Dell Inspiron 3530
A decent laptop with good I/O but lags in performance.
A bigger 15.6" laptop within a budget of ₹37,000 INR. Let's understand why this is picked over something else like a Vivobook Go 14:
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | 13th Generation Intel Core i3 Processor (i3-1350U) |
| Memory | Single Channel 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 512GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Display | 15.6 inch FHD LED-Backlit Anti-glare display |
| Battery | 41Wh with 65w adapter included in the box |
| Weight | 1.62 Kgs |
| Price | ~₹37,000 INR |
The laptop has good selection of I/O making it a complete laptop. Moreover the bigger screen is equipped with 120Hz display making the scrolling experience smoother.
FAQs
How good is the Intel i3 1350U in real life?
To clear the air on the first note, this laptop is not meant to be future proof. Meaning, if users consider this for creative work or something that requires more CPU power, they might have to upgrade very early. Coming to people with easy tasks like Web browsing and Working on MS Applications it can handle it smoothly.
What are the I/O available on board?
The I/O available are USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1 USB 2.0 port, Headset jack, 1 HDMI 1.4 port and a SD 3.0 card slot. These are good selection of I/O.
How good is the battery?
41Wh is decent and quite average battery capacity that is found in almost all of the budget tier laptops. The overall battery capacity depends on its hardware such as screen and processor. In short, OLED screens consumer more battery than LCD IPS panels. For easy to moderate usage it will last approximately 5-6 hours which is okay considering its huge display size.
Is it worth upgrading to the i5?
The model that is bundled with i5-1334U processor comes with double the cores, double the RAM and almost double the price at ₹62,000 INR. It also gets a proper dedicated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, dual channel RAM slots. While the I/O remains the same, the other things add up to a great package at a great price which can handle most of the workflows that people expect it to.
Who is this laptop for?
This laptop is for students and elders alike who use mostly the Browser Applications like Chrome, Online Tutorials and OTT platforms. People considering this particular laptop for serious work should look into the i5 variant.
