Dell Vostro 15 3520

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Dell Vostro 15 3520 Dell Vostro 15 3520

Date Published: 18 Aug 2025

Intel Core i3-1215U
Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz, IPS
2000GB SSD
4GB RAM
1.63 kg (3.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.7 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

4.0 For Work Average

2.5 For Gaming Mediocre

Best Prices Specs Review Display For Work For Gaming

Dell Vostro 15 3520

$9999^.00

Buy Now Amazon.com

Review

Dell Vostro 15 3520 in-depth review

The Dell Vostro 3520 is an inexpensive machine that could be a decent daily driver or an office device. It has all the mandatory features for such usage. This includes a full-sized keyboard with a NumPad, three USB ports, an SD Card reader, and pretty good upgradability which is kind of unexpected for the budget class. Yep, you get SODIMMs and two storage slots, not bad!The base display is a 768p TN model. Avoid this one at all costs since it's a low-res screen with bad viewing angles and a low contrast ratio. The optional 1080p 120Hz panel is a way better choice. The high refresh rate also adds a bit of smoothness to your workflow.You can choose from a plethora of Tiger Lake or Alder Lake processors. Our advice is to get a machine with a 12th Core i3, i5, or i7 chip, depending on [...]

Read the full review

Pros

The overall performance seems enough for normal work
Good price / performance ratio
Lid with a lever design
Decent input devices
No PWM (AUOED8F)
Wide viewing angles (AUOED8F)
310 nits of max brightness and 1460:1 contrast ratio (AUOED8F)
3x USB ports + SD Card slot + LAN
Good battery life given the 41Wh capacity (~ 7 hours of videos)
Fingerprint reader (optional)
The Core i3-1215U can sustain 2.61 GHz / 2.08 GHz P and E-core clock in long loads
3.41 GHz / 2.62 GHz CPU frequency in short loads
2x SODIMMs + replaceable Wi-Fi card
The fan isn't too noisy during max CPU stress
Decently fast 2230 SSD (Samsung BM9C1)
1x M.2 slot + SATA slot
Available in an aluminum chassis
ExpressCharge function
Good sound quality

Cons

Low sRGB coverage and max brightness (AUOED8F)
High CPU temperatures in short and medium loads (88°C / 96°C)
Not the best chassis rigidity with the plastic version of the laptop
Some of the base configurations are tied with a W-Fi 5 cards, 768p display, four core CPUs, and a non-backlit keyboard

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Dell Vostro 3520 Hint: Power off the device and unplug all accessories before opening.Undo the eight Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel. The top two screws are captive and will slightly lift the panel once loosened. Pry one of the sides with a thin plastic tool, followed by the front and the other side. Finish by popping the rear—first the zones behind the hinges, then the area between them.More info: The bottom plate includes a dust filter in front of the ventilation grill to help reduce internal dust buildup.Battery Removal Caution: Handle [...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

Name
8FNMF-B156HAN (AUOED8F)

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
310 cd/m²

sRGB
52%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1460:1

dE Color Checker
4.8 4.2

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

Buy our Profiles

Buy our profiles for 8FNMF-B156HAN (AUOED8F)

In addition to receiving efficient and health-friendly profiles, by buying LaptopMedia's products you also support the development of our labs, where we test devices in order to produce the most objective reviews possible.

Office Work

Office Work should be used mostly by users who spend most of the time looking at pieces of text, tables or just surfing. This profile aims to deliver better distinctness and clarity by keeping a flat gamma curve (2.20), native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors.

$9.90 BUY NOW

Design and Gaming

This profile is aimed at designers who work with colors professionally, and for games and movies as well. Design and Gaming takes display panels to their limits, making them as accurate as possible in the sRGB IEC61966-2-1 standard for Web and HDTV, at white point D65.

$9.90 BUY NOW

Health-Guard

Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Since it’s custom tailored for every panel, it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate. Health-Guard simulates paper so the pressure on the eyes is greatly reduced.