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Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop (15.6" FHD 120Hz, i3-1215U, 8GB RAM [upgradeable], 256GB SSD, 41Wh, 1.65kg, Win11)

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Posted 6 April 2024

Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop (15.6" FHD 120Hz, i3-1215U, 8GB RAM [upgradeable], 256GB SSD, 41Wh, 1.65kg, Win11)

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A low-cost laptop with an acceptable display for this budget. At least it is not TN. RAM is upgradeable.

Marketing gibberish:

See More, Do More: The three-side narrow bezel enhances views, while still fitting in your bag.
Reduce the Strain: ComfortView, our low blue light solution, makes for more comfortable screen time.
The Storage you need at Speed: Dual drive SSD for a faster computing experience.
Extended Battery Life: Long-lasting battery and express charge capability, to keep going for longer.
Easy Everyday Use: A lift hinge design and enlarged keyboard make for more ergonomic, comfortable use.

Specs:
Processor: 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-1215U (10MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 6 cores)
Operating System: Windows 11 Home, English
Display: 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, 120Hz, WVA, Non-Touch, Anti-Glare, 250 nit, Narrow Border, LED-Backlit
Memory: 8 GB: 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666 MT/s
Storage: 256 GB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
Keyboard: English UK non-backlit keyboard
Ports

1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port with DisplayPort 1.4 (on 12th Gen Processor configured with Type-C®)
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (on systems configured with Type-C®)
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (on systems configured with non Type-C®)
1 USB 2.0 port
1 Power Jack
1 headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
1 HDMI 1.4 port; HDMI 1.4 (Maximum resolution supported over HDMI is 1920x1080 @60Hz. No 4K/2K output)

Slots
1 M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card
1 M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive
1 SD-card slot
Camera: 720p at 30 fps HD camera Single integrated microphone
Wireless: Realtek Wi-Fi 5 RTL8821CE, 1x1, 802.11ac, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth® wireless card
Primary Battery: 3 Cell, 41 Wh, integrated
Power: 65W AC adapter

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Edited by a community support team member, 6 April 2024

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6th Apr
Great price for a new i3 12th gen pc🔥🔥

Having used a a similar Inspiron 15 model, only complaint I have is with its hinge mechanism and how the top lid unfolds under the base. Poor design.

One hinge on my laptop broke after 2 months of use. Sent to Dell under warranty and it came back repaired after a month with multiple dents on body and camera issues. DId not bother for re-repair.

Besides this it works great. (edited)
6th Apr
I think the point of the hinge unfolding under the base is to allow airflow through the vents.
6th Apr
Hi there,

Can anyone confirm what the max memory upgrade is on this (assuming a extra stick to 16gb), if it can be changed?

Same for the the storage will it accept a 1 or 2tb M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD?

cheers
6th Apr
Take up to 2 x 32gb and mini M.2 x 2 NVMe
8th Apr
Hi All, laptop is arriving today and found these deals for SDD and Ram

SDD
amazon.co.uk/gp/…37/

RAM
amazon.co.uk/gp/…S4/

I can pick up the ram for about tenner (many to chose from) as many have said here, so that not a issue!

Just want the SSD to be brand new, wanted to check if the above SSD is a good average price for a NVMe SSD (never bought one before)! The 2TB seem to be around the 110 mark!

Cheers
7th Apr
Can this use ddr 5 ram?
7th Apr
No.
7th Apr
Take it this would be fine to use for uni work. Browsing journal articles, writing assignment, Ms teams etc
7th Apr
Yes, but I'd still upgrade the RAM to 16GB for the sake of about £10.
6th Apr
Is it IPS or TN panel?
Author
6th Apr
WVA = Dell's IPS.
6th Apr
Ordered this earlier today, arriveing Monday.

Any good prices out there for a 1- 2tb nvme and 8gb ram stick?

Might get a win 10 pro key and do a clean install with the 2 upgrades.

Anyone done that before with a new basic laptop or have you just transferred the smaller SSD to bigger SSD.

Not sure what's included software wise, just thinking how much bloatware is included within the factory software.
7th Apr
Why would you want to go to Windows 10 now? It's out of support next year and no real development is going on for it. Windows 11 has massively improved with the last two releases and isn't really any "heavier."

