7 Best Dell Laptops in Malaysia 2024 - Brand Reviews

Why It’s Our Top Pick:

Built for maximized productivity, the Dell Inspiron 14 serves as an ideal companion for business and work. It is equipped with powerful hardware, a large FHD+ screen and optimized speakers. 

Overview:

In short: bigger screen but the same size. Despite its compact form factor, the 16:10 aspect ratio on the Dell Inspiron 14 offers more onscreen space. The FHD+ display is TÜV Rheinland certified to minimize eye strain over extended hours of working.

With ExpressCharge, the Inspiron 14 charges up rapidly to 80% in an hour. Its collection of I/O ports, including USB Type-C, allows wide connectivity with all your peripherals.

Dell Inspiron 14 Specifications:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-1235U
• GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
• Display: 14", FHD+ 1920 x 1200, 60Hz, WVA, Non-Touch, Anti-Glare, 250 nit, ComfortView
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Type-C™ with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, 1x Audio jack, 1x HDMI 1.4 port
• Dimensions: 314.0 (W) x 227.5 (D) x 19.0 (H) mm
• Weight: 1.55kg

Who is this for?

The Dell Inspiron 14 offers a great package for daily productivity. Not only do you get the 12th-generation Intel processor but also an adequate amount of RAM size and SSD storage. For extended screen time, the 16:10 display comes with ComfortView software which reduces harmful blue light and flicker.

For users who are always on the move, the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is an excellent travel companion that features ready-to-go performance and long-lasting battery life. Its compact size and lightweight design allows you to easily slip it inside your backpack or just by hand-carry.

Features:

Weighed at merely 1.32kg, the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop packs a 13.4-inch FHD+ display which supports up to 1920x1200 pixels at an aspect ratio of 16:10. The CNC machined aluminium chassis gives a premium look and is sturdy in its build. 

You also get a 720p widescreen HD webcam and dual array digital microphones which work well in virtual meetings. This Dell mini laptop does come with two Thunderbolt 4 ports and 1 microSD-card slot for peripheral connections and file transfer.  

Performance:

The 11th generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor and the integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics work wonders together and is capable of breeze through all your everyday jobs. For multitasking and app switching, the Dell is equipped with 16GB LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB onboard SSD.  

With Killer Wi-Fi 6, streaming YouTube videos, web browsing and gaming are lightning-fast at a maximum speed of 2.4Gbps. Its integrated 51Whr battery is fairly long-lasting too so you can minimise the time tethered to the wall. According to Dell, you can stream your favourite shows for up to 14 hours on a single charge. 

Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7
• GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Display: 13.4-inch, 1920x1200 pixels (FHD+), WLED Touch Display
• Weight: 1.32kg
• Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x microSD-card slot, 1x headset port 
• Dimensions: 297.0 (W) x 207.0 (D) x 14.35 (H) mm

In a traditional clamshell design, the Dell XPS 13 comes with a responsive touchscreen display where you can slide, scroll and pinpoint freely. You also get to enjoy a powerful performance, long-lasting battery life and decent speakers all within a lightweight but sturdy mini design.

Features:

From the outside, the Dell XPS 13 is built with a machine-milled aluminium chassis that looks elegant and is sturdy in build. Made with Corning Gorilla Glass 6, the 13.4-inch screen is strong with impact and scratch resistance. It can play content in UHD+ quality too, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2400.  

Having been professionally tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro, the built-in stereo speakers deliver crisp and clear sound to enhance your audio sensation.

Performance:

Onto the specs, the Dell XPS 13 is powered by the latest 11th-generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor with 8GB onboard RAM and 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD. These configurations are perfect for executing daily jobs such as word processing, web streaming and multitasking. 

With the recent Intel Iris Xe Graphics, you can even handle some graphic design work and run casual games on this mini laptop. Having an integrated 52 Whr 4-cell battery, it can stay unplugged for up to 8 hours on a single charge.

Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-1135G7
• GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Display: 13.4-inch, 3840x2400 pixels (UHD+), touch, anti-reflective
• Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x MicroSD card reader,1x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
• Dimensions: 295.7 (W) x 198.7 (D) x 14.8 (H) mm

Unleash your creativity with the Dell XPS 15. Crafted with the highest quality materials, it features a stunning display that can support professional-grade image quality. If you’re a graphic designer or a video editor, for sure this is the right machine for you.

Features:

Reaching up to 92.9% screen to body ratio, the Dell XPS 15 features a stunning 4-sided InfinityEdge display that creates a large 16:10 screen. On this large 15.6-inch display, you can enjoy HDR content with superior dynamic range together with Dolby Vision. 

If you’ll be working mainly on higher-level graphic design and video editing tasks, you can opt for a UHD+ display that can support a resolution of 3840x2400. Onto the interface, the laptop packs two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Type-C port and a full-size SD card reader.

