Customers commend the Inspiron 24" All-in-One for its ease of use, large screen size, and strong performance. Many appreciate the touchscreen functionality and the fast SSD storage. Positive feedback also highlights the attractive design and space-saving all-in-one form factor. A few users mentioned challenges adapting to the pre-installed software.
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Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great touch screen for kids/ homeschoolers
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Love the new computer. I purchased it for school for my two kids. One is 6 and the other 17. Both home schooled. I haven’t used it personally for myself, other then printing use or a quick look up. My sole purpose was the touch screen capabilities and camera for my 6 year old. Love it. The touch is great, it works basically like a phone. The screen size is perfect. I wanted a nice large screen and this was great. I went in getting a Lenovo less expensive and purchased this instead. More expensive and faster speed. In the end it was less expensive cause I got it right before there Xmas sale and it dropped in price : ) they honored the sale price after my purchase ( Best Buy policy) so I got an excellent deal. Buy it if it fits what u need. No issues so far. Ps. It Doesn’t have cd area. But that’s becoming obsolete so that’s the only down side I guess : /
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Software
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New desktop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I enjoy the space saving of the all in one, this is my 3rd, so far they are all doing great. My only issue is with the software that is no longer included you get windows. No disk or backup for anything. And all the programs have a base charge then a monthly fee making it very expensive for the programs you use. I miss when they were included in the purchase even Microsoft works no word program included.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Software
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Another great Dell system
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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I love the all in one design. The wireless mouse and wireless keyboard mean less frustration on the my desk. I am truly satisfied with my Dell.
Oh, and it runs Linux pefectly! No substandard MS Windows OS running on my machine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Inspirion
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
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I love the computer especially with the huge monitor. It's not heavy easy to set up and everything is built in to the monitor so no big bulky machine sitting on the floor
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far so good.
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Just picked up this computer last night. My wife loves it. She needs it for her online business. Beautiful design, easy setup and a big improvement from our 3 y.o. all in one pc. I researched all the choices from multiple stores and this one made the cut; affordability, specs, and postive reviews from other buyers.
If anything changes, i will update this review. So far so good. Hope this helps you on your journey.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid home office desktop for everyday use
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Great all in one if you dont have demand for heavy usage. I use this desktop coupled with a curved monitor for day trading & it hasnt let me down yet. & is really quiet when the cooling fans kick on.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Speed, Touchscreen
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
ENTRY LEVEL ALL-IN-ONE!!!
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If you are looking for a good entry-level system and do not need all the clutter that comes with a regular PC, then the DELL Inspiron 24in All-in-One is the right system for you. This a good system for productivity, basic photoshop and some light gaming. The Inspiron has a built-in .92 megapixel or HD 720p pop up camera with built-in microphone that can be used for meetings or even streaming while gaming and can be pushed back down into the system when not being used for privacy.
As the name would suggest the Inspiron 24 has a full HD 23.8 in touchscreen IPS LED display. The touchscreen is quite responsive and the display colors, contrast and brightness are not bad. Right under the display you have your speakers which are decent. They are loud and clear enough to watch a movie or to even listen to some music. There really aren’t much options and settings to mess around with the MaxxAudio drivers. The whole system is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 6-core 2.3 gigahertz processor with 8 GB of DDR4 ram and 512 GB SSD and an integrated AMD Radeon video card. The processor combined with the AMD Radeon Video card is great for multitasking, productivity, some basic photoshop, watching movies and some basic gaming. Just for giggles, I did try to run Forza Horizon on the system and it was not fun at all. Running Forza Horizon with some tweaked settings ended up with the system freezing up on me and requiring a restart. But on the upside, the all-in-one does come with WIFI 6, ethernet port, SD card reader, audio jack, and HDMI in and out ports, if you would like to use it as a secondary screen.
Overall, this is a good All-in-one system but lets honest its not meant for gaming. This system can easily run games that are do not require a lot of graphics, but it is geared more towards entertainment, such as browsing the net, watching movies, listening to some music and even some office work or school work. So, as an entry-level productivity and entertainment pc, I would recommend this, not for gaming.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hi Hmirza,
Thank you very much for your valued feedback. We appreciate your kind words and are happy to know your Dell Inspiron 24” touchscreen AIO computer is handling the everyday tasks you need. We are sorry to hear that this computer is not performing well while playing some games. Please make sure you have downloaded the latest system update and that software you are using meets all system requirements. I have provided a link to the drivers and downloads page where you can check for any applicable updates.
