product page if you need it. Both carry a one-year warranty. Once you add the cost of an Office licence, the real price gap is smaller than the ₹6,300 on the sticker.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, HP 15 or Dell 15?
For most buyers comparing these two Ryzen 5 versions, the HP 15 (Ryzen 5 7535U) is the stronger laptop: six cores vs four, Radeon 660M graphics, Wi-Fi 6, a backlit keyboard, a fingerprint reader, Windows 11 Pro and Office 2024. The Dell Inspiron 15 3535 (Ryzen 5 7520U) was about ₹6,300 cheaper on Amazon India today and has a smoother 120Hz screen and an SD card slot.
Is the Ryzen 5 7535U better than the Ryzen 5 7520U?
Yes, on paper. The 7535U has 6 cores and 12 threads, 16MB L3 cache, up to 4.55 GHz and Radeon 660M graphics. The 7520U has 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 4.3 GHz and Radeon 610M graphics.
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Inspiron 15 3535 Ryzen 5 7520U?
No. Dell’s documentation says the Ryzen 5 7520U versions use 8GB LPDDR5 memory soldered onboard, so it cannot be upgraded. The HP 15 Ryzen 5 7535U listing says its 8GB DDR5 RAM is expandable.
Does the Dell 15 have a 120Hz display?
The Inspiron 15 3535 Ryzen 5 7520U version has a 15.6-inch Full HD 120Hz anti-glare panel rated at 250 nits, as per Dell. The HP 15 we compared has a 60Hz Full HD anti-glare panel, also 250 nits.
Do the HP 15 and Dell 15 come with MS Office?
The HP 15 listing we checked (B0HGS2BS9C) includes Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro. The Dell Inspiron 15 3535 listing (B0D83G8R99) shows Windows 11 Home and does not clearly list Office in its title or bullets, so confirm on the product page.
Which has better battery life, HP 15 or Dell 15?
Both have a 41Wh, 3-cell battery, so capacity is the same. Real battery life depends on screen brightness and what you run; the Dell’s 120Hz screen and the HP’s faster chip can both affect it.
Prices checked 11 Nov 2026, 10:57 am IST. We read each price on the store’s own product page and re-check them every day. Prices, bank offers and stock change quickly, so the store page at checkout is final. Where we couldn’t verify a price recently, we show “Check price” instead of a number. Specs, charts and score bars use the brand’s official figures or the store listing; photos are the official product images from the store.
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