Dell Inspiron 11 3000

usability, price, design, durability, portability

performance, reliability, touchpad, energy

63% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

IPS screen ; Dual-band, 802.11ac Wi-Fi ; Full-sized HDMI port ; Full-sized SD card slot

Sluggish performance at times ; Touchpad could be better ; Touchscreen sometimes erratic

Dell's 2-in-1 is an inexpensive proposition if you're after a dual-purpose device. It's easy to use it as a tablet, just by tilting the screen all the way back around the unit, and it does the job well enough as a laptop. Just don't expect a lot of...

Core m3 processor. Includes HDMI port. Touch screen. Attractive design.

No 5GHz Wi-Fi. Slow 5,400rpm hard drive. 1,366-by-768 resolution screen. Relatively short battery life.

The convertible Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 is inexpensive, has a decent amount of performance for a budget system, and is a good value overall. However, the Lenovo Yoga 710 (11") holds on to its top spot thanks to its higher-resolution screen,...

Very inexpensive. Sturdy build. Decent performance. Long battery life in testing. Uses 64-bit Windows 10.

Bold blue color will likely be divisive. Middling display with poor viewing angles.

Conclusion The Dell Inspiron 11 (3162) is an inexpensive ultraportable laptop with 64-bit Windows and acceptable performance speeds. The feature set is very basic, as you'd expect, but there are no glaring exclusions for a system that costs just $179....

Attractive and sturdy convertible design. Nice keyboard and touchpad. Speedy Intel Core i3 processor and 4GB of memory. Solid-state drive (SSD). Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi.

On the pricey end of entry-level, convertible-hybrid systems. Display is reflective. Higher-clocked components mean shorter battery life than the Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 (3147).

Conclusion While the Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 Special Edition (3153) is similar to the Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 (3147) in design and appearance, but is a fairly comprehensive upgrade in terms of components and performance. The new...

More than 8 hours of battery life. Thin and compact. Feels sturdy. Comfortable to hold. Full-size HDMI port and three USB ports.

Aggressive screen dimming. Has a little keyboard flex. USB 3.0 ports are same color as USB 2.0 ports.

The Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series 2-in-1 (3147) proves that you don't have to endure a stripped-down laptop when you only have $450 to spend. It combines a well-designed flipping hinge with all-day battery life and a relatively full feature set. All...

Sleek, symmetrical design ; Powerful hardware for price

Awkward mode switching ; Device slips in tent mode ; Not super affordable

This hybrid laptop might be aimed at students, but at just under 500 big ones, would their money be better spent elsewhere?

Attractive modern design; Good battery life for a 2-in-1; Converts easily between laptop and tablet modes; Good audio quality

Awkwardly placed power button and volume rocker; Grainy camera; Touchpad can be finicky

Decent keyboard ; Good day-to-day performance

Decent keyboard ; Good day-to-day performance ; The Dell Inspiron 11 3000 is an awkward 2-in-1 with an inflated price tag and some surprisingly limited features. If you are going to get it, make sure you get it cheap.

The Dell Inspiron 11 3000 is an awkward 2-in-1 with an inflated price tag and some surprisingly limited features. If you are going to get it, make sure you get it cheap.