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• Windows 8.1 中文版
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• 第四代智能英特尔(R) 酷睿(TM) i7-4720HQ 处理器
• Windows 8.1 中文版
• 8GB内存 / 1TB硬盘 / 4GB显卡
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Ins14PD-4748B
• 第四代智能英特尔(R) 酷睿(TM) i7-4720HQ 处理器
• Windows 10 家庭版
• 8GB内存 / 1TB硬盘 / 4GB显卡
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Inspiron 7000系列（7447）
Ins14PD-4748R
• 第四代智能英特尔(R) 酷睿(TM)
i7-4720HQ 处理器
• Windows 10 家庭版
• 8GB内存 / 1TB硬盘 / 4GB显卡
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8小时电池续航，面对挑战信心满满，优异表现更加持久
可选搭载1TB+8GB混合硬盘，海量存储疾速启动，胜利无需耐心等候
搭载第四代智能英特尔(R)酷睿(TM) i7 处理器（可选），四核坐镇，血脉尽情贲张
搭载NVIDIA GTX 850 4G显卡（可选），较上代性能提高60%，让画面肆意流淌
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性能触手可及，外壳采用类肤材质，磨砂质感中和了硬派设计
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视效潜力最大化，NVIDIA GeForce Experience自动优化技术，性能与效果轻松兼顾
激情从不迟疑，预装Windows 8.1 中文版操作系统，精彩生活即刻开启
让激情无处不在，配备丰富接口，支持HDMI功能随心连接多种影音娱乐设备
标配千兆有线网卡与802.11ac无线网卡， 千钧一发的战斗里怎能有丝毫"迟"疑
用冷静挑战极限，采用动态平台散热系统及高速防尘降噪散热设计，冷酷应战
用触觉启动灵感，可选背光巧克力键盘，一体化设计，坚固轻盈
大尺寸触摸板，更多触控区域，更精准敏感，把握先机，轻松制胜
游匣7000领先戴尔暑期笔记本新品赏析
游匣7000领先戴尔暑期笔记本新品赏析
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以快为本 戴尔发布游匣7000和灵越13等新本Review Dell Inspiron 15- Notebook
Sebastian Jentsch ( Markus D?pfert), 06/12/2013
Tough cookie. Outside of the mainstream models 15R and 17R we discovered the basic version of the current Inspiron 15. It presents itself without alu-finish but in bare plastic. Technically speaking, the cost-cutting Inspiron is even a bit better than the polished R sister-models. Roughly trimmed plastic for an overcharged price of 540 Euros (~$720) or a well concealed bargain?
Dell Inspiron 15 () Insider's tip with AMD Radeon HD 8750M?For the original German review, see .
Tough cookie. This is what crossed our minds after unpacking the Inspiron 15. A matte plastic chassis without flourish topped off with a haptic pattern accompanied by hardware of the lower mid-range (but with a 1 TB HDD), a run-of-the-mill glossy-display and the basic interfaces, which are typical for a consumer laptop.
But it is the hardware that makes this plain notebook so interesting: A low-voltage processor
that might as well be installed in an ultrabook combined with an
(2 GB). The package is freely available on the market for 540 Euros (~$720). This makes it nearly 150 Euros (~$200) cheaper than the
(), which we reviewed in February 2013. Therefore, our 15-incher competes with the entry-level multimedia-laptops in the price-range of under 550 Euros (~$734).
This price-range contains, among others, the following devices, which we ha partly with modified configurations. The two most exciting competitors are the
(HD panel model) and the , due to their powerful GPUs. (Standard Voltage i5, 640M, HD panel) 530 Euros (~$707) (Standard Voltage i5, 620M) 480 Euros (~$640) (Standard Voltage i3, 630M) 535 Euros (~$714)Packard Bell EasyNote TV43-HC (Standard Voltage i5, 630M) 540 Euros (~$720)Medion Akoya P6635 (Standard Voltage i5, 630M) 530 Euros (~$707) (i5, 630M) 500 Euros (~$667) (Standard Voltage i3, 7670M) 500 Euros (~$667) (Standard Voltage i5, 635M) 550 Euros (~$734) (Standard Voltage i5, 620M) 470 Euros (~$627) (Standard Voltage i3, 635M) 550 Euros (~$734) (Standard Voltage i3, 7650M) 550 Euros (~$734)Unadorned plastic chassis
Cracks prone to dust
Battery protrudes into the interiorWhy always show off with aluminum, when a little bit less would have sufficed? In the last few years cases have become more and more high-grade. The OEMs know how to punch, brush and anodize aluminum. Through mass-production this procedure has been made available for the lower price-ranges. Nevertheless, it makes a difference in purchasing if plastic or an aluminum-plastic compound is ordered. When, in addition, high-quality hardware is offered at a low price point, there is nothing else the manufacturer can do but choose a low priced chassis.
