Dell Inspiron 15.6" i3535-A735BLK-PUS 2024, Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Carbon Black

★★★★★ 4.5 (1,440)

The Ryzen 7 7730U processor and 16GB of RAM deliver capable multitasking performance for everyday workloads, complemented by a 1TB SSD and a touchscreen display. A full numeric keypad, calculator hotkey, and ergonomic lift hinge improve comfort during long typing sessions, while the 220-nit screen and Wi-Fi 5 limit its media and connectivity appeal. This laptop is best for students or home office users who prioritize a comfortable keyboard and ample storage over display brightness or gaming capability.

CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
RAM 16 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 15.6" 1920x1080
GPU AMD Radeon Graphics
OS Windows 11 Home
Weight 1.9 kg
Dell Inspiron 15.6" i3535-A735BLK-PUS 2024, Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Carbon Black laptop
51 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong affordability (69th percentile) 69th
  • Strong storage (65th percentile) 65th

Cons

  • Below average port selection (24th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
92/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 13 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '25: 4.5★ · 162 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.1★ · 28 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.1★ · 16 reviewsQ3 '26: 3.9★ · 18 reviews162281618Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q3 202656/1003.9★18 reviews

    Buyers praised the laptop's speed, storage, and value for the price, but several reported failures within a year, including power-on issues and dead USB ports.

    • Fast performance, ample storage, and good value for everyday use, school, and work.
    • Multiple units stopped working or failed to turn on within a year of purchase.
    • Some users noted a loud fan or plastic creaking, but considered it acceptable for the price.
    • USB port failure and battery issues reported, leading to dissatisfaction with Dell support.
  2. Q2 202668/1004.1★16 reviews

    Buyers praised affordability and performance for everyday tasks, but many reported reliability issues like overheating, fan failure, and slowdowns within months.

    • Good value for basic use, fast and responsive for browsing, office work, and light editing.
    • Multiple reports of hardware failures: fan stopped, overheating, charging issues within 6-8 months.
    • Battery life weaker than expected; fan can get loud under load.
    • Some units became unbearably slow after a few months, even for light tasks.
  3. Q1 202668/1004.1★28 reviews

    Buyers praised performance, display, and value, but reliability issues (motherboard, hard drive, charging port) and overheating were recurring complaints.

    • Fast performance, crisp display, good value for price, and long battery life.
    • Multiple reports of motherboard failure, dead hard drive, and charging port failure within months.
    • Overheating and crashing when laptop is asleep or in a backpack, with loud fan noise.
    • Lightweight and portable but feels fragile; screen size may be too small for some.
  4. Q4 202558/1004.5★162 reviews

    Mixed reviews: many praise performance, touchscreen, and battery life, but frequent defects (black screen, overheating, power failure) and poor support frustrate others.

    • Performance, speed, and touchscreen praised; good for work, school, and light gaming.
    • Frequent black screen, power failure, and overheating issues; some units defective.
    • Loud fan noise reported; some find build quality flimsy or easily scratched.
    • Battery life praised by some; others report overheating or short battery life.

Based on 224 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

CPU 55.8
GPU 40.3
RAM 36.3
Ports 23.5
Screen 49
Portability 42.7
Storage 65.3
User Sentiment 95.8
Reliability 33.4
Social Proof 96
Affordability 69.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
Cores 8
Frequency 2.0 GHz
L3 Cache 16 MB

Graphics

GPU AMD Radeon Graphics
Type Integrated

Memory & Storage

RAM 16 GB
RAM Generation DDR4
Storage 1 TB
Storage Type SSD

Display

Size 15.6"
Resolution 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Panel IPS
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness 220 nits
Color Gamut 45% NTSC

Connectivity

USB-C Ports 1
USB Ports 2
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth ✓

Physical

Weight 1.9 kg / 4.2 lbs
OS Windows 11 Home

vs Competition

Spec Dell Inspiron 15.6" i3535-A735BLK-PUS Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US HP OMEN Transcend MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Apple M4 Max AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Intel Core i9 14900HX
RAM (GB) 16 64 32 32 32 32
Storage (GB) 1024 4096 2048 1024 1024 2048
Screen 15.6" 1920x1080 14.2" 3024x1964 14" 2880x1800 15.1" 2560x1600 14" 2880x1800 16" 3840x2160
GPU AMD Radeon Graphics Apple (40-Core) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
OS Windows 11 Home macOS Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Weight (kg) 1.9 1.6 1.6 2 1.6 2.7
Battery (Wh) - 72 - 80 71 100
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product CPUGPURAMPortsScreenPortabilityStorageUser SentimentReliabilitySocial ProofAffordability
Dell Inspiron 15.6" i3535-A735BLK-PUS 55.840.336.323.54942.765.395.833.49669.1
Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare 93.890.795.773.599.368.998.59998.187.81.6
ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare 91.297.490.989.496.573.689.89960.498.45.4
Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare 94.687.586.497.394.356.479.37081.889.327.3
HP OMEN Transcend Compare 90.192.689.789.496.572.365.381.233.497.38.4
MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare 93.294.586.498.6989.393.981.260.451.310.2

Usage Scores

Overall (50.9)AI/LLM (18.2)Gaming (13.2)Portability (46)Creator (23.7)Student (64.4)Business (44.8)Developer (48.5)Entertainment (47.1)
  • Overall50.9
  • AI/LLM18.2
  • Gaming13.2
  • Portability46
  • Creator23.7
  • Student64.4
  • Business44.8
  • Developer48.5
  • Entertainment47.1

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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