•  Date Published: 04 Oct 2025
    • Intel Core i3-4005U
    • Intel HD Graphics 4400
    • 15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN
    • 500GB HDD
    • 4GB RAM
    • 2.24 kg (4.9 lbs)

    Review

    Dell Vostro 3558 in-depth review

    Dell have sent out some mixed signals about its small business Vostro series. There have been a few reports of company reps saying the series will be discontinued, with some devices remaining available in select markets. It is now clear that the Vostro series is here to stay - a few models are available for purchase in Europe. One of the new devices belongs to the affordable 3000 series – the 15-inch Vostro 3558. In this review we will take a closer look at this new offering from Dell.The Vostro 3558 (15 3000) features a 15.6” screen and an all-plastic build. It is an entry-level device and comes with energy efficient, ultra-low voltage Intel Pentium, Celeron, Core i3 or Core i5 CPU, up to 16GB RAM, integrated Intel HD Graphics or discrete NVIDIA GeForce 820M GPU, and up to 1TB HDD. Si[...]

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    Pros

    • Nice clean looks
    • Sturdy build
    • No throttling or excessive heat under high load
    • Good specs for the price

    Cons

    • Not a very comfortable trackpad
    • Just 57% coverage of the sRGB color gamut

    DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768, TN

    • Name
    • BOE NT156WHM-N42
    • Diagonal
    • 15.6"
    • Pixel density
    • 100.45 ppi
    • Refresh rate
    • 60 Hz
    • Brightness
    • 247 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 49%
    • Panel Type
    • TN
    • Resolution
    • 1366 x 768
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 34 inches (87 cm)
    • Contrast
    • 300:1
    • dE Color Checker
    • 8.2 3.5

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