Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (2024) Review: Too Hot For It's Own Good

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  • @SoulOfTech
    @SoulOfTech  8 місяців тому +1

    Hi everyone, thanks for watching! If you are interested in purchasing this laptop you can find the product links in the video description alongside other helpful information.

  • @Eric-bn3dd
    @Eric-bn3dd 10 місяців тому +10

    Thank you for this video! I was ready to buy the 16 inch inspiron plus with the same configuration as yours. I changed my mind... You saved me 1500 CAD$.

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad I could help!

  • @sandswimmer
    @sandswimmer 9 місяців тому +6

    Brilliant review! I was about to click the BUY button but now reconsidering.

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad to be of help

  • @dexterpellew1985
    @dexterpellew1985 10 місяців тому +2

    Love this review, and the quality of thw video showcasing largely the design of the laptop. Real eye catcher!

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it! Been working hard to further improve my content quality :)

  • @joffff
    @joffff 6 місяців тому +5

    Seems a good option for someone wanting to connect external monitors. Coding will be absolutely fine on this spec!

  • @journeyto100channel2
    @journeyto100channel2 4 місяці тому +13

    If you’re a College student trying to finish School online, then this Laptop is Best Recommended. Every Damn Video is gonna Have the same comment of how Shit any computer is… just Find something with good Specs, and focus on Classes. This is Great for Computer Science, especially for Online Classes, and just coding, and Web Development. Good luck on your endeavors Folks!

    • @Beep_beep_boop
      @Beep_beep_boop 4 місяці тому +2

      So true, I used a 2020 dell xps13 i7 16gb ram to finish my engineering degree running solid works (a notoriously rough programme on comuputers) I did it just fine

    • @journeyto100channel2
      @journeyto100channel2 4 місяці тому

      @@Beep_beep_boop an i7 is a Perfect Work load for that. We all don’t need anything too fancy, we just need enough Power to get it done lol.

    • @marca4585
      @marca4585 2 місяці тому

      The perfect I was looking for. Right now doing 2 semesters of pre reqs then 2 years of my program. I think I found my decision

  • @VihangaDananjaya1214
    @VihangaDananjaya1214 10 місяців тому +3

    Great as always.
    Looking forward to see a review of the 'Ideapad Slim 5i 16". Please review the base model with FHD+ IPS display. Lenovo is giving that laptop with a FHD+ 100% sRGB almost everywhere but they still keep that terrible 42% NTSC version around.

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому +2

      Hey thanks for watching! Still waiting for the new Slim 5i to come (likely will be released closer to spring). Ill review at that time for sure :)

  • @ptbauro
    @ptbauro 10 місяців тому +4

    Great work!!

  • @BaieDesBaies
    @BaieDesBaies 10 місяців тому +2

    What 14/15 inches laptop would you consider better at this price range (general use + CAD and very light gaming) ?

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому +3

      Ideapad Pro 5i, HP Pavilion Plus 14 and Asus Zenbook 14 would all be good contenders

  • @Sponsi_PL
    @Sponsi_PL 8 місяців тому +2

    Ooo finally the version with Arc!!!

  • @cosmincaz
    @cosmincaz 10 місяців тому +1

    Good review - would love if you popped off the back at least at the end to look at the parts, RAM, SSD upgradability, Wi-Fi card removable or not, etc.

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback. 8:32 will help you with that info :)

    • @cosmincaz
      @cosmincaz 10 місяців тому

      Awesome thank you, I missed it initially

    • @cosmincaz
      @cosmincaz 10 місяців тому

      Do you think the 16 inch version might have better thermals due to more size available for ventilation, etc?

  • @FéargalO
    @FéargalO 3 місяці тому

    Seen a good Inspiron 14 Plus deal with Ultra 7 processor 155H 32GB, 2x16GB, LPDDR5X, 6400MT/s 2.8K display @ £761.The hdmi port is a non issue for me as have never used one in any laptop i have had.Thanks for the review.

