•  Date Published: 11 Dec 2017
  • Intel Core i7-8550U
  • Intel UHD Graphics 620
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
  • 256GB SSD
  • 8GB DDR4, 2400MHz
  • 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 256GB SSD
  • RAM
  • 8GB DDR4, 2400MHz
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate (All-plastic chassis)
  • Dimensions
  • 382 x 253 x 20.3 mm (15.04" x 9.96" x 0.80")
  • Weight
  • 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 2.0
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • HDMI
  • Card Reader
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11 b/g/n/ac
  • Bluetooth
  • Audio jack
  • Combo jack
  • Features
  • Web camera
  • 1.0 Mpix
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

Dell Inspiron 15 5579
15.04" x 9.96" x 0.80" Dimensions
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) -10% Weight

Review

Dell Inspiron 15 5579 in-depth review

From the Dell Inspiron 15 5578 to the Inspiron 15 5579, changes are mostly under the hood. Now the notebook comes at a new price, which in our opinion is a little bit too high but also has something to offer in return - the brand new Core i7-8550U CPU on board relying on Intel's UHD 620 integrated graphics for graphically intensive tasks.What hasn't been changed, however, is the chassis. Sporting an identical shell, the Inspiron 15 5579 delivered a similar feel while working on it but we would like to see how the hardware changes have reflected on the overall user experience. Also, with the higher price, we expected a bit better screen since the one in the previous model suited only the lower-end to mid-range configurations.You can find some of the available configurations here[...]

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Pros

  • Stable base
  • Good input devices
  • Full utilization of the new generation Intel CPUs
  • Display with high contrast and no PWM
  • Decent battery life

Cons

  • Flimsy and bouncy lid
  • Color-deficient display (low sRGB coverage) with low brightness
  • Outdated design with sharp corners, hefty chassis, thick screen bezels
  • No USB-C connector and no M.2 SSD slot