Dell Inspiron 15 7501 review
Dell Inspiron 15 7501 — from 2020, 1.9 kg, performance 65.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2020 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 10750H |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1650 4GB |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
Performance scores
Six cores in a 1.9kg shell
The Inspiron 15 7501 (2020) lists at $519 — 31% below the gaming-class median — pairing a six-core i7-10750H with a GTX 1650 4GB and 64GB of RAM. The verdict's top strength is weight at 1.9kg, 21% below class median; the flagged weakness is graphics at 53.31 versus 78.49. Reliability at 39/53 sits just below median. The sheet is fully green: Overwatch, GTA V and Rainbow Six Siege at recommended, Photoshop and VS Code at minimum.
CPU-forward and carry-friendly
Twelve threads in a 1.9kg chassis at $519 is a production-forward bargain: code, photo work and heavy multitasking all get real silicon, and the 64GB pool removes memory from the equation entirely. The 1650 holds the recommended bars in the measured set, so the gaming side stays credible even while the CPU leads the story.
The honest cost
Graphics at 32% below class median is the flagged weakness and the machine's identity: the GPU tier trails the CPU tier by a wide margin. High-settings 1080p in the measured titles is the honest envelope; pushing modern heavy titles will pinch. For a buyer whose work is CPU-bound and whose gaming is occasional, the split is a feature.
Price trajectory
From an $1,800 anchor to $519 at a 12.3% annual rate, projecting $399 in two years — a 23.08% drop. The verdict says worth the asking price; the aging curve is unremarkable either way.
Against its neighbors
Upward, Dell's XPS 7590 at $590 and XPS 15 9500 at $576 — premium shells for the same silicon class. Downward, the G3 3590 at $471 and G3 3579 at $482 — cheaper, quad-core, heavier. The 7501's pitch: six-core H power at the lightest weight in its immediate band.
Bottom line
Worth the asking price for the developer or creator who games occasionally: six cores, 64GB, 1.9kg and a green sheet, with the graphics tier as the well-labeled compromise.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is lower than typical gaming class (+32.1%) (mainstream tier).
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price is lower than typical gaming class (+30.7%) (budget).
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reliability is lower than typical gaming class (+26.4%) (low tier).
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🔁 Alternatives
Compromise axis: mobility ↔ overall performance
🎮 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 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Inspiron 15 7501: verdict
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