If you come across any questions, issues, or concerns, please use the information below to contact Dell at your earliest convenience.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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This was a perfect experience from start to finish!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed, Touchscreen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A very nice system; great for smaller workspaces
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I’ve always been a fan of Dell computers. Even though I primarily use Apple products, I’ve always really appreciated PC workstations - especially for standard productivity tasks. This Dell All-in-One was designed to provide a comfortable workstation with some moderate power behind it. Based on its specs, I wouldn’t be expecting this system to be able to handle graphic-intensive video games, but it can work really well with most other tasks.
I became a quick fan of this system after I had a smooth startup/installation/update process. I will always hope that somehow Windows machines can reduce their load times, but so far, the update process when I start up a new system is always the thorn in my side. I will say that this Dell All-in-One seemed to move through that process quicker than other systems I’ve tried. It took 20-25 minutes to get through all the updates and installations before I could start using the system.
I found that it’s a very practical option for people who need a strong option for watching videos, completing productivity-based tasks, or even schoolwork. I did not attempt to do any design-type work on it, but depending on the task, this system would probably handle it fine. I don’t see it being able to edit multiple video streams or working with a multi-layer image, but simple video edits or photo edits should work fine.
Display
The display is a full touchscreen. This has been an interesting transition for me because I frequently switch back and forth between my laptop and tablet. It’s nice to be able to enter commands on the Dell by tapping the screen rather than using the mouse sometimes. I haven’t used that function much, but when I have it’s typically been when I’ve been navigating through webpages. I have found the screen responsive and I haven’t noticed it stuttering.
As far as the resolution goes, the screen does full 1080p HD and looks really good. It would be great if it were 4K, but based on what this computer is designed for, I think 1080p resolution is more than adequate. I played the trailer for Avatar 2 on YouTube and thought it looked great.
Keyboard and Mouse
The keyboard and mouse feel like standard the standard Dell keyboard and mouse combo kit. I love that they are wireless, but would have really liked to see them be rechargeable rather than require batteries. That said, I’m glad that Dell included high-quality batteries for both peripherals so that they could be used out of the box. I like the basic feel of both of them, but do wish the keys on the keyboard were a little looser. I’m used to a mechanical keyboard and the included keyboard is just a little softer with keystrokes than I’m used to.
Speakers
The Dell All-in-One actually has pretty great built-in speakers. They aren’t studio quality, but they push out a pretty high volume and they are better than most laptop speakers. I tested them out with some YouTube videos and by listening to some streaming music. The lacked a little bit of depth, but overall, I was really impressed with them. I never had to turn the volume up past around 25%. I did crank it up to about 50% at one point, but didn’t really feel comfortable turning it up past that. It was just too loud.
WiFi/Network Speed Test
Because this system boasts WiFi6 dual-band connectivity, I decided to run a network speed test (using Speedtest by Ookla) to see what kind of connection I was getting. I compared the results to my MacBook Air, which is also compatible with WiFi6. I made sure each computer was running the test from the closest possible server and then ran the speed test 4 times. The average for the Dell was 502.25 download/12.80 Upload which was faster than the MacBook Air.
Speed/Performance
Geekbench
This is a cross-platform benchmark test that measures a system’s performance and compares it to other similar systems. This test provided a score of 1189 (Single-Core) and 3904 (Multi-Core) for the Dell All-in-One. In comparison to the most recent Benchmark tests completed with a similar processor, the Dell had the fourth lowest score in the single-core test and the third lowest score in the multi-core test.
Novabench
This test provides users with a comparison score (a percentile ranking) of where your system falls in comparison to other computers. The Dell’s overall score was 2558 and it ranked in the 89th all-time percentile.
When I reviewed the baseline comparison, the Dell had a higher CPU score (88%+) than Mid-Level Gaming PCs (Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3500), but was lower (20%-) than High-end Gaming PCs’ scores. Because of its processor, I would place the Dell into the Mid-level Gaming PC category even though it’s not really designed for gaming purposes.
