Computer model
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Computer model |
Inspiron 15-5579 |
Dimensions and weight
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Height | 20.20 mm (0.80 in) |
| Width | 380.90 mm (15 in) |
| Depth | 253.10 mm (9.96 in) |
| Weight (maximum) | 2.20 kg (4.85 lb) |
|
NOTE:The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
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System information
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Processor |
8th generation Intel Core i5/i7 |
| Chipset | Integrated in processor |
Operating system
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Operating systems supported |
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Memory
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | Two SODIMM slots | |
| Type | Dual-channel DDR4 | |
| Speed | 2400 MHz | |
| Configurations supported | ||
| Per memory module slot | 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB | |
| Total memory | 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB | |
Ports and connectors
| External: | |
|---|---|
| USB |
|
| Audio/Video |
|
| Internal: | |
|---|---|
| M.2 Card | One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card |
Video
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Controller |
Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Memory | Shared system memory |
Audio
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Controller | Realtek ALC3253-VA3 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro |
| Speakers | Two |
| Output |
|
| Microphone | Digital-array microphones in camera assembly |
| Volume controls | Media-control shortcut keys and volume-control button |
Storage
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA 6 Gbps | |
| Hard drive | One 2.5-inch drive | |
| Solid-state drive (SSD) | One 2.5-inch drive or one M.2 2280 solid-state drive using hard-drive bracket and interposer | |
| Capacity | ||
| Hard drive | Up to 1 TB | |
| SSD | Up to 512 GB | |
Media-card reader
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type | One SD-card slot |
| Cards supported | SD card |
Display
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type | 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen
IPS (In-plane switching) panel
NOTE: Dell active pen PN338M is compatible with Inspiron 5579 2-in-1 models that are equipped with pen-enabled panels and have the 'Support Active Pen' label on the computer.
|
| Resolution (maximum) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Viewing angle (Left/Right/Up/Down) | 80/80/80/80 |
| Pixel pitch | 0.17925 mm |
| Height | 193.59 mm (7.62 in) |
| Width | 344.16 mm (13.55 in) |
| Diagonal | 396.24 mm (15.60 in) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Operating angle | 0 degrees (closed) to 360 degrees |
| Controls | Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys |
Keyboard
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type |
|
| Shortcut keys | 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:Press Fn+Esc to switch the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) between two modes – multimedia key mode and function key mode.
NOTE:You can define the primary behavior of the shortcut keys by pressing Fn+Esc or by changing
Function Key Behavior in System Setup.
Keyboard shortcuts |
Camera
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Camera |
|
|
| Infrared Camera | |
|
640 x 480 (VGA) |
|
| Diagonal viewing angle |
Camera |
|
74 degrees |
|
| Infrared Camera | |
|
60 degrees |
Touchpad
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Resolution |
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| Dimensions |
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Battery
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type | 3-cell “smart” lithium-ion (42 WHr) |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 5.90 mm (0.23 in) |
| Width | 97.15 mm (3.82 in) |
| Depth | 184.15 mm (7.25 in) |
| Weight (maximum) | 0.20 kg (0.44 lb) |
| Voltage | 11.40 VDC |
| Operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. |
| Life span (approximate) | 300 discharge/charge cycles |
| Temperature range | |
| Operating | 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
| Storage | –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) |
| Coin-cell battery | CR-2032 |
Power adapter
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Type | 45 W |
| Diameter (connector) | 4.5 mm |
| Input voltage | 100 VAC–240 VAC |
| Input frequency | 50 Hz–60 Hz |
| Input current (maximum) | 1.30 A/1.60 A/1.70 A |
| Output current (continuous) | 2.31 A/3.34 A |
| Rated output voltage | 19.50 VDC |
| Temperature range | |
| Operating | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage | –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) |
Communications
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Wireless |
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Wireless module
| Description | Values | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Intel 3165 | QCA61x4A (DW1820) |
| Transfer rate | Up to 433 Mbps | Up to 867 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported | Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Encryption |
|
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Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range | 0°C to 35°C
(32°F to 95°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) | 110 G† | 160 G‡ |
| Altitude (maximum) | –15.20 m to 3048 m
(–50 ft to 10,000 ft) |
–15.20 m to 10,668 m
(–50 ft to 35,000 ft) |
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.




























