How Much RAM Can a Dell Inspiron 5521 Take?
Dell Inspiron 5521
Yes — this laptop’s memory can be upgraded.
- Memory slots
- 2
- Maximum RAM
- 16 GB
- Memory type
- DDR3
- Speed
- 1600 MT/s
- Based on
- 22 reports
27% of reports for this model had at least one empty slot, so you may be able to add a stick without removing the existing one. Check yours before buying — see below.
Typically paired with: Intel Core i7-3537U, Intel Core i7-3517U
These are factory and user-added configurations observed in field reports, not hard limits:
| Total RAM | Share of reports |
|---|---|
| 8 GB | 55% |
| 4 GB | 27% |
| 16 GB | 18% |
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How we know
This answer is derived from 22 independent hardware reports for the Dell Inspiron 5521, of which 95% agree. We publish a model only when the reports agree overwhelmingly.
Check it yourself
On Windows, open Task Manager → Performance → Memory. It shows Slots used and the form factor directly. On Linux, run sudo dmidecode -t memory.
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Specifications derived from linuxhw/DMI, licensed CC-BY-4.0.