Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
16.96 mm (0.66 in.) |
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| Rear height |
19.00 mm (0.74 in.) |
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| Width |
358.50 mm (14.11 in.) |
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| Depth |
235.60 mm (9.27 in.) |
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| Weight (maximum) |
1.90 kg (4.19 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
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Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
Intel Pentium Silver N5030 |
Intel Celeron N4020 |
| Processor wattage |
6 W |
6 W |
| Processor core count |
4 |
2 |
| Processor thread count |
4 |
2 |
| Processor speed |
1.10 GHz to 3.10 GHz |
1.10 GHz to 2.80 GHz |
| Processor cache |
4 MB |
4 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 15 3521
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Processors |
Intel Pentium Silver N5030 |
Intel Celeron N4020 |
| Chipset |
Intel Gemini Lake (Integrated with the processor) |
Intel Gemini Lake (Integrated with the processor) |
| DRAM bus width |
64-bit |
64-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
16 MB |
16 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen 2 |
Up to Gen 2 |
Operating system
Your Inspiron 15 3521 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home in S mode, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory slots |
One SODIMM slot |
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| Memory type |
DDR4 |
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| Memory speed |
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| Maximum memory configuration |
8 GB |
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| Minimum memory configuration |
4 GB |
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| Memory size per slot |
4 GB, 8GB |
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| Memory configurations supported |
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| USB ports |
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| Audio port |
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port |
| Video port/ports |
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| Media-card reader |
One SD-card slot |
| Power-adapter port |
One DC-in port (4.5 mm standard plug) |
| Security-cable slot |
N/A |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
www.dell.com/support.
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Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Intel 9462 |
Realtek RTL8821CE |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 433 Mbps |
Up to 433 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.40 GHz/5 GHz |
2.40 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.1 |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3204 |
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| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
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| Internal audio interface |
High definition audio interface |
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| External audio interface |
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port |
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| Number of speakers |
Two |
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| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Supported (audio codec integrated) |
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| External volume controls |
Keyboard shortcut controls |
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| Speaker output: | ||
| Average speaker output |
2 W |
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| Peak speaker output |
2.5 W |
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| Subwoofer output |
Not supported |
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| Microphone |
Single digital microphone |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 15 3521.
- One 2.5-inch, 5400 RPM, SATA hard drive
- One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
- with a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, the 2.5-inch SATA hard drive is the primary drive
- with a M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive, the M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive is the primary drive
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
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2.5-inch 5400 RPM, hard-disk drive |
SATA 3.0, 6 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
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M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe Class 35 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 |
Up to 1 TB |
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M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe Class 35 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 |
Up to 1 TB |
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M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe QLC solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 |
Up to 1 TB |
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M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Class 40 solid-state drive |
PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 |
Up to 2 TB |
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card type |
One SD 3.0 card |
| Media-cards supported |
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NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.
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Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard type |
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| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
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| Keyboard size |
X = 18.70 mm key pitch Y = 18.05 mm key pitch |
| Keyboard shortcuts |
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
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| Camera type |
There is one camera option:
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| Camera location |
Front camera |
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| Camera sensor type |
CMOS sensor technology |
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| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.92 megapixel |
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| Video |
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps |
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| Diagonal viewing angle: |
78.6 degrees |
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Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal | > 300 DPI | |
| Vertical | > 300 DPI | |
| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal | 115 mm (4.52 in.) | |
| Vertical | 80 mm (3.14 in.) | |
| Touchpad gestures | For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at support.microsoft.com. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Type |
65 W |
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| Connector dimensions: | ||
| External diameter |
4.50 mm |
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| Internal diameter |
2.90 mm |
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| Input voltage |
100 VAC - 240 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
50 Hz - 60 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
1.70 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
3.34 A |
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| Rated output voltage |
19.50 VDC |
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| Temperature range: | ||
| Operating |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
3-cell, 41 Wh, lithium-polymer, ExpressCharge |
4-cell, 54 Wh, lithium-polymer, ExpressCharge |
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| Battery voltage |
11.25 VDC |
15 VDC |
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| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.19 kg (0.41 lb) |
0.24 kg (0.55 lb) |
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| Battery dimensions: | |||
| Height |
206.4 mm (8.12 in.) |
271.90 mm (10.70 in.) |
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| Width |
82 mm (3.22 in.) |
83 mm (3.22 in.) |
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| Depth |
5.75 mm (0.22 in.) |
5.75 mm (0.22 in.) |
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| Temperature range: | |||
| Operating |
When charging battery:
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When charging battery:
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| Storage |
–20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
–20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
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| Battery operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | |
| Battery charging time (approximate)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com.
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4 hours (when the computer is off) |
4 hours (when the computer is off) |
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| Coin-cell battery |
Not supported |
Not supported |
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CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
CAUTION: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer, and then restart your computer to reduce the power consumption.
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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
15.6-inch High Definition (HD) |
15.6-inch Full High Definition (FHD) |
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| Touch options |
No |
No |
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| Display-panel technology |
Twisted Nematic (TN) |
In-Plane Switching (IPS) |
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| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | |||
| Height |
193.54 mm (7.62 in.) |
193.54 mm (7.62 in.) |
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| Width |
344.23 mm (13.55 in.) |
344.23 mm (13.55 in.) |
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| Diagonal |
394.90 mm (15.54 in.) |
394.90 mm (15.54 in.) |
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| Display-panel native resolution |
1366 x 768 |
1920 x 1080 |
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| Luminance (typical) |
220 nits |
250 nits |
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| Megapixels |
1.05 |
2.07 |
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| Color gamut |
45% NTSC |
45% NTSC |
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| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
100 |
141 |
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| Contrast ratio (min.) |
400:1 |
400:1 |
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| Response time (max.) |
25 ms |
35 ms |
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| Refresh rate |
60 Hz |
120 Hz |
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| Horizontal view angle |
40 +/- degrees (min.) |
80 +/- degrees (min.) |
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| Vertical view angle |
10 (Top)/30 (Bottom) degrees (min.) |
80 +/- degrees(min.) |
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| Pixel pitch |
0.252 mm x 0.252 mm |
0.179 mm x 0.179 mm |
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| Power consumption (maximum) |
4.2 W |
4.2 W |
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| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
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Fingerprint reader (optional)
The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint-reader sensor technology |
Capacitive |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution |
500 DPI |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size |
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GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Controller | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|
|
Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
Shared system memory |
Intel Pentium N5030 Silver |
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Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Shared system memory |
Intel Celeron N4020 |
Multiple display support matrix
The following table lists the multiple display support matrix for your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Graphics Card | Direct Graphics Controller Direct Output Mode | Supported external displays with computer internal display on | Supported external displays with computer internal display off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Not applicable | 1 | 1 |
| Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Not applicable | 1 | 1 |
Hardware security
The following table lists the hardware security of your Inspiron 15 3521.
| Hardware security |
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| Windows Hello - Fingerprint Reader (optional) |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Inspiron 15 3521.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.66 GRMS |
1.30 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
140 G† |
160 G† |
| Altitude range |
0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10000 ft) |
0 m to 10668 m (0 ft to 35000 ft) |
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CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.




























