Which Dell laptop is the best?

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BUSINESS NEWS - There are very few people who are not familiar with the Dell brand as it is one of the most popular names in the computer industry, providing its users with reliable performance and quality machines that suit most budgets and purposes.

Even though Dell faces consistent tough competition from other brands in the race towards excellence, it has held its own by consistently providing innovative laptops, computers, and other products, which set it apart from the rest.

While there are many distributors and suppliers of Dell laptops and accessories, PC International is one of the most popular and reputable choices in South Africa, offering the newest machines at affordable and competitive prices.

Which Dell laptops are the best in South Africa?

1. Dell Inspiron 17

The Dell Inspiron is known as an “economy model” machine that serves several applications from homework, studying, office work, and even just browsing the web.

Pros	Cons
Decent keyboard	The build is not durable
Large 1080p screen with vibrant colours	Gaming is out of the question
Adequate productivity performance	There is no USB-C port
Onboard DVD/CD burner	Keyboard is not back-lit

2. Dell Inspiron 15

This is a decent choice of a laptop especially for digital artists and it has a host of improvements from previous models as well.

Pros	Cons
The screen is 4K capable	Keyboard and touchpad are both uncomfortable
Full-size HDMI output	There is only one USB Type-C port
Long battery life	It is not comfortable to use as a tablet
Built-in storage for a digital pen (included)

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3. Dell Precision

The Dell Precision is a fierce competitor on the market, and it is among the top-of-the-line mobile workstations in South Africa.

Pros	Cons
Superior eight-core Intel Xeon processor	Hefty price tag
Stunning 4K display	The keyboard layout is not ideal or comfortable
Up to 128GB of memory and 6TB of storage
Several ports
Supports Smart Dell Optimiser software with proximity sensor

4. Dell Latitude 7320

The Dell Latitude is not popular for its hefty price, but it is one of the most appealing convertible choices for corporate travellers and IT departments.

Pros	Cons
Sturdy and attractive	Expensive
Comfortable keyboard	Confusing configuration options
Updated and improved proximity sensor	There is no 4K screen option
Optional FHD camera	The display is very dim
Optional LTE and the machine is also eSIM capable

5. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1

The Dell XPS is popular for its flexibility, premium display, and impressive processing power which makes it one of the best choices for creative users as well as those who love their video streaming.

The Dell XPS is known for being a stunning machine that has robust performance, with ~~sporting~~ one of the best 4K ultra-HD display screens on the market without users fearing that the machine will overheat from heavy use.

Pros	Cons
High-end performance	The cooling fan is noisy
Stunning 4K UHD display
Runs cool despite heavy use
Slim and lightweight profile which makes it very portable
Extremely durable
Extended battery life that lasts 16 hours