Performance:

With 8 cores and 16 threads, the newest Intel Core i7-11800H keeps you in your creative flow with a fast and snappy system. You can transfer massive content files such as photos and video clips in a flash using the Thunderbolt 4 connection. 

Supporting Wi-Fi 6 technology, you can browse and download reference materials at a gig-speed. Moreover, the discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti supercharges the graphic performance to boost your productivity from ray tracing to AI-powered video editing.

Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3050 Ti
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Display: 15.6-inch, 1920x1200 pixels (FHD+), Anti-glare
• Weight: 2.01kg
• Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x full size SD card reader v6.0, 1x wedge-shaped lock slot, 1x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
• Dimensions: 344.72 (W) x 230.14 (D) x 18.0 (H) mm

If we’re gonna talk about practicality, the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus should never be overlooked. You can speed up your workflow and improve your productivity with its features including a massive IPS display, a fingerprint scanner and a full-sized keyboard with a numeric keypad.

Features:

The Dell Inspiron 16 features a large 16.0-inch display with IPS technology, coming standard with 3k resolution, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 100% sRGB colour coverage. Its ComfortView Plus display also protects your eyes from harmful blue light emissions with a TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware solution. 

For connectivity, it consists of USB 3.2 Gen1, Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.0 ports.

Performance:

The NVIDIA Studio Drivers are built in partnership with developers such as Adobe and Autodesk to improve user experience in the long run. Together with a high performing 11th-generation Intel Core i5 processor and a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphic card, you can manage all of your everyday tasks effortlessly. 

Moreover, expect fast response time, quieter operation and shorter app loading time as the Dell packs 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. Supporting Waves Maxx Audio Pro technology, its audio system is up to the mark for video calls and music streaming.

Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-11400H
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Display: 16.0-inch, 3072x1920 pixels (3K), IPS, 100% sRGB
• Weight: 2.011kg
• Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x universal audio jack
• Dimensions: 355.28 (W) x 247.5 (D) x 18.99 (H) mm

If you’re into AAA titles, you should consider the G series. The Dell G15 gaming laptop is a powerhouse when it comes to gaming as it packs a beastly pair of GPU/CPU, a large FHD display, an advanced thermal design and power that lasts.

Features:

The first thing you’ll notice on the Dell G15 gaming laptop is its solid chassis with a new robust finish which is great on touch and easy to care for. With a three-sided narrow border design, the standard 15.6-inch FHD display supports up to 120Hz refresh rate with 250-nits brightness. 

You can also trigger the Game Shift technology to increase the fans’ speed to keep your system cool while optimising the performance of the processors. Meanwhile, the dual speakers with Nahimic 3D Audio deliver vivid sounds that immerses you deeply into the virtual world. 

Not to forget, the Dell G15 also comes with ample interface ports including USB ports, Type-C port, RJ45 port and HDMI port.

Performance:

Featuring the latest Intel Core i7-11800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 discrete graphic card, you can run most popular AAA titles smoothly at reasonable fps with minor tweaks on the graphic settings. 

The 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD allow seamless multitasking and effectively shortens application loading times. For RTX 3060 variant, the Dell G15 packs an incredible 86Whr battery so that your gaming doesn’t have to revolve around a plug.

Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3060
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 1TB SSD
• Display: 15.6-inch, 120Hz, 100% sRGB 
• Ports: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x Thunderbolt 3/ Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x headphones/mic
• Dimensions: 357.26 (W) x 272.83 (D) x 24.9 (H) mm

Overview:

Styled in Carbon Black, the Dell Inspiron 15 comes in a modern and thoughtful design. This laptop is relatively lightweight at only 1.68kg given its large 15.6-inch FHD display. Thanks to the lift hinge, now you can work ergonomically with comfortable viewing and typing angle.

The Inspiron 15 delivers stable yet quiet performance with its latest AMD Ryzen 3 series processor and PCIe SSD storage. Installed with 8GB DDR4 memory, you can experience seamless multitasking as long as you are keeping minimum activities running in the background.

Dell Inspiron 15 (3525) Specifications:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3250
• GPU: AMD Radeon Graphics
• Display: 15.6", FHD 1920x1080, 120Hz, Non-Touch, AG, WVA, LED-Backlit, 250 nits, Narrow Border
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Dali), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (Barcelo/Lucienne), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® port (Barcelo/Lucienne), 1x USB 2.0 port, 1x headset (headphone and microphone combo)
• Dimensions: 358.5 (W) x 235.6 (D) x 21.07 (H) mm
• Weight: 1.68kg

Who is this for?

Even if you are tight on budget and just need a cheap yet reliable laptop, do consider the Dell Inspiron 15 variant that is powered by the AMD Ryzen 3 processor. It is pretty affordable, priced below RM2500. It suffices most students’ needs in browsing, streaming and working on Microsoft programs.