Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 review
The Dell Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 ranks as the #617 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 68. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #500-ranked performance among 196 laptops. Consider the Asus ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition G513 or Asus ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 is a solid laptop that offers great value for its price. With a sharp and bright display, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, and surprisingly good audio, this laptop checks many boxes. Its performance, thanks to Intel Arc graphics, is also impressive. Battery life is outstanding, with over 14 hours of battery life in PC Mark 10 modern office test. The negatives are minor, including non-upgradeable RAM and outdated HDMI port. Considering the price point, these drawbacks are forgivable. Overall, this laptop is a great option for those looking for a reliable and affordable general-purpose laptop.
Build
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 boasts a sleek and lightweight design, perfect for everyday use. The build quality is solid, with a sturdy metal chassis that exudes premium feel. The keyboard and touchpad are comfortable to use, making it ideal for long hours of typing and browsing. The display is sharp and bright, with vibrant colors that make media consumption a delight. The overall construction is well put together, with minimal flex or creaking. A minor gripe lies in the use of HDMI 1.4 instead of newer standards, but otherwise, this laptop's build quality is top-notch. If you’re after a better build, Dell Inspiron 14 7440 could be the ideal option.
Display
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 boasts an impressive display that shines brighter than expected. The sharp and vibrant screen is perfect for everyday tasks, making it ideal for consumers who don't want to break the bank. With its sleek design and lightweight build, this laptop is a great value proposition. While not the most modern standard (HDMI 1.4), the input/output selection is still decent. Overall, the display is a highlight of this budget-friendly laptop. Dell Inspiron 14 7440 might be a smarter choice, offering an upgraded display.
Performance
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 delivers solid performance with its Intel Meteor Lake processor, which shines in battery life tests, achieving over 14 hours in PC Mark 10 and 15 hours and 28 minutes in video playback. Graphics performance is also impressive, courtesy of the Intel Arc graphics, making it suitable for general productivity and multimedia tasks. However, under heavy loads, fan noise reaches up to 53 dB, a notable drawback. Overall, the laptop's performance is well-suited for everyday work, browsing, and streaming, but may fall short in more demanding scenarios. For an improved performance, Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 is worth considering.
Battery and Charging
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 boasts an impressive battery life, with PC Mark 10 modern office test results reaching slightly over 14 hours. Video playback tests also yielded excellent results, with 15 hours and 28 minutes of playback time. The laptop's ability to last all day or on long flights is a significant advantage. A 16 or 32 GB RAM option is available, but the ram is soldered into the motherboard, limiting upgradeability.
Connectivity
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 offers a solid connectivity experience. Wi-Fi is provided by a Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth combo card, which is soldered to the motherboard but can be upgraded by users. The laptop also features an HDMI 1.4 port, although it's worth noting that this is not the latest standard (HDMI 2.1). Overall, the Inspiron 14 Plus has a decent array of ports for its price point. Take a look at Dell XPS 13 9345 - its improved connectivity sets a new standard.
Features
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus features a sharp and bright display, sleek design, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, surprisingly good audio, and outstanding battery life (over 14 hours). It also boasts solid overall performance with Intel Arc graphics. The laptop comes in sub-$1000 price point. If you're after top-notch features, consider Dell Inspiron 13 5310.
Support and Maintenance
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 offers reliable support and maintenance features. The laptop's Intel Arc Graphics provide good performance for everyday tasks. The battery life is outstanding, with over 14 hours of use in the PC Mark 10 modern office test. The RAM is soldered to the motherboard, but the SSD is upgradeable. Overall, this laptop provides a solid value for its price point and is suitable for general-purpose use.
Pros
1. This has been a nice pleasant surprise, especially a good bank for the buck here we like to see in 2024 when laptops are so expensive
2. sharp brighter than expected display
3. a Sleek lightweight design
4. a nice solid overall performance here with good graphics performance again with that Intel arc graphics
5. outstanding battery life
6. it has a comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Cons
1. the ram is not upgradeable, that is pretty much part for the course here in 2024
2. it has HDMI 1.4 not the more Modern Standard 2.1 which would give you more options
3. you're going to have to contend with that fan noise reaching as high as 53 maybe even 54 DB which is quite noticeable under load
4. the speakers I would say are surprisingly good not the greatest speakers I've ever heard but pretty good for this price point in this category
5. the ram is not upgradeable that is pretty much part for the course here in 2024 and it has HDMI 1.4 not the more Modern Standard 2.1
6. it has HDMI 1.4 not the more Modern Standard 2.1 which would give you more options
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