Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series

performance, usability, price, keyboard, design

reliability, energy

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Core i7 processor Dedicated AMD graphics Smart exterior design Decent build quality

Low screen resolution and quality Middling battery life Mediocre keyboard

The Core i7 processor and AMD graphics make this a powerful all-rounder, and it's got good looks and reasonable build quality. The keyboard isn't great, though, and the Inspiron's screen lacks resolution and quality.

Slim, sturdy design built with premium materials. Brilliant 4K touch display with stunning sharpness and colors. USB-C port with Thunderbolt 3. ISV certified. Fast performance.

Sealed chassis. Middling battery life.

Conclusion The Dell Precision 15 5000 Series (5510) is a well-constructed system, boasting a solid build with quality materials like aluminum and carbon fiber, and it features one of the best displays around. Our configuration is pricier than some of...

Above-average performance ; Case looks like it belongs on a much more expensive laptop

Chintzy screen ; Trackpad precision is subpar

We also examined what third-party software/bloatware came with each laptop. One way manufacturers push down costs on these low-end machines is by laying out deals with software companies: "We'll put your software on our machine so you get more...

Solid performance; Affordable ; Poor display; Bland design; Paltry battery life ; The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 has solid 8th Gen Core performance, but this laptop is hindered by a terrible display and short battery life.

Poor display; Bland design; Paltry battery life ; The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 has solid 8th Gen Core performance, but this laptop is hindered by a terrible display and short battery life.

The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 has solid 8th Gen Core performance, but this laptop is hindered by a terrible display and short battery life.

Flexible 2-in-1 design; Newest Intel 8th-Gen CPU; Speedy 256GB SSD

No USB-C port; Dull and dim display; Runs hot; Very short battery life

Good graphics and overall performance; Attractive, yet subtle design; Speedy file transfers

Subpar battery life; Dim, dull and inaccurate display; Weak speakers; Stiff, shallow keyboard

Fantastic viewing angles; good overall performance; runs cool

Poor battery life; stiff keyboard and touchpad; subpar speakers

Good battery life; Strong performance; Comfy soft-touch deck; Plenty of storage

Bland, low-res display; Shallow keyboard

Attractive, sturdy design; Fast performance; Loud speakers; Very little bloatware

Relatively dim display; Shallow keyboard

The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series is perfect for our review purposes in that it's almost perfectly average. It's ever so slightly better than the by-the-books 15-inch laptop you'd expect to see at a circa-$500 price point, with a marginally better case...