Dell Inspiron: hereditary hard workers

Each manufacturer's range of laptops usually starts with inexpensive models for undemanding buyers. Such that you can watch a movie while messing around in the kitchen, print a small text or fill out tables with reports on work or study. For this part, Dell has a line of ultra-low-cost Inspiron laptops, where the cheapest model can be purchased for a ridiculous $ 200. At the same time, the option with the most advanced configuration will cost about $ 1000. Accordingly, the hardware component can be very diverse, from very weak dual-core Celeron "stones" to high-performance Core i7 processors. But in terms of design and configuration, everything is modest and plus or minus the same: a matte plastic case, a medium-level screen, in some cases discrete graphics and even a DVD drive.

Dell Inspiron series laptops (low-cost)

Dell Inspiron: Balanced working laptops

This Inspirion is a level higher. We are not talking about delights, highlights and bright colours here, the main success factor is an extremely tempting combination of characteristics and price. They include a fairly powerful hardware (brand new Intel Ice Lake chips, a good supply of RAM, but without a discrete graphics card) to work with resource-intensive applications. They can have an optional touchscreen display, high-capacity batteries, keyboard backlight.

As for prices, Inspiron models are conditionally divided into several subclasses: Inspiron 3000 are relatively inexpensive, Inspiron 5000 belong to the middle class, and the seven—thousandth series are expensive ultrabooks with a metal case, an optional touchscreen display and a dual-band Wi-Fi receiver and other charms. They are often listed in reviews as competitors of the MacBook, although it seems to us that due to the large difference in price, this is not an appropriate comparison.

Dell Inspiron series laptops (performant)

Dell Inspiron: Transformers for any wallet

In this hemisphere of the planet named Inspiron, there are not quite formatted transformer laptops that allow you to expand the touch screen 360 degrees and turn the laptop into tablet mode. They are unusual, firstly, in their dimensions — the average model weighs about 2 kg, it is definitely not a substitute for a tablet. Secondly, the price of the average Inspiron model rarely exceeds $800. In some cases, you can count on a very limited $ 600. Although, the average check for devices of this kind is a little more than $ 1000. At the same time, the hardware is often no worse. How do you like the option with a Core i7, 16 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD for $1000? On the other hand, the quality of displays and the implementation of multitouch is slightly worse than that of flagships of the typeLenovo Yoga or Surface Pro X.

Dell Inspiron series laptops (transformers)

Dell Inspiron: gaming laptops of the last generation

Previously, gaming laptops were also released in the Inspiron model range, but over time, the tasks of obtaining maximum FPS fell on the shoulders of the Alienware and G lines. Now on the market you can find only a few 2017 models with seventh-generation Intel Core processors and GTX 1050 Ti level graphics cards. Hand on heart, it makes sense to look in their direction only if they give it away on the cheap. Paying a thousand dollars for a three-year-old configuration would be strange, even given the cool design and sensible cooling system.

Dell Inspiron series laptops (gaming)

Dell Latitude: performant laptops for those who travel a lot

Durable, durable and mobile laptops, which, according to the idea, quickly fit into a bag, start up half-turned and create a minimum of problems. The hardware here is usually for everyday work "without brakes": high-performance Core i5 and Core i7 processors, fast SSD, RAM with a margin. But there are no separate video cards by tradition, Dell prefers to install them only when necessary. Instead of a video, we have a robust case, a capacious and tenacious battery, all the necessary safety methods and a moderately motley set of additional functions. In general, everything you need for a person who spends a lot of time on the road.

Dell Latitude series laptops (for work)

Dell Latitude: a transformer for travelers

Having presented the Latitude family, the developers from Dell did not hesitate to release a hybrid transformer model, which can become both a laptop and a tablet for the owner. The rest of the idea is the same as the main Latitude line: a solid construction, a magnesium alloy case, moderately fast iron, good battery life and no additional video cards. That is, everything you need on the road.

