Dell Inspiron 5680

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

2
Bad:

0

8.4

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Based on 681 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Affordable
Speedy 8th gen processor Relatively quiet running
Solid gaming performance for price

Cons:

Not as easy to upgrade as other Dell models
Mediocre storage options

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Last revision on February 14, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Affordable
Speedy 8th gen processor Relatively quiet running
Solid gaming performance for price
Simple, attractive design

Reviewers Didn't Like

Not as easy to upgrade as other Dell models
Mediocre storage options

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Expert reviews and ratings

By HotHardware on May 15, 2018 75

Most people dream of owning a Ferrari or some other high priced sports car, then look at their bank account and settle on a sensible sedan. The trick is finding one that suits your style while fitting within your budget, and of course it has to reliably...

By au.pcmag.com on April 28, 2018 80

The configurable Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop delivers 60fps 1080p gaming and Core i7 pep at $999, making it an attractive bargain for gamers on a...

By PCMag IN on April 28, 2018 80

The configurable Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop delivers 60fps 1080p gaming and Core i7 pep at $999, making it an attractive bargain for gamers on a...

By PC Mag on April 27, 2018 80

The configurable Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop delivers 60fps 1080p gaming and Core i7 pep at $999, making it an attractive bargain for gamers on a...

By Digital Trends on April 17, 2018 80

No. We recommend waiting for the OnePlus 6. If you'd rather not wait or you have a strict budget, the Essential Phone is our second favorite...

By TheNextWeb on April 13, 2018 85

All that being said, I would definitely recommend the Inspiron 5680 to anyone who doesn’t have a VR-ready PC already. And it starts at just $599, though my recommendation is for the configuration we reviewed, which costs $1,099.

By Tom's Guide on April 11, 2018 70

The Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop offers solid gaming and VR performance in an affordable, attractive package.

By TrustedReviews on October 10, 2017 70

A great-looking, quick gaming PC that can handle games easily at 1440p.

Dell Inspiron 5680

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