key specifications
- Intel Core i7-8565U, Core i5-8265U and Core i3-8145U processors
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- NVIDIA GeForce MX130 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM option
- Intel Optane memory and storage options
- 328 x 233 x 19.95mm
- 1.757kg
Dell’s new Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) 2-in-1 comes with Intel’s latest 8th Gen Whiskey Lake CPUs under the hood and the option to integrate its nimble Optane memory technology.
While Intel’s Whiskey Lake CPUs are all present and correct here, note that versions with different Wi-Fi modules are available for purchase. So if you plan to use this, check the specs before handing over your money.
We’re not sure how much choice you have when purchasing right now, but you have a plethora of SSD and HDD storage options to choose from.
Optane’s main claim to fame is that it can greatly increase the speed at which files are retrieved from hard drives, thanks to a system that sees frequently accessed files cached. For larger files, you’re probably better off with an SSD option. Depending on your working methods and needs, Optane may or may not be useful to you.
Related: Intel Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake
Dell Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) – Theme
At around 1.7 kg, the Dell Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) is far from the lightest laptop on the market, which just goes to show how many airy devices have been introduced this year.
That said, I could easily pick up the Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) and don’t think it would be a big deal to lug it around between briefings at a trade show – it feels totally portable.
The keyboard was good for typing, and while it doesn’t have the extreme responsiveness of the maglev keys that we’ve seen on higher-end XPS machines, it felt of the standard we’d expect from one of the higher-end Inspiron machines.
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Dell Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) Specifications
| Dell Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) | |
| advertisement | 14″ Full HD LED with IPS |
| CPU | Core i7-8565U, Core i5-8265U, Core i3-8145U |
| graphic | Intel UHD Graphics 620, Nvidia GeForce MX130 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM |
| reminder | 4GB, 8GB, 12GB (8GB + 4GB), 16GB, 32GB DDR4 2666MHz, 24GB (8GB 2666MHz DDR4 DRAM + 16GB Intel Optane memory) |
| camp | 128GB m.2 PCIe solid slate drive, 256GB m.2 PCIe solid slate drive, 500GB 5400rpm 2.5″ SATA Hard Drive, 1TB 5400rpm 2.5″ SATA Hard Drive, 128GB m.2 PCIe Solid State Drive + 1TB 5400RPM 2.5″ SATA Hard Drive, 256GB m.2 PCIe Solid State Drive + 1TB 5400RPM 2.5″ SATA Hard Drive, |
| Wireless connection | 802.11ac 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1 / 802.11ac 1×1 WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 / 802.11ac 2×2 WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 |
| ports | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB Type-C (FF), USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4b, 3.5mm headphone jack, SD card reader |
| battery | 3-cell, 42 WHr battery (estimated battery life not given) |
| Dimensions | 328 x 233 x 19.95mm |
| Weight | 1.757kg |
Dell’s spec sheet notes that if you opt for Optane RAM, you’ll have to sacrifice the M.2 slot, meaning you won’t have those SSD options available to you.
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Dell Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) Price
According to Dell, the Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) range starts at £599 / $599.99. With so many different storage and memory options available to you, expect prices to vary wildly between configurations.
Dell Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) Release Date
The Dell Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) goes on sale September 6th in the UK and October 2nd in the US.
Dell Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) First Impressions
The Dell Inspiron 14 5000 (5482) feels solid and reliable and could be a winner for people looking for a decent workhorse laptop that they can customize to their specific storage and memory needs. If you need something primarily for writing or video work, you might benefit from the cheaper Optane-enhanced HDD option, and there’s a dedicated GPU offering that could be particularly useful for editing work – although we have no idea about the color space coverage or temperature, so that’s a bit harder to call at the moment.
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