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Dell Inspiron 13z Series

Dell Inspiron 13z (5378) TouchProcessor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, Intel Core i3 2330M, Intel Core i5 3317U, Intel Kaby Lake i7-7500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel HD Graphics 620, NVIDIA GeForce G 105M
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.6kg, 1.7kg, 1.8kg, 2.01kg
Price: 500, 700 euro
Average Score: 82.74% - good
Average of 23 scores (from 28 reviews)
price: 87%, performance: 78%, features: 80%, display: 76%, mobility: 85%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 90%, emissions: 82%

 

Dell Inspiron 13z

Specifications

Dell Inspiron 13zNotebook: Dell Inspiron 13z
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce G 105M 512 MB
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.01kg
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section
 Inspiron 13z (Series)

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Average Score: 85.44% - good

Average of 18 scores (from 18 reviews)

 

Reviews

85% Review Dell Inspiron 13z Notebook | Notebookcheck
Mobile Entertainer. The new product lines of Dell, a well-known direct distributor, with a 'z' in their name are designed with one purpose in mind: an extraordinary good balance of mobility and performance. While the Inspiron 11z and Latitude 16z are already available for some weeks, the product range has now been extended by a model of the popular 13-inch category called 13z. The following test will reveal how successful this new subnotebook can cover the span between performance and mobility.
70% Dell Inspiron 13z Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
On paper the Dell Inspiron 13z has a lot going for it: it's keenly priced, performs well and has an integrated optical drive where others have none. It has several problems, though, primary among them being a somewhat dull, slightly tacky chassis. It wouldn’t take much to make it a machine worth recommending, but at the moment it's merely worth thinking about.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 70%
70% Dell Inspiron 13z Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
On paper the Dell Inspiron 13z has a lot going for it: it's keenly priced, performs well and has an integrated optical drive where others have none. It has several problems, though, primary among them being a somewhat dull, slightly tacky chassis. It wouldn’t take much to make it a machine worth recommending, but at the moment it's merely worth thinking about.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 70%
80% Dell Inspiron 13z
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
The price of Inspiron 13z that we reviewed sells for Rs. 45,000. The price for the base model starts at Rs. 38,000. If you compare 13-inch ULV models, the Acer Timeline 3810TZ sells for around Rs. 32,000. Dell's own Vostro V13 sells for a shade under Rs. 40,000. But what both these models lack is a DVD drive, which, as we stated earlier, could be the ultimate reason why people aren't buying these models. This is the Insprion 13z's trump card, the reason it is set apart from other models in the market today. Regarding the pricing, we wish the base model price drops down by around 3,000 bucks, then we'd call it a sweet buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Inspiron 13z
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
The price of Inspiron 13z that we reviewed sells for Rs. 45,000. The price for the base model starts at Rs. 38,000. If you compare 13-inch ULV models, the Acer Timeline 3810TZ sells for around Rs. 32,000. Dell's own Vostro V13 sells for a shade under Rs. 40,000. But what both these models lack is a DVD drive, which, as we stated earlier, could be the ultimate reason why people aren't buying these models. This is the Insprion 13z's trump card, the reason it is set apart from other models in the market today. Regarding the pricing, we wish the base model price drops down by around 3,000 bucks, then we'd call it a sweet buy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Inspiron 13z
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
For some the performance of this machine would not justify its Rs. 45,000 price. On the other hand, consider that not all ultra-portables feature discrete graphics, an optical drive, a 250 GB hard drive and 4 GB RAM. Also, ergonomically, not all of them are comfortable to use. While there’s no doubt that this one is slightly overpriced, it is a good balance of performance, features and ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Dell Inspiron 13z
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
For some the performance of this machine would not justify its Rs. 45,000 price. On the other hand, consider that not all ultra-portables feature discrete graphics, an optical drive, a 250 GB hard drive and 4 GB RAM. Also, ergonomically, not all of them are comfortable to use. While there’s no doubt that this one is slightly overpriced, it is a good balance of performance, features and ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% Dell Inspiron 13z
Source: Driverheaven English Archive.org version
It is clear from our testing today that Dell really did their homework before building the Inspiron 13z and they have taken feedback from the community and addressed a number of issues which are generally problems within the smaller sized laptop market. Firstly they opted for the faster Ultra Low Voltage processors instead of the ATOM and while these don't synthetically benchmark exceptionally high the real world conditions show massive improvements in responsiveness and overall usability. There is also a dual layer DVD burner included which is always an omission with a smaller, cheaper netbook.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2009
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 100% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
100% Dell Inspiron 13z
Source: Driverheaven English Archive.org version
It is clear from our testing today that Dell really did their homework before building the Inspiron 13z and they have taken feedback from the community and addressed a number of issues which are generally problems within the smaller sized laptop market. Firstly they opted for the faster Ultra Low Voltage processors instead of the ATOM and while these don't synthetically benchmark exceptionally high the real world conditions show massive improvements in responsiveness and overall usability. There is also a dual layer DVD burner included which is always an omission with a smaller, cheaper netbook.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2009
Rating: Total score: 100% price: 100% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%

