DELL
DELL Latitude 5521 15.6" laptop i5 11th Gen 8GB 128GB SSD
A 15.6" Windows 11 Pro laptop with an 11th Gen Core i5, 8GB RAM and a 128GB SSD
- ColorBlack
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
- CPU TypeIntel Core i5 11th Gen
- Screen Size15.6"
- TouchscreenNo
- Display TypeWide UXGA
- Windows 11 Pro ready for secure business use
- Intel Core i5 11th Gen at 2.70 GHz for responsive multitasking
- 6 inch 1366 x 768 display for clear everyday viewing
- 128 GB SSD for fast boot and app loading
- 8 GB RAM across two slots for smooth workflow
What this laptop is and who it targets
The Dell Latitude 5521 is a 15.6 inch business laptop powered by an Intel Core i5 11th Gen processor with a minimum speed of 2.70GHz. It comes with 8GB of memory and a 128GB solid-state drive running Windows 11 Pro. The display is a non-touch Wide UXGA panel at 1366 x 768 resolution. It is built for office workers and students who need a reliable Windows machine for everyday productivity.
What the bundled software and recovery image change
Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed with a hard-disk-based recovery image, so the system can be restored to its factory state without external media. The 128GB SSD capacity may actually fall between 120GB and 128GB, which limits space for large local files. Two memory slots are present, allowing a future RAM upgrade if required.
Who this suits and who should look elsewhere
This unit suits buyers who want a functional business laptop with a genuine Windows 11 Pro licence and are comfortable with visible cosmetic wear such as scratches, scuffs or up to two minor screen imperfections. It is not for users who need a pristine chassis, a higher-resolution screen, dedicated graphics performance, or more than 128GB of internal storage without upgrading.
Highlights
- Windows 11 Pro ready for secure business use
- Intel Core i5 11th Gen at 2.70 GHz for responsive multitasking
- 6 inch 1366 x 768 display for clear everyday viewing
- 128 GB SSD for fast boot and app loading
- 8 GB RAM across two slots for smooth workflow
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Latitude |
| Model | 5521 |
| Color | Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i5 11th Gen |
| Screen Size | 15.6" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display Type | Wide UXGA |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| GPU/VPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
| SSD | 128 GB |
| HDD | No |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Memory Slot (Total) | 2 |
| Optical Drive Type | None |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | 2 |
| Backlit Keyboard | No |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Type | Mainstream |
| Usage | Business |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 0.94 H x 13.2 W x 9.1 L |
| Weight | 3 - 3.9 lbs. |
| Package Content | Includes Laptop and AC Adapter |
Questions about this item
Can the 8 GB of RAM be upgraded later using the two memory slots?
The laptop has two memory slots with 8 GB installed, so you can add or replace modules to increase capacity.
Will the Intel UHD Graphics or the 15.6" 1366 x 768 display become the bottleneck during long work sessions?
Integrated Intel UHD Graphics shares system memory, so heavy graphical workloads will hit that limit before the panel does.
How much heat and fan noise should I expect from the Core i5 11th Gen running at its 2.70 GHz base speed all day?
The 11th Gen Core i5 at 2.70 GHz draws modest power, so sustained loads produce moderate warmth and low fan noise in the Latitude 5521 chassis.
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