To put it in a nutshell, our 15.6-incher is based on the same barebone as the more expensive . Welcome to platform strategy. While the 15R is prettied up with an alu-interior and a cover made of the same material, the available basic model has none of it. To avoid scaring off the buyer with boring plastic, Dell has punched the surfaces with a haptically pleasing pattern. This pattern does not make the laptop less susceptible to fingerprints but the surfaces more scratch-proof and handier.
The base is adequately rigid, but can be bent under normal force within limits causing the case to twist in places like the optical drive. The lid can be dented slightly in the middle. The hinges are very tightly adjusted, it was impossible to open the laptop without using two hands. At about 130 degrees, the glare-type screen finds a reasonably solid position. Teetering of the opened lid can occur but not in an annoying manner.
Overall, the impression of quality is decent. What's bothersome though, are the many upwardly open cracks and joints (palm rest is fitted into the frame) which will eventually gather dust and dirt. The complete laptop has such a circumferential joint.
The hard drive and main memory can be replaced easily. To do so, a maintenance hatch at the bottom needs to be opened. However, the user has a hard time in accessing the fan for cleaning purposes.The amount of interfaces is very scarce. A VGA port does not exist. At least they installed Ethernet RJ 45. The interfaces are 100% identical with the sister model Inspiron 15R. Hence the ports are located at the very front. When using the laptop on a desk USB, network and HDMI cables could get in the way.Back: No connectivity
Front: Card reader (middle)
Right: USB 2.0, optical drive, Kensington lock
Left: Power connection, fan, HDMI, Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0, USB 2.0, microphone jackCommunication
Despite being common today, the RJ45 port is not available as a gigabit adapter (1,000 Mbit) but as a Fast-Ethernet model (Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller 10/100 Mbit). Those who have previously transferred several hundred gigabytes from computer to laptop via WLAN router know how handy a fast Ethernet cable can be. A Gigabit switch is unchallenged by the Inspiron 15, though. Dell's choice is unintelligible since nearly every currently available laptop has a gigabit adapter.
The radio module is also of the &low cost& category: Dell's Wireless 1703 b/g/n only supports the 2.4 GHz band (single band). If WLAN networks interfere with each other (many networks in one place), the laptop cannot fall back on the 5 GHz band. How about the reception quality? At a distance of three and ten meters (upper floor) the reception quality is excellent and very good respectively. Outside the building it falls to three bars (15 m) and at 40 meters the Inspiron still holds a steady connection with the router (1 bar). Those are very good values for a low-end adapter. The transmission power of our router (Fritz!Box 7270) is reduced by 50%.
Accessories
The manufacturer ships its Inspiron 15 with a 90 watts power supply, the battery that can be plugged in at the bottom, and a quick start guide. The only thing the user might miss is a Windows 8 Recovery DVD. Therefore, it is recommended to make a rescue disk with Dell's backup tool right after acquisition.
The preinstalled software is rather limited: My Dell Support Center (problems, case of service, driver updates, FAQ, manual), Dell Backup & Recovery (create system image) and Dell Digital Delivery (update of the device software via Service Tag).
When buying the laptop at an online shop or a Dell partner the normal warranty (pick-up & repair) spans 24 months. Extensions exist too. One year of on-site service costs an additional 75 Euros (~$100), two years 115 Euros (~$153) and three years 150 Euros (~$200).
&90 watts power supply weighing 622 grams
Quick-start guide but no recovery media
Backup & Recovery Tool
My Dell Support CenterThe webcam has a resolution of
pixels. Pictures taken during daylight are well exposed (no overexposure during bright sunshine), but have a lot of image noise and the colors appear a little vivid. This webcam is not suitable for photo shoots.1.0 MP webcam
High level of noise
Reference Canon EOS 1100DKeyboard
On the one hand, the chiclet keyboard can convince us with its precise and distinct pressure point. On the other hand, the middle key stroke is a little short and does not create a good feedback in combination with the partly springy stroke (left area).
The stability, however, is very good. The keys do not dent even at high pressure. For the lack of a conical curvature, fast and precise typing is difficult. The fingers cannot find indentations that serve the navigation, especially when touch typing. However, the big spacing of the keys, the wide layout and the numeric keypad with standard layout (+/-/Enter on the right) compensate for this disadvantage.
The noise generation while typing is damped. It is a suitable keyboard for home use. Frequent typists will nevertheless wish for a more distinct hub and the aforementioned conical curvature.
A diagonal of 11.5 centimeters is rather big for a touchpad. The fingers slide with little friction over the smooth surface. Sadly, they permanently leave some kind of grease stain (on the keys as well). It can be anticipated that brightly polished areas will emerge after a few months of use.
