Dell Inspiron 15 5501
Laptop, from 2020 3 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 32 GB
2 laptop-size slots
Battery
53 Wh
Reported by the batteries
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable
Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working.
It takes DDR4-2666 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
- Slots
- 2 SO-DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR4-2666 260-pin SO-DIMM
- Most seen working
- 32 GB; one machine runs 32 GB
- Firmware says
- 32 GB maximum
- How sure
- 3 of 3 reports show this layout
See 16 GB DDR4-2666 SO-DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.
Worked out from 3 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
2 laptop-size slots
Illustration Battery
Batteries in these laptops report 53 Wh.
That is the design capacity the batteries themselves report, and the label can read 1 to 3 Wh higher. Other pack sizes may have shipped, so check the capacity printed on yours before you order.
Dell Inspiron 15 5501 battery on AmazonMatch the capacity and part number to the label on your battery.
From 3 battery readings. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
IllustrationQuestions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Dell Inspiron 15 5501?
Yes. 2 slots, up to 32 GB seen working. It takes DDR4-2666 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).
What type of RAM does the Dell Inspiron 15 5501 use?
DDR4-2666 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 260-pin).
What battery does the Dell Inspiron 15 5501 use?
Batteries in these laptops report 53 Wh, going by 3 reports. Other pack sizes may have shipped, so check the capacity printed on yours.
Is this my laptop?
Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read Inspiron 15 5501.