•  Date Published: 02 Dec 2021
    • Intel Core i5-1135G7
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
    • 13.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB LPDDR4x
    • 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs)
    5.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.8 Portability Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.5 For Work Average
    3.1 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB LPDDR4x
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 305.2 x 206.4 x 15.4 ~ 15.9 mm (12.02" x 8.13" x 0.61")
    • Weight
    • 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Card Reader
    • microSD (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W, Stereo Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Dell Inspiron 13 7306 (2-in-1)
    12.02" x 8.13" x 0.61" Dimensions
    1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.3-inch laptop
    1.27 kg (2.8 lbs) +3% Weight

    Review

    Dell Inspiron 7306 in-depth review

    The latest part of the Inspiron convertible family is the Inspiron 13 7306 2-in-1. It should bring a set of needed improvements to the usability, as well as the performance. Actually, one of the big selling points of the new generation is the Evo platform of Intel. This means it packs Tiger Lake processors that are extremely well optimized, and come bundled with dual-channel memory.And for such a small notebook, optimization is everything. In addition to that Dell boasts a Dolby Vision display with supposed 100% sRGB color coverage and 300 nits of brightness, ultimately aiming the laptop towards professional users.Let's not forget the Wi-Fi 6 support, which is now coming as a standard for quite a lot of devices on the market. And something that in our opinion should be standard fo[...]

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    Pros

    • Dual-channel memory (although it is soldered) + M.2 PCIe x4 slot
    • Comes with a stylus inside the box
    • 96% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation thanks to our Gaming and Web design profile
    • The display doesn't use PWM
    • Looks fresh and has narrow bezels and a privacy shutter
    • Thunderbolt 4 and MicroSD card slot onboard

    Cons

    • Not ideal uniformity of the colors across the area of the display
    • Its chassis is a bit flexy
    • The memory is soldered to the motherboard
    • Gets a bit hot under extreme workloads

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    A typical convertible with almost no upgrade options. However, there is something good to be said about it at the end of the day.Check out all Dell Inspiron 13 7306 2-in-1 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get the bottom panel of this laptop off, you need to undo 7 Phillips head screws, three of which are captive. Then, pry the panel with a plastic tool, starting from the back.2. Battery Battery-wise, there is one 53Wh unit, which should be plenty for a laptop with a 13-inch display.3. Mem[...]

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