Dell Vostro 15 3500 2021 (11th Gen i5-135G7, 8GB, 256GB, 15.6" FHD)

The Dell Vostro 15 3500 (2021), powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU, is a budget-friendly business laptop that offers decent performance and features for everyday tasks.

Dell Vostro 15 3500 (2021) Overview

Performance

The Dell Vostro 15 3500 (2021) is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1165G7 processor, which has a base frequency of 2.4GHz and a boost frequency of 4.2GHz. The processor has 6MB of cache and 4 threads, making it suitable for multitasking and web browsing. For handling graphics, there is an integrated Intel UHD Graphics card, which can handle basic graphics tasks and casual gaming. The laptop comes with 8GB of DDR4 RAM, which can be upgraded to 16GB if needed. The RAM runs at 2666MHz with integrated graphics. The laptop also has a 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, which offers fast boot times and data transfers.

Design and Display

The Dell Vostro 15 3500 (2021) sports a sleek and sturdy design with a titan grey color. It weighs 1.78 kg and measures 19.90 mm in height at the front and 19.90 mm at the rear. It is easy to carry around and fits in most backpacks. The laptop features a 15.6-inch FHD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The display has an anti-glare coating and a narrow border design, which enhances the viewing experience. The display also supports a wide viewing angle of up to 80 degrees, thanks to the WVA technology.

Ports and Connectivity

The laptop has a variety of ports and slots for connectivity and expansion. It has two USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, one USB 2.0 port, one HDMI 1.4 port, one flip-down RJ-45 port, one audio jack, and one SD card slot. Along with that, you also get  Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technologies. There is a full-size keyboard with a numeric keypad that is spill-resistant and comfortable to type on. Meanwhile, its touchpad supports multi-touch gestures.

Battery and Others

The laptop has a 3-cell battery that can last up to 7 hours on a single charge, depending on the usage and settings. You get a 45-watt AC adapter for charging.