detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: This was a replacement purchase to replace a 10 year old mid-range HP product which had slowed to a crawl and which couldn't be updated to Windows 11.
The Dell replacement starts up and shuts down fast - it has all the wireless connectivity features I need to media stream and connect to my home hifi system and I can connect my various bluetooth headphones and earphones without any issues.
I will say that it could use another USB port because my model doesn't include a CD/DVD re-writer and with the way I set up my system, with a cooling pad, a wireless keyboard and mouse - and an external HDD for media streaming - then I'm left a bit short when I want to use an external re-writer and another USB drive.
I know all manufacturers are cutting corners - and some think they've covered all the angles for the download generation - but they should keep in mind that us from the old-skool, we need our ports - especially if you aren't including re-writers as standard.
The Windows 11 Home is a disappointment as - and maybe I didn't pay enough attention during my order - but only machines with a Windows Pro license come with Bitlocker included - and to get Bitlocker after the fact it's another £120 for the Pro license from the Microsoft Store - I know there's other encryption software out there, but I'm used to bitlocker and would have expected it as standard - but that's not Dell's fault. So maybe if like me, you use encryption on your portable drives, then consider ordering a machine with a Pro version of Windows installed as I'm sure it works out cheaper that way.
As far as everyday use goes, it's standard fare when it comes to video editing, Windows Clipchamp is atually useful on this machine compared to my old machine but video processing time on other applications are the same but that's to be expected as the hardware is similar spec - I haven't tried any games yet and so I can't comment on that but it should handle basic games fine based on the processing of my video editing.
One issue I have noticed is that - regardless of internet browser (as the same issue arises with all three that I've tried) - is when you open various tabs with video content in the browsers - some of those tabs will display a blank screen after a couple of minutes - it's not the set-up on the browsers, because the three browsers I tried were all set-up different and so I think it's a graphics issue - which is why I haven't bothered trying any games which are intensive as I don't think the machine will cope.
Another thing I've noticed on the graphics front is that when I project to a different screen (which I do often) I'm constantly having to either adjust the scaling or restart the machine as the picture doesn't fit on start-up after being turned off the night before - it's more than annoying - this could be a windows issue or an AMD Rysen 7 issue - who knows.
But otherwise - this is a low to mid range machine - it is what it is - if you need to replace your laptop because you can't upgrade to Windows 11 when they turn off support for Windows 10 in September 2025 and you don't want to break the bank - then this machine will do a job for you, yes there's niggling issues - but you get what you pay for.
I've given it four stars even though the graphics bugs make me want to give it three - what can I say - it's Christmas...
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starRating: 4
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detailedReviews 2: content: The laptop itself works quite well - very fast, long battery life, good documentation. Three hardware issues are annoying. The first one (I knew about when I ordered it) is the lack of an optical drive. I ordered one separately - only $40, but it seems very flimsy and reads only DVDs and not CDs. Also, the documentation on the drive is nonexistent. It came with an installation DVD which was outdated, and I wasted a lot of time trying to get it to work. I called Dell Support for help, and an agent pointed out that the drive had automatically installed itself! The second issue is the lack of an ethernet port, which would have made data rates a lot faster than relying on Wi-Fi. I did not notice this when I ordered the laptop. Third issue (which I didn't notice when I ordered the laptop) was that the touchpad also provides the mouse left and right click buttons, which are separate on my old computers. I've pretty much gotten used to this, but it always requires an adjustment when I move between my other computers that have separate mouse buttons. Finally, I'm still working on getting several older applications to work on Windows 11. They work fine on Windows 10. This will be a real problem if I can't get them working -- but this is not Dell's responsibility.
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starRating: 4
title: The laptop itself works quite well - very...
detailedReviews 3: content: I'm quite disappointed about my purchase. The laptop has several small and bigger issues, but I can't put my finger on what is wrong. It is what I ordered, so I can't send it back... otherwise I would have. The video card apparently can't handle certain simple videos, that my old 5 year old laptop (also a Dell and basically a simpler model) can easily process. Sometimes, the laptop freezes up for no apparent reason. Also, when downloading or watching a movie/series, the fan is often making a sound as if a plane is taking off. This is really annoying. The keyboard is not what I expected, Windows 11 is a disaster, and I can't change colour setting to my liking (it'll allow me and then just goes back to the original one later). Several things I could do on my old laptop (which should be of an inferior quality), I just can't do on this one. I wanted to replace the old laptop with a better one, but in several ways this is a step back. Sure, the graphics look better, the screen is great, and it's nice and light. But I regret buying this, and won't buy a Dell again in the future.
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detailedReviews 4: content: I quickly reviewed the "highlights" of this laptop on my cell phone prior to ordering. According to the "highlights" it states that it is LED backlit. We received the laptop very quickly, in good condition. However, we were surprised when it did NOT have a backlit keyboard. After further review of the specifications section, it states that it has a LED backlit display, not a backlit keyboard. I found it somewhat misleading that it stated "LED backlit" in the highlights section. Most times, advertisements will use the wording "LED backlit" when it comes to the keyboard and not the display. Because of course, all displays are backlit. Anyway, we do like the laptop and will keep it. Just disappointed that it was exactly how we thought it was going to be. If it were indeed, backlit and we didn't feel deceived by the misleading information in the highlights section......we would have given this five stars.
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starRating: 3
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detailedReviews 5: content: No complaints whatsoever. The product that arrives matches exactly the photos and specifications provided, at the agreed-upon price. This, I believe, is crucial in shopping. In today's world of increasingly complex services, what appears to be a good deal at first glance may not always be so. While honest business practices might not be the most profitable, as consumers, we must demonstrate the value of such integrity. Otherwise, it will eventually impact our own work. DELL sells standard products at fair prices, resulting in a good purchase overall. Though it may just be luck, I've never had a DELL product fail before its expected lifespan. I can confidently recommend DELL even to those buying their first PC, having only used smartphones before.
