DELL Inspiron 5580 i7 15.6 inch IPS HDD+SSD Silver

MPN: 5580-3880  |  EAN: 5397184203880  |  Model: Inspiron 5580

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Choosist's Ratings

DELL Inspiron 5580 i7 15.6 inch IPS HDD+SSD Silver - 5580-3880 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Amateur Photo Editing
Just Right
Casual Gaming
Just Right
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Just Right
Bookkeeping
Just Right
Front-end Development
Very Good
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Very Good
Use Around the Office
Very Good
Use At the Client's
Very Good
Use in Public Places
Very Good
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Very Good
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Just Right

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 8 GB of RAM and the 4 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 3569.5.

The Memory card reader makes loading images from you camera straightforward.

Gaming

Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the Inspiron 5580 is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at £829.99, this laptop won’t break the bank either.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent Inspiron 5580 was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

Whether you’re vlogging on YouTube, or putting together high-quality family videos, the Inspiron 5580 can meet your needs.

And when you’ve finished editing, the on-board Memory Card Reader makes it simple to transfer and share your video content with others

Music and Audio

Making your first steps in music editing? The Inspiron 5580 has what it takes to deliver your audio craft.

Its all about the Beats

Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the Inspiron 5580 is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the Inspiron 5580 is a very capable option. It's 4 cores core CPU and 8 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-8565U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the Inspiron 5580

Surf the web at speed thanks to the Inspiron 5580’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the Inspiron 5580 can comfortably handle. It also comes with 1000 GB of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Inspiron 5580 will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 11 hours battery life, the Inspiron 5580 offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

The Inspiron 5580 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 11 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

Lightweight and compact, the Inspiron 5580 boasts 11 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

A long journey doesn’t mean wasted time with the Inspiron 5580 thanks to its massive 11 hours battery life.

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The Inspiron 5580 comes with 11 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

With a great run time of approximately 11 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.77 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The Inspiron 5580 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Presentations

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Looks like your everyday laptop

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

DELL Inspiron 5580 i7 15.6 inch IPS HDD+SSD Silver - 5580-3880 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Silver
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 220 cd/m²
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-8565U
Processor Speed 1.8 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Speed 2666 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
SSD Capacity 128 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1128 GB
Storage Type HDD + SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System MaxxAudio Pro
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 5.0
Network Wired Type 10/100 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi MIMO Enhancement Present 1
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4a
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
USB 2.0 Ports 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Type-C Power Delivery Present Yes
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Home
Battery
Battery Life 11 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 24.9 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.8 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.95 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 35.91 cm
Weight 1.77 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes