Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (3505, AMD) Laptop
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The Inspiron 15 3505 is the most affordable laptop in Dell's laptop lineup. It is powered by a choice of four AMD mobile processors with integrated graphics.
While Dell has economized on the feature set, the Inspiron 3505 offers decent performance in a compact and lightweight package. It is just over 9% lighter than its predecessor. From WiFi 5 to M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, the Inspiron 3505 also comes with some advanced features of yesteryear that have trickled down to the mainstream.
Dell also markets an Intel-powered variant of the Inspiron 15 3000, the Inspiron 15 3501.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Sleek, compact design
- Decent battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
- USB-C port
Cons
- Low-resolution display
- Lackluster performance
What external reviewers found***
External score 36% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent battery life
- Decent performance for the price
- Low-resolution screen
Cons
- Mediocre graphics performance
- Dim display
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x RJ-45 100Mbps + 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x USB 2.0 + 1x HDMI 1.4 + 1x Audio combo
Wireless Connectivity
802.11ac 1x1 WiFi and Bluetooth
Construction
Battery | Capacity
42 Wh
Camera | Front
720p at 30 fps HD camera
Colors
Accent Black
Material
Plastic
Microphone
Single-array microphone
Speakers
2.5 W x 2
Dimensions
Size | Depth
9.80" (249.0 mm)
Size | Height
0.78" (19.9 mm)
Size | Width
14.33" (363.96 mm)
Weight
4.04 lbs (1.83 kg)
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Diagonal
15.6"
Display Type
TN, matte
Resolution
HD (1366 x 768)
Function
Graphics
Integrated graphics with AMD, AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, or AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 Graphics
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
AMD Athlon Silver 3050U, Ryzen 3 3250U, Ryzen 5 3450U, or Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance
Memory | Capacity
4, 8, or 12 GB
Memory | Type
DDR4 2400MHz
Storage
Up to 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD
Production
Debut
2020
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 36%No matter whether you equip the Inspiron 15 3000 with an Athlon, Pentium, or Celeron processor, performance is going to be relatively lackluster. The laptop actually performed well on our battery rundown test, playing a locally stored 720p video for nearly 11 hours before its battery died. The pricier Inspiron 17 3000 and Gateway Creator obviously perform better here.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Decent performance for the price
- Low-resolution screen
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Mediocre graphics performance
- Dim display
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References
- ^ Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (3505) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dell-inspiron-15-3000-3505. 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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