•  Date Published: 16 Nov 2017
    • Intel Core i5-8250U
    • Intel UHD Graphics 620
    • 13.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB HDD
    • 8GB DDR4
    • 1.62 kg (3.6 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB HDD
    • RAM
    • 8GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Dimensions
    • 325 x 224 x 20.5 mm (12.80" x 8.82" x 0.81")
    • Weight
    • 1.62 kg (3.6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • Audio jack
    • headphone/microphone
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Optical drive

    Portability

    Dell Inspiron 13 5379
    12.80" x 8.82" x 0.81" Dimensions
    1.62 kg (3.6 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.3-inch laptop
    1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) -22% Weight

    Review

    Dell Inspiron 5379 in-depth review

    Among all the convertibles on the market, Dell is one of the first to equip its mainstream Inspiron lineup with Intel's latest 8th Generation CPUs. But is this enough to compete with Lenovo's already reigning Yoga series in this segment?Well in some cases, yes, but in other not exactly. Dell's 13-inch Inspiron 13 5379 comes with an already familiar all-plastic shell - identical design to the Inspiron 15 5579 - but since its smaller than its sibling, it's definitely more portable. Ranging from Core i5-8250U to Core i7-8550U, all configurations seem to be in the same ballpark as Lenovo's Yoga 720 when it comes to pricing. However, Lenovo Yoga 720's updated variant with Intel's 8th Generation of processors is a bit more expensive. In any case, we will look more closely into the Inspir[...]

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    Pros

    • Stable base
    • Good input devices
    • Full utilization of the new generation Intel CPUs
    • Decent battery life

    Cons

    • Flimsy and bouncy lid
    • Color-deficient display (low sRGB coverage) with low brightness
    • The panel uses aggressive PWM (our Health-Guard profile eliminates it)
    • Outdated design with sharp corners, hefty chassis, thick screen bezels
    • No USB-C connector and no M.2 SSD slot