CrystalDiskMark
This test is a good option for testing the read/write speed of the hard drive. I ran this test as a single pass with a 32GB load. The results I got were 3419.76 MB/s READ x 2615.47 MB WRITE. The Dell All-in-One has an SSD as its main storage option (NVMe KBG50ZNS512G) and according to benchmark tests done with that particular SSD, the Dell’s read/write score is much stronger.
In summary, I think this Dell All-in-One machine is capable of most work tasks and probably even some gaming. For individuals or families who are looking for an above-average computer that can handle a variety of tasks, this is a good option.
Pros
Unit is compact and doesn’t take up much desk space.
Speakers are very loud.
Touchscreen is responsive.
Display has a clear, HD resolution.
Cons
Keyboard and mouse are not rechargeable.
Takes a long time to update. It took me around 30 minutes to complete the updates.
Display isn’t 4K.
The CPU performance is on the lower end of similar systems’ benchmark tests.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent CPU. GPU and Screen Aren't Great.
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Choice is a beautiful thing. When you're a Windows user you have choice abound when it comes to choosing a computer that meets your personal needs. I have no doubt that there exists a niche for whom the Dell Inspiron 24" Touch Screen All-In-One fits their needs perfectly. Let's talk about who this PC is for and who it's not for.
Gaming: As a gamer I have to say I'm not super impressed. I'm a fan of AMD Ryzen chips and this model's Ryzen 5 is indeed the most impressive component of this machine. Scoring a respectable 90% on Novabench was a good start! A 512GB SSD was another feather in the cap of gamers who need a decent size hard drive. The GPU on the other hand was pretty abysmal. The shared memory Raedon graphics used scored just 11% on Novabench and even the most basic load screens and warm-ups maxed out the GPU pretty quickly. Halo Infinite capped at 20 FPS for me during testing and load times for even the training rooms were pretty painful. If you're a gamer beyond Minecraft or Hearts I'd take a pass.
Office/Productivity: Given that the CPU performs quite well I did have more success using the Dell Inspiron as my main work computer for two afternoons. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams all performed better than expected and I felt it was quite stable. The touch screen came in handy and the easily adjustable screen was helpful as I maneuvered around the incoming sunlight. The screen itself is a matte/anti-fingerprint screen and while it does avoid smudges I feel like it does make the text soft - already a negative point with a 1080p screen. If you're looking at numbers all day I might opt for something with better resolution.
Family PC / Misc: I have to say - I love the fact that Dell adds HDMI input to these AIO. Instant flexibility to be able to add a Roku or even a gaming console in a pinch. Use this PC like an extra TV in spare bedroom or family room in a pinch!
I see this is model as a good starter PC for a family that wants kids to be able access a computer in a family room. Something that can handle kids software, basic browsing, media content, and adds the flexibility of the HDMI input. Go into this purchase with reasonable expectations and you'll be happy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfect all-in-one for WFH or homework
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I just picked up this new Dell 24" Touch screen All-In-One and I am impressed. This computer is great and would be a fantastic addition to anyone’s life that isn’t a hardcore gamer, but would instead a casual gamer, or to work from home, browse the internet, look for new recipes in the kitchen, or even for cranking out some homework. The mix of components in this all-in-one is interesting. The AMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series CPU is phenomenal. It will make multi-tasking and navigating multiple tabs or programs a breeze. The 8GB of RAM is plenty for basically anything unless you are trying to do some VR gaming or another heavy type of game or movie production, but for an everyday driver of a computer and casual gaming, It’s a great amount of RAM. The graphics card is an entry-level one, and you can find this all-in-one with better components, but it still gets the job done. The 1080p full HD display is nice and does a great job when watching shows or movies being streamed, or even some games. The screen, however, felt a tad bit fuzzy when reading articles or MS Word docs, but it wasn’t a deal-breaker, this is most likely due to the non-finger printing screen, so for me, I would take that trade-off all day. The touch screen is very responsive, and I do love that anti-fingerprint screen! 512GB of storage I feel is a little low, a 1TB SSD would have been perfect, but for most people, they wouldn’t come close to filling it up. I would have loved to see the 1TB, but for this particular model, I think the 512GB is just fine. The screen size was perfect for this machine. The 24-inch screen is plenty big enough to get all your tasks done and feels right if you are apt to use the touchscreen option. The screen size makes this computer experience more intimate, I felt more connected with this machine. Some strange components mashed up, some great, some good, some just okay. But I still think this computer is a great one! For those that are looking for a family computer, kitchen computer, or homework workhorse.