The touchpad is very precise. Movements are quickly converted. Dell offers a comfortable setup for its multi-touchpad. Pointing movements, sensitivity and scrolling/zooming can be adjusted separately.
What we dislike are the mouse buttons with their low stroke that triggers the click very quickly. The noise is clear, loud and sounds cheap.Keyboard
Arrow keys
Multi-touchpadA resolution of
pixels is typical for a 15.6-inch screen. This results in a low pixel density of 100 dpi. The TN panel is not anti-glare and with 210 cd/m? in the middle not too bright either. However, the competition in this price range has just the same amount of pixels (glossy, HD resolution: , ). The V3 is available with
for an additional charge.
The contrast of 404:1 is above that of the competition (~130:1). Hence colors seem slightly more brilliant and vibrant. We would not consider it to be high-contrast before a value of 800 - 1000:1 is reached.
193cd/m²198cd/m²224cd/m²196cd/m²210cd/m²223cd/m²195cd/m²204cd/m²225cd/m²
Distribution of brightnessInformationX-Rite i1Pro 2Maximum: 225&cd/m²Average: 207.6&cd/m²Brightness Distribution:&86 %Center on Battery: 210&cd/m²Black: 0.52&cd/m²Contrast: 404:1&DE Color 10.34 |
1.01-23.34 &O6.9&DE Greyscale 10.55 |
1.03-16.8 &O7.1
Inspiron 15-3521 vs. AdobeRGB
Inspiron 15-3521 vs. sRGBColor spaces and TFT calibration are relevant to the professional target group that deals with image editing and printing. This is not the target group of the Inspiron 15, but we want to list the measurements for the sake of completeness. The smaller sRGB space is nowhere near complete coverage (52%), the same applies to the AdobeRGB (35%).
We have a closer look at the color display with the three CalMAN screenshots. We conducted a color analysis with the i1 Pro 2 photo spectrometer and the CalMAN 5 software prior to calibration. We spot an obvious weakness of the display of the shades of grey. All middle colorings are visible to the naked eye with a blue cast. The average DeltaE (2000) is at 10. Since the white point is also moved in the blue direction, the display is noticeably too cool.
The screen color saturation reveals that magenta, cyan and even red are slightly bluish. All of the three have a high DeltaE (2000) of &10. This means: The color deviations are clearly visible to the naked eye.CalMAN grayscale
CalMAN color saturation
CalMAN color checkerDue to the reflective TFT surface, outdoor use is not one of the strong suits of the Inspiron 15. If anything, the relatively low brightness does not suffice to lighten up the TFT (in battery mode it also has 210 cd/m? in the middle). The photos were taken in slightly cloudy weather. It was nearly impossible to see anything from the side.& The display is readable in the shade and when used frontally, but the search for the right adjustment without reflections is quite unnerving. The competitors
are not one jot better.TFT in cloudy conditions outside
Front view: Reflection
Side view: ReflectionThe viewing angles are also not one of the strengths of the TN type. Vertical views from above or below are limited to 20 degrees (strong color inversions, ghosting). This effect occurs much later horizontally, at about 45 degrees from the middle.Dell Inspiron 15 : Viewing angles
The Dell Inspiron 15 (model ) is equipped with an
(2x 1.8 GHz). It is an Ivy Bridge offshoot and the higher clocking model of the
(2x 1.7 GHz). Alternatives from Dell are also available on the free market, for example
(). The price of the i3 version is only 400 Euros (~$533, with OS), but only contains an .
Our test device, like the i7 models, comes with a dedicated AMD
(2 GB) or the older . The section &Gaming Performance& will discuss the relevance of this difference. The hard drive has 500, 750, or 1,000 GB, depending on the price level. The main memory always has 4 GB (1 module, 1 slot available).System info CPUZ CPU
System info CPUZ Cache
Systeminfo CPUZ Motherboard
System info CPUZ Memory
System info CPUZ SPD
System info GPUZ Intel HD 4000
System info GPUZ Radeon HD 8750M
Latency Checker: Idle OK
Latency Checker: WLAN On/Off
System information Dell Inspiron 15-
CB R11.5 OpenGL GPU test @700 MHz
CB R11.5 Multi CPU test: 2.5 GHzThe CPU can be sped up to 2.7 GHz via Turbo Boost 2.0. This leads to a performance gain of the processor in comparison to the i3 (no turbo). The Cinebench CPU tests show a disadvantage of 8% for the
(i3). This is due to the standard voltage processor of this 15-incher. The
(i5) and the
(i7) are comparatively better. In the multi-CPU test they throw an additional 16% and a considerable 145% respectively into the bargain. Those who are looking for high performance should turn to the 35 watts CPUs.
