Name: Dell Vostro 5481
Brand: Dell
SKU: 1135346
Rating: 77 (16 reviews)

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Editorial note

The Dell Vostro 5481 stands out for its optimal performance, thanks to an Intel® Core™ i5 8th generation processor that ensures efficient management of multiprocess tasks with its 4 cores and 8 threads. The 14-inch Full HD screen provides an immersive visual experience with vibrant colors, and the backlit keyboard makes typing in low-light conditions easier, making the device enjoyable for users. However, this model has some drawbacks. The lack of a touchscreen may limit interaction for those who prefer a more intuitive navigation. Additionally, the 256 GB storage capacity may not be sufficient for users needing to keep many multimedia files or heavy applications, which could require external storage. The limited number of USB ports and the 720p resolution of the front camera are also points to consider for users concerned about connectivity and image quality during video calls. Finally, with a weight of 1550 g, it may be considered relatively heavy for a laptop, which could affect its portability. Overall, the Dell Vostro 5481 offers good value for money, but it is important for buyers to weigh its advantages against its few limitations, particularly in terms of storage and connectivity.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is generally positive, thanks to a backlit keyboard that facilitates typing in low-light conditions and offers an intuitive interface.

Performance

The performance is excellent with an Intel® Core™ i5 8th generation processor, ensuring efficient management of multiprocess tasks with its 4 cores and 8 threads.

Battery life

The battery capacity is adequate, but the autonomy can vary depending on usage, and the 4-hour charging time may be a drawback for some users.

Design

The design is modern with a 14-inch Full HD screen that offers vibrant colors and an immersive visual experience, although it is a bit heavy to carry.

Features

The product has several interesting features like a 256 GB SSD for fast storage, but the lack of a touchscreen and modern USB ports may limit its appeal.

Value for money

The value for money is reasonable given the performance and features, but the limited storage capacity may require additional spending for external storage.

Usability

The ease of use is good, but the limited number of USB ports and the 720p resolution of the front camera may be negative points for some users.

Advantages

8th generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor

14-inch Full HD IPS display

256 GB SSD with NVMe interface

Built-in Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth

Backlit keyboard for low light

Disadvantages

No touchscreen for intuitive navigation.

256 GB of storage may be insufficient.

Limited USB ports, lack of USB 3.2.

720p camera, mediocre image quality.

Weight of 1550 g, not very portable.

Technical Specifications Vostro 5481

General Information

Model

VOSTRO 5481
Brand

Dell
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Laptop
SKU

1135346
MPN

1135346

Design

Product type

Laptop
Format

Hinge
Product color

Black, Grey

Screen

Screen size

14 "
Dual-screen

No
LED backlighting

Yes
Image format

16:9
Display area

Matte
Screen resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel density

157 pixels per inch
Type HD

Full HD
Screen brightness

220 cd/m²
Dual-screen

No
Type of panel

IPS

Memory

Type of internal memory

DDR4-SDRAM
Memory support

SO-DIMM
Memory locations

2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory

32 GB
Memory frequency

2666 MHz
Internal memory

8 GB
Memory configuration (slot x size)

1 x 8 GB

Other features

Maximum internal memory (64-bit)

32 GB
Power adapter included

Yes
Laptop with memory upgrade

Additional memory sold separately

Storage support

Compatible memory cards

SD
NVMe

Yes
Optical reader

No
Capacity of the Solid State Drive (SSD)

256 GB
Capacity of the Solid State Drive (SSD)

256 GB
Storage media

SSD
Capacity of the Solid State Drive (SSD)

256 GB
Number of installed SSDs

1
Interface of the Solid State Drive (SSD)

NVMe, PCI Express
SSD form factor

M.2
NVMe

Yes

Audio

Audio chip

Realtek ALC3204
Audio system

MaxxAudio Pro
Number of built-in speakers

2
Speaker manufacturer

Waves
Speaker power

2 W
Built-in microphone

Yes

Camera

Front camera

Yes
Front camera resolution

1280 x 720 pixels
HD front camera

HD
Front camera signal format

720p
Video capture speed

30 fps

Connectivity

Quantity of HDMI ports

1
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports

2
Quantity of HDMI ports

1
Headset / microphone port

Yes
Quantity of HDMI ports

1
HDMI version

1.4b
Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)

0
Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)

0
Charging port type

DC-in jack
Headset / microphone port

Yes
Quantity of HDMI ports

1
Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)