The looks of this machine are fantastic. I love it. It's so simple with just the screen, a keyboard, and a mouse. It doesn’t take up much space on your desktop or counter but still feels grand when you are at the helm. The ports chosen to go into this computer are spot on. The power plug port (obviously), Two 3.1 Type-A Ports, One 3.2 Type-A port, an ethernet jack, a USB-C port (on the side), an audio out, an SD card slot, and not one, but TWO HDMI ports!! I think the HDMI ports are awesome for a streaming device or even plugging in a gaming console. My favorite feature, is the pop-up camera!! How cool is that thing!? Stores away safely and ensures nobody is watching… but when you need it for a meeting or even a video chat with your friends or family it just pops up with a touch and is ready to go with its .92 megapixel/ 720p HD camera. The computer comes with Windows 11 already installed and it has been great. A SATA SSD expansion, Dual SODIMM memory slots for memory expansion, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11AX), and some good and loud-sounding speakers.
Overall, I liked this computer. Again, I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great-looking computer, with components that will stand up to any task you throw at it. I don’t recommend this computer for a heavy gamer or someone looking to do any type of VR or big movie production. But for a family computer or casual computer for the home, this thing is PERFECT!! Great job on these all-in-one computers Dell!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Family all around All-in-One
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I use this computer in my living room kind of for everyone’s use, a little bit of gaming, web browsing, some photo editing and it serves it’s purpose great.
The screen is matte finish so it will perform great in bright areas and it’s quiet resistant at finger prints. I like it’s color accuracy and the responsiveness at touch.
Very versatile with plenty of connections | 3 USB-A / 1 USB-C / EthernetPort / CardReader(comes in handy) / HDMI in / HDMI out. It comes with wireless keyboard and mouse.
The computer is well build and i really like the design ohh and by the way the speaker it’s loud and clear fills more than enough a room in any condition (movie watching/gaming etc.)
It’s 24” screen makes it easy visible from the kitchen as well so comes in handy if i have to use some cooking youtube videos.
So if you are out there looking for an AIO this will satisfy most of your needs (School projects, light gaming, web browsing etc) as long as you keep in mind the price it’s a very Good Deal!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
When mom's happy, all is right in the world.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I purchased this for my mom after several years of her trying to deal with her single core 4 GB all in one Lenovo desktop, a substandard sub basic two-in-one that we desperately needed to let go of if you get my drift. She was very hesitant about using a new 2 in one until she witnessed the speed of a fresh operating system on a brand new pc. Ah she LOVES this and to see my mom happy about tech in her 80, not having to wait for a web page to load for 20 mins, was a sight to behold. She's happy, I'm happy, very nice inexpensive 2 in one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Space saving form factor for your home office
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I’ve had the Dell Inspiron 5415 AIO - 24” Touch Screen All-in-one AMD Ryzen 5 system for about a week now and have been enjoying the space saving practical design as well as the performance it offers for every day all around use.
It came configured w/only 1x 8GB DDR4 memory stick, and a 512 GB SSD M.2 drive. Luckily there is another memory slot. I would strongly recommend upgrading the memory especially if you plan to open multiple apps and docs at the same time or run any moderate gaming on this PC. The AMD Ryzen 5 - 5625U processor offers solid 6-core performance at a base speed of 2.3 GHz performance that’s great for multi-tasking and all around gaming, productivity and photo/video processing apps as well. Microsoft Windows 11 is pre-installed and takes some getting used to over the more popular Windows 10 Operating System.
I ran the Passmark performance test and it got an overall score of 3,708, out of which the Hynix SSD drive had the best score, followed by the CPU.
Other notable features are plenty of USB ports - 2x USB 3.1 and 1x 3.2 Type A Ports in the back and 1x USB 3.2 Type C Port conveniently located on the right side of the screen which makes it a perfect spot to plug in your phone, Android in my case. Also one HDMI out port for a second display, as well as an HDMI-in port for external streaming sticks like FireTV, Roku, etc. The built-in Wi-Fi 6 AX works great, but if you prefer a wired connection, there is also an RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port in the back. To complete the setup, a wireless keyboard and mouse combo is included with a small USB dongle. Duracell Alkaline batteries are also included, which is a nice touch.
