Dell Vostro 3520

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Date Published: 25 Apr 2024

Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz, IPS
8000GB SSD
64GB RAM
1.63 kg (3.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.7 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.5 For Work Good

3.4 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

CPU
Intel Core i5-1235U

Display
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
8000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
64GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (plastic or aluminum chassis)

Dimensions
358.50 x234.9 - 235.56 x 15.52 - 18.99 mm (14.11" x 9.25" x 0.61")

Weight
1.63 kg (3.6 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
2.0

2x USB Type-A
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
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD / FHD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Array Microphone

Speakers
2x 2.5W Stereo Speakers

Optical drive

Security Lock slot
Wedge Lock

Portability

Dell Vostro 15 3520

14.11" x 9.25" x 0.61" Dimensions

1.63 kg (3.6 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +25% Weight

Review

Dell Vostro 3520 in-depth review

The Dell Vostro 3520 is an inexpensive machine that could be a decent daily driver or an office device. It has all the mandatory features for such usage. This includes a full-sized keyboard with a NumPad, three USB ports, an SD Card reader, and pretty good upgradability which is kind of unexpected for the budget class. Yep, you get SODIMMs and two storage slots, not bad!The base display is a 768p TN model. Avoid this one at all costs since it's a low-res screen with bad viewing angles and a low contrast ratio. The optional 1080p 120Hz panel is a way better choice. The high refresh rate also adds a bit of smoothness to your workflow.You can choose from a plethora of Tiger Lake or Alder Lake processors. Our advice is to get a machine with a 12th Core i3, i5, or i7 chip, depending on [...]

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Pros

The overall performance seems enough for normal work
Good price / performance ratio
Lid with a lever design
Decent input devices
No PWM (AUOED8F)
Wide viewing angles (AUOED8F)
310 nits of max brightness and 1460:1 contrast ratio (AUOED8F)
3x USB ports + SD Card slot + LAN
Good battery life given the 41Wh capacity (~ 7 hours of videos)
Fingerprint reader (optional)
The Core i3-1215U can sustain 2.61 GHz / 2.08 GHz P and E-core clock in long loads
3.41 GHz / 2.62 GHz CPU frequency in short loads
2x SODIMMs + replaceable Wi-Fi card
The fan isn't too noisy during max CPU stress
Decently fast 2230 SSD (Samsung BM9C1)
1x M.2 slot + SATA slot
Available in an aluminum chassis
ExpressCharge function
Good sound quality

Cons

Low sRGB coverage and max brightness (AUOED8F)
High CPU temperatures in short and medium loads (88°C / 96°C)
Not the best chassis rigidity with the plastic version of the laptop
Some of the base configurations are tied with a W-Fi 5 cards, 768p display, four core CPUs, and a non-backlit keyboard

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the Dell Vostro 3520 Hint: Power off the device and unplug all accessories before opening.Undo the eight Phillips-head screws on the bottom panel. The top two screws are captive and will slightly lift the panel once loosened. Pry one of the sides with a thin plastic tool, followed by the front and the other side. Finish by popping the rear—first the zones behind the hinges, then the area between them.More info: The bottom plate includes a dust filter in front of the ventilation grill to help reduce internal dust buildup.Battery Removal Caution: Handle [...]