I am writing with the help of an electronic translator, so I apologize in advance for any errors. I have a Dell 3520 (Core I5/16Gb, SSD 512). I answer the questions that I read in the comments. The case itself gets hot, but not critically. At the same time, the processor temperature is normal (50-60 degrees Celsius) under average load. The laptop is quiet and does not make any noise even under heavy load. The battery lasts for approximately three hours of operation (120Hz). Dell offers a larger battery. The display quality (WVA) is excellent and competes well with my Sony TV. Large reserve of brightness, full black color. The sound is of average quality, but loud (this is important for me). This laptop can work with Linux. My laptop had Ubuntu pre-installed. I installed Windows myself. I don’t like the case (flimsy and easily soiled), the keyboard and the touchpad, but this is a subjective opinion.
Hi Guys, I have this one bought it in Jan 2023. it has a i5 8GB and 128gb ssd I got it for $299 on sale. It is great for your basic computer needs like email, web browser, video calling, watching movies and basic office applications. I love the screen and has pretty much enough for most people and it can nearly replace a basic desktop PC. Things that I added on to it is a ram upgrade so I have 16gb and I bought some $60 bluetooth over ear headphones to enjoy watching movies on it. on the future I was thinking of upgrading the SSD to 512 for more built-in storage but a $25 USB flash drive is enough for storing files for me as of now. Yes, adding 8GB more ram totalling to 16GB has significantly improved the performance and buying a decent bluetooth headphones for it is great for solo movie watching. I love this Dell.
I have one and have upgraded it a little. I put in a 1terabit ssd and a M2 1 terabit ssd. upgraded to 16 mb of memory. It has preformed great and for just a basic laptop you can't go wrong. I used it last week at our annual conference to run Power Point presentations and it ran 8 hours a day and worked great. It isn't for anything more than this. For the price you can't go wrong.
Hi! I have a Samsung Galaxy Book2 laptop, which has the same i3 1215U processor and has the same kind of cooling system as this Dell laptop. I'm also curious if the screen won't be affected over time, from the heat emitted by the laptop's cooling system.
Hi! I looked into this recently and apparently Dell is been using this method on other Dell laptops for a while now and it caused no issues. Further researching this topic made me realize that pretty much all major manufacturers are doing the same thing in the budget category without any problems, therefore I am no longer concerned about the heat potentially damaging the screen.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy.Which do you think it's better, the Samsung Book 2 with the same i3, or this Dell laptop you reviewed? I'm gonna use a laptop for coding, and playing light games like CS:GO and Valorant (I don't mind about the 120hz screen because anyways i wont be getting more than 100 fps in valorant and csgo). Which do you recommend me?
Szia! Szívesen látnék információt a jövőben a gép bővíthetőségről, gondolok a memória foglalatok számára/hiányára/méretére (leforrasztott RAM), esetlegesen háttértár bővítési lehetőségre (mérete, van-e plusz m.2 foglalat), ez garancia vesztéssel jár-e, stb... Egyébként korrekt módon tájékoztatsz a gépről. Sokat fejlődtél, sok sikert a továbbiakban :-)
Koszi! Sajonos ki kell zakkannon ebbol a mentalitasbol amiben itt vagyunk, hogy semmit sem bovitunk, csak beszunk egy uj gepet amikor mar nem eleg gyors a regi :(
What lead me here was my Wife accidentally dropped her laptop I bought her a few years ago in the sink. It was a Dell Laptop I got on Sale in like 2019 or 2020. It was such a great laptop, that I literally just ordered another Dell to replace it for her. We have owned many laptops in the past, like HP, and other Windows laptops that were terrible in comparison. Dell is the best computer/laptop we have ever owned. Bad battery or not, the quality and longevity of the laptop is top tier in comparison to others when you are on a Budget. Buyer Beware though, they do not make laptops much anymore with a CD drive which is a little unexpected. I bought a Dell external CD drive, works fine!
In 2020 I got a call from an Eye-doctors office, looking for recommendations on a new laptops. They are open 6 days a week, every time a patient comes in, they open a laptop, patient is done, closing the laptop, doing this over and over all day and it has to be able to run on battery all day. I told them they need to get a $1000-$1200 business class Dell Latitude 5000, that will be able to handle this kind of work for sure. The doctor said, he has no money, he can only afford a $300 computer and he needs four of those. I said no way! They will not going to last more than a year maybe two. Well, I was wrong. 4 years later every single one of them are still working flawlessly, the batteries are only holding out for about 5 hours at this point which is still not a problem since they are charging them at lunchtime. Dell really nailed those laptops.
Excellent review! Thank you for this. Thinking of buying one on sale right now with some AMD in it. I have Dell G7 from 2017 still running strong, so just looking for a backup laptop
Hello, They can be both good options, but if you can tell me about what you are looking for in a new laptop, I can narrow it down to a few models: Are you planning to do anything besides browsing & emails in general? Watching movies, playing games, editing photos, working from home? Does a long battery life important to you, how about the screen size? 14” (small light weight) is preferable if you travel a lot, 15-16” (larger, heavier) if you are planning to work from home, watch movies, things like that. Do you need a touchscreen feature, are you planning to use it outside or mainly just inside, do you need a large storage drive for files and pictures, phone backups, etc.
Does lowering the screen refresh rate to 60hz help the battery? Can't see why a computer with that processor wouldn't sip power and last longer than it did in your experience.
It’s a small capacity battery, it’s the cheapest windows based laptop at Dell. I am looking at reviews at Dell from the same laptop and other owners are reporting even worse battery life. Otherwise it’s a great machine.
@@Loneranger670 Was looking for a Latitude battery replacement video on YT so I can confirm the small size battery model number for someone. The video was titled Latitude battery replacement, the guy was saying Latitude every 2 minutes, but he was working on an Inspiron for sure. 😊 So, you never know.
Speakers are located on the bottom of the laptop on each side. For me they are loud enough. Even at maximum volume ( if the quality of the source is good )there is no distortion at all.
