Dell has been one of the major players when it comes to manufacturing desktops, laptops, and other electronic devices which include cameras, printers, servers, data storage devices, and many more.
Staring from a dorm room at the University of Texas is now a multinational company.
Especially with most companies, offices, and universities, schools switching to the online mode of communication and instruction this year the need for a sturdy and fast-paced machine is now more than ever.
And two of its best series include the Dell Inspiron and Dell Vostro.
Key Takeaways
- Dell Inspiron is a line of consumer laptops, while Dell Vostro is a line of business laptops.
- Inspiron models offer more variety in design, specs, and price points, while Vostro models are built for durability and security.
- Vostro laptops have additional security features like TPM chips and fingerprint readers, while Inspiron models prioritize aesthetics and multimedia capabilities.
Dell Inspiron vs Dell Vostro
The difference between Dell Inspiron and Dell Vostro is their targeted demographic, the former is best for home use, students, and overall personal use, while the latter is best for small businesses.
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The Dell Inspiron launched in 1997 has been around for quite some time and is loved by all the different stratum of society. It has three series as of now the 3000, 5000, and the 7000, and a special gaming one.
The Dell Vostro was the first laptop for many, and it too has two different series, the 3000 and 5000.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Dell Inspiron | Dell Vostro |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Features | It has both Intel and AMD based processors which are good for gaming and multimedia. | It generally has Intel processors be it i3,i5, or i7, and so on. |
| Price | Costly | More affordable |
| Targeted Demographic | Individuals for personal use | Small business, with a set budget. |
| Technical Support | It has more tech support from dell, and as it is used by individuals, it is necessary as well. | It too has technical support but it is shorter in the time period, as it is mostly used by a group of individuals, who have their own ecosphere of programs and troubleshooting. |
| Longevity | Not as much, sturdy. | It is more hard built and sturdy. |
What is Dell Inspiron?
The Dell Inspiron series was created keeping in mind the needs of personal users, so it has more variety of colors overall more aesthetic.
It also has more preinstalled software, which is important for individual users who are buying it for personal use.
The 15 3000 series has a windows 10 operating system, i3 processor,8GB RAM which is expandable, and 256 GB hard disk with no SSD support.
The 15 5000 series which is a bit costlier has similar specifications with the key difference being the i5 processor and AMD graphics.
The 7000 series possess a 256 GB SSD card, and Nvidia GeForce 940MX graphics. They also have a special series aimed at gaming which is the “pandora” model.
The input-output ports of these series have the basics like UBS(A and C types), HDMI, optical disk drive reader, and audio jack.
This series is good for the gaming enthusiast and also supports various applications like MATLAB which is often essential for its targeted demographics.
It also has a touchscreen variety, foldable, and even detachable from the keyboard to be used as a tablet. The sleek build, the color range, and the affordable pricing make it perfectly suited for personal use.
However there are some disadvantages to this model which include the screen, which is at best basic in quality, the plastic body has its own set of cons.
What is Dell Vostro?
The Dell Vostro is made for small businesses and professional use mostly.
It is also more pocket friendly and packs less pre-installed software which is best for office use, where they generally need to install other software as per the company requirements.
It has a pro version of windows for professional use and hard disk storage of 1 TB in the series.
They have two series the 3000 and 5000, which are the basic latest windows and processor ranges from i3 to i7 as per the pricing, the battery life and display are both well-built
Though it was temporarily discontinued from 2013 to 2015, it is now back in the market and is honestly a boon to the smaller business especially now when the most mode of work is online or via some sort of digital connection.
They may not have a huge color range and are mostly the generic black or grey, they are hard built and best for long term use.
Even with all these amazing features, the series lacks a proper cooling solution and may have a few touchpad issues.
Main Differences Between Dell Vostro and Dell Inspiron
- The target demographic, and the purpose they serve. Inspiron is for personal use while the Vostro is for the professional world.
- The price point and color range, the Vostro is more affordable and has lesser color variety, while the Inspiron has more color variety and is slightly more costly.
- The Vostro computers have a shorter period of technical support whereas the Inspiration has better technical support.
- Inspiron has a greater amount of pre-installed programs that assist the user in their daily use, while the Vostro has a lesser amount of bloatware and more easy to customize.
- The Vostro is more sturdy and hard-built while the Inspiron is sleek though also good enough for everyday use.
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Sandeep Bhandari holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computers from Thapar University (2006). He has 20 years of experience in the technology field. He has a keen interest in various technical fields, including database systems, computer networks, and programming. You can read more about him on his bio page.