Speaking of touch, the 24” LED IPS display is a 1080p touch screen which is a plus. It is also a matte finish, which limits the amount of glare during those sunny days at the home office. There is also a pop-up 720p Webcam with built-in mic which works great with Zoom, WebEx or Microsoft Teams and probably many other compatible video conferencing apps.
All in all, this is a mid-level general use PC that does it all in a practical space-saving design. It is not an advanced gaming system by any means, though the integrated Radeon graphics is good enough for basic gaming. Much like a laptop, you will hear the fan speed-up a bit when you put it through its paces, but overall it’s fairly quiet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Compact family computer w/Radeon for basic games
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I have this computer setup in my game room as a shared family computer. It is mostly used for online school and homework, but I also use it for non-work-related task like photos, email, and web surfing. We previously had an old laptop with a dead battery that never moved as our family computer. I love the space saving all-in-one design that offers a larger screen and better speakers than a comparable laptop without the cooling fan noise and possibility of battery issues. While not a killer gaming machine, it is well balanced and performs everyday task without any lag or other performance issues. I love the ability to use this as a second monitor with audio for my small tablet computer.
Notes
- Easy set up. The legs install without tools. Batteries are included for the wireless mouse and keyboard.
- Includes a basic wireless keyboard and mouse. Dell Peripheral Manager lets you configure the keyboard function keys and mouse buttons.
- Good build quality. Clean Space saving design. Legs are sturdy and pivot at the attachment point to allow the display to tilt.
- Large 24" full HD touchscreen display with good color and brightness. The screen is a matter finish, which limits reflections and fingerprints - perfect for kids and my game room, which gets a lot of sunlight throughout the day.
- The speakers have plenty of volume and good sound quality- they don’t produce strong bass, but they are clear (no distortion) and have a decent sound stage.
- Pop up camera and built-in microphone. I like that the camera can be hidden when not used for privacy and a clean look. With just indoor light the camera is a bit noisy/grainy but works for video chats or online school.
- Quick and quiet solid state hard drive. There is plenty of space for a few games and my family files (mostly photos, word documents). Out of the box there is 414GB of space, with the other 45GB used for pre-installed software and the operating system. Dell limited the pre-installed software on this machine, and I appreciate the clean Windows 11 install without bloatware.
- Has 3 USB-A (full size), 1 USB-C (right side), HDMI Input (use as a monitor/speaker), HDMI Output (to a second display), Ethernet (local wired network) and an SD Card reader (old school camera or cell phone memory card w/adapter).
Gaming - Due to the limited memory this only really works for light gaming.
- The included Radeon software allows you to change advance graphics settings and monitor performance (including in game overlays and logging). I found the overlay useful while tweaking in game visual quality settings to achieve reasonable frame rates.
- I downloaded a few games from my Steam account (Doom, Poppy Playtime and Wolfenstein II) and Fortnite for the kids. Except for Fortnite (70fps) most were limited to 35-45fps even with the graphics quality set to low/low-medium and resolution at 1024x768. Doom was no fun, but the others were playable (just not preferred). Based on this experience this will probably work for lighter (or online) games like Minecraft/Roblox and games that are slower paced.
- Looking thru the log files and watching the stats on the in-game overlay (thanks Radeon software). The Ryzen processor seems to work well with the Radeon GPU. The GPU does a good job at dynamically varying frame rates and clock speed to match game play, but the biggest limitation is memory. There is only 512MB of dedicated video memory and 8GB of RAM (which is also used as shared video memory). Even outside of gameplay, I saw RAM utilization of up to 80% while performing a few normal everyday tasks at the same time.
I would recommend this to for everyday use and casual games, but it is likely not adequate for even a moderate gamer or someone interested in potentially playing a wide variety of newer games (especially first-person shooters).
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Zippy little all-in-one that works well!
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This all-in-one package comes in the perfect size to make use of the touch screen without pushing it so far back that you'd never use the touch feature. Interactions with the Ryzen 8 and SSD mean everything is pretty quick and you'll never worry about using this machine for homework, browsing, and general office editing tasks. The 8 GB of memory will get a little stressed if you go too crazy with the tabs, but honestly with the target audience of non-power users I think you can keep this clean by auto-closing tabs after X days and/or teaching the users to shut down the machine each night.