This is helpful; I am thinking about buying this laptop for my daughter because I think it is good. Your review influenced my decision to go with this. Wonderful review! 👏
@@outdoorfun8780As more $800-$1200-$1600-$2000 laptops I review, I like this one even better. As a matter of fact I was going to buy another one since I gave this one away. What’s wrong with yours?
Yeah i am also concerned about the screen. I think that for short term there should not be any issues. But my concern is that will this screen last when 5- 7 years from now on the processor is going to produce more heat.
Vostro 3510 came out about 2 years ago with the same cooling system, hot air hitting the screen at the same spot. I see failed hinges and cracked screen repair videos, but no other failed screens due to heat . So at least that is a good sign …
That would be an option! I looked into this more after the video and found out that Lenovo & Acer are doing the same thing in the budget category, and they are fine. @@tumultoustortellini
These things brick the battery/charger after a year of use. Thought it was just a one-time thing, but I have two of these that are totally bricked and wont charge at all. They have great battery life for maybe the first 6-10 chargers, then they just go down hill fast. Had to keep them on the charger just to use them towards the end.
Interesting. I never had a problem with Dell chargers unless it was physically damaged. I just purchased some “Dell” 65W chargers from eBay for $6 with free shipping, I can’t wait to unbox try them.
Hi! I looked into this recently and apparently Dell is been using this method on other Dell laptops for a years and it caused no issues at all. Further researching this topic made me realize that pretty much all major manufacturers are doing the same thing in the budget category without any problems, therefore I am no longer concerned about the heat potentially damaging the screen.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. I bought same video laptop today. Seems fan doesn't start moving until reach above 65-70 c. Is there a way to control fan to start working at 55 c? or it's locked? Since I use earphone, I don't have problem with fan noise. I want keeping my laptop safe from any damage. In my old laptop, the fan start working at 55 c.
Hi Scott!! How do you compare this one with Dell Vostro 3520/3530 model? Also about hot air. I believe most of the new dell models & other brands are having the hot air blowing section just near the screen isn't it? Old models use to have it in the sides. Is there a good budget dell model that has a better cooling system among the new models?
The Vostro 3530 is a much nicer model for sure, it has a nicer keyboard & touchpad, nicer screen, it is a step up from the Inspiron for sure, but it also cost significantly more. The good news is that there are no issues with the hinges just like we had with the previous 3510 generations of Vostro’s. When you open the lid the Vostro will raise itself up a bit to give you better typing experience and better air flow. You are absolutely right about blowing hot air to the screen, unfortunately this is a premium feature now where you have a side hot air went out. This will not damage the screen but will have an impact on the performance because of throttling. I am about to release a video where we compare a Lenovo E15 to a L15 where the ram, SSD, CPU are completely identical but theL15 has a side went and its significantly faster under benchmarks. Unfortunately, now we are talking about a $1300 dollar laptop where we have a side went. I would not worry too much about this “issue” or method. I have business clients with very cheap Inspiron laptops in a medical office, 6 days a week, browsing, typing notes, shutting the lid down and opening it multiple times and it’s holding up great. If you need something for this the Inspiron is great and a Vostro is just nicer. ( In this price category I would stay with an i3- i5CPU would not go with an i7)
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. Thanks Scott for your detailed explanation. Good to hear Vostro is a better model. In the country I live the Vostro 3520 i5 12 Gen Laptop is cheaper than the Inspiron 3520 model. The vostro 3530 is more expensive than the Inspiron 3520 & Vostro 3520. I have been leaning towards the Vostro 3520 i5 8GB 512SSD model due to my affordability. I hope this Vostro 3520 12 Gen don't have any issues with the hinges like in the previous models. I have been using a Dell Inspiron 5559 7 Gen i5 model since 2016 so time has come to buy a new one. It had some issues with ram & HDD storage. Dell & HP are the brands that I have been using right along. I think its good that you pointed out about the cooling vents. Haven't seen many people commenting on this concern. Look forward to the L15 video and will just check the price range here. Lenovo & Asus main concern in this part of the world is that spare parts are not freely available like Dell & HP. Due to that any repair might cost a bit more than HP or Dell. Good that you are saying hot air blowing vent position of the Vostro or Inspiron is not a big concern to worry about. I basically need a good laptop for small business operation in the real estate sector like some photo editing on Lightroom, Posting listings on facebook,websites, watching movies, youtube, browsing etc.
@druviceylontea6304 Are you planning to travel with the laptop daily since you mentioned real estate? If you do travel a lot there are some models I would not recommend. Also do you have a Dell refurbished store in your country?
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. Hi Scott, There isn't much travel involved. Only occasionally I would need it for travel. Basically I will be doing all the work in my laptop from one location. Unfortunately there isn't a Dell refurbished store in my country. Btw what are the models you would not recommend for frequent travel?
Latitude 3500 series are falling apart, they are three years old, they were $800 ish, pretty much every single client who brings them in asking not to fix them. Keyboard, touchpad, hinges, plastic case everything breaks. Unfortunately the new latitude 3540 is exactly the same. I am editing a video about a Lenovo E15 & L15 , they have a same amount of ram same exact cpu, pretty much the same cooling system. The E15 is blowing the hot air on the screen where the L15 is blowing on the side. The L15 is 10-40% faster depending o the application, just because of the side went. The build quality is way above Dell’s hard to see as a Dell fan how much better Lenovo made those laptops regards of engineering and materials.
From Dell.com Dell is keep changing the price on pretty much everything. Every few days the price goes up and down. Right now it’s $299 but with a larger 512 SSD. It was $269 with the 250 SSD a couple weeks ago.
It really depends on what you are actually doing with the laptop. Are you going to travel with the laptop daily? Are you looking for a 14, 15 , 16” laptop. Does a long battery life important or you need a high performance laptop? Do you need some for just browsing and YT-movies or you are going to play games on it?
