DELL
Dell Inspiron 3520 laptop i5-1135G7 8GB 2TB 15.6" 120Hz
A 15.6 inch 120 Hz IPS laptop with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5, 8 GB DDR4 and a 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- ColorBlack
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPU TypeIntel Core i5 11th Gen
- Turbo Frequency4.2 GHz
- CPU L3 Cache8MB Cache
- Screen Size15.6"
- Smooth motion on a 15.6" 120 Hz Full HD display
- Fast boot and loads from a 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Responsive multitasking with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 up to 4.2 GHz
- Modern connectivity via Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0
- Ready to work out of the box with Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Core configuration
The Dell Inspiron 3520 is a 15.6 inch laptop built around an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor with four cores and eight threads reaching 4.2 GHz. It ships with 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Home. The 120 Hz Full HD IPS panel targets office workers and students who want smoother scrolling and video playback in a carbon black chassis.
Upgraded storage and connectivity
The 2TB NVMe SSD replaces the standard smaller drive, giving ample room for large project files and local backups without relying on external media. A single USB 2.0 port, HDMI output and an SD card reader handle basic peripheral and display needs, while 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 cover wireless links. The integrated webcam and combo audio jack support routine video calls.
Platform limits
Integrated Iris Xe graphics share system memory, so heavy 3D workloads or modern gaming titles will run into performance ceilings quickly. The 8GB soldered DDR4 cannot be expanded, restricting multitasking headroom for memory-hungry applications. A 41 Whr three-cell battery and 65 W adapter limit unplugged runtime during sustained loads, and the sole USB 2.0 connection caps external storage transfer speeds.
Highlights
- Smooth motion on a 15.6" 120 Hz Full HD display
- Fast boot and loads from a 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Responsive multitasking with an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 up to 4.2 GHz
- Modern connectivity via Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0
- Ready to work out of the box with Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Inspiron 3520 |
| Color | Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i5 11th Gen |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| CPU L3 Cache | 8MB Cache |
| Screen Size | 15.6" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| GPU/VPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Graphic Type | Integrated Card |
| SSD | 2TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 2TB PCIe SSD |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Memory Speed | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Optical Drive Type | No |
| WLAN | 802.11ac Wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Audio Ports | 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Keyboard | Standard |
| Backlit Keyboard | Non-backlit |
| Other Input Devices | No |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Card Reader | Yes |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Work / Business |
Questions about this item
Can the 8 GB DDR4 memory be upgraded later?
The laptop uses DDR4 SO-DIMM modules; the single installed stick can be replaced with a higher-capacity DDR4 module to increase total memory.
What limits sustained performance on the Core i5-1135G7?
The 15 W base power envelope and integrated Iris Xe graphics throttle clock speeds once the 41 Whr battery or 65 W adapter cannot dissipate heat fast enough.
How loud and hot does the 3.6 lb chassis get during all-day use?
The thin 0.74 in profile relies on a single fan; expect audible fan noise and warm keyboard deck when the 120 Hz display and NVMe SSD run continuously.
New to this? Buying a laptop with crypto, start to finish — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.
Also in this aisle
People compared these
Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.
