Dell Inspiron 7579 x360 review

Where the Inspiron 7579 x360 stands

The Dell Inspiron 7579 x360 is a 2016 convertible laptop priced around $269 — below the $356 median for the convertible category. Configured with a Core i7-7500U and 32 GB of RAM, it is a 2-in-1 machine whose real value lies in its form factor — a touchscreen that flips into a tablet — rather than in raw performance. Buyers should weigh the convertibility as the core feature, with the metrics as honest context about its limits.

Form factor: the genuine feature

The 7579's defining capability is not captured in its benchmark scores: it is a 360-degree convertible with a touchscreen, usable as a laptop, tablet, or tented display. For buyers who want that flexibility — media consumption in tablet mode, presentations in tent mode, note-taking with touch — that versatility is the reason to choose this machine, and the 32 GB of RAM keeps everyday multitasking and media work comfortable. No pure-clamshell peer in this price band offers the same form-factor flexibility.

Performance: the honest limit

The metrics tell a modest story. Graphics register at zero against a 3.84 median, ruling out gaming and GPU-accelerated work. Reliability at 13 versus a 49 median is a 74% gap — the most concerning figure, reflecting a consumer convertible nine years into its life. The CPU score of 23.4 against a 59.6 median trails the class by 61%. This is a device for everyday tasks and media, not for performance, and its age makes long-term dependability uncertain.

Price trajectory

From a $1,500 launch price, the 7579 has declined to about $269, losing value at roughly 8.03% per year. The projected price two years out is near $227 — a further 15.42% drop. As a nine-year-old convertible it still carries meaningful depreciation in percentage terms, though the absolute dollar exposure is modest given the already-low price.

How it compares

At $269 the 7579 sits below the convertible-category midline, priced for its age. Above it, the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4 ($305) and HP Elite x2 1012 G2 ($297) are pricier, more premium convertibles. Below, the Lenovo Yoga 710-14IKB ($240) and Dell Inspiron 15-7568 ($240) are cheaper 2-in-1 alternatives. Side by side, the Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1 ($274) is essentially the same money for a more premium device. The 7579's case rests on offering the convertible form factor and 32 GB of RAM at the lower end of the band.

Bottom line

The Inspiron 7579 x360 is a budget-friendly convertible whose real value is its 2-in-1 touchscreen form factor — tablet, tent, and laptop modes — plus 32 GB of RAM for everyday multitasking. The honest caveats are the total absence of GPU capability and a low reliability score that reflects its age. For buyers who want the flexibility of a convertible for media and light tasks at a budget price, it fits; for performance or long-term dependability, it is the wrong choice.