Dell Vostro 3400 14″ Laptop

Specifications

Processor & Memory

• CPU: Intel 11th‑Gen Core™ i3‑1115G4 (2 cores/4 threads, 3.0–4.1 GHz) – available in Core i5/i7 variants

• Memory: 4 GB DDR4‑2666 MHz (1×4 GB); dual‑channel upgradeable via second SODIMM slot

Storage

• Built-in: 1 TB 5400 RPM SATA HDD

• Optional: Includes M.2 slot for NVMe SSD expansion

Display & Graphics

• Screen: 14″ FHD (1920×1080), anti-glare WVA or HD 1366×768 TN panel option; FHD is standard in Kenya versions

• Graphics: Intel Iris Xe integrated GPU (within i3/i5/i7 models)

Connectivity

• Wireless: Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac 1×1) & Bluetooth 5.0

• Ports:

  • 1× USB‑C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)

  • 2× USB‑A 3.2 Gen 1 + 1× USB‑A 2.0

  • HDMI 1.4, Ethernet RJ‑45, 3.5 mm combo jack, SD-card reader

Build & Power

• Battery: 3‑cell 42 Wh; fast charge — 80% in ~1 hour

• Weight: ~1.59 kg (3.49 lb)

• Webcam: 720p HD with dual microphones

Software & OS Options

• Typically ships with Windows 10/11 Pro or Ubuntu 20.04 (based on vendor)

Pros & Areas to Watch

 Strengths

• Solid everyday performance and responsiveness from 11th‑Gen i3 + Iris Xe

• Expandable: both RAM (up to 16 GB) and SSD via M.2 slot

• Portable: ideal 14″ form, ~1.6 kg weight

• Fast battery charging and useful port selection

 Limitations

• 4 GB RAM is minimal for modern multitasking—upgrading is recommended

• Battery life may degrade over time (common in the series)

• USB‑C only for data—not power or video output

• No discrete GPU—limited graphics performance

Expert & Community Insight

• Note: USB‑C Gen1 doesn’t support video—HDMI used for external monitors

Verdict

The Dell Vostro 3400 (i3/4 GB/1 TB) is a balanced budget business laptop—delivering dependable performance in a portable and upgrade-friendly design. If you boost the RAM to 8–16 GB and consider adding an NVMe SSD, it turns into a capable everyday machine for office work, study, web & light creative tasks.