Dell Inspiron 15Z 5523

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

4
Bad:

5

Pros:

Intel Core i7 power. Touch screen. Backlit keyboard. Four USB 3.0 ports. HDMI out.
Attractive lightweight design; Good performance and graphics; Swift boot times; Runs cool
The Dell Inspiron 15z has a great, slim design for a budget-minded 15-inch touch laptop, and even includes an optical drive.

Cons:

A bit heavy. A few pieces of bloatware
Subpar battery life; Loud tinny audio lacks bass

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Last revision on May 12, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Intel Core i7 power. Touch screen. Backlit keyboard. Four USB 3.0 ports. HDMI out
Attractive lightweight design; Good performance and graphics; Swift boot times; Runs cool
The Dell Inspiron 15z has a great, slim design for a budget-minded 15-inch touch laptop, and even includes an optical drive
Touch screen. Built-in optical drive. Spill-resistant keyboard. 15-month subscription to McAfee Security Center
Good housing, individually configurable, dedicated graphics card, always remains cool, mostly silent
Good material quality, Excellent connectivity, Spacious keyboard and touchpad, Solid performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

A bit heavy. A few pieces of bloatware
Subpar battery life; Loud tinny audio lacks bass
It's at the top end of the budget category, and for the same money, there are more-upscale systems available. Low screen resolution looks cartoonish
Bloatware. Slightly on the heavy side
Glossy display, low brightness, no CPU Turbo under load, cumbersome maintenance
Glossy display with dim backlight, Optional touchscreen is a poor value

Expert reviews and ratings

100

It’s rather large and heavy for an Ultrabook, but its responsive touchscreen and powerful hardware make it a Best Buy...

By Expert Reviews on June 07, 2013

Tipping the scales at the thick and heavy end of the ultrabook specifications, the Dell Inspiron 15z (I15Z-4801SLV) gives you extra features to justify its bulk. It's a good pick for the traditional laptop user who wants a new, fast...

By PC Mag on May 28, 2013

An attractive design, good performance and quick boot times make the Dell Inspiron 15z a good, but expensive Windows 8...

By LaptopMag on May 03, 2013

Dell's Inspiron line continues to look sharper than its budget reputation would suggest. The new touch-enabled version of the 15z works as a reasonably priced Windows 8 laptop with a big screen and an optical...

By cnet on February 01, 2013

Dell Inspiron 15zDell has successfully integrated the ultrabook into the multimedia Inspiron family. The 15z bridges the gap between the two notebook classes without sacrificing too much on either side.First off is the stylish appearance that deserves...

By NotebookCheck on January 24, 2013

Going big hasn't caused the 15z to compromise its Ultrabook roots. This is a snappy, portable system. While it isn't a performance powerhouse, it does meet the demands of the average consumer. Like Lenovo's U-Series Ultrabooks, the 15z excels not...

By Digital Trends on January 04, 2013

The Dell Inspiron 15z continues to deliver an accomplished laptop experience without any of the extra bells and whistles that manufacturers use to market new devices. It's an old-fashioned laptop experience with significant build quality, design and...

By TechRadar on December 19, 2012

After testing these two Dell Inspiron notebooks we're left a little confounded. On paper, the Inspiron 15z looks like an excellent Ultrabook. The specifications are solid and include an Nvidia graphics card that's faster than the integrated graphics on...

By uk.hardware.info on June 18, 2013

The Dell Inspiron 15z is positioned quite nicely in terms of most of its specifications, its price and its quality but there are one or two specifications that could hit some customers hard. We've taken a long hard look at the Dell Inspiron 15z , enjoyed...

By ultrabooknews.com on February 19, 2013

The Dell Inspiron 15z-5523 gives plenty of bang for the buck, boasting solid performance and a feature set that helps deliver a smooth and intuitive Windows 8...

By PC Mag on January 31, 2013

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