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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need more storage and a stronger graphics card for gaming or 3D rendering, the Dell G15 5520 is the better option. However, it has shorter battery life and is heavier which makes it less portable. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is lighter with a longer battery life, making it more portable and better for longer use away from a power source. It also has a higher resolution display, which is better for tasks that benefit from finer details like photo editing. Keep in mind the Lenovo has less storage and a slightly less powerful graphics card, which may limit performance in gaming or high-end graphics tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.5
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Dell G15 5520 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU which makes it better suited for smooth and detailed gaming and 3D experiences compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which has a lower refresh rate and less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. However, the Lenovo has a superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, but its CPU and GPU are less potent than the Dell's, which are crucial for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Dell G15 5520 excels in engineering and design due to its higher-performing CPU and GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks, although it is heavier and less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro. While the IdeaPad 5 Pro has a superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, making it great for detailed visual work, its CPU and GPU are less powerful than the Dell's, affecting its performance in intensive applications.
Screen Quality
7.1
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
Both the Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro have displays that offer pleasing resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming. These laptops appeal to engineering and design professionals due to their ability to cover a wide array of colors accurately. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these screens can make fast-paced visuals less smooth, which is why they're less ideal for these scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$860
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Dell G15 5520 is equipped with a high-performing CPU and abundant storage, making it well-suited for a variety of tasks, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a superior screen with higher resolution and brightness, longer battery life, and a lighter build, thereby enhancing its portability and making it ideal for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.9
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for content creation.
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.
Software Development
7.5
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell G15 5520 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell G15 5520 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell G15 5520 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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