The Dell brand has become synonymous with laptops, as it’s highly popular with government offices, enterprises, and educational institutes. Then, there are the die-hard gamers who don’t prefer anything other than Alienware. The Texas-based tech giant has used its many laptop series to become one of the biggest successes in the world.
In the US, Dell and HP dominate when it comes to Windows-based laptops. Lenovo is also making waves in the country, but Dell still remains a trustworthy manufacturer. Within the many series offered by the brand, you can easily find a laptop that meets all your needs and exceeds your expectations.
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Dell Laptop Series
As of 2021, Dell is the third-largest producer of laptops in the world, behind Lenovo and HP. We will cover all of their laptop series to give you an idea of what they offer and how they can benefit you.
Dell Inspiron
Dell Inspiron series is the most popular of all, available globally. These laptops for home offer reliable construction and functionality at a good price point. It’s also one of the oldest models, and there have been hundreds of new ones released to date.
The Inspiron series doesn’t just comprise regular laptops but also 2-in-1 PCs that combine the features of a tablet with a touchscreen.
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These are also some of the most affordable laptops by Dell, starting at just $249. While older Inspiron models used to be a bit bulky, the newer ones are much sleeker and lighter, therefore, more portable.
Dell is quick to adapt to the latest processors released by Intel, so you’ll find the processors updated every year. However, they may not be so powerful depending on the model.
The Inspiron Plus laptops are upper-tier laptops in the series with much better display and sound as compared with the entry-level models. Some of these also have dedicated GPU options (NVIDIA).
For Inspiron laptops, the display size is indicated by the model name. For instance, the Inspiron 13 laptops have a 13.6 inches screen size. The other sub-series include Inspiron 14, Inspiron 15, Inspiron 16, and Inspiron 17.
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The good thing about the Inspiron series is that there’s plenty of choice of resources. If you’re looking for just an entry-level laptop, you can pick one with a lower-level processor like the Intel Core i3 or i5.
Each sub-series also has a 2-in-1 option with a very sleek body, with the latest Inspiron 17 only available as a 2-in-1 option.
Here are the highlights of the Inspiron series:
- Wide range of computing, memory, and storage options
- 2-in-1 models
- Windows 10 Home and Pro
- Portable design
- Many connectivity options (USB, HDMI, Thunderbolt, Audio jack)
- Cheap to mid-range pricing
- Conservative color choices
Dell Latitude
Dell introduced the Latitude series as laptops designed specifically for businesses and education. These laptops quickly became super popular in the corporate and education world because of their durable construction and good performance.
Much like Inspiron, there are decent choices in terms of processor, memory, and storage. The display size of these laptops ranges between 13.3 and 15.6 inches.
Dell has also introduced some 2-in-1 models in the Latitude series, which may be more suitable for workers in need of more flexibility and multipurpose screen use. The Latitude 14 2-in-1 is a great option in the series, powered by Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
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While all models are fairly sturdy in make, the Latitude 14 Rugged 5424 is the most durable. It’s ideal for daily use in offices and in applications with not so much time for laptop maintenance and cleanliness (think the DMV or a public school library).
Since these are for businesses and schools, you’ll find these in conservative colors, mostly black. Also, they have long-lasting batteries, although the battery life may reduce with time.
These also come with Windows 10 Pro, which is the professional version of Windows 10. This gives additional benefits like storing encrypted files and logging in remotely.
For organizations, the addition of AI-based functions and many useful software tools makes the Latitude series all the more useful. They can integrate into the company’s infrastructure seamlessly.
Here are the highlights of the Dell Latitude laptop series:
- Ideal for offices, schools, and colleges
- Intel processors
- Rugged construction
- Long-lasting battery on standby
- 2-in-1 options
- Useful software, utilities, and security tools
Dell XPS
The Dell XPS series is the high-end laptop series by the company. These sleek, beautiful, and powerful ultrabooks are mostly designed for the creative types, with some models labeled as the ‘Creators Edition.’ In other words, these laptops can be ideal for graphic designers, illustrators, fashion designers, photographers, video editors, etc.
The XPS series also includes touch laptops featuring a touch-sensitive screen. These laptops provide multiple input options and may be ideal for, again, the creative professionals working in the design and art industries.
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While many people don’t expect Dell laptops to be design-oriented, the XPS proves this assumption wrong. The company has consistently been improving the design of these laptops. They are ever sleeker now with a higher screen-to-body ratio.
These come in 13.4, 15.6, and 17 inches sizes, indicated by the model name XPS 13, XPS 15, and XPS 17, respectively. One of the best models in this series Dell XPS 13, with the 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor.
Here are the highlights of this particular series:
- Intel Core processors
- High-end pricing
- Sleek body with ultra-thin screen bezels
- Long-lasting battery
- Ideal for design purposes
Dell G Series
The Dell G Series is essentially a gaming laptop series targeted at entry-level as well as seasoned gamers. These laptops are more multifunction, so ideal for those who want a single laptop for everything. The design isn’t bulky, so these can be carried around easily.
Dell does make premium-level gaming laptops, but these are more on the affordable end. The GPUs on these machines are up to NVIDIA RTX 3000 series, so you can expect to play graphic-intensive games on these too.
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The good thing is that the G Series features the same command center as the Alienware laptops. This software improves the overall gaming experience, making it easy to link different system settings with a gaming library. In other words, it optimizes the system and display for gaming.
The G Series comes in 15.6 inches screen display size, so all models are labeled G15. The processor choices are Intel Core i5 and i7, as well as AMD Ryzen. All GPUs are from NVIDIA only, even those models with AMD processors.
The highlights of these G Series laptops include:
- Intel and AMD processors
- NVIDIA GTX and RTX GPUs
- SSD storage (256 GB and 512 GB)
- Low to mid-range pricing
- Alienware control center
- Lightweight and portable
Alienware
Alienware is the flagship gaming laptop series by Dell that is one of the best-selling gaming laptop brands. These powerful gaming laptops are well-known for their responsive displays and immersive features, designed to improve the overall gaming experience.
The latest models feature the ultra-low profile keyboard developed with the help of Cherry. With Direct X12, these machines are VR-ready. You can even build your own machine.
There are both Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processor options. The latter one has the name in the title, for instance, the popular Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5.
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These come in 15 and 17 inches display sizes. In terms of design and aesthetics, Alienware laptops are simply unbeatable. They have a truly contemporary design, optimized for gaming.
All these features come at a price, with even the cheapest model the Alienware m15 R6, starting at $1,229.
Here are the highlights of the Alienware gaming laptop series:
- Powerful game-oriented system features
- 360 Hz refresh rate
- Beautiful and modern design
- Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processor options
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 Series GPUs
- Low profile keyboard with RGB LEDs
Dell Precision
Dell Precision laptops are designed for businesses with more graphical needs that Latitude series laptops cannot cover. These are optimized for Auto CAD software and tools, so ideal for businesses in the design, architecture, and marketing sectors.
The appearance and aesthetics are remarkably similar to that of the Latitude series and, to some extent, the Inspiron series. The Dell Precision line, however, isn’t as well-known as the Latitude series.
Since these are for businesses, these laptops come with Windows Pro 10 and comparatively more processing power and memory to support the Auto CAD applications. Some of the models in these series include:
- Dell Precision 3560
- Dell Precision 5550
- Dell Precision 5570
Dell Vostro
The Dell Vostro line caters to the dynamic needs of small businesses in today’s world. This particular series eliminated the old Dimension laptops by Dell. The current series with Vostro include the Dell Vostro 3000 Series and the Dell Vostro 5000 Series.
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The screen sizes are typically between 14 and 15.6 inches. These also feature both Intel and AMD processors. With ExpressCharge technology, these laptops charge quickly. As per their design, the laptops have business-friendly features, are portable, and offer ease of use.
Conclusion
Dell is a powerhouse when it comes to home and business laptops. Anyone who has used a Dell laptop before would know that they are long-lasting and durable. While we cannot say their laptops are cheap, they do offer a decent variety in pricing.
If you don’t necessarily need the fastest processor by Intel, you don’t need to spend money for that. You can conveniently find a lower-level laptop suited for your needs.
For gamers, both G Series and Alienware offer their unique benefits. Alienware being more feature-rich, is best for pro gamers who need a laptop built for that very purpose.
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