Dell G15 5520
- Intel Core i5-12500H
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 95W)
- 15.6", Full HD (1920 x 1080), 165 Hz, IPS
- 256GB SSD
- 8GB RAM
- 2.52 kg (5.6 lbs)
quality
Specs
- HDD/SSD
- 256GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- 8GB RAM
- OS
- Windows 11 Home
- Body Material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 357.26 x 272.11 x 26.9 mm (14.07" x 10.71" x 1.06")
- Weight
- 2.52 kg (5.6 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 3x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card Reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual Array Microphones
- Speakers
- 2x 2W, Stereo Speakers
- Security Lock slot
Portability
Review
Dell G15 5520 in-depth review
Exactly a year has passed after we were able to get our hands on the redesigned breather of fresh air for Dell, called the G15 5511. Yes, it is exactly as it sounds like - Dell was losing the gaming computers segment, despite owning the Alienware brand.And finally, the Texan company decided to use its knowledge to improve its own gaming machines. Although the end result was significantly better than what it has previously offered, the laptops were a bit too heavy.Now, you will see the same design, but filled with the latest technology from both Intel and AMD in the form of the G15 5520 and 5525, respectively. Our office is now inhabited by the former, and we're looking forward to seeing the improvements made year on year by going to 12th Gen processors and DDR5 memory. Also, you c[...]
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Pros
- Relatively affordable
- 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMM + 1x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4
- Fast refresh rate
- No PWM (LG VHK65-156WFJ)
- Decent performer
- Good cooling
Cons
- Heavier and thicker than the competition
- Thunderbolt 4 is reserved for the more expensive RTX 3060 model
- Subpar keyboard and touchpad
- Only 55% sRGB coverage (LG VHK65-156WFJ)
- Unimpressive battery life
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
The process of opening this laptop is not very straightforward. Although it is easy to upgrade its memory and storage, we find it adventuristic to get to the cooling setup.Check out all Dell G15 5520 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo 8 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, starting from the front two corners.2. Remove the battery Once inside, you'll find the 56Wh battery pack. It got us through 6 hours of either[...]
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