During the Cinebench R11.5 tests (multi & solo core), we also check if the CPU turbo is running properly. 2.5 GHz is constantly held during a multi-test, thus maintaining the turbo range (CPU temperature 63 °C). However, the GPU core permanently runs at 700 MHz during the OpenGL test. The measurements are correspondingly high, the
is beaten with a performance plus of 28%.
Hence the cooling system of the chassis can handle cooling the processor sufficiently. The performance stays at the exact same level during battery mode. All of the three Cinebench R11.5 tests score the same results.
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit4632 PointsCinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit9335 PointsCinebench R10 Shading 64Bit5951 PointsCinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit1.03 PointsCinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit2.49 PointsCinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit32.19 fpsHelp&&&...&4200U, GeForce 820M2.49&4200U, HD Graphics 44002.49&4200U, HD Graphics 44002.49Dell Inspiron 15-
&3337U, Radeon HD 8750M2.49&3337U, GeForce GT 730M2.49&4200U, HD Graphics 44002.49&3337U, HD Graphics 40002.49&&&...
&E5-2697 v2, Quadro K5100M17.6
32.19 fps &26%
8.37 fps &7% -74%
29.8 fps &24% -7%
23.25 fps &19% -28%
35.98 fps &29% +12%
38.86 fps &32% +21%
2.49 Points &14%
2.3 Points &13% -8%
2.4 Points &14% -4%
2.88 Points &16% +16%
2.86 Points &16% +15%
6.1 Points &35% +145%
Legend& Intel Core i5-3337U, AMD Radeon HD 8750M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST HN-M101MBB& Intel Core i3-3110M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, Toshiba MQ01ABD050& Intel Core i5-3317U, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVT-60HXZT3 + 32 GB LiteOn LMT-32L3M SSD Cache& Intel Core i5-3210M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST& Intel Core i5-3210M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 HTSE380& Intel Core i7-3610QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, Toshiba MK5059GSXP
PCMark 7 scoresPCMark and PCMark Vantage test the application performance. The result of 2119 points is figuratively at the very bottom. The competition scores 12 to 85% more. The
is the only exception, despite the faster 35 watts processor. Theoretically speaking, the Z580 should fare slightly better, but the slower HDD prevents better scores. This, however, is also the case for our test device (HDD sub-score 1,455 and 2,837 points respectively). The throttling problem of the Lenovo competitor still remains, which might lower the performance to a low-voltage level.
Our test device by no means performs badly: Acer's
with quad-core
and powerful
runs only 15% quicker in the PCMark 7 test. From this perspective we cannot complain about the overall performance of our economical, entry-level laptop. By the way, HP's
comes off that well (+85%) because it was equipped with a LiteOn LMT-32L3M as SSD cache to support the conventional HDD.
5.9Windows 8 Experience IndexProcessorCalculations per second6.9Memory (RAM)Memory operations per second5.9GraphicsDesktop performance for Windows Aero6.6Gaming graphics3D business and gaming graphics6.6Primary hard diskDisk data transfer rate5.9
PCMark Vantage Result6133&pointsPCMark 7 Score2119&pointsHelp&&&...&2410M, HD Graphics 30002110&3558U, HD Graphics (Haswell)2113&2640M, Radeon HD 6630M2116Dell Inspiron 15-
&3337U, Radeon HD 8750M2119&A10-5750M, Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual Graphics2122&3210M, Radeon HD 7670M2126&2370M, GeForce GT 720M2130&&&...
&6820HK, GeForce GTX 980 (Notebook)7933
2119 Points &27%
2079 Points &26% -2%
2382 Points &30% +12%
2427 Points &31% +15%
3923 Points &49% +85%
The HDD sub-scores of the above PCMark scores show how systems equipped with similar HDDs behave. The
(-2 / +27%) and the
(-1 / +25%) go more or less head to head. Only the breaks away with its SSD cache.
The Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 (ST HN-M101MBB) offers a memory space of 1,000 GB. More is currently only available in combination with mSATA SSD or a second hard drive (17-inchers). The 2.5-inch hard drive (design height 9.5 mm) has a rotation speed of 5,400 RPM. The access time of 20.6 ms is, for this HDD type, very low. The sequential-read values also lie only between 81 and 100 MB/s. Smaller, fragmented data is read even more slowly (4K: 0.328 MB/s). The HDD scores above are so low for these reasons.CrystalDiskMark 86 MB/s Seq. Read
HD Tune 85 MB/s Seq. Read
Seagate ST HN-M101MBB 1 TB
Transfer Rate Minimum:
31.3 MB/sTransfer Rate Maximum:
110.5 MB/sTransfer Rate Average:
81.3 MB/sAccess Time:
20.6 msBurst Rate:
132.4 MB/sCPU Usage:
Sequential Read:
100.3 MB/sSequential Write:
91.49 MB/s512K Read:
29.98 MB/s512K Write:
31.06 MB/s4K Read:
0.328 MB/s4K Write:
0.674 MB/s4K QD32 Read:
0.573 MB/s4K QD32 Write:
1455 Points &20%
4129 Points &58% +184%
1538 Points &22% +6%
1537 Points &22% +6%
1500 Points &21% +3%
1446 Points &20% -1%
1430 Points &20% -2%
2837 Points &4%
8347 Points &12% +194%
2731 Points &4% -4%
3543 Points &5% +25%
3589 Points &5% +27%
Legend& Intel Core i5-3337U, AMD Radeon HD 8750M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST HN-M101MBB& Intel Core i5-3317U, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVT-60HXZT3 + 32 GB LiteOn LMT-32L3M SSD Cache& Intel Core i5-3317U, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT0 12-9WS142& Intel Core i5-3317U, AMD Radeon HD 8730M, WDC Scorpio Blue WD10JPVT-75A1Yt0& Intel Core i3-3110M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, Toshiba MQ01ABD050& Intel Core i7-3610QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, Toshiba MK5059GSXP & Intel Core i5-3210M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST
One of the most interesting components of the basic Inspiron 15 is the graphics card. The
has a GPU turbo of 620 to 775 MHz (according to the data sheet). The
of the more expensive 15R has the same amount of shaders but not such a turbo (384 shaders, 650 MHz). Does our sample, therefore, have more gaming power for less money? Not quite. Dell has limited the turbo to 700 MHz, which is why the GPU clocks between 300 (idle) and 700 MHz (load). At least it behaves the same during battery mode and simultaneous maximum CPU load (stress test, see ergonomics paragraph further down).
The synthetic benchmarks show respectable values for the
in comparison to the competitors with entry-level GPUs. The
of the sister model Inspiron 15R-5521 reaches the same score in 3DMark 11. The limitation of the turbo, therefore, nullifies the gaming advantage of our system.
However, the
lie 12 to 31% behind. The
outperforms our system by +27%, which is why gamers should have a close look at this 15-incher (from 570 Euros, ~$760, with GT 640M!).
(previous generation) is relevant for the comparison at this point, because one version of the Inspiron 15 is equipped with it (600 Euros, ~$800, version ). This GPU is not beneficial though. On the contrary: the
provide about 20-25% less computing power in 3DMark 11. For the following games the values lie between -10 and -30%, even though both Toshiba devices run on a 35 watts processor. Hence gamers should choose the .
3DMark 03 Standard18964&points3DMark 05 Standard13484&points3DMark 06 Standard8727&points3DMark 11 Performance1512&points3DMark (2013) Ice Storm Standard Score44628&points3DMark (2013) Cloud Gate Standard Score5437&points3DMark (2013) Fire Strike Standard Score1090&pointsHelp&&&...&3317U, Radeon HD 8730M1505&3317U, Radeon HD 8730M1510&A6-3410MX, Radeon HD 6755G21511Dell Inspiron 15-
&3337U, Radeon HD 8750M1512&6200U, HD Graphics 5201512&4200U, Radeon HD 8670M1513&2670QM, Radeon HD 7690M XT1517&&&...
&6820HK, GeForce GTX 980 SLI (Notebook)20055
Radeon HD 8750M, 3337U, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST HN-M101MBB
1512 Points &8%
GeForce GT 620M, 3317U, Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT0 12-9WS142
1040 Points &5% -31%
GeForce GT 630M, 3210M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST
1092 Points &5% -28%
Radeon HD 7670M, 3210M, Toshiba MK5061GSYN
1163 Points &6% -23%
Radeon HD 7670M, 3210M, Hitachi Travelstar 5K750 HTSE384
1189 Points &6% -21%
GeForce GT 630M, 3317U, Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVT-60HXZT3 + 32 GB LiteOn LMT-32L3M SSD Cache
1336 Points &7% -12%
Radeon HD 8730M, 3317U, WDC Scorpio Blue WD10JPVT-75A1Yt0
1505 Points &8% 0%
GeForce GT 640M, 3210M, Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 HTSE380
1691 Points &8% +12%
GeForce GT 730M, 3230M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST HN-M101MBB
1887 Points &9% +25%
GeForce GT 640M, 3610QM, Toshiba MK5059GSXP
1926 Points &10% +27%
Real games replicate the assessments of the synthetic benchmarks. Games can be played with high detail settings with the native resolution of
pixels if the game is not too demanding like Crysis 3 or SimCity. Unfortunately, we do not have any comparisons with the competitors
and . The following chart shows for FIFA 13 and Mass Effect 3: The
and its successor the
(new: GPU turbo) are about 20% less powerful. The V3-571G is a version with GT 730M (Mass Effect 3: +14%; FIFA 13: +30%) which does not really belong in the low price-range of our Inspiron 15.
