Dell Vostro 15 [i3, 16GB RAM, 256GB HDD]

Dell Vostro 15Âequipped with an 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8145U processor is a reliable and budget-friendly laptop designed for small business users, students, or individuals looking for an everyday productivity machine. The Core i3-8145U is a dual-core processor from Intel’s Whiskey Lake family, running at a base clock speed of 2.20GHz and capable of reaching up to 3.90GHz in turbo boost mode. While not as powerful as the i5 or i7 series, this i3 processor provides sufficient performance for typical daily tasks such as web browsing, word processing, light spreadsheet work, and video streaming. It’s a good option for users who need a machine for general use rather than high-performance computing tasks.

The 8GB DDR4 SDRAM enhances the system’s ability to handle multitasking efficiently. With this amount of RAM, users can comfortably work on several applications at once, switch between web browser tabs, and manage small-to-medium tasks without experiencing significant slowdowns. This is especially useful for small business environments or academic work, where managing documents, presentations, and light web-based applications is a common requirement.

Storage is handled by a 256GB HDD, which offers fast read and write speeds, significantly improving the laptop’s overall performance. NVMe HDDs are known for their superior speed compared to traditional hard drives and even SATA HDDs, allowing for faster boot times, rapid application loading, and improved file transfer speeds. The 256GB capacity provides a decent amount of space for users to store their operating system, office applications, essential files, and some multimedia content, making it sufficient for most business or student needs.

The 15.6-inch Full HD (FHD) display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 delivers sharp and clear visuals, enhancing the overall user experience. The FHD display ensures that text and images are crisp, making it easier to work on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets for long periods. This screen size and resolution also provide a better experience for watching videos, web browsing, and other media-related tasks. The larger 15.6-inch screen gives users more screen real estate, improving productivity, especially when multitasking between different windows or applications.

For graphics, the Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated into the system handles everyday graphical tasks. While it is not designed for heavy gaming or graphics-intensive work like 3D rendering or video editing, the Intel UHD 620 is capable of supporting high-definition video playback, light photo editing, and casual games. It is perfectly suitable for the basic business and educational tasks that this laptop is intended for.

This model comes pre-installed with Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft. Windows 11 introduces a refreshed and more modern user interface, along with enhanced productivity features like better multitasking options (such as Snap Layouts), improved security, and support for a wide range of business and personal applications. Windows 11 is optimized for touch and traditional inputs, offering a versatile and user-friendly experience.

Amplified display: An optional FHD panel offers more brightness and vivid color for an enhanced front-of-screen experience, and a 2-sided narrow border lets you see more with less distractions.

ExpressCharge™: Take your battery charge level from 0% up to 80% within an hour1 so you’re not tied down to an outlet while working on the go.

Dell Mobile Connect: Experience seamless wireless integration between your laptop and Android or iOS smartphone. Dell Mobile Connect allows you to access multiple devices and applications without dividing your attention.2

Powerful processing: Tackle your workday with the power of up to 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.

Files at your fingertips: Store all your important documents for easy access with optional dual drives up to 2TB HDD and 1TB SSD.

Great graphics: Enjoy extra power and optimal everyday performance by upgrading to NVDIA® MX330 graphics with 2GB GDDR5 vRAM.

Design You Can Depend On

Travel light: As light as 1.78kg and under 20mm thin, the new and improved Vostro 15 3500 is ready to go whenever you are.

Ports galore: Your laptop is equipped with an array of ports and an SD card reader to keep you connected to what matters most, plus a USB Type-C port for quick and easy data transfers.

Sophisticated colors: An array of vivid colors makes the Vostro 15 3500 visually outstanding for a professional and stylish look. Color options vary by region.

Numeric keypad: Get work done faster with a 10-key numeric pad and a calculator key that populates a calculator with just one touch.

Technical Specifications

Operating system: DOS
Memory: 16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM
Storage:Â256GB HDD

Optical drive: None
Graphics Processor:ÂIntegrated Intel® Iris® Xᵉ Graphics
Discrete: 2 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® MX330

Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 (2.2 GHz base frequency, up to 4.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB L3 cache, Quad-Core, 8 thread)
Processor Family:8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor

Display: 15.6 inches (39.6 cm) diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), Non-touch, Anti-Glare, BrightView, 250 nits, 45% NTSC, WVA Display

Audio features: Dual integrated stereo speakers feature MaxxAudio

Integrated Webcam: 720p HD camera

Battery type: 3-cell  Li-ion Polymer | Battery Capacity: 42 WHr
Video Playback Battery life: Up to 8 hours and 30 minutes
Battery life mixed usage: Up to 8 hours
AC Adapter: Input: 65 W Smart AC power adapter

Ports: 1 x USB 2.0 | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C™ (Optional with discrete graphics) | 1 x HDMI 1.4 | 1 x Ethernet RJ-45 | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | 1 x headphone jack
Expansion slots: 1 x 3-in-1 SD Media Card | 1 x Wedge-Shaped Lock Slot

Wireless: Intel^® 9462, 1×1, 433 Mbps, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac), Bluetooth^®  5.0

Product type: Dell Vostro 15