It could be great for that especially if you can upgrade the ram yourself to 16 GB . This is $429 at Dell: www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-15-laptop/spd/inspiron-15-3520-laptop/nn3520gsbbs?ref=variantstack&_gl=1*1dnov2m*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUFXtCpbCMD30phkfa2zmSU98pL8Jv6pDxEKkuBWzdTc8exS5sWRRTBoCK4wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADllXQe1iAe7_9OSykORkwdAN7U9S This cost more of course but also more future proof with the faster cpu and more ram & larger SSD.
Yes, it’s not perfect for sure, I also noticed some but it`s $279. Just had a customer with a brand-new higher end Inspiron, she accidently broke the screen on day two, just the screen replacement costed $275 by itself. On a $700-$1000+ laptop I would complain , but its fine here , the laptop is great what it cost.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. Thanks a lot for sharing the feedback. I absolutely agree with the price and quality. I had a higher end laptop MSIGS74VR7RF. The display broke and was looking for something inexpensive where I can easily transfer the rams and other vital things, this dell 3250 was the perfect avatar for the dead laptop, haha. Loved your content and looking forward to see more informative posts!
Decided to order this laptop, from the outlet, it was a bit more, (no sale, but slightly discounted). Added 2 year warranty and backpack, cost was $560. It will be a replace for my gaming laptop, as a non gaming laptop, my Alienware 15 battery does not last more then 30 mins.
It might last a bit longer, but the battery is the weakest point of this laptop sure. On the flip side it’s super cheap and it’s a surprisingly good laptop for the price. There is always a compromise, even in the $1500-2000 price range.
Hi, are there any overheating fan noise problem on this model? And what would you recommend from that price range. Loved you video highly informative subbed. Can you please give me a quick reply its kinda urgent. Thank you.
Haven’t experienced any serious overheating with the i3 cpu. I am doing a review with the i7 CPU after the laptop is being 1 years old. If you need to travel with the laptop frequently or if you are planning to use it for 8 hours every single day, I would recommend getting a different model. What do you need a laptop for , what’s your budget, are you planning to carry the laptop frequently?
In a business environment where people carry their laptops room to room, opening and closing the lid 5 times a day; the hinge will appro. Last 2 years. Thinkpad will survive. If the keyboard is damaged, there is no way of really fixing it with inspiron, thinkpad is easy. So, many corporations choose thinkpads and in the past latitude and probooks and not inspirons and vostros. Dell inspirons have hinge problems since 2000s. It was really never fully addressed
I have two large clients who switched completely (from Dell & HP) to Lenovo, and they are super happy, they said they would never go back to those manufacturers. I also have a business client mentioned in this video at 13:05 where the cheapest Inspiron laptops are still holding up after three years. It also depends on the employees, and they are super gentle with their laptops.
I am thinking about buying this laptop, just for browsing and reading articles online, watching films and listening to music. No gaming at all, and no graphic work. I had two HP laptops before and they overheated... so, I'm thinking of trying a new brand..
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. Shouldn't the i7 be better quality? But I'm not buying i7 because it would make the PC very expensive for me... Tell me, please, out of your experience, does Dell overheat and makes loud noise? What are its cons? I never dealt with Dell. Thanks so much!
Not in this category. In the lower price category the Intel i7 CPU usually has the same cooler as the i3. Therefore it gets hot and overheat, throttled, and the fan usually runs a lot. With more expensive models if you go with the i7 it has a better cooling system compared the i5 and the i3.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy.sorry, I got confused.. you mean the i7 is better in general? Or the i7 in cheaper models is bad? I'm thinking of i3, so is it okay?
Great video! My question is if you've tried this model on Linux? I saw that it comes with support for Ubuntu which would be awesome as I am not using Windoze.
I still own my Dell Inspiron 1501 with no problem. I done a lot of upgrades to it and fancy tricks to get tiny win11 on it. Where talking about a Dell from 2007! I was looking at the new i5 Inspiron 15 seeing how awesome the specs are. And it’ll be a great alt for me when I don’t want to use my gaming tower.
Very useful video. Thank you! 👍Regarding the battery, I'm researching the purchase of a refurb i5 version of the 3520 and, unless I'm old (which I am) and confused (probably) by the vast mix of combinations of manufacturers, specs, options, models ad nauseum, which I'm ploughing through, I think I saw somewhere that the 3520 sometimes comes with a SMALL battery option in order to make space for a 2.5" HDD? Could that be in the one you bought? Either way, these are amazing value, as you say. As an Engineer myself, I wouldn't worry too much about the heat affecting the screen. This would have been tested to death in a hot chamber to represent worst world conditions, so I wouldn't worry. If you still do, make up a little rectangular exhaust deflector out of polyester/mylar film, or similar, to allay your fears! Cheers NoAxe
Thanks! I am no longer worried about the hot air hitting the screen. I just reviewed a Dell Vostro 3520 from one of my business clients. That laptop is almost exactly the same as this. They have multiple of those laptops running 8 hours a day, five days a week and no issues with the screen. You are right about the battery! Dell offers a larger battery for this model but it`s $125, that’s only $100 less than what I paid for the whole thing 😊 www.dell.com/en-us/shop/pfydresults/275036?categoryId=8491
It is , there is a 56Wh version at Dell for $117, maybe that is a good future option. It was $269 with the i5 & a 250 SSD yesterday, but sold out already . (Not affiliated link!) www.microcenter.com/product/678640/dell-inspiron-15-3520-156-laptop-computer
im thinking about getting one of these just to do may taxes and email so that information isn't on my main pc. seems like a decent deal for the price. i can get it for 429.99 cad
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy.Im still debating about that actually, after watching the biggest redflag for me is the battery. 2hrs of youtube video use? Something is not right but for less than 300$ might consider it. The only solution for this is modify/replace the battery for around 100to 200$ i think. You can get away with the airflow by using laptop coolers(if you are stationary) here in ph where the area is hot by default(haha) that is not good since it will heat up fast and reduce performance. If someone is looking a laptop at this price range they should consider used/2nd hand laptops. They can find cheaper and more powerful specs, the only risk is the condition of laptop, if the laptops shows wear and tear by using or almost bnew condition.