Dell Precision: powerful workstations

If you imagine different laptop models under the masks of popular superheroes, then Precision will definitely be Superman. This family includes only extremely powerful mobile workstations that can handle tasks of any complexity and any type. This is facilitated by high-performance processors (up to Core i9), powerful discrete graphics of NVIDIA Quadro caliber and an optimal amount of RAM. Interestingly, in nature there are even quite incredible options with 128 GB of RAM, but in east european stores there are more models with 16 GB. Anyway, such a filling allows you to do literally anything: 3D graphics, modeling, video rendering, work with popular graphic editors, or rock complex musical projects on hundreds of tracks.

Dell Precision Series laptops (performant)

Dell Vostro: strong business class

Laptops of this series are designed for active use in work and business. The hardware here is of an average level, but not quite slow, you can work comfortably with this, and not be nervous because of the long download speed. Depending on the modification, you can find additional protective measures like a TPM module and a fingerprint scanner. Some models are equipped with discrete graphics. Most models are equipped with a solid-state drive.

Dell Vostro series laptops (business series)

Dell G: laptops for thrifty gamers

There is an unspoken rule that a gaming laptop should be either expensive or very expensive. And this rule does not take into account that not every video game fan needs a stable 60 FPS at maximum graphics settings in any existing video game. For such gamers in 2018, Dell presented a new G series that allows you to safely play all modern games without twisting the requirements for ultra. The entry-level configurations mainly use bundles from the Core i5 processor and NVIDIA GTX 1050 graphics card, while in the top models you can find Core i7 and RTX 2060. Usually, savings relate to the materials of the case, the display and additional functions such as fast charging or RGB-backlighting of the keyboard. The design is mostly strict, the gaming essence of these laptops stands out only with small decorative elements.

All this stuff costs from $800 to $1500, but in some cases the price goes up to $ 2500.

Dell G Series laptops (gaming)

Alienware: the delight of an esports player

A series of truly powerful gaming laptops. Maximum performance, top-end filling. Allows you to play modern games at maximum settings. A thick body, an excellent cooling system allows the car not to "boil" even when gaming is at the limit. There are also modifications made in a thin case, which makes the laptop more mobile without compromising performance. Premium aluminium, carbon fibre and magnesium alloy were chosen for the material, and the cases are made in a futuristic design. A mandatory attribute is a keyboard with RGB backlight. Optionally, there is a possibility of overclocking.

Dell Alienware series laptops (gaming)

Dell XPS: MacBook competitor

Image ultrabooks in a stylish, thin and lightweight aluminium case, designed for various tasks that require an increased hardware resource — photo processing, audio processing, code compilation, etc. They are equipped with a bunch of bells and whistles, powerful processors, a good supply of memory, fast SSDs and often performant video cards. In general, this is a pure premium class with an excellent display, a thin and durable case and a bunch of bells and whistles like fast charging, Thunderbolt and dual-band Wi-Fi. It is not surprising that in reviews these laptops are constantly compared with popular MacBooks from Apple.

Dell XPS Series laptops (design and performance)

Dell XPS: top transformer for owners of a thick wallet

Image-transforming laptops are designed for studying or working in the business sphere. The case is made of high-quality wear-resistant materials: aluminium, carbon fibre. The presence of a capacious battery and a discrete graphics card allows you to count on 10 hours of operation on a single charge, and powerful hardware turns resource-intensive applications without problems. At the same time, discrete video cards here are not pass—through plugs from Intel, but rather unusual models of the Radeon RX Vega M GL caliber, which in terms of performance are not far behind the conventional GTX 1050. Considering that we are comparing an embedded and a discrete graphics card, this is right wow.

Dell XPS Series laptops (transformers)

XPS transformers also have very good displays, which are great for working with graphs. However, all this good is significantly higher than other popular transformers such as Asus ZenBook Flip and Lenovo Yoga.