Dell Inspiron I5558-5003BLK / I5558-2571BLK 15.6″ Laptop with Intel i7 CPU, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD
The Dell Inspiron I5558-5003BLK / I5558-2571BLK is one of the models from the PC maker’s mid-range Inspiron 15 5000 5558 series. The I5558-5003BLK / I5558-2571BLK is a very good buying choice, since it offers a fast Intel Core i7 processor and a large 1-Terabyte hard drive for just $500 at the time of this writing. In fact, it’s probably the cheapest notebook with these specs.
The only difference between the 5003BLK and 2571BLK is the operating system. The first one runs the latest Windows 10, while the later comes pre-loaded with Windows 8.1, with free upgrade rights to Win 10. Since the Windows 10-based version can be found at Best Buy for $500 and the latter one is a bit more expensive, the I5558-5003BLK is clearly a better buying choice.
The included Core i7 isn’t one of the quad-core chips, which are the fastest on the notebook market. The laptop features the dual-core i7-5500U, which is still a higher-end processor with excellent performance for both the daily chores and intensive tasks. The CPU has the basic Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics and is accompanied by 6GB of RAM memory, with enough multitasking headroom for almost any computing scenario. The 1TB hard drive is quite spacious, but as a downside it has slow performance. It’s a traditional HDD at 5,400 rpm. Thankfully, both system memory and hard drive are user-replaceable, so you can have up to 16GB of RAM using dual memory slots and faster solid state drive storage instead of the HDD.
The screen specs are mediocre. Its resolution is 1366-by-768 pixels instead of much sharper 1920×1080 Full HD which is available on select Dell 5558 configurations. Also, touchscreen functionality and wide viewing angle IPS technology are missing.
The rest of the specs sheet includes all necessary features an average laptop user might need. The laptop sports a keyboard with numeric-pad, spacious trackpad, built-in DVD burner, stereo speaker system, a 720p camera, Wi-Fi wireless connection supporting the latest 802.11AC standard, Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN connector, Bluetooth, HDMI video output port, three USB ports, and a media card reader.
As opposed to some 5558 models with a silver or white screen lid, the Dell Inspiron I5558-5003BLK / I5558-2571BLK is all black. The lid is made of aluminum, while the rest of the notebook is made of plastics.
There’s no info on battery life for this particular model, but Dell says the battery life on the 5558 series can generally last “up to four hours”.
The laptop weighs in at 5.3 pounds and is 0.9″ thick.
Specifications of the Dell Inspiron I5558-5003BLK / I5558-2571BLK
Here are the specs of the Dell Inspiron I5558-5003BLK / I5558-2571BLK with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops. |
| Screen Resolution | 1366x768 pixels HD 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 | No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input. |
| 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 i7-5500U 5th Gen dual-core 2.4-3.GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 42) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics (good only for the lightest gaming) |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 6GB RAM 6GB RAM is enough for moderate multitasking. However, at least 8GB is recommended for flawless multitasking in everyday computing in 2023. |
| Data 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 | 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 | 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 2.0 + 1 x USB 3.0 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. |
| Battery | "up to 4 hours" battery life 4‑cell |
| Weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Height | 0.9" |
| Width | 15" |
| Depth | 10.3" |
| 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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4 out of 5
Dan –
I have one and I am pleased with the performance and price. Screen and graphics are low as well as battery life (about 2 hrs on high performance) but that’s expected with a low price point.
Question: Is the RAM 204 pin or 240 pin (SO-DIMM or DIMMs) for upgrade?
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sany –
It’s 204-pin SO-DIMM.