Dell Inspiron 17 5000 5770 / i5770 Big-Screen 17.3″ Laptop with 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs
The Dell Inspiron 17 5000 5770 / i5770 is a big-screen 17.3-inch Windows laptop. Spaciousness of the display with HD+ 1600×900 or Full HD 1920×1080 resolution is a good selling point. It’s worth noting that the HD+ screen is a TN type, meaning narrower viewing angles than on the Full HD IPS screen. Touch-screen support has been omitted. The plastic-clad Dell Inspiron 5770 / i5770 features powerful 8th Generation Intel Core processors – the quad-core i5-8250U or i7-8550U. Furthermore, the notebook provides optional AMD Radeon 530 2GB dedicated video card. It’s a lower-end GPU, but still noticeably faster than the entry-level Intel UHD 620 option. Dell has provided robust storage options – combined 2TB hard drive + 256GB solid state drive storage, besides the basic 1TB HDD option and 1TB HDD + 128GB SSD combo. System memory sizes of 8GB and 16GB are standard for the mainstream notebook category the 5770 belongs to.
The laptop also features a built-in DVD optical drive, chiclet-style keyboard with numeric pad and optional backlight, stereo speakers, a web camera, 802.11AC Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an HDMI video output, SD memory card reader, combo mic / headphones audio jack, two USB 3.1 ports, and a USB 2.0 port. On configurations with the Radeon video card, there’s an additional USB-C port which can also function as a video out port.
The notebook has a built-in 3-cell 42 WHr battery, but we have no info on battery life. Since 42 WHr is a medium capacity and the 17.3″ screen is big, you can’t expect and exceptionally good battery life on the Dell 5770.
Although the laptop is physically large, with its weight of 6.1 pounds it isn’t too heavy.
Specifications
Here are the specs of the Dell Inspiron 17 5000 5770 / i5770 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | Dell 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. |
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Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without the ability to convert into a tablet. |
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 (FHD) 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. On the positive side, FHD tends to consume less power than 4K. |
Touchscreen | No touchscreen This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input. |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-8250U 8th Gen (enables smooth everyday computing) Intel Core i7-8550U 8th Gen (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing) |
Graphics (GPU) | AMD Radeon 530 2GB dedicated video card (for light gaming, but with improved smoothness) Intel UHD 620 integrated graphics of 8th Gen Core i3, i5, i7 (for light gaming) |
System Memory (RAM) Size | 8GB RAM 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. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. |
Data Storage | 1000GB (1TB) HDD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 128GB SSD This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. 2000GB (2TB) HDD + 256GB SSD This is a huge capacity, but the HDD portion 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. |
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 | No This laptop has no 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 3.1 + 1 x USB 2.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports. USB-C (optional) Some configurations of this laptop have an additional compact USB Type C port. |
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 | 3‑cell 42 WHr |
Weight | 6.1 pounds |
Height | 1" |
Width | 16.3" |
Depth | 11" |
Windows Version | Windows 10 Home 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. Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free. |
Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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