ultra (2012) 5745fps
(2012) 141128fps
(2013) 1385442fps
(2013) 362214fps
(2013) 662619fps
45 fps &46%
51.47 fps &52% +14%
35.9 fps &36% -20%
36 fps &37% -20%
29.9 fps &30% -34%
30.3 fps &31% -33%
25.7 fps &26% -43%
128 fps &30%
166.18 fps &39% +30%
101.8 fps &24% -20%
123 fps &29% -4%
113.5 fps &27% -11%
115.6 fps &27% -10%
101.6 fps &24% -21%
Legend& Intel Core i5-3337U, AMD Radeon HD 8750M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST HN-M101MBB& Intel Core i5-3230M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST HN-M101MBB& Intel Core i5-3317U, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT0 12-9WS142& Intel Core i5-3210M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 HTSE380& Intel Core i5-3317U, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVT-60HXZT3 + 32 GB LiteOn LMT-32L3M SSD Cache& Intel Core i5-3210M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST& Intel Core i5-3317U, AMD Radeon HD 8730M, WDC Scorpio Blue WD10JPVT-75A1Yt0& Intel Core i3-3110M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M, Toshiba MQ01ABD050& Intel Core i7-3610QM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, Toshiba MK5059GSXP & Intel Core i5-3210M, AMD Radeon HD 7670M, Toshiba MK5061GSYN& Intel Core i5-3210M, AMD Radeon HD 7670M, Hitachi Travelstar 5K750 HTSE384& Intel Core i3-2370M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M, Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 HTSE380
The 15-incher is always audible. The fan never completely stops. The sound pressure, which was measured at a distance of 15 centimeters, lies around 32 dB(A) on the lowest setting during idle. The constant activity of the fan is very pleasant when using the laptop for business purposes (long phases of idle). With a volume of 31.6 dB(A) during high load, the hard drive blends right in.
The noise level rises up to 44 dB(A) (stress test CPU+GPU) when we stretch the Inspiron 15 to the limit. The volume lies at 41 dB(A) when playing games or running 3DMark06. The cooling runs consistently in both cases. Hence there are no disturbing changes in volume. We like the control of the fan because it never is disruptive and the fan only turns up the volume significantly at levels of performance.
Noise Level
31.4 / 31.4 / 32.2 dB(A)
31.6 dB(A)
40.8 / 43.6 dB(A)
30 dBsilent
40 dBaudible
min: , med: , max: &&&Voltcraft sl-320 (15 cm distance)
Stress test: CPU@75 °C steady
Prime95 + Furmark:
GHz constantThe temperature chart during idle reveals the positive impact of the low-voltage processor and the constantly running fan. The average is only 30 °C (top and bottom). Of course, this is not applicable for the temperature of the CPU and GPU during extreme high and long-lasting load (stress test). Now the top and bottom selectively heat up to 47/45 °C. Due to the counterbalancing cool areas, the average is still at only 39&°C (top) and 38 °C (bottom).
Unusual: constant 2.5 GHz CPU turbo
Throttling is not an issue for the test device. This would be quite disturbing for a 15-incher that could have been easily fitted with a 35 watts processor anyway. The clock speed in the stress test always lied above that of the nominal clock speed of 1.8 GHz, namely at 2.5 GHz (multi-core). The full CPU turbo is even activated under maximum GPU+CPU stress. At this setting the temperature of the CPU stays at 75 °C even after two hours. 3DMark06, which ran after the stress test, yields the same results as a cold boot.
&41.5 &C44.6 &C33.6 &C&&42.8 &C44.7 &C33.6 &C&&34.3 &C40.5 &C33.1 &C&
Maximum: 44.7 &CAverage: 38.7 &C
30.2 &C40.1 &C46.9 &C31.5 &C39 &C45.1 &C31.4 &C36.8 &C36.1 &C
Maximum: 46.9 &CAverage: 37.5 &C Power Supply (max.)& 48 &C | Room Temperature&24 &C
| Voltcraft IR-360Idle
&28.8 &C29.2 &C27.1 &C&&29.3 &C29.7 &C27.5 &C&&28.8 &C35.1 &C29.9 &C&
Maximum: 35.1 &CAverage: 29.5 &C
27.1 &C28.6 &C30.5 &C28 &C33.9 &C31 &C29.7 &C32.2 &C31 &C
Maximum: 33.9 &CAverage: 30.2 &C Power Supply (max.)& 31.1 &C | Room Temperature&24.4 &C
| Voltcraft IR-360
SpeakerThe 15-incher is equipped with stereo speakers that are situated at the front underneath the palm rest. They reach a high volume but only with a brassy and clanking sound (especially at high volume). Since it does not own a subwoofer, we barely hear any low-pitched or bass sounds. Music sounds like a mishmash without any differentiations between high, medium and low ranges. This is a very disappointing performance for a multimedia notebook.Is the 15-incher with its ULV-CPU just as efficient as an ultrabook? Principally yes. The measurements during idle are about the same as those of the
(7-11 watts) which also has a dedicated GPU. The power consumption under load, however, is a totally different story, due to the different GPU models and clock speeds.
