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July 10th, 2025 10:50

Touch Screen Laptops, Guide To Choose

I researched the best touch screen laptops for the past few days because I need one for work, casual use, and some light creative tasks. I read reviews on The New York Times Wirecutter, Consumer Reports, and CNET, and these two are consistently rated among the best:

Dell Inspiron 16 Touchscreen Business Laptop

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-Touchscreen-Business-Laptop/dp/B0FCM2N8VN?th=1

Dell Inspiron 15 3535 Touchscreen Laptop for Business

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-3535-Touchscreen-Laptop/dp/B0F8NDDDBG?th=1

However, I’m having trouble deciding which one would best suit my needs. I mostly use it for web browsing, video calls, office apps, and occasionally some light photo editing. I also value portability and battery life since I travel a lot.

So which one should I buy? If anyone has personal experience with either of these (or has better recommendations), I’d really appreciate your advice!

Thanks in advance!

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July 10th, 2025 10:58

The 3535 is an entry level model;  the 16" is a mid-range model with a fuller feature set.  

The 15" model comes in a couple of versions -- if you need a docking station, do not buy the plastic chassis model as it does not support video over USB.  The 16" model should.

Neither of these is going to be a battery-life champion, and neither is a size and weight champion.  For that you'll need to step up to an XPS model.


As for build quality and longevity, the Latitude series is a far better choice.

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