JANUARY 2022 PCWorld 41TECH SPECS
Our particular Dell
Inspiron 14 2-in-1 review
unit costs $1,049 from
Dell (fave.co/3p2ZX9i)
but has frequently been
on sale for $800 and it
includes the following
specs:
- AMD Ryzen 7
5700U CPU - 14-inch, 1920×1080 IPS touchscreen
- 16GB DD4-3200 RAM
- 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe solid state
storage - 720p webcam
- Fingerprint reader
- Left side: HDMI 1.4b, USB-A 3.1 Gen 1,
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 - Right side: Headphone jack, USB-A 3.1
Gen 1, MicroSD card slot - Weight: 3.43 lbs. (power brick adds
0.58 lbs.) - Dimensions: 12.66×8.32×0.71 inches
Meanwhile, an $849 option (fave.
co/3EhFOB3) leaves you with a Ryzen 5
5500U processor, 256GB of storage, and
8GB of RAM. Unfortunately, you can’t mix and
match tech specs, so your only option if you
want more storage or RAM is to buy the
higher-end model for $200 more. (Dell also
offers other configurations with Intel
processors [fave.co/3p4yg04], which we’re
not reviewing here.)
Port selection is solid with both HDMI and
MicroSD ports and two USB-A ports, but be
aware that the HDMI 1.4b spec only supports
4K at 30Hz, so you’ll be limited to 1080p on
external monitors or TVs if you want smooth
60 frames per second video. Also, the
laptop’s charger occupies the sole USB-C
port, leaving no room for USB-C accessories.DESIGN AND DISPLAY
The Inspiron 14 2-in-1 comes in a single color
scheme called Mist Blue, but it’s a subtle hue
that only covers the aluminum lid and it’s
barely distinguishable from the matte-gray
plastic chassis underneath. Despite the use
of plastic, this is a sturdy machine. You’ll hear
nary a creak when grabbing the laptop by its
corners, and the keyboard barely flexes at all
under pressure.
The 1080p touchscreen has a glossy
finish with edge-to-edge glass that helps
reinforce the laptop’s premium look. TheThe Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 has both a USB-A port and a MicroSD card slot.