Dell Inspiron 13 5378 2-in-1 review
Dell Inspiron 13 5378 2-in-1 — from 2019, 1.68 kg, performance 35.
Technical specifications
| Type | Convertible (2-in-1) |
| Release year | 2019 |
| Screen | 13.3" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 7130U , Intel Core i3 7100U , Intel Pentium Gold 4415U , Intel Core i5 7200U , Intel Core i7 7500U |
| Max. RAM | 16 GB |
| Weight | 1.68 kg |
| Battery | 42 Wh |
Performance scores
A $481 Convertible From 2019 With One Very High Axis
The Dell Inspiron 13 5378 2-in-1 (2019) runs an i3 7130U with 16 GB of memory, listed at $481. Its sheet's most striking number is the gaming index at 71 — high band — driven by a graphics reading of 45.85 that towers over the tiny convertible-class median of 3.84.
Where it holds up
Graphics at 45.85 is 1094% above the class median — a number that needs its context: the convertible median is very small, so the multiple flatters the hardware. Still, the measured entries cooperate: Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V, and Rainbow Six Siege all clear their minimum bars. Office reads 45.85 mid-band, portability 68.8 high-band, and value 37.5 mid-band — a fair reading at $481 for a 2019 convertible.
Where it falls short
Reliability is the flagged weakness at 24 against a median of 49. Performance reads 34.64 in the low band, memory at 16 GB sits half the class median of 32, and the creation axes stay low: modeling 23, engineering CAD 18, photo design 29. The high gaming axis, as with the other 45.85-reading machines in this batch, reflects where the scoring scale places 2017-era integrated graphics rather than modern playability.
Price and depreciation
The listing price is $481. No depreciation baseline is recorded, so no dollar curve is projected; the modeled rate for its cohort is 9.7% per year, moderate for the vintage.
Alternatives to consider
The Inspiron 13 5379 in the same chassis family carries an i7 8550U with a higher performance reading. The EliteBook x360 830 G8 (2020) at $566 is the business-class step up with a high-band CPU score of 70.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. A working convertible with verified minimum-bar passes — read the gaming axis with 2019 expectations and the rest of the sheet as written.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical convertible class (+200%) (mainstream tier).
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reliability is lower than typical convertible class (+51%) (low tier).
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memory capacity is lower than typical convertible class (+50%) (comfort).
below class average
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration suits everyday productivity, light photo editing, and esports titles.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 49) ↔ price (median 355.7).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 68) ↔ overall performance (median 37.4).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 4.7).
Inspiron 13 5378 2-in-1: verdict
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