Dell · 2024
Dell Inspiron 16 5640
A 1.87 kg 16 inch Inspiron on the low-power Raptor Lake-U Refresh that skips the Meteor Lake IPU6 webcam mess, Ubuntu-certified out of the gate.
from € 899 $799 RRP
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- Best for office and web work study basic everyday use
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on value, weakest on speed.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 5/10
- Build 5/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 4/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Dim 250-nit screen, weak in bright light
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : needs tweak
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Core 7 150U is Raptor Lake-U Refresh, not Meteor Lake, so this dodges the IPU6 webcam trap that plagues the XPS 14/16 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7440. 5 kernel.
Ubuntu certified: Inspiron 16 5640 (Core 7 150U) →Show full report
m works on a stock 6.5 kernel. Ubuntu certified by Dell. The MX570A dGPU SKU adds the proprietary NVIDIA driver and Optimus on top, but the iGPU-only Iris Xe SKU is a clean Linux install. Fingerprint is a Goodix part on most units, fprintd handles it once the firmware is in place.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core 7 150U |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce MX570A (2GB) or Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 @ 60Hz, 250 nitsbest kept indoors |
| Weight | 1.87 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 54 Wh, around 8 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Dell Inspiron 16 5640 work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS). Core 7 150U is Raptor Lake-U Refresh, not Meteor Lake, so this dodges the IPU6 webcam trap that plagues the XPS 14/16 and Inspiron 14 Plus 7440.
- What does the Dell Inspiron 16 5640 cost?
- RRP is about 799 USD (899 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the Dell Inspiron 16 5640?
- 1.87 kg (4.12 lb). That's average weight.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 54 Wh pack, around 8 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1 TB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows. It also runs Linux; see the Linux block above for per-distro detail.
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from € 899 $799 RRP
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