From a homework perspective, it's great for kids newer to using a larger machine as they're mainly familiar with using a touch screen via the phone or a chromebook. This lets them naturally gravitate towards touch usage on this setup BUT it gives them a much larger work surface and I feel like it helps reduce the strain on their eyes trying to read textbooks on the smaller screens. That's probably my first use case I'd suggest this system for is a nicer at-home setup for school age kids so they don't have to squint at their Chromebooks.
The second use is for adults that use their computer for express purposes and that's really what they want one for. I've got this setup on a desk for them and it doesn't take up a lot of space (they cry when they see my setup and the multiple monitors), it's easy to interact with if they don't feel like using the mouse and keyboard and just want to watch a movie, and it's going to have enough power that they aren't looking to replace in a couple years. As someone that constantly refreshes hardware, it's interesting to see how other family members would prefer to never replace anything once they get used to it and I feel comfortable recommending this system to them to lengthen the time period before I have to come back and clone their hard drive and get them used to a new setup.
KEY NOTE: There is a sliding power button on the keyboard. Turn it on when you wonder why the keyboard isn't working after plugging in the wireless dongle for the mouse/keyboard combo!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Light-duty/budget-minded AIO; limited room to grow
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SUMMARY REVIEW:
There is a tempting simplicity to the all-in-one concept, especially for those who are a bit intimidated by the thought of maintaining or upgrading aging PC components, or those who have simply gotten used to living life via tablets and touchscreens but still want the power of a traditional desktop PC when the situation calls for it. In practice, however, the combination doesn't always come off flawlessly. In particular, as the screen gets larger, and you're given a mouse and keyboard for an interface, you're likely to sit more than a comfortable arm's length away from the screen--as such, the touchscreen capabilities tend to get used less frequently than something that would traditionally rest in your lap or hands (at least that has been our experience with the 4 touchscreen PCs we've tried over the years). Personally, I always appreciate a bigger/better screen over a touch-capable unit that is not going to be sitting in my lap anyway. AIO PCs also tend to have very limited upgrade paths which often leads to outgrowing the off-the-shelf speed, capabilities, or storage space faster than you might with a more traditional form-factor PC with replaceable/upgradeable hardware. If you can live with those issues, the screen is arguably the Inspiron's strongest feature with a pleasing, detailed, well-saturated picture, as is its small footprint--if you're short on space but want a sizeable desktop experience, the Dell is hard to beat. However, after my time with the Inspiron--and some of its more glaring performance issues right out of the box--I don't know that it's well suited to any but very budget-conscious individuals who also have very light-duty computing needs; others who demand/expect more may be disappointed.
PROs:
- Decent mid-tier Ryzen 5 5625U w/integrated Radeon graphics provides for a moderately responsive user experience that can even handle some very light gaming--the newer AMD processors in particular tend scale very well with additional RAM operating in dual-channel mode (which unfortunately you don't get out of the box--more on that later)
- Very snappy and reasonably roomy 512GB Hynix NVMe SSD...a fresh Windows 11 installation only occupied about 41GB leaving LOTS of room for apps, pictures, videos, music, etc.; I recorded VERY respectable 3588MB/s read and 2443MB/s write speeds
- Tablet-like startup times--only 15 seconds from power-off to the desktop
- Nice array of speedy connectivity options--two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 port with PowerShare, one very convenient side-entry USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) port, 3.5mm combo audio jack, a built-in SD card reader, one 1GB Ethernet port, one HDMI output, and one HDMI input (for using the monitor with a game console, ROKU, disc player, etc.)...the Inspiron also sports the latest BT 5.2 radio as well as Wi-Fi 6 capability for just about the fastest Wi-Fi you can get at the moment
- The two front-firing speakers won't rattle the windows, but they play loud enough that you can watch videos or movie streams comfortably from several feet away without any harshness or unpleasant distortion--again, a great space-saver if you need an all-in-one media player
- I give Dell mad props for trimming down the bloatware it ships with new PCs and laptops--the only additional preloaded software you'll find here includes a 30 day McAfee trial, Dell's Cinema Color app for adjusting screen colors to suit movies, sports, animation, or blue-light reduction (though each blew out the colors enough to look totally unnatural--I just left it off as the out-of-the-box color and picture quality was really quite nice!), Dell Peripheral Manager for configuring the included mouse and keyboard, and the MaxxAudioPro application which provides fairly detailed sound-shaping/EQ options, speaker and microphone noise reduction, and simulated 3D surround
- Fully retractable 1080p webcam is a step up from the pinhole/grainy 720p cameras that come with most modern laptops and ultralights--a handy LED light indicates when the camera is in use as well
- The entire assembly is sleek and light enough to move around without much effort--this is the first AIO that I would consider legitimately "portable"...students or travelers take note!