0
Quantity of USB Type C ports 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)

0

Keyboard

Keyboard language

-
Numeric keypad

No
Pointing device

Touchpad
Backlight keyboard

Yes
Backlight keyboard

Yes

Battery

Battery capacity

42 Wh
Number of battery cells

3
Battery technology

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery weight

200 g
Battery voltage

11.4 V
Battery recharge time

4 h

Power

Output voltage of the power adapter

19.5 V
Input voltage of the power adapter

100 - 240 V
Power adapter frequency

50 - 60 Hz

Security

Windows Hello

Yes
Cable lock location type

Noble
Windows Hello

Yes
Windows Hello

Yes

Environmental conditions

Temperature out of operation

-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature

0 - 35 °C
Relative humidity rate (storage)

0 - 95 %
Non-operating altitude

-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating altitude

-15.2 - 3048 m
Operating relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 80 %
Shock out of operation

40 G
Operating vibrations

0.26 G
Shock during operation

105 G
Vibrations out of operation

1.37 G

Weight and dimensions

Width

324.9 mm
Depth

232 mm
Height (front)

18.13 mm
Height (rear)

18.2 mm
Weight

1550 g

Packaging contents

Power cord included

Yes
Power cord included

Yes
Unknown

1

Processor

Processor family

Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model

i5-8265U
Number of processor cores

4
Processor frequency

1.6 GHz
Processor Turbo Frequency

3.9 GHz
Processor cache type

Smart Cache
Processor cache memory

6 MB
Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)

15 W
Processor lithography

14 nm
Processor socket (processor receptacle)

BGA 1528
Computer bus

4 GT/s
Number of processor threads

8
Version of PCI Express locations

3.0
Processor operating modes

64-bit
Tjunction

100 °C
Bus type

OPI
PCI Express Configurations

1x4, 2x2
Processor code name

Whiskey Lake
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes

16
Configurable low thermal envelope frequency

0.8 GHz
ECC supported by the processor

No
Processor manufacturer

Intel
Configurable TDP down

10 W
High configurable thermal envelope frequency

1.8 GHz
High configurable thermal envelope

25 W
Processor generation

Intel® Core™ i5 8th generation

Graphique

Integrated graphics card

Yes
Integrated graphics adapter family

Intel® UHD Graphics
Dedicated graphics card adapter

No
Distinct graphics adapter model

Unavailable
Base frequency of integrated graphics card

300 MHz
Dynamic frequency (max) of integrated graphics card

1100 MHz
ID of the integrated graphics card

0x3EA0
Maximum memory of integrated graphics card

32 GB
Integrated graphics card DirectX version

12.0
OpenGL version of integrated graphics card

4.5
Integrated graphics adapter family

Intel® UHD Graphics

Software

Installed operating system

Windows 10 Pro
Operating System Architecture

64-bit
Operating system language

ENG, ESP, FRE
Testing software

McAfee Small Business Security 30 Day Free

Special features of the processor

Supported instruction set

AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

2.0
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)

No
CPU Configuration (max)

1
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)

No
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)

No
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)

No
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Version of Intel®ligent response technology Intel®

1.00
Version of Intel®ligent response technology Intel®

1.00
Version of Intel®ligent response technology Intel®

1.00
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® TSX-NI Version

0.00
Intel® TSX-NI Version

0.00
Processor packaging size

46x24 mm
Processor ID ARK

149088

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence download speed on the Internet?

Download speed on the Internet is determined by the type of connection you are using. For example, a 25 Mb/s connection theoretically allows you to download up to 25 MB per second.

What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?

The size of your laptop screen is usually indicated in inches, where 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. This measurement corresponds to the diagonal of the screen, which you assess by measuring from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.

What does the acronym HDMI mean?

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. An HDMI cable allows for the transmission of audio and video signals between different devices.

What is the best method to clean my laptop?

To remove fingerprints, a clean, slightly damp cloth is ideal. To get rid of dust in hard-to-reach areas, it is recommended to use compressed air.

How can I clean my keyboard?

Turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to dislodge dirt. You can also clean the keys with a damp cloth.

What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth allows for wireless data transmission between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the range between devices can reach up to ten meters.

What is the weight of the Dell Vostro 5481?

The weight of the Dell Vostro 5481 is 1550 g.

What is the screen size of the Dell Vostro 5481?

The screen of the Dell Vostro 5481 measures 14 inches.

How long does it take to charge the battery of the Dell Vostro 5481?

The charging time for the battery of the Dell Vostro 5481 is 4 hours.

What is the resolution of the screen of the Dell Vostro 5481?

The screen of the Dell Vostro 5481 has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

What is the width of the Dell Vostro 5481?

The width of the Dell Vostro 5481 is 324.9 mm.

What is the depth of the Dell Vostro 5481?

The Dell Vostro 5481 has a depth of 232 mm.

Is the manual for the Dell Vostro 5481 available in French?

Unfortunately, the manual for the Dell Vostro 5481 is not available in French, but it is accessible in English.

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