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starRating: 5
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detailedReviews 6: content: I'll start with the positives - Very good CPU performance for a low power CPU. Respectable GPU performance, many older games can be played at medium settings. Keys have a nice feel to them, not to spongy. Slightly firm with nice little 'bump' to let you know you've pressed them. The touch screen works well, very responsive and accurace. Battery performance is good considering it's only a 3 cell battery, just don't run it at its highest performance all the time. The speakers are pretty decent and have enough volume for my uses. Not too heavy which is always nice. Good upgradability. The laptop has 2 RAM slots, one filled by the 8GB stick so upgrading to 16GB is easy enough. The SSD is in an M.2 NVMe slot so can be upgraded if you want. Many laptops come with soldered RAM and/or SSD's so this is a nice change. Now for the negatives - Heat! This is a HUGE issue with this laptop and a few other people have said the same. Just booting up will see your CPU hit 90c+, that's really not acceptable. Surfing the web the CPU with a few tabs open will frequently jump to 80-90c. A few times the laptop has actually restarted because it was overhearting. On one occasion it wouldn't even restart for 2 minutes until it had cooled down. Chaging any of the performance settings does nothing to prevent this issue. Just in case it was Dells bundled software I decided to re-install Windows from scratch on a new SSD which I installed. It did nothing to prevent the thermal issues. Until I try replacing the thermal paste, just in case that is the issue, I have had to use 3rd party software to limit the maximum temperature the CPU will reach. Sadly that means performance is reduced. I tried installing AMD Ryzen Master to see if undervolting/curve optimiser would help, the laptop blue screens as soon as that is installed. The only way to fix the problem without any 3rd party software is changing your power plan so that the maximum power state is at 99%. That prevents the CPU from boosting over the base clock speed so impacts performance massively. I don't even think replacing the thermal paste will fix it, I think it's just a poor cooler in this laptop. The screen is anough issue. 250 nits max brightness and 45% NTSC (around 63% sRGB) means colour accuracy isn't great and the image looks a little washed out. The SSD it comes with is bottom of the barrely. No DRAM cache (which isn't a big surprised) and is low endurance QLC NAND. It's a no-name brand so reliability is an unknown. I replaced the drive anyway so not an issue for me. Many new laptops have USB-C charging, even cheaper ones. This one doesn't which is a bit of a letdown but not a huge problem. All in all, this laptop could have been great. The only major issue that would make me advise people not to buy it is the thermal problems. If Dell could fix that, at the right price this laptop could be great. If you're OK with changing the power plan and running the CPU at reduced performance it may not be an issue for you.
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starRating: 2
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detailedReviews 7: content: So far so good this is my first delve into an AMD processor so far I'm happy with what I got The screen is Excellent to feel the keyboard it sure would be nice if it would have had a indicator to show one of the caps lock is on other than that the computer seems great reasonable adapter size And the fit and finish is totally acceptable. Time will tell how it stands up but for the price this is a good deal. This is my first deal into an AMD processor the computer runs cool . I haven't found any issues with what I do As opposed to use an Intel processor.
The processor seems very fast. Any electronic device if you can keep the temperature down it's always a plus As with this unit. And finally a a reasonable battery life.
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starRating: 4
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detailedReviews 8: content: This is my fourth Dell Inspiron laptop. They last about 2 1/2 - 3 years. I only use it for emails, shopping online, etc. The main reason I gave it 3 stars is the socket for a computer mouse is on the left-hand side which is so inconvenient for right-handed people, so you have to wrap the cord around the back of the computer. Also, the plastic casing of the computer has gotten much cheaper and thinner. I am not optimistic that this new laptop will last more than 2 years. This almost seems like a toy computer. My main reason for staying with Dell is I am so familiar with its operational components and the ease of transferring photos, files, etc. I am sure it's not the worst computer on the market, but it sure isn't the best one either.
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detailedReviews 9: content: Very good laptop for the price. it is fast (I have the one with the AMD Ryzen 7 and 16 GB of RAM) and deals with tasks easily (MS Office apps, light photo editing and coding). The battery last for a vry long time. Also, I love the feeling of the track pad. And finally, it is not too noisy in normal use. The fan can make noise when the computer is heavily solicited or when the battery is charging but it is expected and perfectly acceptable. I didn't put the maximum number of stars just because I don't like the way the computer rest on the bottom of the screen when you open it. Moving the screen changes the angle of the laptop. I'm not sure about the long term effect of the extraction vents being towards the screen on the screen itself. Finally, I understand that for the price we can't expect the keyboard to be backlit or the power button to have a nice halo to show it is On but It would be nice to have at least an LED we can check to know if the computer is On or on stand by or off. I found myself pressing the On button a couple of times because nothing was showing that the computer was turning on and there was no noise from it or nothing on the screen (the DELL logo appears only later)
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starRating: 4
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detailedReviews 10: content: I 've been using a Dell Inspiron 15 laptop purchased about 8 years ago. However, that laptop is not upgradable to Windows 11, and with Microsoft discontinuing support of Windows 10 this year I made the decision to purchase a new laptop which has Windows 11 pre-installed.
This new laptop has performed satisfactorily thus far, but I am disappointed in one area concerning the placement of USB ports. I use an external DVD player to install some older applications that I still use. My DVD player has a short cord with two USB plugs which requires two standard USB ports close to each other. This new laptop does not have that option.
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starRating: 3
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