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G15 5520
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Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Advantages of the Dell G15 5520
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
  • Very good for software development
  • Good portability
  • Very good battery life

Key differences

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General Use

8.0
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell G15 5520 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

8.2
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell G15 5520 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.

Software Development

7.7
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Dell G15 5520 is good.

Screen Quality

8.2
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Dell G15 5520 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.0 Hours
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
12.0 Hours
The Dell G15 5520 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the Dell G15 5520 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.6
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell G15 5520 are both very good for content creation.

Build Quality

7.4
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
7.4
The Dell G15 5520 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,350
G15 5520
Prestige 16 AI Evo
$1,349
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$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

$2,000

The Dell G15 5520 has a price of $1,350 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.

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How the Dell G15 5520 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell G15 5520MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Dell G15 5520MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo

GENERAL

Price
$1,350
$1,349
Release Date
May 1, 2022December 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10.7'' x 1.06''14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75''
Weight
5.59 lbs3.31 lbs
Width
14.07"14.11"
Depth
10.74"10.02"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours12 Hours
Battery Capacity
86 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
240Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
300 nits362 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
6.3/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/108.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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."

MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo

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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."

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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 MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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