DELL Vostro 5581 i5 15.6 inch IPS HDD+SSD Grey

MPN: RJFK8  |  EAN: 5397184204160  |  Model: Vostro 5581

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Choosist's Ratings

DELL Vostro 5581 i5 15.6 inch IPS HDD+SSD Grey - RJFK8 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Outstanding
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Outstanding
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Outstanding
Carrying Occasionally
Outstanding
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 8 GB of RAM and the 4 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 2333.5 .

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

The Memory card reader makes loading images from you camera straightforward.

Gaming

Basic games might need more than basic hardware. The Vostro 5581 is a good choice for casual gamers, offering enough CPU power, RAM and storage to get the job done – hardcore gamers may need something a little meatier though.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent Vostro 5581 was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

You need to pack a lot into this screen, hence a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for.

Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 8 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the Vostro 5581 can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 1.6 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the Vostro 5581 is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the Vostro 5581 is a very capable option. 

It's multi-core CPU & 8 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i5-8265U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the Vostro 5581

The Vostro 5581 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the Vostro 5581 can comfortably handle. It also comes with 1000 GB of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Vostro 5581 will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

Designed to be carried about, the Vostro 5581 can be used everywhere in your home thanks to its 11 hours battery life.

The Vostro 5581 is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 11 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

The 11 hours battery life in the Vostro 5581 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

With a great run time of approximately 11 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

If you’re always on the move around your office, you need a laptop that moves with you. The Vostro 5581 offers 11 hours of battery life so you can swap desks as much as you like between charges.

Thanks to a 11 hours battery life, the Vostro 5581 lets you work and work and work while visiting client sites.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.9 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

Great to use on the go!

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.9 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Looks like your everyday laptop

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the Vostro 5581 is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

DELL Vostro 5581 i5 15.6 inch IPS HDD+SSD Grey - RJFK8 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black, Grey
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 220 cd/m²
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i5
Processor Model Intel Core i5-8265U
Processor Speed 1.6 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 8 GB
RAM Speed 2666 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
SSD Capacity 128 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1128 GB
Storage Type HDD + SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX130
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System MaxxAudio Pro
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.2
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4a
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 2
USB 2.0 Ports 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Type-C Power Delivery Present Yes
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Language German
Keyboard Layout QWERTZ
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 11 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Noble
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 24.9 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 1.8 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 35.91 cm
Weight 1.9 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes