Dell Inspiron 14Z Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 49 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

25
Average:

10
Bad:

11

Pros:

Great combination of portability, performance, and value.
Decent battery life.
Good performance for Ultrabook category.

Cons:

Input problems all around.
Dim screen, with uninspiring 1366 x 768pixel resolution.

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Last revision on September 19, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Great combination of portability, performance, and value
Decent battery life
Good performance for Ultrabook category
Good 3D performance
HDMI-out port
Third-generation Intel Core i5 processor
Discrete graphics
Full-size Ethernet port
Skullcandy-branded audio
Very reasonable price
More configurable than most ultrabooks
High-quality webcam
One of few Ultrabooks with DVD drive
Surprisingly good for light

Reviewers Didn't Like

Input problems all around
Dim screen, with uninspiring 1366 x 768pixel resolution
Could use another couple of USB ports
Difficulty with switchable graphics system
Heavy, unattractive design
Lags competitors in battery life
Not backlit keyboard
Some bloatware
Unresponsive mouse buttons
Stubborn mouse buttons
Irritating port covers

Expert reviews and ratings

The Inspiron 14z does a really good job of cramming a fully featured laptop into a compact, lightweight design. It's no gaming rig, but its good performance and battery life make it an attractive option for anyone on a tight budget.

By PCAdvisor on August 21, 2013

The Dell Inspiron 14z is a full-featured laptop in a compact and lightweight design that will satisfy business- and home users. Here's our Dell Inspiron 14z review. It's a shame that Dell is probably going to abandon the consumer market in order to...

By PC Advisor on August 21, 2013

The Inspiron 14z Ultrabook is offered for 900 Euros. The laptop offers a power-saving CPU and a middle-class GPU. This means it is well-equipped for multimedia use. Even Office programs run fluidly, thanks to the SSD. The case is made of brushed...

By NotebookCheck on September 11, 2012

Just like the 13z, for the price involved, the 14z does well. The main sticking point is the battery life, which has been outgunned by...

By CNET Australia on August 09, 2012

Dell’s Inspiron gets a big makeover this year, evolving (at last) into a sleek and modern-looking laptop while maintaining a very low price.Marketed as an ultrabook, the new Inspiron 14z may surprise you at first since it’s a 14-inch model instead of...

By Wired on July 16, 2012

The Dell Inspiron 14z-5423 ultrabook is built for speed. Unfortunately, it sacrifices battery life for raw multimedia and 3D power, which is costly in the long run. ...

By PC Mag on June 22, 2012

Dell has managed to give a very upscale feel to its mainstream Inspiron 14z, a 14-inch ultrabook that comfortably juggles price, design, and...

By cnet on June 19, 2012

Dell's redesigned Inspiron 14z is thinner than its predecessor, and it packs a new Intel "Ivy Bridge" processor in our $899 test configuration. But it's thicker and heavier than most other laptops that claim the ultrabook name....

By Computer Shopper on June 19, 2012

Dell's new Inspiron 14z combines strong performance with great looks in an affordable Ultrabook, but the screen and battery life could be...

By LaptopMag on June 19, 2012

The Dell Inspiron 14z has plenty to recommend it and offers something a little more than the run of the mill budget laptop in terms of styling and connectivity. Essentially, it's a well endowed budget...

By laptops.co.uk on March 14, 2012

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