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    Inspiron i5420-7747SLV
    A 14.0-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Pro, an Intel Core i7-1255U 1.7GHz processor, 16GB of memory, 2GB Nvidia GeForce MX570 graphics, and a 512GB solid-state drive.
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    A 14.0-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Pro, an Intel Core i7-1255U 1.7GHz processor, 16GB of memory, 2GB Nvidia GeForce MX570 graphics, and a 512GB solid-state drive.
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    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Battery
     /  5
    Portability
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Battery Life - web (hr.)
     /  5
    Battery Life - video (hr.)
     /  5
    Weight (lbs.)
     /  5
    OS
     /  5
    Touch screen
     /  5
    2-in-1
     /  5
    Thin & light
     /  5
    Battery life
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Performance: Overall this laptop'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 laptops, it was among the fastest with common tasks such as web browsing and video conferencing. Applications start up almost instantly. Speed was adequate when composing documents, working on data spreadsheets, and other productivity tasks, and its speed was adequate for manipulating filters on images, converting and editing videos, and rendering models and calculating simulations. With hybrid graphics, the laptop can dynamically switch to the dedicated graphics card when a performance boost is needed for demanding games or applications. Everyday tasks, like web browsing or playing videos, will default to the integrated graphics chip, which is more power efficient and can reduce noise and extend battery life.

    Portability: This laptop is a very good choice for traveling. Battery life lasted 12.25 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 8.75 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results were notably longer than many similar laptops, under a workload of mixed use. At 3.4 lbs, weight was typical for a laptop of this size category.

    Ergonomics: The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. Its low contrast letters were difficult to read, although the backlighting can be useful in dark rooms. The power button was conveniently located, but its labeling was hard to read when the laptop is off.

    Display: The display quality was excellent overall. Colors were accurately reproduced, realistic, and natural looking. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation. Its display has better contrast than on most other tested laptops.

    Useful features and attributes on this model include: The 512GB solid-state drive uses less power and accesses data more quickly than conventional hard-disk drives. You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray burners using USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) for maximum performance. The fingerprint reader lets you log into your computer without typing in a password. This laptop has a full-size HDMI port and supports DisplayPort over USB-C for connecting to an HDTV or 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 i5420-7747SLV is a 14-inch laptop with a screen resolution of 2240 x 1400. It has 16GB of memory and a 512GB solid-state drive. It has an Intel Core i7-1255U 1.7GHz processor and Nvidia GeForce MX570 video adapter with 2MB dedicated memory, and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. It lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It was tested with Windows 11 Pro installed.

    It has 2 full-size, 1 type-C USB ports built-in on the laptop. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port, supporting DisplayPort over USB-C. It supports WiFi 5 (802.11ac), so it's compatible with high-speed routers. WiFi 6E is also supported with a compatible router, which can use the 6GHz band for better throughput, and can be helpful in urban areas. It has Bluetooth 5.2 built-in. It has a 2.1MP webcam for video conferencing. It has a manual sliding cover to hide the webcam when not in use.

    The Dell Inspiron i5420-7747SLV measures 12.4 inches wide by 9 inches deep by 0.8 inches high, and it weighs 3.4 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

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