Dell Inspiron 13 5379

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Smooth system performance, easy maintenance, quiet operation
Stable base, Good input devices, Full utilization of the new generation Intel CPUs, Decent battery life
Solid performance, Accurate audio, Decent viewing angles

Cons:

Highly reflective display, PWM causes strong display flicker, low average colour space, low brightness, very thick - difficult to use in tablet mode
Flimsy and bouncy lid, Color-deficient display (low sRGB coverage) with low brightness, The panel uses aggressive PWM (our Health-Guard profile eliminates it), Outdated design with sharp corners, hefty chassis, thick screen bezels, No USB-C connector and...

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Last revision on October 24, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Smooth system performance, easy maintenance, quiet operation
Stable base, Good input devices, Full utilization of the new generation Intel CPUs, Decent battery life
Solid performance, Accurate audio, Decent viewing angles

Reviewers Didn't Like

Highly reflective display, PWM causes strong display flicker, low average colour space, low brightness, very thick - difficult to use in tablet mode
Flimsy and bouncy lid, Color-deficient display (low sRGB coverage) with low brightness, The panel uses aggressive PWM (our Health-Guard profile eliminates it), Outdated design with sharp corners, hefty chassis, thick screen bezels, No USB-C connector and
Stiff keyboard, slow SSD, Dim screen

Expert reviews and ratings

Old on the outside, new on the inside. Dell has updated the Inspiron 13 5379 with an Intel's 8th generation Kaby Lake processor. This is the only noteworthy change though. Aesthetically, everything remains the same, including the I/O. In this review we...

By NotebookCheck on February 16, 2018

No. The Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1's battery life is just too poor. There are other budget machines available at similar prices that will last longer on a charge, and the Inspiron 13 5000 is just too heavy by itself to make carrying the charger around a...

By Digital Trends on December 08, 2017

The Dell Inspiron 13 5000 offers reasonable battery life, effective overall performance and a sensible price, so it could well fit what many are looking for in a notebook.Tags 2-in-1 computerDellInspironPrevious article Review: Google Pixel 2 XL smart...

By Gadget Guy Australia on December 06, 2017

The Dell Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1 offers solid performance and build quality at an affordable price, but a dim screen and stiff keyboard make this machine a mediocre...

By LaptopMag on December 03, 2017

Boasting speedy quad-core performance, a swiveling display that lets it double as a tablet, facial recognition and a reasonable price tag, the Dell Inspiron...

By PCWorld New Zealand on January 25, 2018

Boasting speedy quad-core performance, a swiveling display that lets it double as a tablet, facial recognition and a reasonable price tag, the Dell Inspiron 13 5000 is a solid ultrabook option for mainstream users. Only its dim display and middling...

By Good Gear Guide on January 25, 2018

If you are looking for a cheap 2-in-1 13.3-inch solution sporting the latest of what Intel can offer, the Inspiron 13 5379 should definitely be on your list, especially if there's a decent discount like the one running now (at the time of writing this...

By laptopmedia.com on December 05, 2017

Mit einer Gesamtwertung von 67,7 belegt das Notebook Dell Inspiron 13 keinen Spitzenplatz, enttäuscht aber auch nicht. Kein Wunder, muss es sich auch mit Kandidaten messen, die knapp doppelt so teuer sind. In Anbetracht des geringen Preises erhält man...

By Chip.de on October 04, 2018