Dell Inspiron Dell - Inspiron - 14” 2K Touchscreen Laptop – Review

A versatile 2-in-1 with a dim screen and mediocre guts. Buy it for the hinge, not for the performance.

This Dell Inspiron is a jack-of-all-trades, but the master of none. The one thing to know? It's a decent, versatile machine for a student or casual user who wants a touchscreen and a 360 hinge, but it's not going to wow you with performance or build quality. It feels like a compromise in a sleek blue shell.

The specs tell the story. Its port selection is fantastic (94th percentile), and it's relatively compact. But the core experience is middling. The Intel Core 7 150U CPU sits in the 36th percentile, which means it's fine for everyday tasks but will feel sluggish under heavier loads. The integrated Intel Graphics lands at 54th percentile, confirming this is absolutely not a gaming machine (it scored a dismal 15.4/100 there). The screen is its weakest hardware point at 27th percentile—that 250-nit brightness is dim, even for indoor use.

At around $700, it's priced for its versatility, not its power. You're paying for the hinge and the pen support. If those features are must-haves, it's a fair deal. If you just want a good laptop, the money could be spent better elsewhere.

Compared to a base model Surface Laptop, this Dell has more ports and the convertible hinge, but the Surface will likely have a better screen and build quality. Against an ASUS Zenbook Duo, you lose the second screen and probably some performance, but gain the physical flexibility. The clear loser here is any comparison to gaming or creative laptops like the Legion Pro—this Inspiron isn't even in the same league.

If you're looking for a powerful, well-built daily driver for serious work or media consumption, this isn't it. Go get a traditional laptop with a better screen and CPU, like a mid-tier ASUS Zenbook or a refurbished business-class machine.

We'd recommend this only if the 2-in-1 form factor is your primary goal. It's a functional student or casual-use device. For anyone prioritizing screen quality, processing power, or long-term reliability, our database shows there are better, more focused options at this price.