  • @s.abhisheknarayanan9909
    @s.abhisheknarayanan9909 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Sir, are there even any latest dell Inspiron laptops with a traditional hinge ( and not a lift hinge like this one and the previous iterations)

    • @kuntalmanna4866
      @kuntalmanna4866 10 місяців тому +3

      Hi , I had a terrible experience with a Dell laptop:
      Bought an Inspiron series laptop in 2018 with an i3-6006u chip for study purposes.
      In 2019, motherboard got damaged, replaced under warranty.
      In 2019 October, faced battery issues, battery was replaced.
      In 2020, laptop became slow, advised to add a SATA SSD for performance improvement, but no significant change.
      In 2021, battery problem recurred, replaced again.
      In 2022, faced automatic restart issue with loud noise from keyboard.
      Eventually sold the Dell laptop in June 2023 and switched to an HP Victus laptop, experiencing smooth performance.
      Dell? Never again. HP and Asus are the way to go for laptops.

    • @Resuone
      @Resuone 8 місяців тому +1

      @@kuntalmanna4866 had a terrible experience with HP victus laptop.
      motherboard broke without heavy usage after 4 months. too expensive to fix and was the worst laptop i have ever bought and a complete waste of money.

  • @krishnms1
    @krishnms1 7 місяців тому +4

    HI BRO
    THEN WHICH LAPTOP WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR THIS SAME PRICE . IM CONFUSED .

  • @tushardhamecha5680
    @tushardhamecha5680 2 місяці тому

    Inspiron 14 plus 7440 or Yoga Slim 7i Ultra 7 155H ? any suggestions ?

  • @dnsarang
    @dnsarang 2 місяці тому

    which laptop do you suggest for a S/W development usage?
    HP Envy x360 35.6 cm (14) 2-in-1 Laptop 14-fc0078TU, or Dell Inspiron 14 Plus (2024) Review?

  • @FlyingAceAV8B
    @FlyingAceAV8B 10 місяців тому +2

    I am looking for a solid 14in windows laptop and was considering the 14 plus 7440. Thanks to your review, I am no longer considering it because I'm not going to pay $1200 for trash.

  • @jonison6847
    @jonison6847 2 місяці тому

    I've got the i7 with RTX 4050 graphics card version of this laptop. It was very necessary to update the BIOS and all driver software (chipset, graphics etc.), throttle back the processor to 90% and then install Dell Power Manager - which let's you run the machine in "Quiet", "Balanced", "Fast" mode etc. as appropriate. Now the noise and heat are manageable, and the machine is stable. And yes, the obsolete HDMI port kinda sucks. To be fair to DELL, they've packed a lot of power in a very compact package, but there are compromises in doing that. Good luck !

  • @calebfox3108
    @calebfox3108 10 місяців тому +1

    Bought one of these before seeing this review lol. Probably could have done more research before buying but I’m sure it’ll still be alright once it arrives

    • @blazer511
      @blazer511 7 місяців тому

      Update Caleb ? How is it going? Anything you find bad about it?

    • @Unknown09976
      @Unknown09976 5 місяців тому

      Eye contact feature works good?!

  • @SaddamHussain-we9ec
    @SaddamHussain-we9ec 4 місяці тому +2

    you righly criticized them regarding HDMI, trackpad, display quality etc, never change that attitude of criticizing, subscribing coz of that only, fed up of seeing paid promo by almost every youtuber.
    loved this video, and at 8:55 which app is this on phone?

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback! That would be the decible app.

    • @SaddamHussain-we9ec
      @SaddamHussain-we9ec 4 місяці тому

      @@SoulOfTech thnks n okay 👍

  • @tylerdurden783
    @tylerdurden783 4 місяці тому +1

    So, with the charger Dell provides in the box, you can't charge and use the USB-C port at the same time. You need to order a separate barrel plug charger if you want to do that.
    Thanks, Dell, that's super awesome of you! /s

  • @g-s-m_13
    @g-s-m_13 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi, I live in the UK and am able to grab a dell inspiron 14 2-in-1 touchscreen 7430 series, 13th gen Intel i5-1335U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe graphics, for about £469 (which is $590). It's a limited time deal, where I would save about 27%, I'm quite interested in buying it. Do you think it's worth it?

    • @Resuone
      @Resuone 8 місяців тому +2

      sorry for late reply the sale is probably over but i would extremely recommend to buy that because at these sales dell is actually losing money so you get a lot of bang for your buck

    • @g-s-m_13
      @g-s-m_13 8 місяців тому

      @guest_4416 lol thanks for the reply, I ended up buying it and I've been using it for 2 months, been using it all the time, was definitely worth it

  • @adinakhan8866
    @adinakhan8866 10 місяців тому

    Great video!!! Thank you 👍🏽

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @sumitchaudhary343
    @sumitchaudhary343 6 місяців тому

    Why in every dell does the lid cover the vents

  • @hc5070
    @hc5070 10 місяців тому

    Great review. What touchscreen laptop would you recommend please for a student?