- Assembly was mercifully quick and should not feel very intimidating--just two legs snap into place on either side of the bottom, then plug in the laptop-style power brick; the wireless mouse and keyboard come with batteries and the wireless dongle even stores neatly inside the mouse for travel
- Unlike the HP Pavillion AIO this unit replaced, the fan in the Dell Inspiron is probably not going to be audible unless you are completely maxing out the CPU (like during a BIOS update--which doesn't happen that often)...but even then, while noticeable, the high-speed fan/whooshing noise is not whiny or unpleasant
- The onboard MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 AX adapter was blazingly fast, better than the Intel AX210 card and dedicated antenna I have for my custom gaming build--at the same distance 2 rooms away from my ASUS AX11000 router, the Inspiron was routinely turning in 50-100Mbps faster throughput
- End-user servicing is possible with only moderate effort; most of the back panel snaps on/off to reveal an open SATA 3 port and empty 2.5" HDD/SSD caddy for storage upgrades; you only have to grab a screwdriver if you intend to do anything with the memory or M.2 slots on the motherboard
- If this PC is intended for someone a bit intimidated by working with computers, this one offers a very speedy and streamlined entry into the Windows environment...it was only 6 minutes & 8 seconds from the time I initially powered up the PC until I was into the Windows desktop for the first time. I also ran through a complete wipe and system restore to simulate a drive or operating system failure...a full factory refresh took an astoundingly short 3 minutes from start to finish!
- The included wireless mouse and keyboard are nice touches and help create a tidy, streamlined desktop/workspace--and I really appreciate that Dell offers a full-sized keyboard with dedicated numpad rather than a more cramped space-saving design. The Dell Peripheral Manager even offers a way to customize the mouse buttons and various keyboard function keys for macros/shortcuts using a graphical, user-friendly interface that is blissfully easy to navigate.
- Although clearly not aimed at serious gamers, that is not to say you *cannot* game on the Inspiron. If you roll back the clock about a decade, you can easily have a decent gaming experience...2013's Tomb Raider sailed along at 32-40 fps at normal settings; X-Com Enemy Unknown looked amazing on max settings. Today's games are a different story of course; Shadow of the Tomb Raider was a slideshow at 12 fps on the very lowest settings and Doom Eternal wouldn't even load. But my daughter's copies of Roblox, Minecraft, and Star Stable looked wonderful and played smoothly.
CONs:
- Honestly, this PC feels just a bit nerfed right out of the box. Windows 11 can get by with 8GB of RAM (it IS "enough"), but 16GB is really the sweet spot for a smoother experience that doesn't start to bog down with multiple apps or browser tabs open at once. I found I really couldn't do more than a single task at a time or responsiveness just dropped through the floor--webpages and tabs tended to hang A LOT whenever I tried working in another app in the background.
- Part of the problem in responsiveness may be the fact that this PC only shipped with one stick of RAM (Hynix DDR4 3200MHz CL22 if you're interested) so the system is only operating in single-channel mode. My experience has been that Ryzen CPUs in particular perform much better operating in dual-channel mode which requires 2 sticks of identical RAM. In my sample of several games using a similarly configured Dell laptop (Ryzen 5 CPU w/single stick of 8GB 3200MHz RAM), adding an extra stick of RAM resulted in an 8%-43% improvement in performance! Granted, that gaming laptop also featured a discrete graphics card to work in tandem with the CPU while this AIO only features an integrated graphics chip, so I am not 100% certain yet just what additional RAM will do for this PC. However, another SODIMM of identical specification currently costs around $28-$30 which I immediately purchased in hopes of amp'ing up the user experience on this AIO; but frankly, the slight bump in cost up front would have been worth it not to have to make a separate purchase or crack open the back of the case again. For anyone interested, this Inspiron can take up to 32GB of RAM.
