DELL Vostro 3500

DELL Vostro 3500

In 2021, Intel showcased the power of its 11th Gen processors across a wide range of new laptops at budget-friendly prices for students and office workers. Standing out among them is the Dell Vostro 3500, a laptop that harnesses nearly the full potential of this 11th Gen chip to deliver a great user experience.

Dell Vostro 3500 Design

The chassis of the Dell Vostro 3500 is crafted from durable high-grade plastic in classic black, centered by Dell's signature smooth logo on the back cover to draw the eye. Clean and understated, the Vostro 3500 still maintains an elegant, sophisticated aesthetic.

A sturdy frame combined with the lightweight plastic build keeps the machine at only about 1.78 kg and 19.9 mm thin, making it easy and comfortable to carry when commuting or traveling for work.

On top of that, the laptop comes equipped with 802.11ac 1x1 Wi-Fi and a dedicated RJ-45 Ethernet port for optimized network connectivity.

Realtek High Definition Audio provides in-depth equalizer settings so you can tailor the sound profile to your taste, with built-in decoders that amplify audio for movies, music, and gaming.

The Vostro 3500 is also backed by a 42 Wh battery, comfortably supporting up to 4 hours of continuous office work and entertainment.

Specs

The Dell Vostro 3500 is powered by an 11th Gen Core i3-1135G4 processor with 2 cores, 4 threads, and a boost clock of up to 4.1 GHz, delivering solid performance paired with an 8 MB cache that cuts down processing times and boosts CPU efficiency. Alongside it, Intel® UHD Graphics delivers clear visuals and easily handles everyday office software as well as basic 2D and 3D design tasks.

In addition, 8 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz RAM with an open slot upgradeable to 16 GB, combined with a 256 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, helps the laptop run efficiently. Everyday tasks, multitasking, system boot-ups, file transfers, and app launches all feel quick and responsive.

Display

The Dell Vostro 3500 features a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display with anti-glare technology and LED backlighting, making it easy to view in brightly lit settings while conserving power to help extend battery life. Narrow borders on both sides also keep you focused on your work.

This display also incorporates WVA (Wide Viewing Angle) panel technology, providing wide viewing angles of up to 178° so you can look at the screen from different positions without image distortion.

Keyboard and Touchpad

Dell keyboards are known for their distinct typing feel. Deep key travel, an intuitive layout, and a lift-hinge design work together to provide a very comfortable typing experience. On the Dell Vostro 3500, keyboard deck flex is completely eliminated. Crucially, the Vostro 15 3500 also includes a dedicated numeric keypad, making it an invaluable tool for number crunching and data entry.

The wide, multi-touch touchpad is smooth and responsive, keeping daily navigation comfortable.

Another highlight is the fingerprint reader built into the power button, giving the laptop a professional edge while saving time with one-touch logins and enhancing device security.

Ports and Slots

1. 3-in-1 SD Media Card | 2. USB 2.0 | 3. Wedge-Shaped Lock Slot | 4. Power In | 5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C™ (Data only)* | 6. HDMI 1.4* | 7. Ethernet RJ-45 | 8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 10. Headset Jack*
Related models are collected in the Dell laptops category. Two other models worth a look: the DELL Vostro 3510 (2021) and the DELL Vostro 14 5410 (2021).

Dimensions and Weight

1. Height: 0.71" - 0.78" (18.0 mm - 19.0 mm) | 2. Width: 14.33" (363.96 mm) | 3. Depth: 9.8" (249.0 mm) | Weight: 3.93 lb (1.78 kg)*