  • @kanpeki
    @kanpeki 7 місяців тому

    Are there any Dell laptops out there without crazy fan noise? I used to have a top of the line XPS 15 for work. The noise that thing produced was insane...

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  7 місяців тому

      Currently all of them have a thermal issue (with the exception of the Latitude series).

  • @gabi_quintana
    @gabi_quintana 3 місяці тому

    It's a designer computer. Why do we should need 90hrz monitor?

  • @stzan
    @stzan 10 місяців тому +1

    What is dell thinking with the port selection?

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah its an odd choice.

    • @LucienSabre
      @LucienSabre 10 місяців тому +1

      Seriously. If it weren't for their business department (laptops and desktops for companies, industries, firms, etc. where Dell is still a major name), they would’ve closed shop for good a long time ago imo….again I’m talking for my country - and maybe a couple of neighbouring ones too.

    • @akin242002
      @akin242002 10 місяців тому +1

      @@LucienSabre Agreed. Dell "quite quit" on the personal lines beyond gaming laptops since the early 2010s.

    • @akin242002
      @akin242002 10 місяців тому +1

      Dell doesn't care about personal lines since the early 2010s. Also, the Inspiron target market are broke customers that are not very tech savvy customers.
      Dell business line, Prosumer, and gaming market laptops are far better than this trash.

    • @LucienSabre
      @LucienSabre 10 місяців тому

      @@akin242002 Not really true - the Dell XPS, on which the brand keeps investing a lot, are not gaming laptops (quite the opposite frankly)….if they’re not mass consumer machines, it’s just because of the (too) premium prices most of the models have.

  • @mfkhan4238
    @mfkhan4238 10 місяців тому

    Good review
    Thank you my Dear

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @MnemonicCarrier
    @MnemonicCarrier 4 місяці тому

    I'm looking for a dirt cheap laptop to run Linux on. I want a 14 inch laptop, although may have to go for a 16 inch as this laptop only comes with an Intel CPU (I really want an AMD).

  • @heyy.hardik
    @heyy.hardik 7 місяців тому

    Great review

  • @LucienSabre
    @LucienSabre 10 місяців тому +2

    I’ve never understood why Dell doesn’t sell anywhere except their site ((maybe in the US or other countries it’s different, I don’t know, but _in my country you can’t buy Dell machines in any physical store,_ retail and non…even Amazon only has “imported” models))….if Dell thinks doing that makes their products more exclusive and premium, they really need to reconsider their marketing strategies for my country.

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому +2

      great question! I would assume its likely to minimize overhead cost of advertising in a retail store. HP, Asus, Lenovo and Acer dominate the retail laptop space and Dell is probably unwilling or unsuccessful in adopting that approach this late in the game given their original business was order by mail (and still is for the most part). They have started selling select models on Amazon globally.

    • @LucienSabre
      @LucienSabre 10 місяців тому +1

      @@SoulOfTech It's a small step forward, yeah....although the models available on Amazon seem to be all US ones (the localized ones can still only be purchased on their site), no matter the regional Amazon site you buy them on. But I guess that's the business model Dell chose and they're sticking to it -- which they have the right to.

  • @RodrigoBDias-sz3wj
    @RodrigoBDias-sz3wj 7 місяців тому

    Will you test the new inspiron 14 plus 7441?

  • @krishnms1
    @krishnms1 7 місяців тому

    Hi bro
    It was really a greate vedio so which laptop would you recommed me to buy for this same price bro .

  • @AndreyHramyka
    @AndreyHramyka 8 місяців тому

    Please tell me what is the best processor to take this laptop, for video editing how will behave this processor Intel Core i7-13620H with video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 6 GB GDDR6, will be very warm and noisy cooler cooling ?

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  8 місяців тому

      In its current form this laptop will cause thermal issues. I would wait until Del sorts out the design problems or look at alternatives such as the Pavilion Plus series or IdeaPad Pro series.

