Dell DC1525 vs HP 14-ep0299nr

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: HP 14-ep0299nr

HP 14-ep0299nr takes 8.3 weighted points vs 4.5, winning on Pixel Density, Weight, Thickness. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Dell DC1525

Intel Core 3 100U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $500
4.3 (264)
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HP 14-ep0299nr

Intel Core i3-N305 · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
4.4 (279)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryDC152514-ep0299nr
Gaming2.3/102/10
Productivity4.1/104.2/10
Programming3.2/103/10
Engineering / 3D2.8/102.5/10
Student5.2/105.7/10
Travel / Portability5.1/105.8/10
AI Workloads2.6/102.2/10
Value for Money6.4/106.7/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecDC152514-ep0299nr
CPUIntel Core 3 100UIntel Core i3-N305
PassMark Score12,9539,683
CPU Cores68
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR58 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage512 GBSSD256 GBSSD
Display15.6″ IPS14″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density141 PPI157 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight4.19 lbs3.09 lbs
Thickness0.75″0.7″
Amazon Rating4.3 ★ (264)4.4 ★ (279)
Value Score6.4/106.7/10

CPU Comparison

The Dell DC1525's Intel Core 3 100U is ~34% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (12,953 vs 9,683). Noticeable in sustained workloads, less so in everyday browsing.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.1/10 vs 4.2/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

DC1525: 15.6″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. 14-ep0299nr: 14″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

DC1525: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD. 14-ep0299nr: 8 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 256 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

4.19 lbs / 0.75″ vs 3.09 lbs / 0.7″. The HP 14-ep0299nr is 1.1 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.1 vs 5.8.

Value

Value scores land 6.4/10 vs 6.7/10. The HP 14-ep0299nr extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the HP 14-ep0299nr — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Dell DC1525 only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

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