Dell G3 15 3500 Gaming Laptop

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Product Overview

Dell G3 15 3500 is the entry-level option in Dell's 2020 G-series gaming laptop lineup. Its feature set is roughly comparable to the Inspiron 15 7501, though the GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card comes as standard and a 1660 Ti option is available.
Designed for gaming, the FHD panels on the G3 15 3500 prioritizes refresh rate, delivering 120 or 144Hz. Slotted at the entry-level, however, Dell has refrained from adding too many bells and whistles.
Dell also markets the G5 15 5500 and G7 15 7500 gaming laptops in the 15-inch class.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Matte 120Hz display
  • Good battery life
  • Very good CPU performance
  • Good keyboard and touchpad
Cons
  • Mediocre battery life

What external reviewers found***

External score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good battery life
  • Comfortable keyboard
  • Attractive design
  • Good maintenance options
  • High-quality case
Cons
  • Display is not high-refresh
  • No Thunderbolt 3
  • High temperatures under load
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Specifications

GTX 1650GTX 1650 TiGTX 1660 Ti

Connectivity

Ports1x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB + 1x Audio combo + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x SD card + 1x USB-C + 1x RJ45 + 1x SD card1x Thunderbolt 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB + 1x Audio combo + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x SD card + 3 + 1x MiniDP + 1x RJ-45 Killer Networks E2500V21x Thunderbolt 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB + 1x Audio combo + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x SD card + 3 + 1x MiniDP + 1x RJ-45 Killer Networks E2500V2
Wireless ConnectivityIntel WiFi 6 2x2, Bluetooth 5.1

Construction

Battery | Capacity51 or 68 Wh
Camera | Front720p at 30 fps HD camera
ColorsEclipse BlackAlpine WhiteAlpine White
Form FactorClamshell laptop computer
MicrophoneDual-array microphones
Speakers2 tuned speakers

Dimensions

Size | Depth10" (254 mm)
Size | Height0.85" (21.6 mm)
Size | Width14.4" (365.5 mm)
Weight5.18 lbs (2.34 kg)

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness250 or 300 nits
Display Diagonal15.6"
Display TypeIPS, matte
Refresh Rate120 or 144 Hz
ResolutionFHD (1920 x 1080)

Function

AudioNahimic 3D Audio for Gamers
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB, 1650 Ti 4GB, 1660 Ti 6GB
Keyboard BacklightRGB backlit
Operating SystemWindows 10
ProcessorIntel Core i5-10300H or i7-10750H

Performance

Memory | Capacity8 or 16 GB
Memory | TypeDDR4 2933MHz
StorageUp to 512MB M.2 PCIe SSD

Production

Debut2020

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External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 59%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The Dell G3 15 uses an Intel Core i7-10750H processor with six cores. It has a 512 GB SSD from SK Hynix, not one of the fastest models on the market. Most current games can be played smoothly with high graphics settings and in Full HD resolution.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Matte IPS display
  • High-quality case
  • Good battery life
  • Good maintenance options
Cons
  • High temperatures under load

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 65%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Dell G3 15 isn't remarkable in its design or performance, but it's a competent full HD gaming machine with a fast display at a nice price. It isn't the budget value, but the MSI Nitro 5 roughly equal in performance for even less money. If you like the look of the G3, you can configure it with a bit more storage and memory, which we'd recommend if you have the budget.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Attractive design
  • Good battery life
  • Comfortable keyboard
Cons
  • Display is not high-refresh
  • No Thunderbolt 3

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References

  1. ^ Dell G3 15 3500 laptop in review: Robust gaming notebook with 144 Hz screen. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G3-15-3500-laptop-in-review-Robust-gaming-notebook-with-144-Hz-screen.492394.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ Dell G3 15 (2021) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dell-g3-15-2021. 2021-05-05. Retrieved 2021-05-05.

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