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Dell Inspiron 15 5515, Ryzen 5, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Touchscreen Laptop

5.0 (5 reviews)
FHD1920 x 1080Ryzen 5 5500U32GB RAM1TB SSD

32GB RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD give this Ryzen 5 touchscreen laptop the headroom to multitask, create, and keep up.

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Overview

The Dell Inspiron 15 5515 pairs AMD's Ryzen 5 5500U — a 6-core, 12-thread mobile processor built on TSMC's 7nm node — with an LPT-upgraded 32GB DDR4 3200MHz memory configuration and a 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. Those specs matter in context: 32GB of RAM is double what most laptops at this price ship with, which means you won't hit the ceiling running 20+ browser tabs, a Slack instance, and a spreadsheet simultaneously. The NVMe SSD's PCIe bus delivers sequential reads in the 2,000–3,500 MB/s range depending on the specific drive installed — a roughly 4x improvement over SATA SSDs and a significant reduction in application load times. The Ryzen 5 5500U boosts to 4.0GHz across all six cores under Turbo Core, which translates to smooth responsiveness in productivity and light creative workloads.

The 15.6" FHD IPS-level touchscreen with anti-glare coating and narrow borders is well-suited to an admin or desk-based workflow, and the 2-in-1 flexibility adds tablet mode for annotation or content consumption. The port selection — two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, one USB-C with DP and Power Delivery, HDMI 1.4, SD card slot — covers the basics for a mobile workstation. Wi-Fi 6 via the Intel AX200 ensures the network connection won't be the bottleneck on modern routers. This machine is built for professionals and students who need headroom for multitasking and don't want to re-buy in 18 months — but it's not a GPU workstation. AMD's integrated Radeon graphics handle display output and light acceleration; anything requiring discrete GPU compute will hit a hard ceiling.

Key Features

Thin & Light 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED Backlight Touch Narrow Border WVA Display; AMD Radeon Graphics with shared graphics memory

Powered by Latest 7nm technology AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 6-core/12-thread Mobile Processor (Base Clock 2.1GHz, Up to 4.0GHz with AMD Turbo Core Technology) which delivers incredible responsiveness and smooth, seamless multitasking

【Upgraded】RAM is upgraded to 32GB high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; Hard Drive is upgraded to 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive to allow faster bootup and data transfer; Original Seal is opened for upgrade ONLY. 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD from LPT, and original 1-Year Manufacturer warranty on remaining components.

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery | 1 x Universal Audio Jack | 1 x HDMI 1.4 port | 1 x Power-adapter port | 1 x SD Media Card Reader

Carbon Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, English US; Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 (Gig+) + Bluetooth 5; 4-Cell Battery, 54WHr (Integrated); Optical Drive Not Included; Windows 10 Home (Free Upgrade to Windows 11)

Specifications

Display Size
15.6-inch
Display Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080)
Display Type
Anti-Glare LED Backlight Touch Narrow Border WVA Display
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 6-core/12-thread Mobile Processor
Base Clock Speed
2.1GHz
Max Boost Clock Speed
Up to 4.0GHz with AMD Turbo Core Technology
Graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics with shared graphics memory
RAM
32GB high-bandwidth RAM
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Ports
1 (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery)
Audio Jack
1 x Universal Audio Jack
HDMI Port
1 x HDMI 1.4 port
Power Adapter Port
1
Card Reader
1 x SD Media Card Reader
Keyboard
Carbon Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, English US
Wireless Connectivity
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 (Gig+) + Bluetooth 5
Battery
4-Cell Battery, 54WHr (Integrated)
Optical Drive
Not Included
Operating System
Windows 10 Home (Free Upgrade to Windows 11)
Warranty on Upgraded Components
1-Year from LPT (RAM/SSD)
Warranty on Original Components
1-Year Manufacturer

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The 32GB DDR4 3200MHz configuration eliminates RAM as a bottleneck for browser-heavy workflows, virtual machines, or light creative work.
  • 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD delivers sequential read speeds far beyond SATA — faster boot, faster file transfers, faster application launches.
  • The 5500U's 6-core/12-thread count outperforms quad-core Intel equivalents in multi-threaded tasks at the same price tier.
  • Wi-Fi 6 (AX200) supports up to 2.4Gbps theoretical throughput — a meaningful upgrade over Wi-Fi 5 on congested networks.
  • The 15.6" FHD anti-glare touchscreen with narrow bezels gives you a usable display footprint without a bulky chassis.

👎 Cons

  • AMD Radeon integrated graphics share system memory and cannot drive GPU-accelerated workloads like 3D rendering or serious video encoding at playable performance levels.
  • HDMI 1.4 caps external display output at 4K/30Hz — insufficient for a 4K/60Hz monitor workflow.
  • The 4-cell 54WHr battery is modest for a 15.6" laptop; real-world battery life under load will fall noticeably short of manufacturer claims.
  • Only one USB-C port means you're juggling dongles if you need simultaneous charging and data transfer alongside a display output.
  • The RAM and SSD upgrade comes from a third party, not Dell — meaning the upgrade configuration isn't covered by Dell's own service infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 5500U's 6-core/12-thread design with a 4.0GHz boost clock means it can handle sustained multitasking — browser-heavy workflows, light video editing, and spreadsheet crunching — without the thermal throttling that plagues older 14nm mobile chips. The 7nm process improves efficiency, which also helps battery longevity.
Yes — the RAM and SSD have been upgraded by LPT from the stock configuration. The original Dell manufacturer warranty covers all other components for one year; LPT provides a separate one-year warranty specifically on the upgraded RAM and SSD. The original seal is opened for the upgrade only.
Yes. The single USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port supports both DisplayPort output and Power Delivery, so you can drive an external monitor and charge via USB-C at the same time — useful for single-cable desk setups.
It ships with Windows 10 Home but includes a free upgrade path to Windows 11. The Ryzen 5 5500U meets Microsoft's TPM 2.0 and CPU compatibility requirements for the upgrade.
The drive is a PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. Dell's 5515 platform supports M.2 2280 form factor drives, so you can swap in a larger NVMe drive if needed — though this would void the LPT upgrade warranty on the storage component.