Specifications

Dimensions

380 mm 260 mm 15.6"
Anti-glareGlossy
(1366x768 px1920x1080 px)
24 mm 2.5 kg Laptop dimensions

Performance

Processor
Intel Core i5 (Broadwell)Intel Core i7 (Broadwell)Intel Core i3 (Haswell)
Storage
HDD: up to 2 TB Optical: DVD RW
RAM
Up to 16 GB
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 5500Intel HD Graphics 4400nVidia GeForce 920
Battery
Up to 7 hours

Connectivity

Network
WiFiBluetooth 4
Ports
LANSDHDMI
Input
Webcam

System

Category
Entertainment Notebook
Colour
Gray
Released
Q3 2015 (RRP from £329)
OS
64-bit Windows 10 Home

Shop

eBay

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Editor's Notes

Dell Inspiron 15 5558 is an entertainment-oriented laptop that comes in various configurations. Starting with the £329 entry-level Intel Core i3 model that comes with 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400 and 1366x768px glossy display. This model represents a good value for someone that is looking to step up from the budget laptops such as Dell's own Inspiron 15 3551.

The £699 top-end model packs an Intel Core i7, 2TB hard drive, 16GB RAM, switchable graphics courtesy of nVidia GeForce 920 and a full HD 1920x108px matte anti-glare screen. While the £449 mid-level model features an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 and 1366x768px glossy screen.

Then there is also a model that in my opinion hits the sweet spot in terms of performance/price ratio. Retailing at £549 it packs an Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB storage and the same switchable graphics card and full HD screen as the most expensive model. I feel that you either go for the entry level one if you just need a basic entertainment notebook or this one if you are after something that packs a bit more punch.

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