•  Date Published: 04 Jun 2021
    • Intel Core i3-1005G1
    • Intel UHD Graphics G1
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB HDD
    • 4GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • 1.64 kg (3.6 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB HDD, 5400 rpm
    • RAM
    • 4GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 328.70 x 239.50 x 18.10 ~ 19.90 mm (12.94" x 9.43" x 0.71")
    • Weight
    • 1.64 kg (3.6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 1.4
    • Card Reader
    • MicroSD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Speakers
    • 2 Stereo Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Wedge Lock Slot

    Portability

    Dell Vostro 14 3401
    12.94" x 9.43" x 0.71" Dimensions
    1.64 kg (3.6 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -11% Weight

    Review

    Dell Vostro 3401 in-depth review

    Some of the non-expensive devices are actually the backbone for a lot of manufacturers when it comes to overall sales. It's hard to fall in love with these machines but in most cases, they are designed to be on the budget side and they will be used in the office as a workhorse or maybe they are a good match for people who just want something for the casual daily routine tasks.That's the case with the Dell Vostro 14 3401 - it doesn't cost that much, it's an unpretentious 14-incher that will do the job in certain situations like watching videos, browsing the Web, editing documents, etc. It's one of those devices that stays somewhere in your home and you can always rely on it when you need it. The Dell Vostro 14 3401 isn't a looker, its design is a bit on the boring side with normal-sized[...]

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    Pros

    • Has MicroSD card slot, and a well-populated I/O
    • The screen offers comfortable viewing angles and a good contrast ratio (BOE097C)
    • Thin and light body
    • Affordable
    • Decent battery life
    • Has two RAM slots, as well as an M.2 and SATA slots

    Cons

    • Bad cooling solution
    • Covers only 52% of the sRGB color gamut (BOE097C)
    • The CPU and GPU frequencies throttle down under their base clocks during heavy stress
    • Noisy
    • Uses PWM, which can be fixed by our Health-Guard profile (BOE097C)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Dell Vostro 14 3401 is an unpretentious device and if you are curious what is hiding beneath the bottom plate - well, the process isn't hard at all.Check out all Dell Vostro 14 3401 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate For popping up the bottom panel, you have to undo just 7 Phillips-head screws. However, there are two captive screws on the back corners for even easier bottom plate prying.2. Battery The battery comes with a modest capacity of 42Wh.3. Мemory and storage When it comes to upgrada[...]

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