I will release a video this week about this Dell i3 VS a 3 and a 5 years old business class laptop. I think replacing the battery makes no sense here, the cost is just too high. I would not use a cooling pad either, maybe I will just return this and pick another laptop.@@imrobie8035
Hey, thanks for subbing really appreciate it! I just gave this laptop away to one of you about a month ago on this channel. This is the cheapest Dell windows laptop with an intel CPU on the market. The screen is a very basic one, I watched some TH-cam videos on it, and it was fine. I just ordered a $1800 laptop from Dell and that has an awesome screen , this laptop however is only $279 right now so my expectations are very different. You can also use the HDMI cable to connect this laptop to TV or monitor if the qualaty is important to you or have to change your budeget.
Amazing review Thank you 😊. I just purchased this exact laptop today. It should be here by Monday. Im so excited also happy with my purchase as watching your review.
I am sorry, we had a first laptop winmner from India and I could not belive how much more expensive this same laptop was there as well. Custom & import fee and tax are a lot!
I prefer my trusty old Inspiron E1505. Runs windows 11 without issues. Of course I’ve added in an SSD,CPU and more ram. These new laptops are built bad and can’t be upgraded.
That`s crazy that you have still have that Inspiron! This Inspiron is still upgradable regards the ram and the SSD, but you are right we are moving to fully integrated hardware way faster than I would like to see. Based on my experience if you are careful and keep in mind that this is a low budget laptop, you can still get a good amount of time out of them.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. yes they are still decent depending on what brand/model you buy. but for me I just use what I have till I can’t anymore. They all do about the same thing anyway.
I just checked, it was $269 yesterday but sold out already , same laptop i5 and 512 SSD -> $299 (Not affiliated link!) www.microcenter.com/product/678640/dell-inspiron-15-3520-156-laptop-computer
Hi, I started doing YT about 10 months ago, I had about 8 weeks of experience at that this time. Are you looking for a specific information on this model ? I have one right next to me with the i7 CPU, feel free to ask any questions.
@@OrnellaHP it`s good for programing, I would get the i5 or the i7 with at least 16 Gb of ram from running virtual machines. This laptop is not meant to be carried in a backpack. It`s cheap because it has cheap plastic housing. This laptop is great if it`s on the top of desk, it will be fast and will last a long time.
What do you think about this laptop? Would you keep it or send it back to Dell?
Not sure what I would do. It looks nice!
Hey I’m new here this laptop looks good for the price. 10/10 from me
Are you able to review gaming pcs please I’d love to see like the laptops?
Is the screen matte?
Yes! @@thelegitsu81
I am writing with the help of an electronic translator, so I apologize in advance for any errors. I have a Dell 3520 (Core I5/16Gb, SSD 512). I answer the questions that I read in the comments. The case itself gets hot, but not critically. At the same time, the processor temperature is normal (50-60 degrees Celsius) under average load. The laptop is quiet and does not make any noise even under heavy load. The battery lasts for approximately three hours of operation (120Hz).
Dell offers a larger battery. The display quality (WVA) is excellent and competes well with my Sony TV. Large reserve of brightness, full black color. The sound is of average quality, but loud (this is important for me).
This laptop can work with Linux. My laptop had Ubuntu pre-installed. I installed Windows myself. I don’t like the case (flimsy and easily soiled), the keyboard and the touchpad, but this is a subjective opinion.
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Hi Guys, I have this one bought it in Jan 2023. it has a i5 8GB and 128gb ssd I got it for $299 on sale. It is great for your basic computer needs like email, web browser, video calling, watching movies and basic office applications. I love the screen and has pretty much enough for most people and it can nearly replace a basic desktop PC. Things that I added on to it is a ram upgrade so I have 16gb and I bought some $60 bluetooth over ear headphones to enjoy watching movies on it. on the future I was thinking of upgrading the SSD to 512 for more built-in storage but a $25 USB flash drive is enough for storing files for me as of now.
Yes, adding 8GB more ram totalling to 16GB has significantly improved the performance and buying a decent bluetooth headphones for it is great for solo movie watching. I love this Dell.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Really appreciate it!
hows the battery life?
Excellent reviews- so detailed! I just got one from my school.
Great to hear! Thanks!
I have one and have upgraded it a little. I put in a 1terabit ssd and a M2 1 terabit ssd. upgraded to 16 mb of memory. It has preformed great and for just a basic laptop you can't go wrong. I used it last week at our annual conference to run Power Point presentations and it ran 8 hours a day and worked great. It isn't for anything more than this. For the price you can't go wrong.
I really appreciate your input, I think it’s a very affordable, great machine especially if you your own upgrade to keep the cost down.
Hi! I have a Samsung Galaxy Book2 laptop, which has the same i3 1215U processor and has the same kind of cooling system as this Dell laptop. I'm also curious if the screen won't be affected over time, from the heat emitted by the laptop's cooling system.
Hi! I looked into this recently and apparently Dell is been using this method on other Dell laptops for a while now and it caused no issues.
Further researching this topic made me realize that pretty much all major manufacturers are doing the same thing in the budget category without any problems, therefore I am no longer concerned about the heat potentially damaging the screen.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy.Which do you think it's better, the Samsung Book 2 with the same i3, or this Dell laptop you reviewed? I'm gonna use a laptop for coding, and playing light games like CS:GO and Valorant (I don't mind about the 120hz screen because anyways i wont be getting more than 100 fps in valorant and csgo). Which do you recommend me?
