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Dell Vostro 5590 Review: A Practical 15.6-inch Business Laptop

November 06, 2019 By Notebook Center Editorial Team DELL
Summary: The Dell Vostro 5590 combines a 10th Gen Core i5 processor, a matte Full HD IPS display, good port selection, and long battery life in a business-focused 15.6-inch chassis.

Editor note: This English review is an original adaptation based on the source material published by Notebook-Center.ru.

Overview

The Dell Vostro 5590 is a 15.6-inch laptop aimed at office work, study, and everyday productivity. In this configuration it combines an Intel Core i5-10210U processor, 8 GB of DDR4 memory, a 256 GB SSD, and a matte Full HD IPS display. The machine is not especially thin for its class, but it offers a business-friendly balance of screen quality, keyboard comfort, connectivity, and battery life.

Its strongest point is the overall balance. The laptop gives users a modern quad-core processor, a comfortable anti-glare screen, and a useful set of ports without moving into a heavy workstation category. The main compromise is graphics performance, because this version relies on integrated Intel HD Graphics 620 rather than a discrete GPU.

Technical Specifications

ProcessorIntel Core i5-10210U, 1.6 GHz
Memory8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz
Storage256 GB SSD
Display15.6-inch, 1920x1080, Full HD, LED IPS, matte
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 620
Optical driveNone
WirelessWi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Audio2 speakers
Ports2 x USB 3.1, 1 x USB 2.0, USB Type-C, HDMI, RJ-45, microSD card reader, combined audio jack
Webcam0.9 MP
Battery3-cell lithium-ion, 42 Wh
Size and weight357 x 237 x 18.7 mm, 1.82 kg
Operating systemLinux
ConfigurationDell Vostro 5590 (5590-7774)

Design

Dell uses a familiar silver-and-black color scheme here. The outer part of the chassis is lighter, while the working area uses black plastic for contrast. The design stays conservative and avoids decorative details, so it fits naturally into an office environment.

The laptop is not the slimmest 15.6-inch model, but the construction still feels practical. At 1.82 kg, it remains portable enough for regular travel between home and office. The hinge design also lifts the rear part of the base slightly, which can help airflow under load.

Display and Audio

The matte 15.6-inch IPS panel is one of the more attractive parts of this configuration. Full HD resolution is a good match for the screen size, and the anti-glare finish makes long work sessions easier in bright rooms. Wide viewing angles also help when you are working with documents, browsing, or watching video.

According to the source review, the display offers comfortable everyday use with solid contrast and color coverage for its class. The two built-in speakers are positioned on the bottom of the chassis and provide enough volume for a medium-size room, while the 0.9 MP webcam is suitable for basic video calls in good lighting.

Keyboard and Touchpad

The island-style keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is useful for spreadsheets and other office tasks. The layout is mostly standard, though the reduced-height arrow keys may require a short adjustment period. Keyboard backlighting is also included, which improves usability in the evening or in dim meeting rooms.

The touchpad is large and responsive, and the source describes multitouch gesture support as well implemented. This makes the Vostro 5590 a practical machine for users who often work away from an external mouse.

Performance

This Dell Vostro 5590 uses the quad-core Intel Core i5-10210U from Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake family. For office software, web work, multitasking, and general productivity, that is a sensible combination with 8 GB of DDR4-2666 memory and a 256 GB SSD. The source also notes that the memory can be expanded up to 24 GB, which may matter for users planning a longer service life.

Graphics are handled by Intel HD Graphics 620. That means this configuration is better suited to business apps, media playback, and light older games than to demanding modern gaming or serious GPU-heavy workloads. For the intended business role, however, the processor and SSD should keep the system feeling responsive.

Ports and Battery

Connectivity is another practical strength. The left side includes HDMI, two USB 3.1 ports, USB Type-C, and the charging socket. On the right side, users get RJ-45, USB 2.0, a combined audio jack, a microSD card reader, and a Kensington lock slot. Wireless connections are standard for the class with Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0.

The 42 Wh battery is modest on paper, but the source review reports very good runtime results: around 12 hours of web browsing at medium screen brightness and about 11 hours of video playback. If those figures match real use, the Vostro 5590 is a strong option for users who value unplugged work time.

Verdict

The Dell Vostro 5590 is a sensible choice for buyers who want a business-oriented 15.6-inch laptop with a good screen, modern everyday performance, a useful keyboard, and long battery life. It does not try to be a gaming machine, and this particular version does not include discrete graphics, but it covers the main needs of office and study users well. For practical work rather than visual flash, this configuration makes a solid impression.