[Video Review] Dell G15 5520 – underrated laptop!



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 552[...]

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

Dell G15 5520 - Specs

  • LG VHK65-156WFJ (LGD06D1, LP156WFJ-SPB1)
  • Color accuracy  5.2  3.7
  • HDD/SSD
  • up to 2000GB SSD
  • RAM
  • up to 64GB
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home, Windows 11 Pro, No OS
  • Battery
  • 86Wh, 6-cell, 56Wh, 3-cell
  • 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
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

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