- Kudos to Dell for realizing that most people don't relish the idea of investing in a "disposable" PC that simply can't grow with a person's burgeoning digital lifestyle. To accommodate one's inevitable accumulation of files, images, videos, etc., the Inspiron offers some modest storage expansion capability with an open 2.5" drive bay. However, the SATA interface it uses maxes out around 750MB/s (and you will feel like you're crawling if you use an even slower 2.5" hard disk drive rather than a 2.5" SSD that can actually come closer to those limits). For comparison's sake, the included NVMe drive is nearly 5x faster. Will you notice that difference in speed given that this is already a light-duty, budget-oriented AIO, maybe not; but it would have been nice to have an additional M.2 slot on the motherboard to accommodate another hyper-fast SSD.
- The chicklet keys on the keyboard are quiet with decent travel, but they are not backlit and feel kind of spongy with a dull thud at the bottom of the stroke...I cannot imagine anyone being comfortable doing some serious long-term typing on this keyboard regardless of the style points it earns.
- Despite offering 1080p/30fps, the integrated webcam creates an image that is decidedly "waxy"--details are blurred out and fabric/skin/faces appear overly smooth and dull.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros mentioned:
Performance, Screen size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great deal
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great desktop top performance and value! Very fast machine and touch screen to boot highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had this for about a week and loving it. Hooked up fast, easily, and without issues. Hooked up with the DP and USB cables. Color is accurate out of the box but the screen brightness is just a tad on the dull side. I work in photoshop for graphics work and it's suitable but just have to adjust to the lack of brightness by compensating for it in my workflow. Articulating screen works quite well although sometimes moving it moves the weighted base / entire unit out of position on my desk (but just a tad). It's VERY hard to find an all around good touch screen monitor on their own. I would say there are less than a dozen models but some are ancient (released back in 2013 or so) so choices are limited. This is simply because they didn't catch on as a stand alone product when the All in one computers came out with a touch screen monitor included. All in all I give this 4 stars very deservingly. The monitor came with the DP, USB, VGA cables and power cord and the design has cable management design to keep your cables tidy in the back.
My only annoyance was first figuring out how to navigate the on screen menu for calibration and settings. Thera re buttons on the bottom edge of the screen bezel for that purpose and it wasn't really clear how to use them for navigating. As it turns out two of them are used to move left and right in the menu system and one is used to move up and down, while one of them helps you exit the menu. Once I figured it out it's a breeze to use. One positive is the on / off button is illuminated and located in the same area as the navigation buttons on the right bottom. A bottom location for the on off button assures you won't be touching it while working your touch screen. Smart.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good slim/tidy desktop! *with a couple caveats*
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Overall, the Dell Inspirion i5415 AIO is a good desktop replacement for tight spaces or for those that just need to do some basic computing with a bit of multimedia mixed in. It's decently fast out of the box, has a speedy SSD (3580/2512 peak reads/writes in CrystalDiskMark), good screen w/touch capability. The screen brightness is good, maxed is actually a bit too bright for me in an average brightness room. Having an included wireless keyboard and mouse is super nice, both work well! It never gets too loud under heavier use, I definitely noticed the fan while playing a quick bot match of DotA2 and while benchmarking, but not obnoxiously so. (Not having a VESA mount is a pain, and honestly super odd to not have.) If not gaming and just doing basic stuff, you'll have a fine time.
BUT, having 6 cores and 12 threads (even with a low power mobile CPU) SHOULD give good performance, but Dell gimped another Ryzen chip by only including a single stick of 8GB. (At this price point, 8GB is enough, but they should have included 2x4GB for dual channel, ESPECIALLY with an APU). I benchmarked before and after a cheap memory upgrade and saw anywhere from 6% to a 75%+ increase in performance. I have included screen shots. With the graphics performance being directly tied to the amount of memory bandwidth available, having dual channel is a must for getting the most out of any APU. (Memory upgrade isn't too difficult and a basic how-to guide is available from Dell)