Dell Vostro 5501 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6"
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics
RAM
8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Core Qty
Quad-Core
Storage
256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
40 Wh
Dell Vostro 5501 Review

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lightweight design

robust build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no thunderbolt support

modest storage capacity

Total Rating

81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Vostro 5501
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.61 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.7 kg
Colour Grey
DISPLAY Dell Vostro 5501
Screen Size (Type) 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 142
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Dell Vostro 5501
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell Vostro 5501
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Dell Vostro 5501
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Vostro 5501
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter, 74.9 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3204
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio Pro
COMMUNICATIONS Dell Vostro 5501
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Dell Wireless 1820
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111
BATTERY Dell Vostro 5501
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 40 Wh
AC ADAPTER Dell Vostro 5501
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19.5 V, 2.31 A
INPUT Dell Vostro 5501
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Vostro 5501
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Dell Vostro 5501
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI)
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial), McAfee (12 months subscription), Dell Mobile Connect
MISCELLANEOUS Dell Vostro 5501
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing)

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