Buy Dell Inspiron 3511 15.6 in just $379.99 at Best Buy

The Dell Inspiron 15 3000 (3511) is equipped with 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of solid-state drive storage, an integrated Intel UHD graphics chip, and an Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor. The 3511 model doesn’t look much different than the 3505, but that’s not a bad thing. The notebook chassis is well-built and solid, and the carbon black color gives it a sophisticated, clean facade. Weighing 3.8 pounds, it’s on the lighter side of the 15-inch laptop scale, though there are even lighter alternatives, such as the 15-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. The 3511 measures 0.7 x 14.1 x 9.2 inches (HWD), which is average for its weight class. It may be wide, but it is hardly bulky.

It’s worth noting that Dell’s sustainability efforts have made their way into its laptops as well. The company states that it uses recycled plastics in its laptops, although it is unclear how much of this has gone into the laptop itself and where. The packaging tray and packaging material are almost entirely made of recycled paper.

The powerful chassis and design are impressive for a budget notebook, but that’s not all. The keyboard is quite comfortable and gives just a tiny bit of feedback when typing. There is also a dedicated number pad, and the entire keyboard is even splash-proof. The keyless touchpad is wide, and there is enough room on both sides to rest your hands comfortably without accidentally touching it. One big difference between this model and the predecessor 3505 is the 1,920 x 1,080 pixel display.

The anti-glare 15.6-inch screen in Full HD resolution is an improvement over the 1,280 x 720 pixel resolution of the predecessor and another plus point for this powerful budget device. There is no touchscreen option, but that is not something you would expect in this price range. Unfortunately, the screen’s brightness is not particularly high; a maximum of 261 nits was measured in our test. This means that despite the higher resolution compared to its predecessor, the notebook still makes pictures and videos look dim.

The speakers, located on the bottom of the device, are loud and clear for a notebook of this caliber, although the maximum volume makes the case vibrate. As for the quality, it is adequate; tinny, but not unbearable. The Inspiron 15 3000 is packed with ports, although the lack of a USB-C port is disappointing. On the right side are an SD card slot, a USB 2.0 port, and an audio jack (a combination of headphones and microphone).

Dian Erwin
Dian Erwin
Dian Erwin is a review writer for Bollyinside, covering topics related to computing, such as laptops, tablets, phones, and other hardware. Dian spends much too much of his free time on Twitter, reading speculative fiction novels, playing video games, and reading comic books. He also enjoys reading video game manuals.

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