Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440

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The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is a bit too practically minded
Source: USA Today
For $1,000, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus does what it needs to do, and it does it well. The Intel Core 7 Ultra processor is phenomenal at handling both intense computing tasks and also conserving power when it’s just browsing the web. This laptop offers almost 10 hours of battery life plus graphics power strong enough to do some basic 3D modeling or gaming, especially if you opt for the $1,100 model with 32GB of memory. The Inspiron 14 Plus is even better when it’s on sale. However, the Inspiron 14 Plus isn’t exceptional in its class. Laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 can offer the same levels of performance, 12-hour battery life, an HDR display, and fuller sound for only a couple hundred dollars more.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/01/2024

80% Dell Inspiron 14 Plus Review: it just works
Source: 91mobiles
There is no dearth of laptops with fancy displays or lightweight designs. Despite that, I find myself consistently returning to the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus. The reason is, that I prioritise a laptop’s performance and battery backup above all else. Don’t get me wrong, I would’ve liked nothing more but for the Inspiron 14 Plus to feature an HRR display. But, given its competitive pricing, Dell had to cut corners somewhere. As far as I am concerned, they’ve done so in the right places.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

How to open Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 05/12/2024

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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 review – A Well-Rounded Laptop
Source: Laptop Media
The overall performance of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 and the long battery life are the biggest advantages of this small and light device. Yes, this fella may be portable but it’s also snappy because the CPU can sustain a 2.50 GHz P core and 2.00 GHz E core clock during long heavy loads. Not bad for a 14-incher! In addition to that, the fan isn’t noisy and the keyboard doesn’t get too toasty so the comfort under full processor stress is on point. By the way, the 1TB KIOXIA BG6 SSD is fairly snappy for a small 2230 model. The aluminum build is (almost) solid. Sure, there are some small flexes here and there but nothing serious. Also, the lid can be opened with a single hand and it lifts the back of the laptop which improve the cooling capabilities of the thermal system. The keyboard with its good key travel is a good choice for long hours of typing. The touchpad isn’t impressive but it gets the job done.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2024

70% Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440) Review
Source: PC Mag
We tweaked our opinion of the Inspiron 14 Plus at the last minute because its price jumped from $849.99 to $999.99 as we finished this review. The earlier figure matched and made the Plus a stronger alternative to the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Touch, which has a more colorful screen and is 11 ounces lighter. On the other hand, Dell put the 2,880-by-1,800-pixel versions on sale at press time, proving that even this premium-priced brand can be competitive when it wants to. The 14 Plus may not be a standout, but it's a fine mainstream laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (7440) review: a budget battery life champ
Source: Laptop Media
The Inspiron 14 Plus is a budget-friendly powerhouse of a machine, smashing through most of our performance benchmarks with ease. It has an impressive 15 hour battery life, powerful speakers, enough ports to power all of your accessories without a dongle, and a funky ice blue chassis. This may be a standard consumer laptop designed to fit into the crowd in a professional environment, but it can hold up to demanding workloads with ease and last for a full day and maybe even through overtime hours. The major drawbacks are the display that could be brighter and more colorful, the solitary USB-C port, and the subpar webcam. You can easily work around the webcam and port issues, which just leaves the display. While it's far from our most colorful or brightest display, the Inspiron 14 Plus is not a laptop for creative professionals, and it can easily stand up to the demands of a corporate environment.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

I tested Dell's most underrated laptop and it has clever features at an accessible price
Source: Zdnet.com
While the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 lacks the bells and whistles seen on higher-end models, it excels at being a reliable machine with some nice touches. The laptop offers on-the-go professionals a hi-res screen, decent battery life, and solid performance. Yes, the poor placement of the heat vents may disappoint some, but they're worth putting up with considering what you're getting in return. Prices for the model start at a very reasonable $1,000, a solid deal for what you're getting here. You can opt for a 2.8K display and 32GB of RAM which bumps the cost up to $1,200.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/04/2024

This Dell laptop alleviated my long work days with a clever design feature
Source: Zdnet.com
While the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 lacks the bells and whistles seen on higher-end models, it excels at being a reliable machine with some nice touches. The laptop offers on-the-go professionals a hi-res screen, decent battery life, and solid performance. Yes, the poor placement of the heat vents may disappoint some, but they're worth putting up with considering what you're getting in return. Prices for the model start at a very reasonable $1,000, a solid deal for what you're getting here. You can opt for a 2.8K display and 32GB of RAM which bumps the cost up to $1,200.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/01/2024

90% Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (2024) review: This is what a well-rounded machine looks like
Source: PC World
If Dell had added another heat pipe and used the extra rear grille as an actual exhaust port to keep the CPU thermals in check, this probably would have been the rise of a new king of everyday PCs. Even without that concession, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is a remarkably well rounded system. In just about every category, it’s decent at worst. And in most departments, it’s better than the competition. It may not be as pretty as a ZenBook or Pavilion Plus, but it’s faster and lasts longer. And even if it’s no ThinkPad or XPS, it’s so much cheaper. Even with the Acer Swift Go 14 offering a lot of the same aspects, I’d never trade the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus’s keyboard for one from Acer. The fact that you can get a system this well rounded for $1,000 (and I’ve even seen it for $850 already) is a huge boon for PC shoppers looking for a no-nonsense, machine that’s all together excellent.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 Review: Long-Running, All-Metal Mainstream Laptop
Source: CNet
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 is a mainstream laptop between Dell's lower-end Inspiron (non-Plus) line and the premium XPS series. The all-aluminum chassis is a step up from the plastic shells on the Inspiron line, but the overall design isn't as sleek and modern as an XPS. It also lacks the GPU upgrades offered on the XPS line, but the Intel Arc graphics, courtesy of the Core Ultra chip, are more capable than Intel's previous integrated graphics processor. The 2.2K-resolution IPS display is a bit sharper than the typical 14-inch full HD laptop display, but superior OLED panels on offer in the XPS line remain out of reach for the Inspiron 14 Plus. The 14-inch, 16:10 display makes the Inspiron 14 Plus a versatile machine, giving you enough screen space to be productive without feeling too cramped while also being compact enough for daily travel, even if it's a tad heavy for its class.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

60% Dell’s Inspiron 14 Plus review: one hand tied behind its back
Source: Digital Trends
If I were reviewing the Inspiron 14 Plus a couple of years ago, I could easily recommend it. It’s well-built, very fast, and it has good battery life. What’s not to like? At $1,000, it’s a very good midrange laptop by most standards. However, it’s competing with laptops like the Zenbook 14 Q425, which boasts the same qualities, has even better battery life, and costs around the same price but uses a superior OLED display. The Inspiron also lacks an additional Thunderbolt 4 port, and its keyboard and touchpad aren’t the best. I suggest that you consider some other midrange laptops instead.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

戴尔 Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 评测–功能全面的笔记本电脑
Source: Laptopmedia CN zh-CN→EN
Positive: Simple design; compact size; light weight; silent system; metal case; nice display; decent gaming performance; Thunderbolt 4 ports; very long battery life; comfortable keyboard; nice webcam. Negative: Hard to upgrade the hardware; overheats while using; poor set of ports.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2024

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77.89%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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