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| The Dell 15 D15266 starts at 1.54 kg and comes in a choice of two colours. |
Dell is aggressively expanding its budget-friendly laptop portfolio this week, unveiling a new wave of 14-inch and 15.3-inch devices designed to capture the value-conscious consumer market. Yesterday, we reported on the release of the Dell 14 D14261, a new 14-inch contender aimed directly at rivals like the Apple MacBook Neo (currently $689 on Amazon). Simultaneously, the company began rolling out a larger 15.3-inch sibling sharing the same underlying Intel Wildcat Lake processor architecture.
As the product line expands, it appears Dell is taking a regional approach to the launch. The tech giant has also introduced the Dell 14 D14265 specifically for markets in Oceania and Southeast Asia. To complement this compact offering, Dell has added a 15.3-inch alternative, the Dell 15 D15266, which is currently available only in select regions. However, Dell’s official website indicates that the larger laptop is destined for a wider release, including a future launch in the United States.
Looking under the hood, the Dell 15 D15266 is essentially a scaled-up version of its smaller counterpart. It houses the same robust 54 Wh battery as the Dell 14 D14265, promising solid longevity for a productivity machine. The display is a 15.3-inch IPS panel with a sharp 1200p resolution and a modern 16:10 aspect ratio, providing more vertical screen real estate for documents and browsing.
However, the transition to a larger chassis does bring one compromise: while the 14-inch model enjoys a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, the 15.3-inch variant drops down to a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. Despite this, the screen still peaks at a respectable 400 nits of brightness, making it suitable for indoor use. On the bright side, upgradeability remains a key feature; users can access and replace DDR5-5600 RAM and M.2 2230 SSDs, ensuring the machine can grow with the user's needs without requiring a full replacement.
For those concerned about the environmental impact of their new device, Dell provides detailed insights into the life-cycle analysis of their hardware. You can learn more about their sustainability efforts by visiting the official Dell product carbon footprint page.
In terms of pricing, the Dell 15 D15266 starts at AUD 1,079 and NZD 1,248 (roughly $740 USD) in Australia and New Zealand for the base configuration, which features a Ryzen 3 210 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB storage drive.
For users seeking more power, Dell offers a mid-tier configuration with the Ryzen 5 220 and the same memory and storage setup. This variant is available at different price points across the region: AUD 1,090 in Australia, HKD 7,599 in Hong Kong, MYR 3,739 in Malaysia, NZD 1,261 in New Zealand, and SGD 1,378 (approximately $1,083 USD) in Singapore.
For those interested in the smaller sibling, the Dell 14 D14265 offers a more compact alternative with many of the same core features.
Finally, power users in Hong Kong and Singapore can opt for the top-tier Ryzen 7 250 processor. In these markets, the laptop is priced at HKD 9,899 and SGD 1,874 (around $1,473 USD). This highest configuration supports flexible memory options, including 16 GB, 24 GB, or 32 GB of RAM, alongside 1 TB of storage, making it a viable option for heavy multitasking and light content creation.
