Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
14.15 mm (0.56 in.) |
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| Rear height |
17.90 mm (0.70 in.) |
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| Width |
356.10 mm (14.02 in.) |
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| Depth |
234.50 mm (9.23 in.) |
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| Weight (maximum) |
1.65 kg (3.64 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 5501.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
10th Generation Intel Core i3-1005G1 |
10th Generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 |
10th Generation Intel Core i7-1065G7 |
| Processor wattage |
15 W |
15 W |
15 W |
| Processor core count |
2 |
4 |
4 |
| Processor thread count |
4 |
8 |
8 |
| Processor speed |
Up to 3.4 GHz |
Up to 3.6 GHz |
Up to 3.9 GHz |
| Processor cache |
4 MB |
6 MB |
8 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics |
Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Integrated in the processor |
| Processor |
10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 |
| DRAM bus width |
64-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
16 MB + 8 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen3 |
Operating system
Your Inspiron 5501 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Home in S Mode, 64-bit
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Two SODIMM slots |
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| Memory type |
DDR4 |
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| Memory speed |
3200 MHz |
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| Maximum memory configuration |
32 GB |
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| Minimum memory configuration |
4 GB |
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| Memory size per slot |
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB |
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| Memory configurations supported |
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| USB ports |
|
| Audio port |
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port |
| Video port |
One HDMI 1.4 port |
| Media-card reader |
One microSD-card slot |
| Docking port |
Not supported |
| Power-adapter port |
One 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm power-adapter port |
| Security |
Not supported |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
SLN301626 at
www.dell.com/support.
|
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Intel Wireless-AC 9462 |
Qualcomm QCA 61x4A |
Intel AX201 |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 433 Mbps |
Up to 867 Mbps |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
|
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Bluetooth 5.1 |
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3204 |
|
| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
|
| Internal audio interface |
High-definition audio interface |
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| External audio interface |
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 |
Digital-array microphones in the camera assembly |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 5501.
- One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive or one M.2 2280 Intel Optane storage
- One M.2 2230 solid-state drive and one M.2 2280 solid-state drive
- One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive and one M.2 2280 Intel Optane storage
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
|
M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe |
Up to 512 GB |
|
M.2 2280 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe |
Up to 2 TB |
|
M.2 2280 Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage |
PCIe Gen3 x2 NVMe |
Up to 512 GB |
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage (optional)
Intel Optane Memory technology utilizes 3D XPoint memory technology and functions as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator and/or storage device depending on the Intel Optane Memory installed in your computer.
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage functions as both a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator (enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive storage) and a solid-state storage solution. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
|
Interface |
PCIe 3 x4 NVMe
|
|
Connector |
M.2 |
| Form factor | 2280 |
| Capacity (Intel Optane memory) | Up to 32 GB |
| Capacity (solid-state storage) | Up to 512 GB |
- 9th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
- Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Media-card type |
One microSD card |
| Media-cards supported |
|
|
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 5501.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard type |
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| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
|
| 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.
For more information, see
Keyboard shortcuts.
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
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| Camera type |
RGB HD camera |
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| Camera location |
Front |
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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: |
74.9 degrees |
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Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal |
1229 |
|
| Vertical |
749 |
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| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal |
115 mm (4.53 in.) |
|
| Vertical |
80 mm (3.15 in.) |
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| Touchpad gestures | For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
E4 45W |
E4 65W |
|
| Connector dimensions: | |||
| External diameter |
7.40 mm |
7.40 mm |
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| Internal diameter |
5.10 mm |
5.10 mm |
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| Input voltage |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
1.30 A |
1.50 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
2.31 A |
3.34 A |
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| Rated output voltage |
19.50 VDC |
19.50 VDC |
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| Temperature range: | |||
| Operating |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
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) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Option one | Option two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
3-cell "smart" lithium-ion (40 WHr) |
4-cell "smart" lithium-ion (53 WHr) |
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| Battery voltage |
11.40 VDC |
15.20 VDC |
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| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.18 kg (0.40 lb) |
0.24 kg (0.52 lb) |
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| Battery dimensions: | ||||
| Height |
184.10 mm (7.25 in.) |
239.10 mm (9.41 in.) |
||
| Width |
90.73 mm (3.57 in.) |
90.73 mm (3.57 in.) |
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| Depth |
5.75 mm (0.23 in.) |
5.75 mm (0.23 in.) |
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| Temperature range: | ||||
| Operating |
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°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) |
4 hours (when the computer is off)
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/
|
4 hours (when the computer is off)
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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| Battery life span (approximate) | 300 discharge/charge cycles | 300 discharge/charge cycles | ||
| Coin-cell battery |
CR2032 |
CR2032 |
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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
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| Display-panel technology |
Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) |
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| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | ||||
| Height |
193.60 mm (7.62 in.) |
193.60 mm (7.62 in.) |
193.60 mm (7.62 in.) |
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| Width |
344.20 mm (13.55 in.) |
344.20 mm (13.55 in.) |
344.20 mm (13.55 in.) |
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| Diagonal |
394.90 mm (15.55 in.) |
394.90 mm (15.55 in.) |
394.90 mm (15.55 in.) |
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| Display-panel native resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
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| Luminance (typical) |
300 nits |
220 nits |
220 nits |
|
| Megapixels |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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| Color gamut |
72% NTSC |
45% NTSC |
45% NTSC |
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| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
141 |
141 |
141 |
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| Contrast ratio (typ) |
700 : 1 |
700 : 1 |
700 : 1 |
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| Response time (max) |
35 ms |
35 ms |
35 ms |
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| Refresh rate |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
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| Horizontal view angle |
+/- 85 degrees |
+/- 85 degrees |
+/- 85 degrees |
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| Vertical view angle |
+/- 85 degrees |
+/- 85 degrees |
+/- 85 degrees |
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| Pixel pitch |
0.18 mm |
0.18 mm |
0.18 mm |
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| Power consumption (maximum) |
6.20 W |
4.20 W |
4.20 W |
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| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
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| Touch options |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Fingerprint reader (optional)
The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Inspiron 5501.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint-reader sensor technology |
Capacitive |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution |
500 dpi |
| Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size |
80 x 64 |
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 5501.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Intel UHD Graphics |
HDMI 1.4 port |
Shared system memory |
10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5 |
|
Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort |
Shared system memory |
10th Generation Intel Core i7 |
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 5501.
| Controller | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NVIDIA GeForce MX330 |
Not supported |
2 GB |
GDDR5 |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Inspiron 5501.
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) |
-15.2 m to 3,048 m (-49.87 ft to 10,000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10,668 m (-49.87 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.




