Szia! Szívesen látnék információt a jövőben a gép bővíthetőségről, gondolok a memória foglalatok számára/hiányára/méretére (leforrasztott RAM), esetlegesen háttértár bővítési lehetőségre (mérete, van-e plusz m.2 foglalat), ez garancia vesztéssel jár-e, stb... Egyébként korrekt módon tájékoztatsz a gépről. Sokat fejlődtél, sok sikert a továbbiakban :-)
Koszi! Sajonos ki kell zakkannon ebbol a mentalitasbol amiben itt vagyunk, hogy semmit sem bovitunk, csak beszunk egy uj gepet amikor mar nem eleg gyors a regi :(
What lead me here was my Wife accidentally dropped her laptop I bought her a few years ago in the sink. It was a Dell Laptop I got on Sale in like 2019 or 2020. It was such a great laptop, that I literally just ordered another Dell to replace it for her. We have owned many laptops in the past, like HP, and other Windows laptops that were terrible in comparison. Dell is the best computer/laptop we have ever owned. Bad battery or not, the quality and longevity of the laptop is top tier in comparison to others when you are on a Budget. Buyer Beware though, they do not make laptops much anymore with a CD drive which is a little unexpected. I bought a Dell external CD drive, works fine!
In 2020 I got a call from an Eye-doctors office, looking for recommendations on a new laptops.
They are open 6 days a week, every time a patient comes in, they open a laptop, patient is done, closing the laptop, doing this over and over all day and it has to be able to run on battery all day.
I told them they need to get a $1000-$1200 business class Dell Latitude 5000, that will be able to handle this kind of work for sure.
The doctor said, he has no money, he can only afford a $300 computer and he needs four of those. I said no way! They will not going to last more than a year maybe two.
Well, I was wrong. 4 years later every single one of them are still working flawlessly, the batteries are only holding out for about 5 hours at this point which is still not a problem since they are charging them at lunchtime.
Dell really nailed those laptops.
Excellent review! Thank you for this. Thinking of buying one on sale right now with some AMD in it. I have Dell G7 from 2017 still running strong, so just looking for a backup laptop
Glad I could help! Make sure you google the AMD cpu release date before you buy and also look at the detailed spec sheet.
Problem with the battery life is that the screen refresh rate is 120hz, you can change it in settings to 60hz and the battery life will be 50% better
That would be awesome! Thanks for the info! Will try it next time, not even sure why this super low budget laptop has a 120hz screen!
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. yea, 120hz screen is super smooth. Dell really surprised me. Best laptop I ever bought
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. did it work?
@@AsylumKate Reducing the 120 hz to 60 did not extended the battery life for me, it was maybe 5 % better only :(
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. thanks for your response. This was helpful.
What laptop would you recommend for a budget of around $500? Is it better to buy Dell or Thinkpad? Thank you !
Hello,
They can be both good options, but if you can tell me about what you are looking for in a new laptop, I can narrow it down to a few models:
Are you planning to do anything besides browsing & emails in general? Watching movies, playing games, editing photos, working from home?
Does a long battery life important to you, how about the screen size? 14” (small light weight) is preferable if you travel a lot, 15-16” (larger, heavier) if you are planning to work from home, watch movies, things like that.
Do you need a touchscreen feature, are you planning to use it outside or mainly just inside, do you need a large storage drive for files and pictures, phone backups, etc.
Thanks Scott for the video ❤❤
It has helped me a lot
You're so welcome! Thank you for your comment!
Dell on its website mentions this screen as 'WVA'. Is it IPS panel or TN panel?
Neither. VA means Vertical Alignment. Let me link this article, to explain if I can:
www.rtings.com/monitor/learn/ips-vs-va-vs-tn
The full hd 120 hz is ips 600:1 contrast , u can check this on nanoreviews , google it
Does lowering the screen refresh rate to 60hz help the battery? Can't see why a computer with that processor wouldn't sip power and last longer than it did in your experience.
It’s a small capacity battery, it’s the cheapest windows based laptop at Dell.
I am looking at reviews at Dell from the same laptop and other owners are reporting even worse battery life. Otherwise it’s a great machine.
Thanks for the review. Is it an Inspiron or Latitude model?
It’s the Inspiron!
Read the video title, it says “Inspiron”
@@Loneranger670 Was looking for a Latitude battery replacement video on YT so I can confirm the small size battery model number for someone.
The video was titled Latitude battery replacement, the guy was saying Latitude every 2 minutes, but he was working on an Inspiron for sure. 😊 So, you never know.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. 👌🏻 thanks for clarifying
Thanks for the video Scott
Thanks you!
Scoot I really like the way expain things
Really appreciate your comment! Glad you found it useful!
how is the speaker sounds, where is it on the sides?
Speakers are located on the bottom of the laptop on each side. For me they are loud enough. Even at maximum volume ( if the quality of the source is good )there is no distortion at all.
This is helpful; I am thinking about buying this laptop for my daughter because I think it is good. Your review influenced my decision to go with this. Wonderful review! 👏
Thank you so much, really appreciate it!
Great review... pleasure to watch... I may buy this laptop.
Thanks !
@@outdoorfun8780As more $800-$1200-$1600-$2000 laptops I review, I like this one even better.
As a matter of fact I was going to buy another one since I gave this one away. What’s wrong with yours?
does it have a expanding option for ssd ?
It does not, it has only one M.2 slot. Where you can use 2230 or 2280. You would have to replace the original M.2 to a larger SSD .
@Scott.The.IT.Guy. thanks, by any chance do you know if the Lenovo 1i i3 variant also have only 1 slot for ssd? Appreciate your response
It’s a same thing, but the Lenovo has one Ram slot only while this Dell has two.
thank you!! which Dell model would you recommend with good battery life and affordable?
Whats your budget and what would you do with the laptop?
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. I'm in computer science so mainly programming and software development. budget is 600cad
@@suyziljackson8202 14-15-16" Are you planning to travel with the laptop daily?
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. yes I plan to travel with it daily so something with a good battery life. I prefer 15-16 inch.
