Dell Inspiron 17 5000 5758 Mid-Range 17.3″ Laptop

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The Dell Inspiron 17 5000 5758 is a large-screen 17.3-inch laptop, which belongs to the mainstream segment. The mid-range notebook provides entry-level to higher-end performance, depending on configuration, as well as optional touchscreen support and optional Full HD 1920×1080 display resolution besides default 1600×900. Another important option is keyboard backlight.

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Dell’s 5758 comes with either the enty-level Intel Pentium 3805U, mid-range Intel Core i3-5005U and i5-5200U (review), or higher-end i7-5500U processor. All of these chips belong to the latest 5th Generation Core Broadwell CPU family and feature two cores. You can click on the links of each CPU to find more about them. A review of the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics of the Core-branded parts can be found here. Another graphics option is the Nvidia GeForce 920M 2GB dedicated video card, which is an entry-level one but still better than the HD 5500. The CPUs and GPUs are paired with up to 16GB of system memory and either 500GB or 1-Terabyte hard drive. The laptop does have a built-in DVD burner. Users can replace the included RAM and storage devices easily, via a bottom cover which is held only by two screws. There are two memory slots.

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The notebook has a pair of stereo speakers, 720p webcam, 802.11n or newer and faster 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless, Ethernet LAN port, Bluetooth, HDMI video output connector, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, audio jack, and a media card reader.

The weight of the laptop is either 6.2 or 7.3 pounds, depending on whether it’s a touchscreen model or not. Thickness of the profile is 1.1″.

The battery has a capacity of 40 or 47 WHr, but we have no info on battery life.

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Specifications of the Dell Inspiron 17 5000 5758

Here are the specs of the Dell Inspiron 17 5000 5758 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand Dell
Screen Size 17.3-inch

The 17.3-inch screen diagonal means the laptop's display is a large one in comparison to screens of the most laptops.
Screen Resolution 1600x900 pixels HD+

This screen resolution is commonly found on the budget-class 17.3" laptops. It doesn't enable image sharpness and space on the screen of Full HD or higher resolutions.

1920x1080 pixels Full HD

Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Touchscreen Finger multi-touch input (optional)

The device optionally comes with touchscreen capability.
Other Display Specs TN type

Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-5005U 5th Gen dual-core 2GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 31)

Intel Core i5-5200U 5th Gen dual-core 2.2-2.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 37)

Intel Core i7-5500U 5th Gen dual-core 2.4-3.GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 42)

Intel Pentium 3805U dual-core 1.9GHz 2MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 25)
Graphics (GPU) Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics (good only for the lightest gaming)

Nvidia GeForce 920M 2GB dedicated video card (User Benchmark GPU score: 7)

Intel HD integrated graphics of low-end CPUs (only for the lightest gaming)
System Memory (RAM) Size 4GB RAM

4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended.

6GB RAM

6GB RAM is enough for moderate multitasking. However, at least 8GB is recommended for flawless multitasking in everyday computing in 2023.

8GB RAM

The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users.

12GB RAM

12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more.

16GB RAM

16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
Data Storage 500GB HDD

This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.

1000GB (1TB) HDD

1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive DVD writer
Keyboard & Input Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad

The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard.

Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad

The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight.

Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface

The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.

Touchscreen
Speakers & Audio Stereo speakers

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Camera Front-facing web camera

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11AC

The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port Yes

This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) No
Bluetooth Yes

This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports 2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0

A total of three full-size Type A USB ports.
Video Output Ports 1 x HDMI

HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
Media Card Reader SD card reader

The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Other Features Intel Wireless Display (Wi-Di)
Battery 4‑cell li-ion 40 WHr

4‑cell li-ion 47 WHr
Weight 6.2 pounds

7.3 pounds
Height 1.1"

1.2"
Width 16.4"
Depth 11.2"
Windows Version Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.

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