Dell Inspiron 15R 5520 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 74 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

32
Average:

24
Bad:

10

Pros:

Sturdy case.
Precise touchpad with crisp buttons.
Matte FullHD display.

Cons:

Slow FastEthernet port.
Graphics driver issues.

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Last revision on September 16, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Sturdy case
Precise touchpad with crisp buttons
Matte FullHD display
Generous memory capacity
Good gaming performance
Rigid casing
Generous storage capacity
Decent application performance
Excellent speakers

Reviewers Didn't Like

Slow FastEthernet port
Graphics driver issues
Unpleasant fan noise
Relatively massive case
No dedicated GPU
Relatively high price
Doesn't look very high-end
Mediocre battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

Dell's budget big-screen laptop looks impressive, but it feels flimsy, has keyboard and trackpad issues, and its battery runs down much too quickly.

By PCWorld on August 15, 2014

Much notebook for little money - this could swiftly summarize the Dell Inspiron 15R-5537 . Only a few competitors in the 750 Euros range offer similarly abundant equipment particularly as the quality of the case and the input devices is convincing as...

By NotebookCheck on May 02, 2014

The previous version of the Dell Inspiron 15R did well in our round-up of budget laptops last year. This year's model of the budget Dell laptop isn't drastically different, but it adds a touchscreen for Windows 8 and brings things up to date with a new...

By PC Advisor on February 18, 2014

There are several models in the 15R range, all equipped with the same 15.6-inch screen. Prices start at a very reasonable £450 for a model with an Intel i3 processor, but we tested a model with a more powerful dual-core i5 processor that comes in at...

By tech.uk.msn.com on December 27, 2013

This year's Dell Inspiron 15R is an inconsistent product. It has great processor performance, a very nice body and good battery life, but the screen and sound quality are so bad it would be hard for us to recommend it...

By DigitalVersus on September 20, 2013

A sophisticated budget laptop with excellent ergonomics and a touchscreen; it's undermined by a poor display,...

By Alphr on September 18, 2013

Dell's Inspiron 15R-5521 runs an ultra-low voltage CPU that can supply excellent battery life, though it's a big model that's not easy to travel with. It has a touchscreen and a solid configuration, but it could use much better networking...

By Good Gear Guide on August 23, 2013

The Dell Inspiron business laptop is just about as entry-level as you can get. With less-than-stellar standard features and plenty of room for upgrades, this device can be as powerful or as lowbrow as you want. Its memory and storage options are...

By TopTenREVIEWS on February 28, 2013

The revamped Dell Inspiron 15R-5520 desktop replacement laptop brings third-generation Intel processing power to a 15-inch laptop for under $600. A solid performer, it weighs a little more than its competitors, and while its display is bright and...

By PC Mag on September 26, 2012

Dell's Inspiron 15R combines a premium design and strong performance at a great...

By LaptopMag on August 20, 2012

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