Dell Inspiron 11 3157

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

3

Pros:

Decent keyboard, Good daytoday performance
Affordable, Great performance for its price, Great audio, Multiple color options

Cons:

Flimsy build, Drab display, Limited WiFi support
Short battery life, Dim display, Runs warm on the bottom

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Last revision on October 19, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Decent keyboard, Good daytoday performance
Affordable, Great performance for its price, Great audio, Multiple color options

Reviewers Didn't Like

Flimsy build, Drab display, Limited WiFi support
Short battery life, Dim display, Runs warm on the bottom

Expert reviews and ratings

Yes, but only if it's on sale.This Dell didn't have us as smitten as its cute-as-a-button design suggested, since bloatware and a cheaper-than-necessary trackpad both left me cold. But, it's hard to find a halfway decent 11.6-inch model these days, and...

By reviewed.com on September 01, 2016

"Despite these weaknesses, the Inspiron 11 would make a great first...

By PC Authority on August 05, 2016

If you're after a budget laptop that'll let you work on the go and last all day, the Dell Inspiron 11 3000 is one of your best options. It's comfortable to type on, has a practical screen and its battery life is great among Windows laptops. Just make...

By PC Advisor on June 23, 2016

The line between laptops and tablets is getting blurry, a trend Microsoft hopes will continue. Every OEM is refining what a 2-in-1 can look like, and it's resulted in all kinds of designs and configurations.Dell's 2015 version of the Inspiron 11 3000...

By Digital Trends on December 18, 2015

Windows 10 device makers must think there is market gold in taking underpowered Windows 10 laptops, adding a touchscreen along with a tablet mode, and pushing them as 2-in-1s. They're all doing it, including HP, Acer , Asus, Lenovo, and Dell.And that's...

By Notebook Review on November 18, 2015

For as little as $330, Dell's Inspiron 11 3000 offers solid performance; a bright, colorful display; and good battery life in a sturdy 2-in-1...

By LaptopMag on August 06, 2015