The efficiency becomes especially apparent in comparison with the
(i5, 35 watts) and
(i7 quad-core, 35 watts). The idle value is between 4 to 5 watts higher. When running 3DMark06 (average load) to put stress on the system, the power consumption is up by 59% and 108% respectively.
Power Consumption
Off / Standby 0.2 / 0.6 WattIdle 6.6 / 9.9 / 10.1 Watt
36.4 / 45.6 Watt
max: &&&&&&&&Voltcraft VC 960
Radeon HD 8750M, 3337U, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST HN-M101MBBGeForce GT 630M, 3317U, Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVT-60HXZT3 + 32 GB LiteOn LMT-32L3M SSD CacheGeForce GT 630M, 3210M, Seagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 STGeForce GT 620M, 3110M, Toshiba MQ01ABD050GeForce GT 640M, 3610QM, Toshiba MK5059GSXP
Standard AA:0x AF:0x87277961 -9%7948 -9%6768 -22%12843 47%Idle Minimum *6.66.7 -2%10.8 -64%9.7 -47%8.3 -26%Idle Average *9.99.7 2%13 -31%11.2 -13%12.9 -30%Idle Maximum *10.111.2 -11%15.2 -50%11.5 -14%14.3 -42%Load Average *36.455 -51%57.8 -59%48.8 -34%75.6 -108%Load Maximum *45.657.2 -25%70.1 -54%55.4 -21%90.7 -99%* ... smaller is better
143 minutes WLAN browsing (script, 150 cd/m?)The Inspiron 15-3521 does not achieve the best runtimes with its 65 Wh lithium-ion battery despite the low-voltage hardware (good ultrabook 6-8 hours in the WLAN test). Four hours in this practical setting is not acceptable for the 15-incher. Despite the fact that they have less capacity and 35 watts CPUs, the competitors
(48 Wh, 4:34 hours) and
(48 Wh, 3:16 hours) run longer (Z580) or compensate this disadvantage with more computing power (V3-571G).
It is standard practice to test the battery runtime when watching DVDs. With 2:04 hours this test ends even faster than the WLAN test. The second measurement, which played the movie from a hard drive, ended at 2:14 hours.
Given these short runtimes, the charge time of 3:45 hours is far too high (charging when device turned on, idle). This cannot be caused by excessive demands on the power supply which supplies 90 watts.
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
WiFi Surfing
Load (maximum brightness)
The laptop really seems to be a tough cookie: Dell's Inspiron 15- squeezes ultrabook features (ULV-CPU 18 watts), business features (numeric pad, good ergonomics) and game capability ( suitable for games) in one simple plastic chassis. The fact that the plan does not work out for all target groups is compensated by the price of 540 Euros (~$720). Gaming and computing performance are convincing for this price-range, at least for supporters of energy-saving processors. Stronger 35 watts processors with good graphics cards are also available in this price range.
Despite the 65 watts battery, the hardware that might as well be installed in an ultrabook fails to ensure competitive runtimes of over five hours. The reflective and not too bright display is a sun worshipper's nightmare. The contrast is acceptable but the colors have a blatantly obvious blue cast. Frequent typists will not fall in love with the keyboard (despite the numeric pad) and the mouse buttons are rickety.
The look and processing of the case are made for undemanding customers. But even they will not be too happy about the imprecise clearances and the joints at the base that are prone to dust.
All in all, the Inspiron 15 of 2013 stays a simple device that is economical but still powerful enough for home use and games. Those who want more gaming performance and a more appealing look should check out the . Prices for versions with i5 and
start at 550 Euros (~$734).
offers better speakers, longer battery runtimes and with its
version starting at 550 Euros, ~$734) about the same gaming power. The look and processing leave a very good impression even though the plastic surfaces only imitate aluminum.
Test device provided by...
