Long-lasting gaming laptop. The hardware in the Dell G5 allows for all modern computer games to run smoothly on the 15.6-inch display (FHD, IPS). The configuration is also appealing: SSD + HDD, 8 GB RAM (dual-channel mode is enabled) and Thunderbolt 3. The outstanding battery life is surprising. However, this price level also requires some compromises.
With its diverse G-series (G3, G5, G7), Dell offers gaming laptops that present reasonably priced alternatives to the high-end Alienware gaming laptops. The G5-series aims to cover the midrange segment of the G-series assortment. The review device we were provided with is equipped with a Core i7-8750H processor and the GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. The Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH, the Acer Aspire Nitro 5 AN515-54 and the HP Omen 15 are among its rivals. We will also take the 17.3-inch MSI GL73 8SE into account as a competitor since it's currently the only laptop in our database that shares the same CPU, GPU, and price level with the Dell G5.
Processor
Intel Core i7-8750H 6 x 2.2 - 4.1 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile - 6144 MB, Core: 960-1200 MHz, Memory: 1750 MHz, GDDR6, 192-bit interface, Nvidia 430.64, Optimus
Memory
8192 MB , DDR4-2666, dual-channel, two slots (both occupied)
Display
15.6 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, AU Optronics B156HAN, IPS, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Cannon Lake HM370
Storage
KBG30ZMS128G, 128 GB
, + Western Digital WD10SPZX-75Z10T2 (1 TB, 5400 rpm), 997 GB free
, + Western Digital WD10SPZX-75Z10T2 (1 TB, 5400 rpm), 997 GB free
Weight
2.68 kg ( = 94.53 oz / 5.91 pounds), Power Supply: 699 g ( = 24.66 oz / 1.54 pounds)