So you’ve narrowed down your search for a new laptop or tablet, to two possibilities. The DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ and the LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″. Now for the toughest bit, deciding which one. There are many factors that can influence your decision. So we’ve rounded up all the key facts, figures and specs to help you make that all important decision. Once you’ve decided, simply click on the “find best price” button where our system will search over 30 retailers to find you the best possible price.

DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ vs LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″

DELL Inspiron 15 5000  15

DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″
LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3

LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″
Brand

Dell

Lenovo

Key Features
  • Everyday: All-rounder for work and play
  • Windows 10
  • Intel¬ Core‹¢ i3-7100U Processor
  • RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 1 TB HDD
  • Up to 10 hours battery life
  • Create: Run the most demanding software at its best
  • Windows 10
  • Intel¬ Core‹¢ i5-6200U Processor
  • RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 256 GB SSD
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
  • Colour

    Midnight Blue

    Silver

    Guarantee

    1 year

    1 year

    Type

    Laptop

    Laptop

    Operating System

    Windows 10 (64-bit)

    Windows 10 (64-bit)

    Processor

    – Intel¬ Core‹¢ i3-7100U Processor – Dual-core – 2.4 GHz – 3 MB cache

    – Intel¬ Core‹¢ i5-6200U Processor – Dual-core – 2.3 GHz / 2.8 GHz (Turbo Boost) – 3 MB cache

    Memory – RAM

    8 GB DDR4 (16 GB maximum installable RAM)

    8 GB DDR4

    Storage

    1 TB HDD, 5400 rpm

    256 GB SSD

    Touchscreen

    No

    N/A

    Screen Size

    15.6″

    13.3″

    Screen Type

    LED

    N/A

    Screen Resolution

    1366 x 768

    1920 x 1080

    Wireless Connection

    802.11 ac

    802.11 ac

    Ethernet Connection

    10/100 Ethernet

    N/A

    Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 4.2

    Bluetooth 4.1

    USB Connections

    – USB 3.0 x 2 – USB 2.0 x 1

    – USB 3.0 x 2 – USB 2.0 x 1

    Other Ports

    N/A

    N/A

    Video Interface

    HDMI x 1

    USB C (DP) x 1

    Audio Interface

    3.5 mm jack

    3.5 mm jack

    Memory Card Reader

    SD memory card reader

    4-in-1 memory card reader

    Speakers

    Integrated stereo speakers

    Integrated 1 W JBL certified stereo speakers x 2

    Sound

    Waves MaxxAudio Pro

    Dolby Audio Premium

    Camera

    Integrated 720p webcam

    1.0 MP webcam

    Microphone

    Yes

    Yes

    Battery Type

    3-cell

    46 wH

    Battery Life

    Up to 10 hours

    Up to 7 hours

    Screen Pixels Per Inch

    N/A

    N/A

    Screen Features

    LED backlighting

    IPS Anti-Glare

    Security Features

    Security lock slot

    N/A

    Disc Drive

    DVD/RW

    No

    Mouse or Trackpad

    Multitouch trackpad

    Multi-touch trackpad

    Keyboard

    Full-size keyboard with numeric keypad

    AccuType Backlight keyboard

    Software Included

    * Full version of Microsoft Office not included
    * Full version of anti-virus / internet security not included
    – Microsoft Office 30-day trial
    – McAfee 30-day trial

    – Windows 10 Home
    – Microsoft Office 2013
    – Lenovo CCSDK
    – Lenovo Companion 3.0
    – Lenovo ID
    – LenovoTM Photo Master
    – Lenovo Photo Service
    – Lenovo REACHit
    – Lenovo Settings 3.0
    – Lenovo SHAREit
    – Lenovo Solution Centre
    – Lenovo Utility
    – McAfee LiveSafe
    – My Timeline
    – OneKey Recovery
    – Stagelight
    – User Guide

    Weight

    2.32 kg

    1.18 kg

    Dimensions

    23.3 x 390 x 259 mm (H x W x D)

    14.8 x 309 x 220 mm (H x W x D)

    In the Box

    – Dell Inspiron 15 5000 15″ Laptop
    – AC power adapter

    – Lenovo IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ Laptop
    – AC adapter
    – User manual

    Price

    £379.99

    £869.99

    Number of Reviews

    11

    16

    Review Score

    7

    8.4

    Buy

    Laptop and Tablet buying guide

    Buying a laptop or a tablet is tough, there’s no doubt about it. Unless you’re in the IT services trade or a hardcore gamer some of the specs can get a little confusing, so the information below has been produced to help you understand what’s important when buying a laptop or tablet.

