Dell Vostro 3530

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Date Published: 17 May 2024

Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
32GB RAM
1.63 kg (3.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.7 Portability Very Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.5 For Work Good

3.8 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

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

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
358.50 x 234.90 - 235.60 x 15.52 - 19.00 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

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 (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.3

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 3530 (Integrated)

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 3530 in-depth review

Thanks to the technology evolving, a lot of the modern mid-range and low-range devices can be used for both office and home tasks. Nowadays, even some inexpensive CPUs have at least six cores or even more which is great for the regular user. In this article, we'll show you a laptop that is suitable for normal daily tasks and for office usage as well.The notebook is called Dell Vostro 15 3530 and it comes with 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake U-series CPU options that can be pretty efficient if the manufacturer optimization is done in the right way. Some of the important extras are optional - like the backlit keyboard and the fingerprint reader. The base display option is a prehistoric 768p TN display and this sounds so outdated in 2023. You have to avoid this one by any means necessary becau[...]

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Pros

Aluminum body
Has an SD card reader
Optional fingerprint reader and 1080p Web camera with privacy shutter
Modern design
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Good portability
You can choose between four performance modes
PWM-free display (TK0DH-NE156FH (NCP005F)
Comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio (TK0DH-NE156FH (NCP005F)
2x SODIMM slots
The single fan isn't noisy

Cons

The cooling solution is rather basic
Just one M.2 slot
The CPU clocks and temperatures under load aren't impressive
Low sRGB color coverage (LG FNPN5-160WU1 (LGD0701))
Flexible lid and base
The battery life could be better

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

1. Removing the Bottom Plate - Ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged from any external power source. - Flip the laptop to access its bottom side. - Unscrew the 8 Phillips-head screws. Remember, the ones in the top corners are captive and will slightly lift the plate. - Start prying the panel with a plastic tool from where the captive screws lifted it.2. Battery Removal - To ensure safety while handling internal components, first, disconnect the battery. - Carefully unplug the battery connector from the mainboard. - Unscrew the 4 Phillips-head screws holding the [...]