Dell Inspiron 14 3000 3480

Dell Inspiron 14 3000 3480 Budget-Class 14″ Laptop

Dell Inspiron 14 3000 3480

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The Dell Inspiron 14 3000 3480 is an affordable Windows laptop with a 14″ display and entry-level to mid-range internal components. It starts at only around $220.

The display of the Inspiron 14 3000 3480 is of a budget quality. It features a mediocre resolution of 1366-by-768 pixels. There are no IPS wide viewing angles nor touch input support.

Inside its plastic chassis in black or “platinum silver” color, the Dell 3480 laptop packs a computing system based on Intel’s processing technology. As the most basic option, the 3480 comes with the Intel Celeron N4000 processor with Intel UHD 600 graphics. A step up is the lower-end Pentium N5000 with Intel UHD 605 graphics. These are good only for the basic day-to-day computing tasks. For more computing power, there’s a lower-mid-range 7th Gen Intel Core i3-7020U option with Intel HD 620 graphics. The most powerful choice is the excellent mid-range 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8265U with the UHD 620. The notebook ships with either 4GB for RAM for basic multi-tasking or 8GB of RAM for those who want to use more programs and browser tabs simultaneously. Internal data storage device options are a small 64GB eMMC drive, or a larger but slower hard drive with either 500GB or 1-Terabyte (1,000GB) capacity. The laptop lacks a built-in optical drive.

Dell has included a medium-capacity 42 WHr battery to power the Inspiron 3480.

What separates the 3480 from other inexpensive laptops is that it provides optional keyboard backlight.

Specifications

Here are the specs of the Dell Inspiron 14 3000 3480 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand

Dell is among the world's top 3 laptop makers by the number of sold units, together with HP and Lenovo. The USA-based notebook PC manufacturer offers the full range of laptops, including the Inspiron consumer-oriented line, XPS premium-class line, Latitude business laptops, and G-series gaming notebooks. Dell also makes the Alienware high-end gaming laptops.
Laptop Type

This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without the ability to convert into a tablet.
Screen Size

The 14" laptop screens are a compromise between portability of 13.3" or smaller laptop displays and comfort of the popular 15.6-inchers.
Screen Resolution

This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do.
Touchscreen

This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs

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.



Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors.
Processor (CPU) Intel Celeron N4000 (decent for daily computing, but not fully smooth)

Intel Core i3-7020U (low-mid-range processor for home and office use, older model)

Intel Core i5-8265U 8th Gen (enables smooth everyday computing)

Intel Pentium Silver N5000 (decent for daily computing, but not fully smooth)
Graphics (GPU) Intel HD 620 integrated graphics of 7th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 (for light gaming)

Intel UHD 600 integrated graphics

This is an entry-level graphics processor. It’s capable of running only the lightest PC games.

Intel UHD 605 integrated graphics (for the lightest games only)

Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics of 8th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 (for light gaming)
System Memory (RAM) Size

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



The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. Keep in mind that 8GB may be not enough for some demanding programs and many newer games.
Data Storage

A very small but usable capacity.



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



1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive

Keyboard & Input

The keyboard has backlit keys for easier typing in the dark. There's no separate numeric pad you can typically find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models.



The keyboard has no backlit keys and no separate numeric pad you can usually find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models.



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

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.

Combo microphone and headphones audio jack

This laptop has a standard 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera Front-facing web camera

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.

HD 720p resolution

This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture.
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 No

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

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 1 x USB 2.0

A standard full-size USB port.

2 x USB 3.1

A pair of full-size USB ports.
Video Output Ports 1 x HDMI

HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find corresponding HDMI input 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.
Battery 42 WHr capacity
Weight 3.5 pounds
Height 0.8"
Width 13.4"
Depth 9.5"
Windows Version

Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.
Year of Release 2019

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Published on May 15, 2019

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    Faiaz –

    Can dell inspiron 3480 support windows 11

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    Sonu –

    Dell 3480 have M. 2 SLOT

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