Dell 15 15 Laptop DC15255-15.6-inch

Dell 15 15 Laptop DC15255-15.6-inch

Dell
45 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" 3K Gray

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" 3K Gray

Samsung
90 Overall Score

This isn't a close fight. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is a premium, high-performance machine that completely outclasses the budget Dell 15 in almost every way. The most important difference is the processor: the Samsung's Intel Core Ultra 7 is over twice as fast as the Dell's AMD Ryzen 5, and it pairs that with 32GB of RAM and a stunning 3K OLED screen. You're looking at a massive price gap for this performance leap, likely from a $430 Dell to a $1,500+ Samsung.

Choose Dell 15 15 if...

Buy the Dell 15 only if you need a basic, no-frills laptop for web browsing and documents on a very tight budget, and you can live with its short 2-3 hour battery life and dim screen.

Choose Samsung Galaxy Book5 if...

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro if you want a premium, lightweight laptop for serious multitasking, creative work, or development, and you value a gorgeous display and solid build quality.

Key Differences

  • Raw power: The Samsung's CPU scores over 19,600 in multi-core benchmarks, more than double the Dell's 9,018, and it has 32GB of RAM versus 8GB for heavy workloads.
  • Screen and portability: You get a sharper 3K OLED display on a 1.23 kg Samsung body, versus a basic 1080p screen on a heavier 1.90 kg Dell, and user reviews consistently praise the Samsung's build and display quality.
  • Real-world experience: User sentiment backs the specs, with Samsung owners loving the premium feel and performance, while Dell owners gripe about loud fans, poor battery life, and a cheap plastic build.

Scores

Entertainment
Dell
47
Samsung
94
Student
Dell
51
Samsung
92
Compact
Dell
46
Samsung
91
Business
Dell
47
Samsung
89
Developer
Dell
36
Samsung
86
Creator
Dell
18
Samsung
43
Gaming
Dell
10
Samsung
24

Specifications

Dell 15 15 Laptop DC15255-15.6-inchSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" 3K
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 5 7520UIntel Core Ultra 7 Series 2
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,018
19,624
Cores48
Frequency2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
L3 Cache4 MB12 MB
Graphics
GPU610MArc Graphics
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
5,496
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM16 GB
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 1512 GB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Display
Size15.6"14"
Resolution1920 px2880 px
PanelOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness400 nits
Connectivity
USB Ports1
Thunderbolt2
HDMI1x HDMI
Wi-FiWiFi 5WiFi 7
BluetoothYesYes
Physical
Weight1.90 kg1.23 kg
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Dell 15 15 Laptop DC15255-15.6-inch

  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average port (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average cpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average gpu (21th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (31th percentile)

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" 3K Gray

  • Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong port (91th percentile)91th %ile
  • Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile

Pricing

Dell 15 15 Laptop DC15255-15.6-inch is $1,275 cheaper (4.4x less).

Dell 15 15 Laptop DC15255-15.6-inch0.120score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" 3K Gray0.054score per dollar

Dell 15 15 Laptop DC15255-15.6-inch offers 2.2x better value for money

Dell 15 15 Laptop DC15255-15.6-inch

Verdict

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" 3K

Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" 3K Better at:

GamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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