Dell Inspiron 17R 5720 Series

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

7
Average:

7
Bad:

3

Pros:

Matte and high contrast Full HD display.
Not susceptible to dirt.
Moderate energy consumption.

Cons:

High temperatures and system noise during 3D applications.
No Turbo Boost with simultaneous GPU load.

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Last revision on September 16, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Matte and high contrast Full HD display
Not susceptible to dirt
Moderate energy consumption
Aluminum surfaces
Good input devices
Long battery runtimes
Nice design
Fair price
Lightweight for a desktop replacement
Good price for a large screen
Solid productivity performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

High temperatures and system noise during 3D applications
No Turbo Boost with simultaneous GPU load
CPU & GPU throttling under maximum load
Pretty meager port variety
Poor maintainability
Only one hard drive bay
Pretty high weight
No Gigabit Ethernet
No discrete graphics card
Performance is less than impressive
Short battery life
Reflective screen

Expert reviews and ratings

Multimedia gaming hybrid The choice of a processor with a TDP of 15 Watts is a blessing and a curse at the same time . On the one hand you get good results for the energy consumption and battery runtime, on the other hand it is very disappointing that...

By NotebookCheck on February 06, 2014

As I relayed through Logging Off a few weeks ago, I'm in the market for a laptop, and was therefore rather keen to see what Dell have for a power-user with a tight budget.Like all Dell's latest Inspiron models, the 17R comes in four colours (sliver,...

By micromart.co.uk on October 09, 2013

We've been so swamped with Windows 8 tablets and Ultrabooks in recent months that it actually makes a nice change to see a good old-fashioned desktop replacement laptop machine arrive for once. See: more laptop reviews . Dell's Inspiron 17R is big...

By PC Advisor on April 23, 2013

Dell's Inspiron 17R is a big unit that's suitable as a desktop replacement-style notebook. It could use better Wi-Fi and faster storage, but, overall, you get a solid computer that's good for a wide range of tasks and, most importantly, a computer...

By Good Gear Guide on April 18, 2013

The Dell Inspiron 17R isn't the notebook to go for if you need a true road warrior machine. It's too large and heavy, with merely mediocre battery life. But if you're after a system for general usage that is particularly good for group audiovisual...

By IT Pro Portal on November 13, 2012

The new Dell Inspiron 17R (model 5720) desktop replacement laptop offers solid Core-i5 performance at a very reasonable price. You don't get much in the way of battery life and the integrated graphics solution is nothing to rave about, but it is a...

By PC Mag on September 28, 2012

If you need maximum screen size at a minimum price, the basic 17-inch Dell Inspiron 17R is powerful enough for everyday tasks, but the lower screen resolution is a constant reminder of its budget...

By cnet on August 23, 2012

Bulky and short on battery life, but the big screen, top-quality speakers and gaming power make this a laptop not to be overlookedRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) If you're after a compact, dainty laptop, then Dell's Inspiron 17R definitely isn't it....

By Channel Pro on June 29, 2012

Bulky and short on battery life, but the big screen, top-quality speakers and gaming power make this a laptop not to be...

By PC Pro on June 28, 2012

100

It may have a dedicated graphics card, a pair of USB3 ports and a decent set of speakers, but it's the Inspiron 17R's 17in 1,600x900 screen that makes it great value for money...

By Expert Reviews on February 23, 2012

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