Dell Inspiron Memory: Laptops, 2-in-1s, All-in-Ones & Desktops

Memory upgrades for Dell Inspiron laptops, 2-in-1s, all-in-ones and desktops: 201 listings, each matched to Dell's published specification for that model, from the 2015 Inspiron 15 5000 series to the current 14 and 16 models and the Inspiron 3030 desktop.

Which memory does my Inspiron take?

• Laptops and 2-in-1s (152 listings): laptop-size SODIMM modules. DDR5 on 2022 and later models such as the Inspiron 14 5440 Laptop, Inspiron 16 5640 Laptop, Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 Laptop and Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 Laptop; DDR4-3200 on most 2020–2023 models (Inspiron 15 3520 Laptop, Inspiron 15 3530 Laptop, Inspiron 5502/5509 Laptop and Inspiron 16 5620 Laptop); DDR4-2666 and 2933 on 2019–2020 models (Inspiron 3590 Laptop, Inspiron 5593 Laptop and Inspiron 7591 Laptop); DDR4-2133 and 2400 on 2015–2018 models (Inspiron 15 5567 Laptop, Inspiron 15 3567 Laptop and Inspiron 15 7560 Laptop).
• All-in-ones (31 listings): SODIMM modules behind the rear cover, not desktop memory (Inspiron 24 5420 All-in-One, Inspiron 27 7720 All-in-One and Inspiron 5490 All-in-One).
• Desktops (18 listings): full-size UDIMM modules, DDR5 on the Inspiron 3030 Desktop and Inspiron 3030 Small Desktop and DDR4 on earlier towers and small desktops (Inspiron 3020 Desktop, Inspiron 3910 Desktop and Inspiron 3891 Desktop). The Inspiron 3472 Desktop is the exception: it takes one SODIMM.

DDR4 and DDR5 modules are keyed differently and will not fit each other's slots. A system runs memory at the speed its processor supports, so a faster module of the right generation also works.

Check that your Inspiron can be upgraded

Dell solders the memory on many thin Inspiron models, including most Inspiron 13 laptops, the 14 Plus 7430, 7440 and 7441, and several 2-in-1s; those are not listed. Some models have memory on the system board plus one open slot (Inspiron 5490, 5590, 5498, 5598, 7500, 7501 and 14 Plus 7420); their listings say how much is on board and offer single modules. On the Inspiron 16 Plus 7620 and 7630 and the Inspiron 15 3535, the slots depend on the configuration, and the listing explains which configurations have them.

Pairs and capacity

Two identical modules run in dual-channel mode, which is faster than one module of the same total. Going from 8GB to 16GB (2 x 8GB) is the upgrade most people notice; 32GB suits photo and video editing, large spreadsheets and virtual machines. Each listing offers only the sizes and kits Dell supports for that model, up to its maximum.

Not sure of your model? The model name and number are on the label on the bottom of a laptop or on the back or side of a desktop, and the Service Tag lookup at Dell Support shows the original configuration, including whether the memory is in a slot or on the system board. Each listing is matched to Dell's published memory specification for that model: memory type, form factor, speed, slot count and maximum capacity.

Schools, offices and volume orders

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