  • @marianrozsa1746
    @marianrozsa1746 3 місяці тому

    Dell inspiron 14 is much better then hp envy 14? Specs looks much better on dell i mean in uk is on sell 850£ intel core ultra 7 32 giga ram 1tb ssd

  • @stCentury-dz8nb
    @stCentury-dz8nb 5 місяців тому

    Thank you. This aliens with my experience.

  • @sabprogroup8623
    @sabprogroup8623 3 місяці тому

    im fine with any hdmi, quite important for me even in 2024 believe or not.

  • @ricky-fd7bm
    @ricky-fd7bm 10 місяців тому

    Hi, great video.
    Will you also review the new Dell Inspiron 16 plus (7640) with the Intel ultra 7 155H? It doesn't have any review online at the moment and i was wondering if it could have the same temperature and performance of this one. Maybe being bigger is a plus for heat dissipation?
    Or do you have any other raccomandation for a laptop in the same price range? Because I don't actually see any other laptop with the new Intel ultra processors in the similar price range and i don't really know if it's better to buy a laptop of the previous gen processor.
    I am a student and I am searching for a laptop to buy in these days because I need it right now and all shippings require many days xD.
    Thank you in advance :)

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому +1

      Hey thanks for watching. At this time I do not have any plans to cover the 16" version (got a long back log of other machines to cover). But I can tell you the 16" will have better thermals thanks to the larger body and longer heatsink pipes. It will almost certainly out perform the 14" with the same specs due to that fact alone.

    • @ricky-fd7bm
      @ricky-fd7bm 10 місяців тому

      @@SoulOfTech Thank you very much :)
      Do you think the 16 inches one is a nice choise for a Computer Engineering student for a 1050€?
      I also do not really understand how it's possible that the Dell xps with the same exact specs cost 2 or 3 times more than the inspiron ones...

  • @Bytekin101
    @Bytekin101 10 місяців тому +1

    Are you sure this is the 14-plus? or the Inspiron 14 for 2024??
    Anywho, I think they downgraded from last year's 14-plus. I have the 14 plus 2023 with RTX and we have 2 vents on both sides and everything else is basically the same except my screen gets brighter than 300. Could you do a comparison video between last year's Dell Inspiron 14 plus Vs this year, and the cool new Dell Xps 14 vs last year? Love your video editing themes btw.

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому

      Hey! This is in fact the 14 Plus (7440). They have changed the design this year, though the thermals are just as bad sadly and they downgraded the display (also removed discrete GPU option on the 14" for now). Ill try to see if I can do a comparison, no promises though, got quiet a full schedule for the coming weeks. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

  • @pedrohenrique-wb3ed
    @pedrohenrique-wb3ed 10 місяців тому

    Hi mate, any ryzen 8000 laptops on the horizon?

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому

      Hey im sure we will see them in the coming months!

  • @temidayoabayomi-zannu8164
    @temidayoabayomi-zannu8164 10 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are quite nice and I always love watching your laptop reviews.
    Can you also include the upgrade options that each laptop has (e.g. additional M.2 slots, dual RAM slots, battery upgrades, etc.) in your reviews? Even a teardown would be nice to see because most people tend to stick to their devices for a while (at least 2 to 3 years before upgrading) and getting ones that can be upgraded later down the line really helps user's decisions when getting a new device.
    Thanks.

    • @nudev6054
      @nudev6054 10 місяців тому

      come on, bro, he literally talked about it on 8:32

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому

      Hey thanks for your feedback. I am glad you liked the video, you can find those details in the performance chapter :)

    • @andyH_England
      @andyH_England 10 місяців тому

      No RAM upgrades on the Core Ultra series this year as they use fast LPDDR5X, which is not modular. This applies to all laptops with this chip in 2024. So remember that and you are half way to knowing.

  • @thamzhiyong3161
    @thamzhiyong3161 5 місяців тому

    i think i will buy the new pavilion 16 cos it has 2 type c ports along with hdmi 2 for the price of 1000 usd tho just that all the type c are on the right.

  • @giomoscato4661
    @giomoscato4661 9 місяців тому

    Hi, thanks for the review! I was thinking to buy the Dell precision 3480, but then I looked at the Inspiron 14 plus which seems to be more powerful and cheaper at the same time! Do you have a suggestion about it? Moreover, what is the battery life with basic operations (some browsing, some pdf reading, office use)? How often fans starts during normal usage? What about temperature? I have read about some complains..

