The Dell G15 5520 offers robust performance for intensive tasks like gaming or engineering software, thanks to its powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, yet it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more lightweight, offers a longer battery life, and features a touchscreen OLED display, which is suited for general use and on-the-go productivity, but is not ideal for high-end gaming or resource-heavy applications. If portability and battery life are top priorities, the Galaxy Book2 360 is preferable, but for better performance in demanding situations, the Dell G15 is the better option. 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
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.2/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
9.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Dell G15 5520 stands out in engineering and design use due to a more powerful CPU and dedicated NVIDIA GPU, which provide superior performance for compute-intensive tasks, alongside a larger screen, which may be better for detailed work despite offering standard screen quality. Contrastingly, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, while still suitable for engineering tasks given its competent CPU and integrated graphics, excels in portability and offers a superior OLED touchscreen, making it a versatile choice for on-the-go usage and creative design work that can benefit from stylus input.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
251.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, and content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, a laptop like the Dell G15 5520 with its good resolution and adequate brightness provides a crisp and clear display, appropriate for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 likely offers wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for professional photo editing and graphic design. On the other hand, neither device is ideal for 3D applications and gaming, as they both lack high refresh rates, which are key for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
The Dell G15 5520 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The Dell G15 5520 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and dedicated graphics, making it capable of handling more demanding tasks, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, which impacts portability. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers a superior OLED touch screen and longer battery life in a much lighter and convertible form, making it ideal for users who prioritize portability and versatile use over raw performance.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.6/10
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
OLED
The Dell G15 5520 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
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
7.5/10
The Dell G15 5520 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
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."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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