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#5 in Laptops Under $500

Dell Inspiron 15 3530

Name: Dell Inspiron 15 3530
Brand: Dell
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

Dell

$399.00 – $499.00

15.6-inch Full HD laptop with Intel Core i5, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and 256GB SSD with Dell's reliable Inspiron build quality. Carbon-fiber reinforced palm rest and Dell ComfortView anti-glare display reduce strain during long sessions.

8.5

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.3

User Sentiment

8.7

Value Score

8.1

Complaint Risk

8.9

Freshness

8.4

Community

8.7

Availability

8.9

Pros

Intel Core i5 at budget price
Intel Core i5 at budget price
Carbon-fiber reinforced palm rest
Carbon-fiber reinforced palm rest
Dell support and warranty
Dell support and warranty

Cons

Only 256GB SSD on base model
Only 256GB SSD on base model
DDR4 RAM, not DDR5
DDR4 RAM, not DDR5

Don't buy this if…

The base model has only 256GB of storage; Windows, apps, and updates consume roughly 60-80GB, leaving limited space for personal files.
The base model has only 256GB of storage; Windows, apps, and updates consume roughly 60-80GB, leaving limited space for personal files.