40 PCWorld JANUARY 2022REVIEWS
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he Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 occupies
an unusual spot in the company’s
laptop lineup.
While Dell tends to reserve the
Inspiron line for its cheapest and clunkiest
consumer-grade computers, the Inspiron 14
2-in-1 borrows a handful of elements from
higher-end laptops, including a metal lid,
a fingerprint reader, surprisingly great
speakers, and a sharp touchscreen thatflips around into tablet mode. However,
further inspection reveals where the
compromises lie.
The display is on the dim side, the chassis
is part plastic, the trackpad has a chintzy click
mechanism, and the laptop is heavier than
high-end computers with similar specs. But if
you can snag the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 for less
than its $1,049 list price, those trade-offs may
be worthwhile.Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1:
Nice features on a budget
This Inspiron has high-end laptop aspirations, but with a few downsides. BY JARED NEWMANmobilism.org