I had been using a Sony vaio E15 ryzen 5 for the last 4 years but it broke down 2 days ago so I'm looking urgently for a new one to replace it.
Yeah i am also concerned about the screen. I think that for short term there should not be any issues. But my concern is that will this screen last when 5- 7 years from now on the processor is going to produce more heat.
Vostro 3510 came out about 2 years ago with the same cooling system, hot air hitting the screen at the same spot. I see failed hinges and cracked screen repair videos, but no other failed screens due to heat . So at least that is a good sign …
You could just buy a replacement lcd screen when that happens.
That would be an option! I looked into this more after the video and found out that Lenovo & Acer are doing the same thing in the budget category, and they are fine. @@tumultoustortellini
These things brick the battery/charger after a year of use. Thought it was just a one-time thing, but I have two of these that are totally bricked and wont charge at all. They have great battery life for maybe the first 6-10 chargers, then they just go down hill fast. Had to keep them on the charger just to use them towards the end.
Interesting. I never had a problem with Dell chargers unless it was physically damaged. I just purchased some “Dell” 65W chargers from eBay for $6 with free shipping, I can’t wait to unbox try them.
i wonder if the computer can be modified (open a vent...) so hot air is redirected away from the screen?
Hi! I looked into this recently and apparently Dell is been using this method on other Dell laptops for a years and it caused no issues at all.
Further researching this topic made me realize that pretty much all major manufacturers are doing the same thing in the budget category without any problems, therefore I am no longer concerned about the heat potentially damaging the screen.
Some people say it has very annoying heating problem, how CPU temp goes when 50% usage?
I haven`t had any issues . Are you talking about the i3 or the i5 or i7 cpu?
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. I bought same video laptop today. Seems fan doesn't start moving until reach above 65-70 c.
Is there a way to control fan to start working at 55 c? or it's locked? Since I use earphone, I don't have problem with fan noise. I want keeping my laptop safe from any damage.
In my old laptop, the fan start working at 55 c.
Very good review. It actually made me decide against buying this laptop because how detailed and fiar the review is.
Thank you!
Hi Scott!! How do you compare this one with Dell Vostro 3520/3530 model? Also about hot air. I believe most of the new dell models & other brands are having the hot air blowing section just near the screen isn't it? Old models use to have it in the sides. Is there a good budget dell model that has a better cooling system among the new models?
The Vostro 3530 is a much nicer model for sure, it has a nicer keyboard & touchpad, nicer screen, it is a step up from the Inspiron for sure, but it also cost significantly more. The good news is that there are no issues with the hinges just like we had with the previous 3510 generations of Vostro’s. When you open the lid the Vostro will raise itself up a bit to give you better typing experience and better air flow.
You are absolutely right about blowing hot air to the screen, unfortunately this is a premium feature now where you have a side hot air went out. This will not damage the screen but will have an impact on the performance because of throttling.
I am about to release a video where we compare a Lenovo E15 to a L15 where the ram, SSD, CPU are completely identical but theL15 has a side went and its significantly faster under benchmarks. Unfortunately, now we are talking about a $1300 dollar laptop where we have a side went. I would not worry too much about this “issue” or method. I have business clients with very cheap Inspiron laptops in a medical office, 6 days a week, browsing, typing notes, shutting the lid down and opening it multiple times and it’s holding up great. If you need something for this the Inspiron is great and a Vostro is just nicer.
( In this price category I would stay with an i3- i5CPU would not go with an i7)
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. Thanks Scott for your detailed explanation. Good to hear Vostro is a better model. In the country I live the Vostro 3520 i5 12 Gen Laptop is cheaper than the Inspiron 3520 model. The vostro 3530 is more expensive than the Inspiron 3520 & Vostro 3520. I have been leaning towards the Vostro 3520 i5 8GB 512SSD model due to my affordability. I hope this Vostro 3520 12 Gen don't have any issues with the hinges like in the previous models. I have been using a Dell Inspiron 5559 7 Gen i5 model since 2016 so time has come to buy a new one. It had some issues with ram & HDD storage. Dell & HP are the brands that I have been using right along.
I think its good that you pointed out about the cooling vents. Haven't seen many people commenting on this concern. Look forward to the L15 video and will just check the price range here. Lenovo & Asus main concern in this part of the world is that spare parts are not freely available like Dell & HP. Due to that any repair might cost a bit more than HP or Dell. Good that you are saying hot air blowing vent position of the Vostro or Inspiron is not a big concern to worry about. I basically need a good laptop for small business operation in the real estate sector like some photo editing on Lightroom, Posting listings on facebook,websites, watching movies, youtube, browsing etc.
@druviceylontea6304 Are you planning to travel with the laptop daily since you mentioned real estate? If you do travel a lot there are some models I would not recommend. Also do you have a Dell refurbished store in your country?
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. Hi Scott, There isn't much travel involved. Only occasionally I would need it for travel. Basically I will be doing all the work in my laptop from one location. Unfortunately there isn't a Dell refurbished store in my country. Btw what are the models you would not recommend for frequent travel?
Latitude 3500 series are falling apart, they are three years old, they were $800 ish, pretty much every single client who brings them in asking not to fix them. Keyboard, touchpad, hinges, plastic case everything breaks. Unfortunately the new latitude 3540 is exactly the same.
I am editing a video about a Lenovo E15 & L15 , they have a same amount of ram same exact cpu, pretty much the same cooling system.
The E15 is blowing the hot air on the screen where the L15 is blowing on the side.
The L15 is 10-40% faster depending o the application, just because of the side went. The build quality is way above Dell’s hard to see as a Dell fan how much better Lenovo made those laptops regards of engineering and materials.
Hi
Have idea how much Ryzen 3 7320 last battery compared to i3 1215u? is ryzen 3 7320 worth or it is just few minutes last longer with battery?
Based on what I see they can last anywhere between 1-3 hours longer however performance wise is about 20% slower than the intel.
Where did you get it from?
