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Dell Inspiron 15 3520 laptop i5-1235U 10-core 16GB 1TB SSD 15.6 FHD touch

SKU CH-SQKS-WE1Q3

15.6-inch FHD anti-glare touchscreen laptop with a 10-core i5-1235U, 16GB DDR4 and 1TB PCIe SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 10-core processor reaches 4.4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 6-inch FHD touchscreen with anti-glare backlight for clear viewing
  • 16 GB DDR4 and 1 TB PCIe SSD for fast storage
  • Windows 11 Pro pre-installed with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A plus HDMI 1.4b and SD card reader

Dell Inspiron 15 3520

This laptop ships new with a 10-core processor, 16GB DDR4 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD. The 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen runs at 1920 x 1080 resolution with LED backlight. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the chassis measures 14.11 x 9.27 x 0.83 inches at 3.65 lbs.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Students and office workers needing a responsive touchscreen for note-taking or presentations will find the anti-glare display and 12-thread CPU practical. Buyers who want a dedicated GPU for gaming or 3D rendering should look elsewhere because graphics are handled by Intel UHD integrated graphics. The lack of a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader also limits appeal for dim environments or quick biometric login.

Behaviour under sustained load

The 1.3 GHz base clock can lift to 4.4 GHz for short bursts but thermal limits in the slim chassis will throttle frequencies during long compiles or video exports. Integrated graphics share system memory so extended heavy workloads reduce bandwidth available to the CPU. Fan noise rises noticeably when both cores and graphics are stressed together.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $624.99
Typical for this category: the median of 32,549 items is $599.99.
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Higher than about 60% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameInspiron 15
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeHome / Personal
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 12th Gen
Processor model1.3 GHz
CPU cores10-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Touch inputTouch Screen
Display formatFHD
Screen featuresLED backlight
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel UHD Graphics
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connectionYes
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
Keyboard backlightNon-backlit

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Questions about this item

What operating system and RAM capacity must already be present for the 1TB PCIe SSD to be recognised on the Inspiron 15 3520?

The laptop ships with Windows 11 Pro and 16GB DDR4 installed, so the drive is ready to use without any extra components.

Will an older USB 2.0 Type-A peripheral work with the two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports on this laptop?

Yes, the USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are backward compatible, so a USB 2.0 device will function at its native speed.

How can I confirm the 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen is operating at its native 1920 x 1080 resolution after setup?

Open Windows Display Settings and verify the resolution shows 1920 x 1080; the touch test in Tablet Settings will also register input across the full panel.

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