Dell G15 5520
Dell G15 5520
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.0/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good—8.2/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.6/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.7/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.2/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.3/10
BATTERY: Good—7.3/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.0/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.5/10
SIZE: 15.6"
Evaluation
Pros
- Strong general and 3D performance
- Robust build quality
- High refresh rate display
- Large battery capacity
- Backlit keyboard with number pad
Cons
- Heavier weight reduces portability
- Limited USB-C charging capability
- Average portability score
- No facial recognition
Ratings by Category
Engineering & Design:4.6
The Dell G15 5520 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful main processor and high-end GPU, capable of handling demanding software used in these fields, alongside a high-quality screen with excellent color coverage, which is crucial for detail-oriented tasks. However, its lower portability score indicates it's less easy to carry around, and while having a very good keyboard quality, you'll experience higher operating noise, which could be a drawback in quiet environments.
Keyboard Quality:4.6
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Gaming & AI:4.5
The Dell G15 5520 excels in gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which is adept at rendering complex visuals with efficiency. It also boasts a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, ensuring a smooth and responsive visual experience during fast-paced gaming scenes.
Content Creation:4.5
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use:4.4
The Dell G15 5520 is valued for general use due to its strong CPU and ample RAM ensuring smooth multitasking and quick application performance, while its high-quality screen offers crisp, vibrant visuals. Though its portability is lessened by its weight and battery life is moderate, it remains a reliable option for everyday tasks and entertainment.
General Use Screen Quality:4.4
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Software Development:4.3
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Battery Life:4.1
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Operating Noise:3.8
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Portability:3.3
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06'' | ||
Weight | 5.59 lbs | ||
Width | 14.07" | ||
Depth | 10.74" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | ||
Graphics | RTX 3070 Ti (140 W) | ||
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus | No | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 7 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.3/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | ||
Webcam | 720p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 3 | ||
USB-C ports | 1 | ||
USB-C Charging | No | ||
Display Outputs | 2 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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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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