From Dell.com
Dell is keep changing the price on pretty much everything. Every few days the price goes up and down.
Right now it’s $299 but with a larger 512 SSD. It was $269 with the 250 SSD a couple weeks ago.
Which best deal at this moment under 500$ for the same specification lapptop?
It really depends on what you are actually doing with the laptop.
Are you going to travel with the laptop daily? Are you looking for a 14, 15 , 16” laptop. Does a long battery life important or you need a high performance laptop?
Do you need some for just browsing and YT-movies or you are going to play games on it?
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. ofice work at home, same spe.: i3 1215 as dell inspiron 3520 in your viideo.
It could be great for that especially if you can upgrade the ram yourself to 16 GB .
This is $429 at Dell:
www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-15-laptop/spd/inspiron-15-3520-laptop/nn3520gsbbs?ref=variantstack&_gl=1*1dnov2m*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUFXtCpbCMD30phkfa2zmSU98pL8Jv6pDxEKkuBWzdTc8exS5sWRRTBoCK4wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADllXQe1iAe7_9OSykORkwdAN7U9S
This cost more of course but also more future proof with the faster cpu and more ram & larger SSD.
Hi, did you notice any backlight bleed issue on the screen? I found a little on mine
Yes, it’s not perfect for sure, I also noticed some but it`s $279.
Just had a customer with a brand-new higher end Inspiron, she accidently broke the screen on day two, just the screen replacement costed $275 by itself. On a $700-$1000+ laptop I would complain , but its fine here , the laptop is great what it cost.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. Thanks a lot for sharing the feedback. I absolutely agree with the price and quality. I had a higher end laptop MSIGS74VR7RF. The display broke and was looking for something inexpensive where I can easily transfer the rams and other vital things, this dell 3250 was the perfect avatar for the dead laptop, haha. Loved your content and looking forward to see more informative posts!
Thanks! Really appreciate it!
Does it have S mode?
Windows 11 home not in S mode
Decided to order this laptop, from the outlet, it was a bit more, (no sale, but slightly discounted). Added 2 year warranty and backpack, cost was $560. It will be a replace for my gaming laptop, as a non gaming laptop, my Alienware 15 battery does not last more then 30 mins.
How is ir for gaming im thinking of getting it
Does it have backlight?
It does not have a backlit keyboard. This is a super basic laptop but for what it cost, it’s totally worth it .
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. Thanks 😊
i want to buy this but 2-3 hour battery life is crazy
It might last a bit longer, but the battery is the weakest point of this laptop sure.
On the flip side it’s super cheap and it’s a surprisingly good laptop for the price.
There is always a compromise, even in the $1500-2000 price range.
Hi, are there any overheating fan noise problem on this model? And what would you recommend from that price range. Loved you video highly informative subbed. Can you please give me a quick reply its kinda urgent. Thank you.
Haven’t experienced any serious overheating with the i3 cpu. I am doing a review with the i7 CPU after the laptop is being 1 years old.
If you need to travel with the laptop frequently or if you are planning to use it for 8 hours every single day, I would recommend getting a different model.
What do you need a laptop for , what’s your budget, are you planning to carry the laptop frequently?
In a business environment where people carry their laptops room to room, opening and closing the lid 5 times a day; the hinge will appro. Last 2 years. Thinkpad will survive. If the keyboard is damaged, there is no way of really fixing it with inspiron, thinkpad is easy.
So, many corporations choose thinkpads and in the past latitude and probooks and not inspirons and vostros. Dell inspirons have hinge problems since 2000s. It was really never fully addressed
I have two large clients who switched completely (from Dell & HP) to Lenovo, and they are super happy, they said they would never go back to those manufacturers.
I also have a business client mentioned in this video at 13:05 where the cheapest Inspiron laptops are still holding up after three years. It also depends on the employees, and they are super gentle with their laptops.
I am thinking about buying this laptop, just for browsing and reading articles online, watching films and listening to music. No gaming at all, and no graphic work.
I had two HP laptops before and they overheated... so, I'm thinking of trying a new brand..
As long as you not go with the i7 it should be fine. I would get the same i3 based on what you described.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. Shouldn't the i7 be better quality?
But I'm not buying i7 because it would make the PC very expensive for me...
Tell me, please, out of your experience, does Dell overheat and makes loud noise? What are its cons? I never dealt with Dell.
Thanks so much!
Not in this category. In the lower price category the Intel i7 CPU usually has the same cooler as the i3. Therefore it gets hot and overheat, throttled, and the fan usually runs a lot.
With more expensive models if you go with the i7 it has a better cooling system compared the i5 and the i3.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy.sorry, I got confused.. you mean the i7 is better in general? Or the i7 in cheaper models is bad?
I'm thinking of i3, so is it okay?
i3 is great! The cheap i7 usually not good becuase the cooling system is just not good enough.
Great video! My question is if you've tried this model on Linux?
I saw that it comes with support for Ubuntu which would be awesome as I am not using Windoze.
Hello! Unfortunately, I have not tested Linux on it, but I don’t see any reason why would not run it well.
I still own my Dell Inspiron 1501 with no problem. I done a lot of upgrades to it and fancy tricks to get tiny win11 on it. Where talking about a Dell from 2007! I was looking at the new i5 Inspiron 15 seeing how awesome the specs are. And it’ll be a great alt for me when I don’t want to use my gaming tower.
They are much nicer than people think, they last a long time and they can be super affordable.
a pretty good machine for entry level stuff , pretty nice value by dell
Indeed! Just not sure how the LCD screen will hold up in the future.
Ya , but at this price it's honestly understandable
Very useful video. Thank you! 👍Regarding the battery, I'm researching the purchase of a refurb i5 version of the 3520 and, unless I'm old (which I am) and confused (probably) by the vast mix of combinations of manufacturers, specs, options, models ad nauseum, which I'm ploughing through, I think I saw somewhere that the 3520 sometimes comes with a SMALL battery option in order to make space for a 2.5" HDD? Could that be in the one you bought?