    Power and Speed

    Fairly high up on the priority list should be the power and the speed of the device. This comes down to a combination of the processor, and the memory (RAM) of the laptop or tablet. Amongst other factors but the two above are the most critical. The DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ has an – Intel¬ Core‹¢ i3-7100U Processor – Dual-core – 2.4 GHz – 3 MB cache as its processor whereas the LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ has – Intel¬ Core‹¢ i5-6200U Processor – Dual-core – 2.3 GHz / 2.8 GHz (Turbo Boost) – 3 MB cache. Then onto the Random Access Memory RAM, the DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ benefits from 8 GB DDR4 (16 GB maximum installable RAM) vs the LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ which boasts 8 GB DDR4 RAM.

    Storage Capacity

    Storage capacity is of course important for storing all those documents, presentations, photos, videos and songs. DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ has a built in storage of 1 TB HDD, 5400 rpm vs LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ which has 256 GB SSD. To give you a rough guide, 32GB of storage equates to around 7,000 songs or 10,000 photos.

    Battery Life

    You’re buying a portable device, so it’s pretty clear that you want it to have a good battery life. Keep your eyes peeled when looking for a laptop or tablet as some boast much stronger performing batteries than others. DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ benefits from a battery life of Up to 10 hours before it will need charging. Whereas LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ has Up to 7 hours of battery between charges.

    Features

    Screen

    The screen on a laptop or tablet can make or break a deal for us at iCompareit. A good screen delivers clear, crisp picture and can handle strong colours. The screen on DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ is LED and provides a resolution of 1366 x 768 on its 15.6″ screen size. On the other hand LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ has a N/A screen with resolution of 1920 x 1080 on its 13.3″.

    Connections

    Now our advice here will vary on this guide between laptop advice and tablet advice. You’re likely to have very different needs and requirements from a laptop than you will tablet for connections. The physical connections available on the DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ include – USB 3.0 x 2 – USB 2.0 x 1, HDMI x 1, 3.5 mm jack and SD memory card reader. The connections included on LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ include – USB 3.0 x 2 – USB 2.0 x 1, USB C (DP) x 1, 3.5 mm jack and 4-in-1 memory card reader.

    Camera and Microphone

    To some people a camera and microphone is an important feature for their device. Particularly as we’ve moved towards a trend of video calling over Skype. If you’re looking for a camera and microphone from your tablet or laptop then make sure you check out the features list before buying.DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″, what camera is included? Integrated 720p webcam and is there a microphone? Yes. LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″, what camera is included? 1.0 MP webcam and is there a microphone? Yes.

    Price

    Price is a deal maker or breaker for many of us. As much as we love the latest gadgets and technology, it often comes down to price and budget. Be sure to set yourself a budget and make sure you stick to it. It’s good to do this, or you end up getting carried away and spending much more than you can afford. To find the best price for the LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ or DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ then just use the green buttons. Our search today found the LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ for £869.99 and DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ for £379.99.

    Customer and Expert Reviews

    Customer reviews are like gold when it comes to consumer electronics. Forget about how good the manufacturer tells you it is, here it straight from a like-minded owner. DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ reviews and LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ reviews will really help you to make the decision. We’ve collated the reviews from many customers of Currys and review site Revoo and have found that the LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ Scores 8.4 out of 10 based on 16 reviews whereas DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ Scores 7.0 out of 10 based on 11 reviews. Our other important bit of advice is to only buy from a retailer that you know and trust. You’re in safe hands buying a brand like Dell or Lenovo but we’ve advise you to also choose a reputable retailer. We only recommend retailers that we have personally used and can rely on.

    DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″ video

    LENOVO IdeaPad 710S Plus 13.3″ Video

    DELL Inspiron 15 5000 15″

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    based on 11 reviews
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