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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell G15 5520 is a more affordable option and offers good performance for general use, gaming, and some engineering tasks. It also has a decent battery life but is a bit heavier and larger than some alternatives. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 is more expensive but comes with a more powerful processor, better graphics, and more RAM, ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It has a larger, higher-resolution display which is great for creative work but results in a slightly lower battery life and less portability due to its size and weight. Choose the Dell if you need a cost-effective, well-rounded machine, or the Razer if top-notch performance and a premium build are priorities despite the higher cost and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
251.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.
The Dell G15 5520 is good for general use with its solid CPU and ample RAM which facilitate smooth multitasking, while its heft and average battery life limit its portability. The Razer Blade 17, on the other hand, excels with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for even better multitasking, a high-quality screen, and superior portability due to its lighter build and longer battery life, making it very good for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.6
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.
The Dell G15 5520, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 and a higher refresh rate screen, is good for gaming and 3D tasks; however, the Razer Blade 17's Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU delivers even better performance for these tasks despite a slightly lower screen refresh rate, along with a higher resolution display for improved screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell G15 5520 is very good.
The Dell G15 5520, with a capable i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and an RTX 3060 GPU, is a solid choice for engineering and design, but the Razer Blade 17 surpasses it with a more powerful i9 processor, double the RAM at 32GB, a top-tier RTX 3080 Ti GPU, and a superior 4K screen. While both offer quality keyboards and can handle heat and noise decently, the Razer's higher specs do come at a cost of slightly lesser portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.9
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for content creation, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.
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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for software development, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.1
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the Dell G15 5520 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the Dell G15 5520 and the Razer Blade 17 for general use, the Razer Blade 17's superior resolution and brightness provide a clearer and more vibrant display. For engineering and design tasks, the Razer Blade's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, which is vital for detailed work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, making them less ideal for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion and quick screen updates are essential for an optimal experience.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the Dell G15 5520 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$4,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 and Dell G15 5520 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell G15 5520 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell G15 5520 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.55 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.06" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.74" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 251 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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