Laptops between the ₹50,000 to 1 lakh price point are targetted at college students and professionals looking for a reliable machine with a touch of flair for post-work entertainment. The segment is full of some great value-for-money choices, and to stand out, laptops need to offer a good overall user experience without neglecting the
The Dell Inspiron who look for good computing performance supported by good audio-visual features and a contemporary design. We used the Inspiron 14 with a 13th Gen Intel i7 processor backed by 16GB RAM for review, and here is what we found.
Unboxing
In the box, you get the laptop, along with the charging brick and paperwork. We found the unboxing experience straightforward, without the hassle of multiple boxes or additional plastic.
The display is good for content consumption and is an ideal companion for long work hours with its anti-glare finish.
The Inspiron 14 gets two tuned speakers. The speakers are loud and clear. However, they lack bass, and their output tends to be high on treble. While this is a when listening to music, it comes in handy during video calls or when listening to podcasts.
Technical specifications
- Dimensions: 16.49mm –19.50mm x 314mm x 226.6mm), weight: 1.59 kg
- Processor: 13th Gen Intel CoreTM i7, 12MB Cache, up to 5.00 GHz
- Display: 14-inch 16:10 FHD+ (1920 x 1200) anti-glare with 250nits
- Storage: 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
- RAM: 16GB, LPDDR5, 4800MHz
- Input: HDMI 1.4, Intel Thunderbolt 4.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, SD card reader, audio jack
- Battery: 4-Cell Battery, 54 Whr
- Sound: Tuned speakers, audio processing by Waves MaxxAudio Pro
- Camera: Widescreen FHD 1080p webcam with dual digital microphone array
Performance and connectivity
The Dell Inspiron 14 is available with i5 and i7 configurations. The device we received was powered with The device also gets Intel Iris Xe Graphics which, while not crafted for gaming enthusiasts, can support casual gaming.
The laptop is quick to boot up and shows no signs of lag over long hours of use with multiple apps. The device can also handle multiple desktops with varying workflows without any hiccups.
The Inspiron 14’s backlit keyboard is good, with decent key travel that offers up a satisfying typing experience. Key spacing and size is great for users with bigger hands, and the keyboard was reasonably comfortable to use for extended periods. The fingerprint sensor, integrated into the power button, is also responsive and unlocks the device without lag.
The precision touchpad has good touch sensitivity and is accurate and easy to get accustomed to. Though the touchpad does not lack in performance, we would have preferred bigger dimensions for added ease of use.
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