The matte black case of the new gaming notebook looks simple and inconspicuous at a first glance. First, the big red fan grilles with a dark silver grid hint at the power sleeping inside the 15-inch device. Among others the red lattice at the front edge is new. The red decorated Dell logo on the lid has been kept. When the notebook is opened, it becomes apparent that Dell has omitted the red border surrounding the touchpad and the red grid bar above the keyboard. Those who like Dell's design, but do not want to spend that much money and therefore buy the Inspiron predecessor do not have to bother: Dell uses the same case for it.

Thanks to many rounded parts and several rubberized surface textures, the laptop feels nice to the touch. In terms of build quality we could also only detect trifles: For example, the front parts of the base unit's left and right edges are slightly too sharp. As is known from most matte products, the surface is a fingerprint magnet. In addition, the lid can be depressed slightly too easily.

There is a maintenance hatch on the underside of the new Inspiron, which can be removed after loosening a single screw. It is not possible to replace the battery or get a glimpse of the inside without tools.

The weight of 2.6 kg measured by us is on par with the competitors'. The remarkable height of up to 26 mm is also normal for a gaming notebook. You should clarify whether a bag has enough stowage space before buying it.

We are not absolutely happy with the connectivity of the new Inspiron 7000 series. In particular, it lacks diversity: Neither a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt support nor many USB-3.0 ports are available. The interface layout is largely sophisticated. The Ethernet port and the HDMI-out are relatively far towards the back so that connected cables are not in the way.

The transfer rates recorded with our Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II reference memory card from Toshiba are very slow. When copying JPG files (about 5 MB each) the average transfer rate is only about 22 MB/s. We have already found such poor values in the Acer Aspire VX5 and MSI GE72. If moving files to SD cards is important for you, you should consider a competitor such as the Asus Strix GL502. The Strix GL502VM achieved above 80 MB/s in our JPG test.

Dell has equipped the laptop with two communication solutions to allow users to dive into the world of online gaming: First of all an Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3165 1x1 is used, which is supposed to achieve transfer rates of up to 433 MBit/s (gross). We have recorded a receiving rate of 246 MBit/s and a sending rate of 306 MBit/s. On the other hand, a Gigabit Ethernet adapter allows for stable connections via cable.

Dell's web-page for the Inspiron 7567 specifies Bluetooth version 4.0. However, the included data sheet lists Bluetooth 4.2.

A 720p webcam can be used for video conferences. It produces acceptable pictures in good lighting conditions. However, you have to accept a slight noise and not absolutely precise colors.

Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not include any accessories. Only several leaflets are in the box of our US notebook.

It is more or less common that Dell only includes a one-year warranty for new notebooks. The warranty includes pick-up, repair and hardware service. When ordering the device, the manufacturer offers a premium warranty in the online configuration. Among others, it includes 24 h service and software support. The minimum term of this extra service is one year (79 Euros, ~$83) and the maximum is four years (269 Euros, ~$285).

Keyboard

The used chiclet keyboard features a consistent and crisp pressure experience. However, the short travel could be slightly longer. In particular, inputs from the space bar feel spongy. Nevertheless, touch typists will get used to the keyboard after a while. It is pleasing to find that the Inspiron 7567 features a complete number pad. Another appreciated feature is the two-level backlight. However, we dislike the small arrow keys, which are too small for e.g. race games. Pros include the relatively quiet and muffled typing noise without disturbing clattering noise. In addition, the keyboard unit is splash-protected according to the manufacturer.

Touchpad

The 10.6 x 8 cm touchpad consists of a roughened plastic surface, which does not look especially high-end but is convincing in use: Inputs are translated flawlessly and quickly. Most inputs are also recognized reliably in the corners. The mouse buttons beneath the touchpad generate a very quiet, yet high-pitched clicking noise. The travel gets softer and longer towards the edges.