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  8 місяців тому

      All those details are in the review. Hope that helps!

  • @Satyabrata-u6j
    @Satyabrata-u6j 2 місяці тому

    Dell has launched this laptop with snapdragon x plus( india) pls review it

  • @bobtheunplayer
    @bobtheunplayer 2 місяці тому

    Oh Dell, they lost me on the arrow key layout. Why do manufacturer's still make cramped arrow keys in the name of aesthetics?

  • @ArthropodSpidey
    @ArthropodSpidey 10 місяців тому +1

    The regular Inspiron 14 seems like a better choice now. It has front-facing speakers and the 1360p is managed well in this chassis so it's great for regular work.
    Thanks for your great review.

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому

      Yeah the plus has been a big let down this year :( I hope the base inspiron for 2024 become better value.

    • @oliverlison
      @oliverlison 10 місяців тому

      I am using an Inspiron 14 5435 with AMD cpu 16gb RAM.
      It is enough for office work and also photoshop when using another screen.
      The laptop is not solid enough for travelling. I would avoid it at all cost.
      If you want something for travelling get a business laptop.
      Inspiron is designed to use at home or in an office environment but not for travelling.

  • @akin242002
    @akin242002 10 місяців тому +9

    Never trust the build quality of Dell Inspiron due to bad quality build. It does usually have nice specs, but the quality build makes it a walking lemon time bomb.

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  10 місяців тому +4

      I actually find the build quality has improved in the last 2 years but the design engineering has fallen off the roof sadly. The thermal design has serious problems and it's as if Dell does not have any design engineers looking into it. This directly contributes to your well stated lemon time bomb analogy. Thanks for watching!

    • @Real_British
      @Real_British 8 місяців тому

      Dell inspiron wasnt really into build quality either

    • @sumitchaudhary343
      @sumitchaudhary343 6 місяців тому

      What about latitude vs precision which has best quality

    • @akin242002
      @akin242002 6 місяців тому +1

      @sumitchaudhary343 Both Latitude and Precision have good build quality.
      Latitude for general web browsing, finance careers, and data analysts roles.
      Precision for extreme engineering. Civil engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, computer hardware engineering, and architecture.

    • @sumitchaudhary343
      @sumitchaudhary343 6 місяців тому

      @@akin242002 latitudes come in u processor only can it effect their longevity

  • @artemoganesian2349
    @artemoganesian2349 Місяць тому

    is it good for non gamers

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  Місяць тому

      There are better options in general.

  • @xxerbexx
    @xxerbexx 9 місяців тому

    FRICK, everything about that laptop is perfect for me but the screen is not acceptable

    • @SoulOfTech
      @SoulOfTech  8 місяців тому

      I understand your pain!

  • @14chstr
    @14chstr 3 місяці тому

    Dell is lacking innovation. There are few businesses, when they're at their peak, become complacent and no longer innovate, and in the end they collapse.

  • @tvandever2010
    @tvandever2010 5 місяців тому +7

    Looks like Dell continues to sell junk at a high price. They have the worst laptops on the market. Dell has also ruined Alienware laptops.

    • @saquibhassan5370
      @saquibhassan5370 4 місяці тому +12

      Duhh I find this same comment on almost every brand laptop video.. which laptop you recommend then??

    • @nocapproductions5471
      @nocapproductions5471 2 місяці тому

      ​​@@saquibhassan5370acer nitro or lenovo loq if you want good performance for not too much $$. If you want great performance but you are not into gaming then apple m2 air or m3 air will give you the best processor, battery, screen, webcam and sound

    • @guessme5642
      @guessme5642 12 днів тому

      😂😂😂​@@saquibhassan5370

  • @krishnms1
    @krishnms1 7 місяців тому

    Lkk

  • @jeffreyfreesen8530
    @jeffreyfreesen8530 2 місяці тому

    I've got this laptop and it's an absolute piece of shit

    • @theon731
      @theon731 Місяць тому

      bro, will you tell me why?? seems good though

    • @jeffreyfreesen8530
      @jeffreyfreesen8530 Місяць тому

      @theon731 he gets like 70 °c on the bottom, blue screens every 15 minutes, power port broke after 4 months...