I'd try CEX for a cheap 8GB DIMM.
7th Apr
Where can I find the correct compatible ram for this laptop? Thanks
7th Apr
Crucial UK have a memory matching tool and guarantee comparability
7th Apr
Can I play some games on it.Not the top one,something like counter strike or serious Sam?
I don’t have any knowledge about computers
thanks in advance
7th Apr
If you upgraded the RAM to dual channel by adding another DIMM then you could play basic games. Counterstrike would work. Just Google the model and find some YouTube videos.

Take a look at this, it is the 12th Gen equivalent but uses the same integrated GPU.

(edited)
8th Apr
The hinge problem looks to be very much Alivr and well dell.com/community/en/conversations/inspiron/inspiron-15-3520-broken-hinge/65ab4d83d266c41161877c74 I work in IT and supplied a number of these and I'd say 50% had this issue so far. Granted this was a couple of years ago but it looks like they haven't fixed it.

It's incredible that after all these years they haven't changed the design (edited)
6th Apr
For HUKders low cost laptop would mean sub £100, this is expensive
6th Apr
Nonsense statement
6th Apr
Mike T would be proud of this deal.
6th Apr
Was he the one who posted the legendary Dell M2 screw deal?
7th Apr
As much as I hate the hinge design on this, I find it incredible that you can get a perfectly useable every day laptop which serves the needs of most for less than the price of a half decent second hand phone.
6th Apr
Great find.

Extremely HOT
6th Apr
Great price. The battery may be a concern though. 40wh for a 15.6in screen is quite small, and obviously it varies with device, but I imagine this would have fairly poor battery life
7th Apr
Hmm the i3 is low power.

It all depends if power saving mode lowers the screen refresh rate tbh
6th Apr
That's a name from the past! He helped provide a couple of great deals for me many years ago!
7th Apr
Decent value. My only gripe is the lack of usb c charging.
7th Apr
Usually you can charge via the USB C port anyway?
7th Apr
HP Laptop PC 15s-fq5026sa also looks cheap on Amazon. Are they shifting laptops
7th Apr
Lack of USB C charging, poor webcam, small battery, proprietary barrel charger, cost saving on the processor, and low panel brightness for the screen does hurt the value aspect of the device as well build quality issues with the hinges and the 120hz screen seems out of place for a device like this with no dedicated GPU or storage. Wee bit confusing what they were going for here but perfectly fine for indoor use if someone is willing to either mod it or spec it up for more ram and SSD space.
7th Apr
Great comment .....thanks
7th Apr
I know the RAM is upgradeable but in this day and age, manufacturers should just be selling everything with 16GB RAM (mainly because browsing the internet has become such a memory hog.
7th Apr
Prices then go up. Tbh 8Gb is perfectly fine for web browsing, watch videos, playing older/less graphic intense games. Majority of people using this laptop probably wouldn't even get to 75% RAM usage, probably more around the 50%, especially if it's just for web browsing.
7th Apr
120hz screen isn't going to be of use to many, as the CPU won't make use of it in almost all cases. This looks like waste of money through the lens of a well balanced system, but it could be good for some people. I got a chromebook plus for similar money which has a great battery, screen, usb-c etc. albeit only 8gb and I think that's a better option unless you want windows.
7th Apr
What do you mean by that? A high refresh rate isn't just about gaming, 120Hz will be better for scrolling and 24Hz videos.
9th Apr
How would this perform with Lightroom (if I were to install another 8gb RAM, as they only seem to be about £16)?
9th Apr
Given this has gotten hotter than the deal i purchased that for me is still stating June delivery - is it worth me cancelling the order at Dell for this? I can see i'm getting a larger SSD for just less paid but beyond that I probably need the experts to help ...

hotukdeals.com/dea…042
10th Apr
Opened up the laptop and this is the memory inside 8GB says 3200 (can anyone confirm)?

and with a slot free for another stick!

The SDD is a Kioxia mini 256gb and there seems to be a bay for a another SSD - next to the battery. Can anyone confirm this?

12th Apr
Yes it does look like it has a 3200mhz ram stick and yes it looks like it has a slot for a 2.5" ssd/hdd. It does have a cable for the SSD but not sure if this is power or data only
10th Apr
can i just check - is this exactly the same laptop here: hotukdeals.com/dea…052
Just so i know as i'd prefer to order from Dell (assuming it's not a long wait like the last order that got cancelled)
10th Apr
No the one you've linked is vastly superior. That one has an I5, 16gb ram 1TB SSD. This one is I3, 8gb ram, 256gb SSD.
1 h, 25 m ago
£349!!!! Was going order one but price seems to be £349 now. So no longer valid deal.