Dell G15 5530

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Date Published: 19 Jan 2024

Intel Core i9-13900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
15.6", Full HD (1920 x 1080), 165 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
4000GB SSD
48GB DDR5
2.81 kg (6.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

3.5 Portability Mediocre

7.0 Display Very Good

8.7 For Work Excellent

8.1 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

HDD/SSD
4TB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
48GB DDR5

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
357.26 x 274.52 x 26.2 mm (14.07" x 10.81" x 1.03")

Weight
2.81 kg (6.2 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
5.1

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Single Array Digital Microphone

Speakers
2x 2w Stereo Speakers, Dolby Audio

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Portability

Dell G15 5530

14.07" x 10.81" x 1.03" Dimensions

2.81 kg (6.2 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -28% Weight

Review

Dell G15 5530 in-depth review

While it has plenty of knowledge from its Alienware brand, Dell insists to make its G-series gaming notebooks its own way. With compromises and at least one thing that makes absolutely no sense.For the past couple of years, this particular feature is the weight. In a world where gaming laptops are getting progressively lighter and thinner, Dell makes machines that simulate a shoulder workout in less than 15 minutes.Nevertheless, all of this might be for a reason, because we have noticed that the manufacturer has equipped its G15 5530 with a 140W RTX 4050. Yet again, the RTX 4000 GPU lineup is known for its tendency not to run at the specified TGP, so that would be an interesting value to look for.In addition to that, Dell has opted for an HX-series processor from Intel. They c[...]

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Pros

Relatively affordable
2x DDR5 RAM SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4
90% sRGB coverage and accurate colors with our Gaming and Web design profile (LG M4H3V-156WFG (LGD06E2))
Fast refresh rate options with G-Sync and DDS
No PWM (LG M4H3V-156WFG (LGD06E2))
Decent performer
Sturdy chassis
Good cooling

Cons

Heavier and thicker than the competition
All-plastic body
No Thunderbolt 4 port
No SD card reader
Its GPU can't reach its 140W TGP

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

1. Unscrewing the Back Panel Begin the disassembly process of the Dell G15 5530 by undoing the 10 Phillips-head screws on the back of the laptop.2. Removing the Back Panel After the screws are removed, carefully lift the bottom panel away from the chassis. If you're planning on accessing the cooling solution, you'll also need to remove two additional Phillips-head screws from the inside, and four more located on the back of the laptop.Caution: Be gentle when removing the back panel to avoid damaging the internal components of the laptop.3. Disconnecting the Battery Ins[...]