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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're prioritizing gaming or 3D work and want better visual quality, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers a more powerful GPU and a higher resolution screen with better color coverage. However, its battery life is shorter, making it less ideal for extended use without access to power. Conversely, the Dell G15 5520, while having a less powerful GPU and lower resolution display, provides longer battery life and might be more fitting for general use. Both have similar weights and are not particularly light, so carrying either around might not be effortless. They have the same amount of RAM and are similarly priced, so your decision should be based on the balance between display quality, performance, and battery life that best suits your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.1
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offer clear, sharp displays with ample brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming. However, in terms of engineering and design, the Lenovo stands out due to its superior color reproduction, which is critical for professionals keen on color accuracy for their projects. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because of their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes or while interacting with 3D models.
Battery
6.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Dell G15 5520, with its capable CPU and RAM, ensures smooth day-to-day operations, and its quality screen, combined with decent battery life, makes it a solid choice for general use, but it's heavier, affecting portability. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers similar CPU and RAM performance, a high-quality screen suited for various tasks and better heat management for sustained use, though it trades off some battery life and is also not the most portable option.
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.0
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has an RTX 4060 GPU which is more advanced than the Dell G15 5520's RTX 3060, giving it an edge in gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the Legion Pro 5i has a higher-resolution 16:10 screen, boosting screen quality and providing a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, which is especially beneficial for fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Dell G15 5520 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell G15 5520 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor and RTX 3060 GPU, providing robust performance for demanding tasks, and its screen offers decent color coverage for detailed work. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i stands out with a superior RTX 4060 GPU and a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy, which is essential for precision in design work, though it might be less portable and have slightly more operating noise.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Dell G15 5520 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and Dell G15 5520 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell G15 5520 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
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How the Dell G15 5520 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 80 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Dell G15 5520
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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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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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