Dell Inspiron 15 5000 (5502) Laptop

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Product Overview

The Inspiron 5502 is an affordable 15-inch laptop. Powered by 11th-gen Intel Core mobile processors, the Inspiron 5502 is the big brother of the Inspiron 5402, with which it shares most of the feature set.
Dell has given the Inspiron 5502 a compact and lightweight aluminium chassis. Thanks to the four-sided narrow bezels and the IPS FHD display, this 15.6-inch laptop offers modern style and an immersive viewing experience.
Like the Inspiron 5402, the 5502 features WiFi 6, DDR4 3200MHz memory, and Waves MaxxAudio Pro ALC3204 audio.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Slim bezels
  • Decent keyboard and touchpad
  • Relatively quiet under load
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Key feedback is shallow and shallow
  • Lid could be firmer
  • Slow SD card reader

What external reviewers found***

External score 43% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent CPU performance
  • Long battery life
  • SODIMM and 2x storage bays
Cons
  • Poor graphics performance
  • Dim display
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 1x HDMI 1.4 + 1x Audio combo + 1x microSD
Wireless Connectivity
Intel WiFi 6 2x2 (Gig+), Bluetooth

Construction

Battery | Capacity
53 Wh
Camera | Front
720p at 30 fps HD camera
Colors
Platinum Silver
Form Factor
Clamshell laptop computer
Material
Aluminium exterior shell
Microphone
Dual-array microphones
Speakers
Stereo speakers, 2 W x 2 = 4 W total

Dimensions

Size | Depth
9.23" (234.5 mm)
Size | Height
0.70" (17.9 mm)
Size | Width
14.02" (356.1 mm)
Weight
3.78 lbs (1.714 kg)

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Diagonal
15.6"
Display Type
IPS, matte
Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080)

Function

Audio
Waves MaxxAudio Pro ALC3204
Graphics
Intel UHD or Iris Xe
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i3-1115G4, i5-1135G7, or i7-1165G7
Security
Fingerprint reader on power button

Performance

Memory | Capacity
8 or 12 GB
Memory | Type
DDR4 3200MHz
Storage
Up to 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD

Production

Debut
2020

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External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 43%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The Inspiron 15 5502 excels in serviceability and expandability with its 2x SODIMM and 2x storage bays. Its integrated mouse buttons are horrendously spongy and shallow for an unsatisfying experience. Upgrading to the Core i5-1135G7 is recommended especially since you can skimp on RAM or storage.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Long battery life
  • Decent CPU performance
  • SODIMM and 2x storage bays
Cons
  • Dim display
  • Poor graphics performance

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References

  1. ^ Dell Inspiron 15 5502 Laptop Review: Intel 11th Gen For The Masses. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Inspiron-15-5502-Laptop-Review-Intel-11th-Gen-For-The-Masses.512185.0.html. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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