Dell Inspiron 15 () Good performance but a below-average overall package
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SpecificationsProcessor
1.8&GHz Graphics adapter - 2048 MB, Core: 300&MHz, Memory: 300&MHz, 9.0.12.0, EnduroMemory4096&MB& , 1x4096 MB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMMDisplay15.6 inch 16:9,
pixel, N3KMP 156WH3, TN LED, glossy: yesMainboardIntel HM76 (Panther Point)StorageSeagate Momentus SpinPoint M8 ST HN-M101MBB, 1000&GB& , 5400 rpm, 840 GB freeSoundcardHD AudioConnections2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: Headphones & microphone combined, Card Reader: SD/SDHC/MMC/MS ProNetworkingRealtek PCIe FE Family Controller 10/100 (10MBit), Dell Wireless 1703 bgn 2.4Ghz (b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0Optical drivePLDS DVD+-RW DU-8A5HHSizeheight x width x depth (in mm): 31 x 376 x 259 ( = 1.22 x 14.8 x 10.2 in)Battery65 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11,1V, 5,8 Ah, Type MR90YOperating SystemMicrosoft Windows 8 64 BitCameraWebcam: Additional featuresSpeakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, 90 Watt AC-adapter, Quick Start Guide, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Windows Essentials
Months WarrantyWeight2.412 kg ( = 85.08 oz / 5.32 pounds), Power Supply: 459 g ( = 16.19 oz / 1.01 pounds)
Price599 Euro&
Dell knows what's expected.
A plain cardboard box for a plain notebook.
The Dell Inspiron 15 () ...
... is equipped with low-voltage hardware:
Core i5-3337U and AMD Radeon HD 8750M might as well be installed in an ultrabook.
The chassis resembles that of the Inspiron 15R ...
... what's missing is the alu-finish within the interior ...
... and on the lid.
The processing of the plastic compound is solid ...
... what's troubling are the clearances.
The haptically structured surface has a comfortable grip.
The keyboard has a good pressure point but not good feedback.
Dell headlines confidently: Perfect mixture between work and fun.
Radeon HD 8750M and Core i5 are a good combination for that.
Compared to its price, the performance is very good.
Positive: Even though the fan runs constantly, it is quiet and consistent.
Negative: It does not have a classic VGA D-Sub.
The card reader is situated at the front.
Taking out the battery must not be done too hastily:
The fingers slide off, a real grip recess is missing (pull upwards).
The complicated locking mechanism looks fragile.
When it is finally done ...
... we have a 65 Wh lithium-ion battery in front of us.
The fans (for cleaning purposes) are not accessible under the maintenance lid.
However, the main memory can be removed easily (one slot empty).
The keys have a shiny border that will smear over time.
Dell Inspiron 15 (): Suitable but not a good keyboard.
Dell Inspiron 15 (): The keys do not have a conical pit.
Dell Inspiron 15 (): The haptical relief has a good grip.
Dell Inspiron 15 (): Still, the optics do not look particularly valuable.
Dell Inspiron 15 (): Simple cardboard packaging
Dell Inspiron 15 (): Run-of-the-mill HD display with strong blue cast
65 Wh lithium-ion battery - but a runtime of just 2 to 4 hours.
Dell Inspiron 15 (): Taking out the battery takes time getting used to.
Dell Inspiron 15 (): Core i5-3337U and AMD Radeon HD 8750M allow mobile gaming.
Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPURadeon HD 8750M, Core i5 4200URadeon HD 8750M, Core i5 3210MDevices with the same GPURadeon HD 8750M, Core i5 4200M, 17.3", 2.87 kgRadeon HD 8750M, Core i7 3632QM, 17.3", 2.87 kgDevices with Same Screen Size and/or WeightGeForce GTX 960M, Core i7 6700HQ, 15.6", 1.963 kgRadeon R5 M335, Core i5 6200U, 17.3", 2.83 kgGeForce GTX 960M, Core i7 6700HQ, 15.6", 2.077 kg
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Pro+Interesting surface haptic
+Good price-performance ratio
+Acceptable battery runtimes
+24 months of manufacturer's warranty
+Consistent fan behavior&Cons-Rickety input devices
-Imprecise, sharp-edged clearances
-Feeble glare-panel with blue cast
-No VGA-port
-Slow hard-drive
-Radeon HD8750 without turbo
What we like
The courage to put ULV hardware in a normal 15-inch chassis. Energy savers will like that.
What we'd like to see
A matte and bright display without a distinct blue cast. A keyboard with a comfortable feedback and less rickety mouse buttons.
What surprises us
The graphics card is deprived of its turbo features. Is there any reason for it? The cooling system could have handled it easily.
The competition
&(i5, 640M, HD panel);&&(i5, 620M);&&(i3, 630M);&Packard Bell EasyNote TV43-HC (i5, 630M); Medion Akoya P6635 (i5, 630M);&&(i5, 630M);&&(i3, 7670M);&&(i5, 635M);&&(i5, 620M);&&(635M);&&(i3, 7650M).
Dell Inspiron 15- - 06/03/2013
v3Sebastian JentschChassis70%Keyboard72%Pointing Device70%Connectivity62%Weight82%Battery85%Display71%Games Performance79%Application Performance89%Temperature79%Noise86%Add Points72%Average76%77%Multimedia - Weighted Average
Review Dell Inspiron 15- Notebook Author: Sebastian Jentsch,&&(Update:&)
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