The Dell G5 15 Gaming (5550) is the latest gaming laptop from the Texas computing giant, and this heavyweight combines enticing technology with a relatively affordable price.
In other words, it’s a good choice for those who can’t afford Dell’s Alienware laptops.
Design and build
The Dell G5 comes in a hue called “Interstellar Black,” which is essentially black plastic with a shiny finish. It’s not always that dramatic, in fact, from certain angles the lid looks like it’s been sandblasted, but it makes this Dell stand out. There are sizable vents on the rear, and the base includes RGB LEDs that make the table glow.
It’s attractive, but the design isn’t necessarily impressive. The shiny lid will be controversial, while the RGB LED lighting, plastic lid, and large vents look a little dated.
The G5 is 25mm thick and weighs 2.34kg, so it’s not exactly thin and light. The pricier MSI GS66 Stealth and cheaper Acer Predator Helios 300 are both 15.6-inch machines that are thinner and lighter.
If you really want to go slim, the 14-inch Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 weighs just 1.6kg and has a body thickness of 18mm.
Keyboard and trackpad
The keyboard is well laid out, with a number pad, double-height return key and separate cursor buttons, and it features RGB LEDs that can be customized with effects and different colors across four zones. Ultimately, the G5 15 Gaming typing and pointing rig is only good enough for everyday use and casual gaming – it’s not good enough for anyone who takes gaming seriously. Rivals have more to offer in this regard, especially the keyboard, assuming you’ll be plugging in a gaming mouse for gaming.
Screen and speakers
This laptop has a Full HD VA display with a 144Hz refresh rate, but no syncing. Still, that’s enough to provide a crisp and smooth experience in single-player and esports titles.
Brightness levels of 325 nits are more than adequate for all indoor scenarios, and its black point of 0.27cd/m2 is reasonable. Contrast of 1,204:1 is good, too, providing plenty of punch and depth.
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