Early Black Friday DealsNew Doorbusters every Friday.Shop now

Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Your price for this item is $166.99
Clearance
The comparable value price is $599.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 730 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Speed

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Display

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Inspiron 3511's touchscreen, ease of use, performance, and price. Many appreciate its lightweight design and the speed provided by the solid-state drive. However, some users have noted that the battery life could be improved, and a few have reported issues with the hinge. Concerns were also raised regarding the operating system by a small number of customers.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 6 Showing 101-120 of 730 reviews
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No glitches - Love it

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

    My first Dell and I love it. Battery life is short but it never gives me any troubles at all.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop with touch screen

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

    Very fast, good touch screen, seems reliable so far.

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

    Not a good purchase for the money.

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Microsoft browser won't let you download Google chrome. it tells you that you will lose part of your speed and have to go to a different setting to do it. I didn't quite understand it so I was never able to get google chrome on her. It also won't allow me to use Ccleaner. I can't download it or find the app for it in the Microsoft store. The Support Assist was of no help the only thing it ever did was scan hardware. It never cleaned files, get driver downloads, tuned performance, or optimized network. Which is why I really needed Ccleaner. So, My computer freezes a lot. I have to restart my computer all the time. I also have to restart because the

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I finally upgraded my HP laptop. Which only had 32GB but i only had like 4GB left for me after TRYING to uninstall apps i don't use. Not mention only 4GB RAM which caused my laptop to freeze. Oh the touch screen is awesome too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Hinge

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Decent Tech, But Very Cheap Material

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    DO NOT purchase this laptop. I’ve had this laptop for only 5 months and I can no longer open or close it because the hinge is faulty and is prying the plastic frame that surrounds the monitor. I was told by a Geek Squad team member that this is just what happens with these laptops since they are made with cheaper plastic. They are not able to fix this issue. I now need to contact Dell to see if they can fix this for me (although a Google search about this issue leaves me skeptical). Geek Squad would have charged me $80 to send it out, so I am going straight to Dell. The laptop’s tech itself is pretty good and has been great with what I need to do (use the internet, Microsoft Office, listen to music, video calls, etc.). It’s also pretty light and easy to carry around. I’m really bummed that the material is so cheap and has issues so early in it’s lifespan. I may end up having to spend half (or more) of what I spent on this laptop, or need to end up buying a new one. The money spent on this laptop is probably better going towards a different one.

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

      Hey Megan,
      We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review of your Inspiron 3511. We are sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the build quality of your device. That is not the type of product Dell intends to deliver or the type of feedback we like to hear from our customers. We have noted the details of your statement and will use them to improve current and future products.
      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.

      Best,
      Summer@Dell Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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

    Had for 1 yr now battery is still running strong and the laptop is working great. Very happy with the purchase. I did have to loosen the screen tension as i seen in reviews that this was the only problem with this model if you couldnt open with one hand. However never did anything like thay before after 1 yourube video did it screens still great amazing produxt good price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    Really good and very capable computer for a reasonable price

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This computer is pretty great. Really fast processor and great display. I have enjoyed using this during my college career. I also like that it has a 10-key which I used more than I thought I would.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    MY first dell

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    so fare so good no problems yet, battery life is surprisingly good for a laptop, seem fast enough for me, the touch screen feature is somewhat useless it's uncomfortable to use since it doesn't fold up into a tablet.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pc

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

    Awesome product.. runs fast. Will purchase again if on sale

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good laptop for the money

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

    Really good laptop for the money. Everything has been working fine. I purchased this for occasional web browsing, emails, and creating Excel spreadsheets. Does great for these.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for daily use

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

    I use this device daily for light work, my real estate business and I do some administrative work for an ambulance service as well, I have had great luck with this computer for over a year now.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    BUYER BEWARE THE HINGES BREAK!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A pretty solid laptop as far as usage and performance goes. I've no issues there except when there's an update, it causes your fans to run loud and hot. I would not recommend the laptop however though, to college students or those looking to use it for business purposes. I got it back in January of this year, the warranty went out QUICK and now here in October/November, my hinges have broken that allows the laptop to actually open and caused the screen casing to separate. Never dropped, never thrown the laptop around or anything & Of course now that its out of warranty, i have to pay out of pocket for repair. What's worse is DELL has quite a few threads of this being an issue with the laptop and still has not made corrections. I wish I'd followed my mind and gone with the HP in the same price range but, I wanted dell back for it's durability lol on me! And the upload keeps failing when trying to add pictures here.

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

      Hello There TaraL,
      We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review. We are sorry to hear that you are encountering overheating issues with your Inspiron 3511. Feedback like yours helps us improve our future products and services. Below I have provided troubleshooting instructions with the full article that can help resolve this issue.

      Here are the steps to help resolve your overheating issue:
      1. Inspect and clean the air vents and fans.
      2. Restart the computer.
      3. Update the BIOS and Chipset driver.
      4. Download and install Microsoft Windows updates.
      5. Run a hardware diagnostic test.
      6. Use Dell Power Manager to manage thermal performance.
      7. Improve efficiency to reduce heat.
      8. Perform a Windows System Restore.
      9. Restore the computer to factory settings.

      How to Troubleshoot Overheating, Shutdown, or Thermal Issue on a Dell Computer: https://dell.to/3oAEYsV

      If you continue to experience issues, please reach out to Dell Support directly by using the information provided below.

      Please take a moment to contact the Dell Support Team at the information provided below so we can help you resolve these issues.

      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896

      Best,
      Summer@Dell Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nice and compact

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

    its runs pretty smooth, works as it should. loads up at a good speed, its touchscreen, nice and compact when your on the go.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent puechase

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

    Excellent Laptop, good price and excellent conditions.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great laptop for the money. Got it on sale for $350 and couldn't be happier. Nothing fancy, but gets the job done as an everyday laptop for paying bills and browsing the internet.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price and great for photos and editing.

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got for christmas present, for my kiddo she is into photography and it work amazing for her learning how to edit photos and be more creative. Amazing price for all that it has for her!!

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

    Great laptop for the price

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

    I really don't use a laptop much. I pretty much use my cell phone for everything possible and just pull out the laptop when it's simply the only way to get something done. So I managed to keep my previous laptop alive for over a decade. I finally started receiving notifications on my computer that effective with 2023, updates would no longer be available for my laptop. I also got the occasional blue screen when I would fire it up and have to restart. I knew it was only a matter of time and that I would have to bite the bullet and buy a new one. Because of how infrequently I used it, I wanted something cheap, just for the basics. This laptop is great for exactly that. It's so lightweight and sleek and it works super fast. I would definitely recommend it if you're a simple user like myself.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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

    Fantastic computer for the price. Great display that is easily adjusted for font size, mine is comfortably running at 150 %. Lightning fast speed, never owned a computer that runs this fast. Got it at BB for 380 +tax. Amazing.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Find

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for my Husband and it a great device. The only issue is I haven't been able to upload the free microsoft software.

    I would recommend this to a friend
Sponsored