Dell Inspiron 5440
A 14-inch everyday laptop built around Intel's Core 3 100U, with a bright anti-glare FHD+ display and Dell's ComfortView eye-comfort tuning — a reasonable pick for browsing, office work, and document-heavy tasks, though it ships with a non-Windows OS out of the box.
TechZonical Rating
3.3 / 5₹53,400
as of 3 Aug 2026
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At a Glance
Key Highlights
- ✓Intel Core 3 100U
- ✓8GB DDR5, single-channel¹ RAM
- ✓512GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD
- ✓Intel Graphics (integrated, 64 execution units, up to 1.25 GHz)
- ✓14.0", 1920 x 1200 (FHD+), 60Hz Display
- ✓41 Wh³ Battery
- ✓Ubuntu
✓ Pros
- ✓Comfortable, responsive keyboard for extended typing sessions
- ✓Long-lasting battery that holds up well through a full workday
- ✓Bright, glare-resistant display that's comfortable for hours of screen time
- ✓Lightweight build that's easy to carry around
✕ Cons
- ✕Webcam performance can be inconsistent
- ✕Ships with a non-Windows OS, which requires setup adjustment for some workflows
- ✕Overall build feels basic for the price tier
Specifications
| Processor | |
| Processor Name | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Core / Threads | 6 cores (2P+4E) / 8 threads |
| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz base (P-core), 900 MHz base (E-core), up to 4.7 GHz boost |
| Cache | 10 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| NPU | Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 (TOPS not published by Intel) |
| Process Node | Intel 7 |
| GPU | |
| Model | Intel Graphics (integrated, 64 execution units, up to 1.25 GHz) |
| RAM | |
| Capacity | 8GB |
| Type | DDR5, single-channel¹ |
| Frequency | 5200 MT/s¹ |
| Max Capacity | 32GB |
| Storage | |
| Storage Capacity | 512GB |
| Type | M.2 2230 PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Display | |
| Size | 14.0" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (FHD+) |
| Display Type | IPS (In-Plane Switching, Wide-Viewing Angle) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits² |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 41 Wh³ |
| Cells | 3-cell³ |
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x headset combo jack, 1x SD card slot, 1x power-adapter port |
| Additional Features | |
| Camera | FHD camera with mechanical privacy shutter⁴ |
| Operating System | Ubuntu |
Specification Notes
- 1Dell's official memory specification lists the 8GB configuration on 100U-series processors as 1 x 8GB, DDR5, single-channel at 5200 MT/s — confirmed on Dell's own owner's manual.
- 2Dell offers this display in multiple brightness/resolution tiers (250 nits and 300 nits FHD+, plus higher-resolution options); this listing's own copy states 300 nits, which matches Dell's second FHD+ configuration.
- 3Dell offers three official battery options for this model (54 Wh/4-cell, 64 Wh/4-cell, and 41 Wh/3-cell); this listing does not state which is included, so the smallest official option is shown here as a conservative placeholder — worth confirming before publishing.
- 4This listing's own copy mentions a mechanical privacy shutter, which is consistent with Dell's general security features for this line, though the specific camera resolution variant (FHD vs HD) is not confirmable from the listing alone.
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