Dell 15 Laptop Core 3 100U vs Dell Inspiron 15 3530 Touchscreen Laptop

Buy the Dell 15.6" touchscreen (B) if you want a faster 10-core i5-1334U, Iris Xe graphics and a touch display; it is the stronger machine for schoolwork, video calls and light creative work. Buy the C3-100U model (A) if you prefer a plain non-touch 120Hz screen and a simpler, cheaper-feeling machine for browsing, email and documents. Owners rate A higher (4.6 from 3,213 ratings) than B (4.4 from 75), but B's spec sheet is clearly a step up on CPU and graphics. Both are plastic-bodied 15.6-inch Dells with 512GB NVMe storage, Wi-Fi 6 and a 720p webcam, so build and everyday feel are close.

• Choose the Dell 15 C3-100U if you want a straightforward 15.6-inch laptop for web, email and office work and do not need touch or strong graphics.
• Choose the Dell 15.6" touchscreen if you want more CPU headroom, Iris Xe graphics and a touchscreen for school, multitasking or light photo and video work.