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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1667 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Speed

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Display

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Inspiron 3511 for its touchscreen, ease of use, and affordability, frequently praising its performance and lightweight design. However, some users reported concerns regarding battery life and occasional overheating. A few also mentioned issues with fan noise and storage capacity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got as a Christmas gift and it was just what I needed!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Laptop, Great Price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A Good laptop, great price. Very light and durable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Dell laptop is a great computer for the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best laptop of the year

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I honesty love my laptop its great and easy to use .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not good design and good product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not that geat size is too big and key board had lot of extra button not useful and charger battery is less not for long use on single charge.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      Dear AnuragJ,
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for the battery performance issues you are experiencing with your Inspiron 3511. It's important for us to hear about inconsistencies in our products for consideration of future development. Below I have provided steps with the full articles that can help you improve the battery performance of your laptop.
      Here are the steps to help improve the battery performance of your laptop:
      1. On the notification area of the taskbar, right-click the Battery icon.
      2. On the options list, click Power Options.
      3. Select a power plan on the battery meter, such as Power Saver or Balanced. Windows 10 has a built-in 'Battery Saver' mode that can be activated to extend your system's battery life. The Battery Saver mode will monitor and limit background activity and other features such as push notifications. You do have the option to enable or disable this mode within settings or within advanced Battery Saver settings, you can customize the mode to best suit your needs.

      a) Click on the Action Center icon in the taskbar and select the tile for Battery Saver.
      b) If running Cortana, type Battery Saver into the search box and select from the results.
      Within the Battery Saver settings page, you will be able to turn on and off the feature and customize the feature to best meet your needs.
      c) Turn the Battery Saver On or Off.
      d) Additional settings are available via the Battery use and Battery saver settings links.
      e) Battery use shows further info on apps and their power usage.
      f) Battery Saver Settings screen allows you to customize further the Battery Saver feature.

      How to Improve the Performance of a Dell Laptop Battery: http://dell.to/2vfXWf4

      If you still experience any issues after you have finished troubleshooting your laptop using the steps above, please reach out to us at: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam

      We recommend that you contact Dell directly with the information below if you need further assistance.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896.

      Sincerely,
      Summer@Dell Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent choice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent laptop for the price we coud'nt have better

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dell laptop

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great laptop. The touchscreen works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it. Works great,easy setup and its it's just what I was looking for. All my computers have been Dell and for me they are the best. I still have my old Dell that still works after more than then 10 year just not as fast

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dell

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good computer for basic needs. Bought for reports.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Inspiron 15

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased a Dell Inspiron 15 model 3511. It was exactly what I was wanting. It has the touch screen with webcam which I use all the time. It was easy to to get started and was using it within a hour. A great purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Serviceable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a backup/craft room computer. I am an Apple user and it is much slower than my MacBook Air. It is a nice, basic machine, and I’m sure it will do the job for the use and price I intend%

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      Hey MarlaE,

      We value your feedback and want to thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your Inspiron 3511. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with the performance of your device. We have noted the details of your statement and will use them to improve current and future products. Below I have provided troubleshooting steps to help resolve your issue.

      Here are the steps to help you with slow performance issues:

      1. Run the automated tools in SupportAssist to ensure that the drivers are up to date and your computer is optimized.
      2. Restart the computer
      3. Run a hardware diagnostic test
      4. Scan your computer for malware
      5. Restore the computer using Windows System Restore
      6. Restore the computer to factory default settings

      You can read the article that can help you with slow performance issues here: https://dell.to/3yqre8r

      Should you need further assistance; we recommend that you contact Dell directly with the information below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896.

      Best,
      Summer@Dell Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Touch screen
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Reliable Laptop

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Dell Inspiron 3511 is a solid mid-range laptop offering reliable performance for everyday tasks, thanks to its Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of memory. The 15.6-inch touch display provides a responsive and user-friendly experience, perfect for productivity, browsing, and entertainment. The 256GB solid-state drive ensures fast boot times and quick file access, although storage might be limiting for users with larger media collections. Its black, sleek design gives it a professional look, while the lightweight build makes it easy to carry around. While the battery life is decent, it could be better for long hours of heavy use. Overall, the Inspiron 3511 is a great option for those seeking an affordable, functional laptop for daily computing needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    perfect laptop for everyday use

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Dell Inspiron works fast, has a very clear display and is lightweight. Battery lasts a while which is great for me, as I use it for long periods of time. I got it cuz someone recommended it, and the price was great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best price with good futures

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used for a while and no issue at this point. But dell is always a good laptop compared to ho and lenovo. I bought a laptop in 2014 can you believe it is still working with on issue and i bought another laptop hp it didn’t last morethan 3 year.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value and Specs

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Laptop was great specs for the price. Fast startup and fast response while using. Fan can get a little loud but only under heavy use. So far I am very pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a gift for my fiancé. She loves this laptop. She uses it to work from home one or two days a week. We have had no problems with it at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality computer. Quick, good memory capacity, nice casing and keyboard. Good for school, business, light gaming, and streaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buy for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this computer for college and it is great. Only thing is I wish it had a longer battery life. But overall I’m pleased with my purchase. Love the touchscreen feature!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not happy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Battery longevity is not good. I use it for 45 minutes in class after a full charge and the battery is down to 47%. This has happen all 3 times I have used it to teach my class.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      Hello Happy,

      Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your Inspiron 3511. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with the performance of your battery. That is not the type of product Dell intends to deliver. We have noted the details of your statement and will use them to improve current and future products. Below I have provided troubleshooting steps to help resolve your issue.

      Here are the steps to help improve the battery performance of your laptop:
      1. On the notification area of the taskbar, right-click the Battery icon.
      2. On the options list, click Power Options.
      3. Select a power plan on the battery meter, such as Power Saver or Balanced. Windows 10 has a built-in 'Battery Saver' mode that can be activated to extend your system's battery life. The Battery Saver mode will monitor and limit background activity and other features such as push notifications. You do have the option to enable or disable this mode within settings or within advanced Battery Saver settings, you can customize the mode to best suit your needs.

      a) Click on the Action Center icon in the taskbar and select the tile for Battery Saver.
      b) If running Cortana, type Battery Saver into the search box and select from the results.
      Within the Battery Saver settings page, you will be able to turn on and off the feature and customize the feature to best meet your needs.
      c) Turn the Battery Saver On or Off.
      d) Additional settings are available via the Battery use and Battery saver settings links.
      e) Battery use shows further info on apps and their power usage.
      f) Battery Saver Settings screen allows you to customize further the Battery Saver feature.

      How to Improve the Performance of a Dell Laptop Battery: http://dell.to/2vfXWf4


      Should you need further assistance; we recommend that you contact Dell directly with the information below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896.

      Best,
      Summer@Dell Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow. Great laptop right off the shelf. Priced to go! Touch screen is so neat; that actually takes some getting us to. Super lightweight, big screen, and love the black matte color. Still getting used to windows 11.

    I would recommend this to a friend