Dell Inspiron 7420 (14-Inch, 2022)

Good productivity performance Decent keyboard and touchpad Streamlined good looks 1080p webcam

Below-average battery life Inferior display No Thunderbolt 4

“The Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 would be a solid option were it not for the mediocre display and battery life.”

Easily configurable as a tablet or lightweight laptop ; Generous port mix, including USB-C and HDMI ; Redesigned aluminum chassis is rigid and functional ; Optional pen ; Excellent battery life (12-plus hours)

Screen brightness, color coverage could use a boost ; Up- and down-arrow keys are half-size ; Keyboard travel is shallow

The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is a sturdy mainstream convertible laptop with decent performance, aimed at students and budget-conscious users. The main weak spot is the screen.

Sturdy construction and keyboard ; Great performance for the price ; Loud, punchy speakers

Sturdy construction and keyboard ; Great performance for the price ; Loud, punchy speakers

Dell’s convertible Inspiron has high-end laptop features for roughly $1,000, but with a few notable downsides.

Lightweight and portable design ; Great set of speakers ; Affordable entry-level price ; Good keyboard ; Excellent battery life ; Reliable performance ; Good webcam quality

Mediocre build quality ; Only one USB-A port ; Dim display ; Touchpad buttons are stiff ; Pricey at the top end

Lots of features, big screen, low price

Dim screen, mostly plastic body

A highly configurable budget hybrid

Affordably priced ; Amazing battery life ; Decent performance

Minimal ports ; Dim display ; Slow SSD

, which both deliver better performance and more eye-catching OLED displays for roughly the same price.