Dell Vostro 5501

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Date Published: 12 Nov 2020

Intel Core i5-1035G1
Intel UHD Graphics G1
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
256GB SSD
8GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)

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Review

Dell Vostro 5501 in-depth review

A laptop for the small business - this is how the Vostro 15 5501 is described on Dell's official webpage. The company really wants you to know that it has a dedicated TPM 2.0 chip and a privacy cover on the camera. Also, it features the Ice Lake processor gamut of Intel, while the Tiger Lake CPUs are down the line, and should be available shortly. However, the laptops featuring the new processors might be released under a new name.So, what do you need for a good business experience (from a laptop standpoint)? Good battery life, fast and reliable operation, and of course - security. While the Vostro series is not as fond of the latter, as Dell's Latitude lineups, you can get a lot for your money, especially when the price is that decent.You can check the prices and configurations i[...]

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Pros

Generous I/O
Supports 2 M.2 PCIe x4 drives
Features the Ice Lake CPUs from Intel and up to 32GB of memory
It is equipped with an SD card reader
Doesn't use aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment (Innolux N156HCA-EAA (CMN15E5))

Cons

Bendable chassis
Covers only 53% of the sRGB gamut (Innolux N156HCA-EAA (CMN15E5))

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Ultimately, the Vostro 15 5501 is a very similar device to the Inspiron 15 5501. However, this comes as a positive, when the upgradability is considered.Check out all Dell Vostro 15 5501 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access the internals of this device, you need to undo 9 Phillips head screws. The two in the back corners are captive, and they slightly lift the panel, so that you can pry your way around the bottom panel, starting from there.2. Battery This laptop is offered with two battery v[...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080, IPS

Name
Innolux N156HCA-EAA

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
239 cd/m²

sRGB
53%

PWM frequency
26000 Hz

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920 x 1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1360:1

dE Color Checker
4.6 3.2

PWM Rating
7.9: (acceptable)

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