Dell Inspiron 15 5510 vs Dell Inspiron 13 5310 Comparison

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Dell Inspiron 15 5510 vs Dell Inspiron 13 5310 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310, two laptops by Dell. Dell Inspiron 15 5510 was introduced to market in April 2021 and Dell Inspiron 13 5310 was launched in April 2021. Both Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 are members of Dell's Inspiron series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Inspiron Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441	May 2024	14.0"	314 x 223.75 x 16.9 mm	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 14 5445	April 2024	14.0"	314 x 226.15 x 15.86-17.31 mm	1.56 kg (3.44 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 16 5645	April 2024	16.0"	356.78 x 249.52 x 16.18-19.05 mm	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 16 5640	April 2024	16.0"	356.78 x 249.52 x 16.1-19.05 mm	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440	February 2024	14.0"	314 x 226.56 x 15.99-18.99 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 13 5330	January 2024	13.3"	296.68 x 213.5 x 14.35-15.65 mm	1.26 kg (2.78 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 15 3530	May 2023	15.6"	358.5 x 234.9 x 16.96-19.99 mm	1.66 kg (3.66 lbs)
Dell Inspiron 14 7430	March 2023	14.0"	314 x 226.56 x 15.54-18.55 mm	1.58 kg (3.48 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Inspiron 15 5510 and Dell Inspiron 13 5310 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 Key Specs

Launched in April 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1125G4
GPU: GeForce MX450 2GB
4GB Ram
356 x 228.9 x 17.99 mm (14.02 x 9.01 x 0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)

Dell Inspiron 13 5310 Key Specs

Launched in April 2021
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1125G4
GPU: GeForce MX450 2GB
4GB Ram
296.7 x 210 x 13.9-15.9 mm (11.68 x 8.27 x 0.55-0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.26 kg (2.78 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 15 5510 over Dell Inspiron 13 5310

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.4% vs ~82.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Touchpad Size	11.5 x 8.0 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Reasons to choose Dell Inspiron 13 5310 over Dell Inspiron 15 5510

Weight	1.26 kg vs 1.82 kg	0.56 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.1 mm vs 5.3 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection

Common Strengths of Dell Inspiron 13 5310 and Dell Inspiron 15 5510

Launch Dates	April 2021 vs April 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Inspiron 13 5310 and Dell Inspiron 15 5510

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 vs Dell Inspiron 13 5310: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Inspiron 15 5510 and the Dell Inspiron 13 5310.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)	1.26 kg (2.78 lbs)
Surface Area	815 cm2 (126.3 inches2)	623 cm2 (96.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.4%	~82.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~5.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Blue	Silver

Comparison of the Dell Inspiron 15 5510 and the Dell Inspiron 13 5310 External Dimensions

Weight

Inspiron 15 5510 weighs 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs), whereas the Inspiron 13 5310 weighs 1.26 kg (2.78 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 1.82 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Dell Inspiron 13 5310 1.26 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 18.00 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Dell Inspiron 13 5310 13.90 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Inspiron 15 5510 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Inspiron 13 5310 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 vs Dell Inspiron 13 5310: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1125G4 Intel Core i5 11300H Intel Core i7 11370H	Intel Core i3 1125G4 Intel Core i5 11300H Intel Core i5 11320H Intel Core i7 11370H Intel Core i7 11375H Intel Core i7 11390H
Base Frequency	0.9-2.0 GHz	0.9-2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
Number of Cores	4	4
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1167	1167
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	3889	3889
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1156	1156
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5161	5161

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Inspiron 15 5510 and Dell Inspiron 13 5310.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i3 1125G4 ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX450 2GB	GeForce MX450 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	1395 MHz	1395 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1575 MHz	1575 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	31 W	31 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	2.822 TFLOPS	2.822 TFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	64 bit	64 bit
Memory Speed	1250 MHz 10 Gbps effective	1250 MHz 10 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	896	896
TMUs	56	56
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Inspiron 15 5510 has a FLOPS value of 2.822 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Inspiron 13 5310 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.822 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB	4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	1x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4267 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Inspiron 15 5510 and the Inspiron 13 5310, come with similar RAM capacities of 4 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell Inspiron 15 5510	Dell Inspiron 13 5310
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	41 Wh 54 Wh	54 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Voltage	11.25 V	15.2 V

On the other hand, the Inspiron 13 5310 features a higher battery capacity of 54 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Inspiron 15 5510's 41 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 41 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Dell Inspiron 13 5310 54 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Inspiron 15 5510 and the Inspiron 13 5310 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 vs Dell Inspiron 13 5310: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Inspiron 15 5510 and Dell Inspiron 13 5310 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Inspiron 15 5510 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Inspiron 13 5310 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Inspiron 15 5510 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Inspiron 13 5310's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Inspiron 13 5310 features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Dell Inspiron 13 5310 170 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Both Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 boast the same response time of 35.0 ms.

Brightness
Both Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Dell Inspiron 13 5310 300 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Dell Inspiron 15 5510 vs Dell Inspiron 13 5310 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 have USB-A ports. Inspiron 15 5510 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Inspiron 13 5310 has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 have USB Type-C ports. Inspiron 15 5510 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Inspiron 13 5310 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Inspiron 15 5510 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Inspiron 13 5310 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Inspiron 15 5510 and Inspiron 13 5310 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No