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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell G15 5520 has a higher price but offers superior performance for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming thanks to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics. It also has a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop is less expensive and offers good general use performance. It is lighter and more portable with a larger screen, though it lacks the high performance GPU of the Dell, making it less suitable for graphically demanding tasks. Your choice should depend on your need for portability versus performance in demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Dell G15 5520 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for general use, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
The Dell G15 5520 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and a dedicated GPU, making it well-suited for more demanding tasks and casual gaming, though its battery life and heavier weight may limit portability compared to the HP 17" Laptop, which offers a larger screen with high brightness and color coverage, suitable for media consumption and general tasks but with integrated graphics that are less suited for intensive applications. Both laptops have ample RAM for multitasking and good screen quality, with differences in size and resolution as well as weight influencing their ease of transport and use on the go.
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.2
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
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Engineering and Design
8.2
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design because it comes with a robust Intel i7 processor, a high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, and a quality screen with a higher refresh rate, all of which are vital for demanding tasks and detail-oriented work. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop, while still a good fit for such tasks, features an AMD Ryzen processor integrated with Vega 8 graphics and a larger but less color-accurate screen, offering a more lightweight option but with modest graphics performance in comparison.
Content Creation
7.9
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Dell G15 5520 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
7.1
6.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell G15 5520 likely offers a high-resolution display with decent brightness and color accuracy, making it suitable for tasks in engineering and general use where clarity and color representation are essential. For gaming and 3D, its screen quality is poor possibly due to a lower refresh rate, which is critical for smooth motion and gameplay. The HP 17” Laptop, having fair screen quality for both general use and engineering, suggests it may have adequate resolution and acceptable color accuracy but falls short in specialized areas like color gamuts or superior brightness, while its poor performance for gaming and 3D may result from similar compromises in refresh rate and possibly lower resolution.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The HP 17" Laptop has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.0
The Dell G15 5520 has good build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$510
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $510.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.5
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 and HP 17" Laptop are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the Dell G15 5520 and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $510 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | April 2023
"The Dell G15 (2022) is a 15.6-inch budget gaming laptop, and is great for gaming. You can configure the laptop with powerful Intel 12th Gen. CPUs and various NVIDIA dedicated GPUs, all of which deliver a smooth gaming experience at 1080p. There's also a QHD 240Hz display option if you want better visuals, though you'll have to pair it with the top-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti to get good frame rates. It doesn't get overly hot or loud under load, and there's no noticeable throttling on the CPU or GPU. Unfortunately, the 120Hz panel has a slow response time, causing noticeable ghosting, and it doesn't support variable refresh rate."
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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