•  Date Published: 28 Sep 2021
    • Intel Core i7-1165G7
    • NVIDIA GeForce MX350
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 2000GB SSD + 2000GB HDD
    • 16GB DDR4
    • 1.69 kg (3.7 lbs)
    5.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.5 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.1 For Work Average
    3.3 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 2TB SSD + 2TB HDD
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 358.50 x 235.56 x 17.50 - 18.90 mm (14.11" x 9.27" x 0.69")
    • Weight
    • 1.69 kg (3.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 1.4
    • Card Reader
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Microphone
    • Single Digital Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W, Stereo Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Wedge Lock

    Portability

    Dell Vostro 15 3510 (Discrete)
    14.11" x 9.27" x 0.69" Dimensions
    1.69 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +20% Weight

    Review

    Dell Vostro 3510 in-depth review

    When we talk about budget-conscious laptops, Dell's Vostro series is always into consideration. Interestingly, while it is one of the least expensive devices on the market, the Vostro 15 3510 can be equipped with pretty capable hardware.We are talking about a potential combination of the Core i7-1165G7 and the GeForce MX350. Of course, you can keep the price down by picking a slower processor, like the Celeron 6305, or completely omitting the dedicated graphics card. Interestingly, using only integrated graphics will have a weird impact on the I/O - we'll talk more about that later on.If we take the performance factor away for a second, we can see that you get two display options. The first one is probably the least desirable screen ever made - a 768p TN panel. Thankfully, we were[...]

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    Pros

    • Upgradability is on point
    • Affordable
    • Has an SD card reader
    • Good input devices
    • Has comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (BOE N39X1-NV15N3D)

    Cons

    • Covers only 51% of sRGB (BOE N39X1-NV15N3D)
    • Uses aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment (our Health-Guard profile deals with the issue) (BOE N39X1-NV15N3D)
    • Questionable build quality
    • Externals get really warm during heavy load

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    You see, the Vostro 15 3510 is not exactly the best laptop you'll get your hands on. However, it offers a decent amount of upgrade options.Check out all Dell Vostro 15 3510 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To take this laptop apart, you need to undo 9 Phillips-head screws. The two in the back edges are captive and lift the bottom panel so you can start the prying process from there.2. Battery In terms of battery, you get two options. One with 41Wh capacity, and one with 54Wh. We got the smaller un[...]

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