Dell 15 review

Dell 15 is the plain, large-screen option on this list. Dell's US store lists the base configuration at $699.99 with an Intel Core 3 100U (6 cores), 8GB of DDR5 memory, a 512GB SSD and a 15.6-inch non-touch FHD display, running Windows 11 Home. Dell describes a built-in FHD camera and an enlarged ergonomic keyboard, and higher configurations step up to an Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB of memory and a touch screen. The 512GB SSD is double the storage of the base Dell 14S, which matters if you keep photos or large files locally. The tradeoffs are age and finish: the Core 3 100U is an entry-level chip older than the Series 3 Core 5 in the Dell 14S, and the base model has a plastic Carbon Black chassis. At $699.99 it also costs the same as the HP OmniBook 5 14. Choose it if you want the biggest screen and more storage, not the newest processor.

Who it is for

home and office users who want a 15.6-inch screen and a number pad

Price

Dell Price $699.99 for the Core 3 100U, 8GB, 512GB model.

Dell Price $699.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Intel Core 3 100U processor with 6 cores in the base configuration
• 8GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD
• 15.6-inch non-touch FHD (1920 x 1080) display, with a touch option
• Built-in FHD camera and an enlarged ergonomic keyboard
• Windows 11 Home

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 512GB of storage in the base model, double the Dell 14S
• Strength: Largest screen on this list at 15.6 inches
• Strength: Configurations up to an Intel Core i7-1355U and 16GB of memory
• Weakness: Base Core 3 100U is an older, entry-level chip
• Weakness: Plastic Carbon Black chassis on the base model
• Weakness: $50 more than the Dell 14S, which has a newer processor

Key facts

• Starting price: $699.99
• Processor: Intel Core 3 100U
• Memory: 8GB DDR5
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Display: 15.6-inch FHD, non-touch

Where it ranks

Dell 15 is No. 7 in our Best Budget Laptops verdict.