Either way, these are amazing value, as you say.
As an Engineer myself, I wouldn't worry too much about the heat affecting the screen. This would have been tested to death in a hot chamber to represent worst world conditions, so I wouldn't worry. If you still do, make up a little rectangular exhaust deflector out of polyester/mylar film, or similar, to allay your fears!
Cheers
NoAxe
Thanks!
I am no longer worried about the hot air hitting the screen. I just reviewed a Dell Vostro 3520 from one of my business clients. That laptop is almost exactly the same as this. They have multiple of those laptops running 8 hours a day, five days a week and no issues with the screen.
You are right about the battery! Dell offers a larger battery for this model but it`s $125, that’s only $100 less than what I paid for the whole thing 😊
www.dell.com/en-us/shop/pfydresults/275036?categoryId=8491
is the battery upgradable ?
It is , there is a 56Wh version at Dell for $117, maybe that is a good future option.
It was $269 with the i5 & a 250 SSD yesterday, but sold out already .
(Not affiliated link!)
www.microcenter.com/product/678640/dell-inspiron-15-3520-156-laptop-computer
im thinking about getting one of these just to do may taxes and email so that information isn't on my main pc. seems like a decent deal for the price. i can get it for 429.99 cad
Sounds about right, not sure if any Canadian Holidays is in reach, in that case they might lower the price a bit more.
Firsttt!!! Not active on social media platforms anymore cause of college. Very nice the first video my feed recommend is you BWAHAHAHAHA
What do you think about this laptop? Would you keep it or send it back to Dell?
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy.Im still debating about that actually, after watching the biggest redflag for me is the battery. 2hrs of youtube video use? Something is not right but for less than 300$ might consider it. The only solution for this is modify/replace the battery for around 100to 200$ i think. You can get away with the airflow by using laptop coolers(if you are stationary) here in ph where the area is hot by default(haha) that is not good since it will heat up fast and reduce performance.
If someone is looking a laptop at this price range they should consider used/2nd hand laptops. They can find cheaper and more powerful specs, the only risk is the condition of laptop, if the laptops shows wear and tear by using or almost bnew condition.
I will release a video this week about this Dell i3 VS a 3 and a 5 years old business class laptop. I think replacing the battery makes no sense here, the cost is just too high. I would not use a cooling pad either, maybe I will just return this and pick another laptop.@@imrobie8035
Hi i just subbed to u , can u pls tell me if the black lvl n color any decent for watching movies?
Hey, thanks for subbing really appreciate it! I just gave this laptop away to one of you about a month ago on this channel.
This is the cheapest Dell windows laptop with an intel CPU on the market. The screen is a very basic one, I watched some TH-cam videos on it, and it was fine. I just ordered a $1800 laptop from Dell and that has an awesome screen , this laptop however is only $279 right now so my expectations are very different.
You can also use the HDMI cable to connect this laptop to TV or monitor if the qualaty is important to you or have to change your budeget.
From your perspective do you think this laptop is good for editing?
This is a super low budget laptop, it’s really for browsing and office applications and emails. What are you trying to edit?
Amazing review Thank you 😊.
I just purchased this exact laptop today. It should be here by Monday. Im so excited also happy with my purchase as watching your review.
Sucks about the battery but i dont mind keeping it plugged in i guess !
@@megganm1059 does it heat while doing normal activities and coding (not gaming obviously)?
Hows it now ? Hows the display is the black lvl n color any decent for watching movies/youtube...
Hope you enjoy it! I still like it a lot especially after reviewing a $1400 Dell business class laptop.
About to release a new $1400 business class laptop review where the battery last 5 hours, so I have even more respect for this Inspiron.
Aqui no Brazil um de 16gb - i5-12 com 512 GB SSD esta R$ 3.000,00 -> $ 600,00 '-'
I am sorry, we had a first laptop winmner from India and I could not belive how much more expensive this same laptop was there as well.
Custom & import fee and tax are a lot!
i don´t believe this price! so i have a gift for dad😊
It`s $299 at Dell right now but with the larger, 512 SSD. Would you buy it?
well that´s better i guess i don´t have to upgrade it myself thank you for mention it@@Scott.The.IT.Guy.
I prefer my trusty old Inspiron E1505. Runs windows 11 without issues. Of course I’ve added in an SSD,CPU and more ram. These new laptops are built bad and can’t be upgraded.
That`s crazy that you have still have that Inspiron! This Inspiron is still upgradable regards the ram and the SSD, but you are right we are moving to fully integrated hardware way faster than I would like to see. Based on my experience if you are careful and keep in mind that this is a low budget laptop, you can still get a good amount of time out of them.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. yes they are still decent depending on what brand/model you buy. but for me I just use what I have till I can’t anymore. They all do about the same thing anyway.
Where you get $259? This is a $400 laptop at Best Buy.
Head over microcenter it’s $267 with the i5 cpu right now .
I just checked, it was $269 yesterday but sold out already , same laptop i5 and 512 SSD -> $299
(Not affiliated link!)
www.microcenter.com/product/678640/dell-inspiron-15-3520-156-laptop-computer
Dell is The Toyota of Laptops
That’s how I feel!
Toshiba was the Toyota of laptops.
Thats a shame about the battery
wish you had more video focus on the actual laptop itself, too much face
Hi,
I started doing YT about 10 months ago, I had about 8 weeks of experience at that this time.
Are you looking for a specific information on this model ? I have one right next to me with the i7 CPU, feel free to ask any questions.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. is this laptop good enough for programming/coding? can this support virtual box ..?
@@OrnellaHP it`s good for programing, I would get the i5 or the i7 with at least 16 Gb of ram from running virtual machines. This laptop is not meant to be carried in a backpack. It`s cheap because it has cheap plastic housing. This laptop is great if it`s on the top of desk, it will be fast and will last a long time.
@@Scott.The.IT.Guy. thank you so much for your answer 😀