•  Date Published: 28 Jan 2021
    • Intel Core i5-10300H
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz, IPS
    • 256GB SSD
    • 2x 4GB DDR4, 2933 MHz
    • 2.34 kg (5.2 lbs)
    5.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.2 Portability Average
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.2 For Work Average
    6.0 For Gaming Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 2x 4GB DDR4, 2933 MHz
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Dimensions
    • 365.5 x 254 x 23.8 mm (14.39" x 10.00" x 0.94")
    • Weight
    • 2.34 kg (5.2 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.0
    • Mini DisplayPort
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Killer Networks E2500V2 Gigabit
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac/ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual Array Digital Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers, Nahimic 3D Audio
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Dell G5 15 (5500) (DP/Th3)
    14.39" x 10.00" x 0.94" Dimensions
    2.34 kg (5.2 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -13% Weight

    Review

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    Pros

    • Two M.2 PCIe slots
    • The display doesn't flicker at any brightness level (Panda LM156LF-2F01)
    • Covers 95% of sRGB and has a great color accuracy (with our Gaming and Web design profile)
    • 300Hz IPS display option with quick response time
    • Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 3 support, plus an SD card reader on board

    Cons

    • Heavier and thicker than the competition
    • Extremely hot internals and externals, making the laptop an overpriced barbeque
    • Performance deteriorates after a couple of minutes into a game

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

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