Foreign Reviews

90% Dell Inspiron 13z (1370)
Source: Notebookforum.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
User Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/13/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Dell Inspiron 13z (1370)
Source: Notebookforum.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
User Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/13/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
84% Dell Inspiron 13z
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 69% features: 85% display: 80% mobility: 87% workmanship: 84%
84% Dell Inspiron 13z
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 69% features: 85% display: 80% mobility: 87% workmanship: 84%
88% Arbeiten ... reisen ... kommunizieren ...
Source: Facts - 2/10 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 88%
90% Noch tragbar
Source: Mobile News - 1/10 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
88% Arbeiten ... reisen ... kommunizieren ...
Source: Facts - 2/10 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 88%
90% Noch tragbar
Source: Mobile News - 1/10 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
87% Test Dell Inspiron 13z Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 79% features: 77% mobility: 92% workmanship: 92% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 82%
87% Test Dell Inspiron 13z Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 79% features: 77% mobility: 92% workmanship: 92% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 82%

 

Dell Inspiron 13z-N311z

Specifications

Dell Inspiron 13z-N311zNotebook: Dell Inspiron 13z-N311z
Processor: Intel Core i3 2330M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section
 Inspiron 13z (Series)

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Foreign Reviews

厚度仅22毫米 戴尔灵越13z笔记本评测
Source: IT.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2011
更轻更薄更快 戴尔灵越新13z笔记本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/22/2011
DELL Inspiron 13z(2011秋冬モデル) のレビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2011

 

Dell Inspiron 13z-5323

Specifications

Dell Inspiron 13z-5323Notebook: Dell Inspiron 13z-5323
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section
 Inspiron 13z (Series)
 Inspiron 13z-5323 (Model)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Dell Inspiron 13z Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
The Dell Inspiron 13z's strengths are also its curse, as it is the jack of all trades master of none. Besides its comfortable keyboard and customizable touchpad there is no real selling point here, but there are also no glaring flaws excluding its rage inducing port covers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
70% Dell Inspiron 13z
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Dell Inspiron 13z is an affordable and able ultraportable, but some users will be irritated by the port covers that get in the way more often than not. The hardware puts it alongside some fine ultrabooks and ultraportables, but unlike the Editors' Choice Toshiba Portege R835-P88, which also offers extras like WiDi and an optical drive, the Inspiron 13z falls just a bit short of expectations.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Dell Inspiron 13z 13.3-inch Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
The Inspiron 13z is an interesting mix of ultrabook technologies with traditional laptop design. It uses many of the same parts that an ultrabook might feature but suffers from its storage such that it is slower than most ultrabooks in the same price range. In addition to this, it is certainly heavier than many ultrabooks. What it does offer is some compelling battery life in a non-ultrabook and more USB 3.0 peripheral ports which is hampered by their annoying covers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Dell Inspiron 13z (2012) Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
While it's not as fast or as sleek as competing Ultrabooks, the $699 Dell Inspiron 13z delivers fairly good performance, loud audio, an accurate touchpad and a comfortable typing experience in an attractive, affordable package. If speed is your priority, you may be better off with either the Sony VAIO T13 ($799) or Lenovo IdeaPad U310 ($799), both of which offer an SSD cache.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Dell Inspiron 13z (5378) Touch

Specifications

Dell Inspiron 13z (5378) TouchNotebook: Dell Inspiron 13z (5378) Touch
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 620
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Links: Dell homepage
 Dell notebook section
 Inspiron 13z (Series)

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Reviews

Review: Dell Inspiron 13 5000
Source: Unlocked Newegg English Archive.org version
The Dell Inspiron 13 5000 is a utilitarian 2-in-1. It’s not particularly fancy, not really flashy or eye catching. The specs, while perfectly acceptable, aren’t going to spin any heads.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/22/2016
The Dell Inspiron 13 5000 (5368 / 5378) 2-in-1 Laptop Review
Source: Tech ARP English Archive.org version
Unlike the Inspiron 15 7000, the Dell Inspiron 13 5000 (5368 / 5378) 2-in-1 laptop (Amazon) can actually be used as a large tablet. You will end up laying it on your lap or a tabletop most of the time though. It is best used in the laptop mode, the tent mode and the stand mode.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/21/2016

Foreign Reviews

Vyzkoušeli jsme sedmou generaci procesorů Core, Dellu Inspiron 13z sluší
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; nice design. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/08/2016

 

Comment

Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.

In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.

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Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce G 105M: Higher clocked 9300M GS and therefore a bit faster. Still manufactured in 65nm. Supports Hybrid-SLI with HybridPower and GeForceBoost (in conjunction with the right Nvidia chipset).

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

Intel HD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

SU7300: Slow clocked dual core processor with a low TDP of 10 Watt.

Intel Core i3:

2330M:

Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.2 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card (650/1100MHz).

Intel Core i5:

3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

Intel Kaby Lake:

i7-7500U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.7 to 3.5 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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82.74%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Dell Inspiron 13z (5378) Touch
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Dell Inspiron 13z-N311z
Dell Inspiron 13z-N311z
Stefan Hinum, 2011-09-30 (Update: 2012-05-26)