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    Inspiron 3030S-5622BLU
    A tower desktop computer in a compact form factor, tested with Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core i5-14400 2.5GHz processor, 16GB of memory, a 1TB solid-state drive, integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730, and built-in speakers.
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    Description
    A tower desktop computer in a compact form factor, tested with Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core i5-14400 2.5GHz processor, 16GB of memory, a 1TB solid-state drive, integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730, and built-in speakers.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings

    OWNER SURVEYS

    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Performance
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Speakers
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Touch screen
     /  5
    OS
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Performance: Overall this desktop's performance was good, below that of many other models but still powerful enough for tasks such as email, word processing, web browsing, and streaming movies. Compared to other tested desktops, it was fast for common tasks such as web browsing and video conferencing. Applications start up quickly. Speed was adequate when composing documents, working on data spreadsheets, and other productivity tasks, and it was slow for manipulating images, editing videos, and calculating simulations. Graphical tasks run slower among other models with only integrated graphics.

    Ergonomics: The desktop is bundled with a keyboard and mouse. It had well-designed features that made it comfortable or convenient to use. Keyboard letters were high contrast and easy to read, and its keys were comfortably sized. Keyboard features such as media playback and volume control keys add convenience. The keys on the keyboard are slightly concave, making it more comfortable to type on. The corded mouse has a scroll wheel. The storage drive can be easily replaced. The power button is in a convenient location that is unlikely to be pressed accidentally.

    Useful features and attributes on this model include: You can connect common external devices such as backup drives and Blu-ray burners using USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps). Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port supporting HDMI 1.4, a DisplayPort full-size port; these are useful for connecting to an TV or separate monitor.

    Downsides: There's no optical drive like a CD or DVD reader, so you'll have to buy an external drive if you need one.

    About

    The Dell Inspiron 3030S-5622BLU is a tower desktop computer in a compact form factor. It has 16GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive. It has an Intel Core i5-14400 2.5GHz processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 730. It is not suitable for high-performance gaming. However, it lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.

    It has an SD memory-card reader for digital photography and backups, and it has 4 full-size USB ports in the rear and 3 full-size and 1 type-C USB port accessible from the front or sides. 2 of these ports are used by devices, leaving 6 free USB ports. It also supports WiFi 6 (802.11ax), which provides faster and more dependable High Efficiency Wireless, but you'll need a compatible router to see the faster speeds. It has Bluetooth 5.1 built-in.

    The Inspiron 3030S-5622BLU measures 3.6 inches wide by 11.5 inches high by 12.4 inches deep. As a compact desktop computer, the case is smaller than a typical tower and is designed to take up less desk space, but can still provide access to upgrade or replace parts. It is backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of free tech support by telephone.

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