Dell Vostro 14 3405vsLenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook

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Dell
Dell Vostro 14 3405
Vostro 14 3405

Quick Stats

The Dell Vostro 14 3405 delivers decent performance for everyday tasks, but may struggle with demanding programs.
The Dell Vostro 14 3405 boasts impressive build quality, sturdy and well-constructed with sleek design overall.
The Dell Vostro 14 3405's anti-reflective screen provides good brightness and serves everyday tasks adequately.
The Dell Vostro 14 3405 offers a wide range of versatile features to cater diverse user needs.
Lenovo
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
IdeaPad 3 Chromebook

Quick Stats

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook's average performance is typical for a budget Chromebook with Intel Celeron processors overall.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook's build is satisfactory and sturdy, justifying its budget-friendly price of $250.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook's display is subpar and a major letdown for extended viewing periods.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook features a simple setup process and quick boot up time.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Dell Vostro 14 3405
Winner
#837
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
#842
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#759
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
#524
Winner
Display
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#824
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
#866
Performance
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#734
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
#844
Build
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#537
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
#268
Winner
Features
Dell Vostro 14 3405
#732
Winner
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
#766

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Dell Dell Vostro 14 3405
Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook
up to 16GB
up to 8GB
up to 1000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
up to 128GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Intel Pentium Silver N6000
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R2000/3000, 15W)
Intel UHD Graphics 600

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Dell Vostro 14 3405

Strengths

It has enough USB ports, it has 3 which is normal.
The bezels are thin, this at least and all the devices have thin bezels and that is very good.
The anti-reflective screen has a good brightness, and well, those screens have a good degrees of vision towards the screen.
It has three USB ports, which is a standard feature in modern laptops.

Weaknesses

The way of cooling is a bit bad because it let the temperature go up to 98° a lot.
The storage activity indicator LED is missing, we don't have it anywhere, we don't know when the equipment is working.
The charger's LED light is limited and does not indicate another color or state, such as when it's charging or fully charged.
When I first started using it, the fan was very loud and got hot, but it stabilized after a few minutes.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook

Strengths

The ideapad 3 provides you with 2 usb c ports, 2 usb a ports, a headphone jack, and a micro sd card reader... It's definitely refreshing to see a usbc on a $250 laptop.
You'll get solid battery life here if you literally use this for web browsing on chrome os as it was intended for. However, if you use this laptop for entertainment purposes, I was able to squeeze roughly 45 hours running a game non-stop off the plug... that's not too bad.
The typing experience is satisfactory, thanks to a large comfortable key layout. The keycaps don't give off that mushy feel that many laptops in the budget range of yesteryear are known for.
The addition of a micro sd card slot helps alleviate the minuscule 32 gigabytes of on-board storage.
It's constructed from plastic and deceptively large, but seems well put together.
If you're looking to use this laptop only for its intended purpose (web browsing), it is very much a serviceable machine.

Weaknesses

The trackpad isn't quite precise enough to be reliable to use... I found myself having to subconsciously target what I'm clicking on more than usual.
The speakers are down-facing and sound muffled, with a kind of archaic tone. You can tell Lenovo didn't put a lot of value into audio reproduction here.
Don't expect much from the 720p webcam... you'll have to rely on your own beauty to impress your co-workers or classmates instead of placing your trust on the capabilities of this camera.
The budget for this laptop is very tight, and it shows in some areas. Unless you can add $25 to your budget, I highly recommend looking into other options.
It's not an ideal computing machine... You'll just have to stomach looking at it.
The display isn't mentioned anywhere as a strong point of the laptop.
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Dell Vostro 14 3405

The Dell Vostro 14 3405 is a versatile laptop designed for productivity. With its range of processor options, including Ryzen 3, 5, and 7, users can choose the level of performance that suits their needs. Whether it's basic office work or more demanding tasks like graphic design or gaming, this laptop promises to deliver. However, concerns around cooling and storage activity indicators may give pause for thought. Can this device strike a balance between power and practicality?

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook is an affordable option that has benefited from the pandemic's surge in demand for remote work and learning tools. With its price point of $250, this budget-friendly laptop offers decent performance and a range of ports, including USB-C and USB-A. While it may not excel in areas like display quality or audio capabilities, it remains a serviceable machine for basic computing tasks.

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