Dell G5 15 5500 Gaming Laptop

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Product Overview

G5 15 5500 is the mid-level option in Dell's 2020 G-series gaming laptop lineup. Sharing many features of the G3 15 3500, it offers more powerful graphics options and RGB chassis lighting.
Powered by 10th-gen Intel Core H-series processors, up to NVIDIA RTX 2070 with Max-Q graphics, and up to 144Hz IPS FHD display, the G5 15 5500 is a low-cost option that delivers strong gaming performance.
Dell also markets the G7 15 7500 as the next step-up. The G5 15 can also be configured with an AMD processor under the model name G5 15 SE 5505.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Bright 120 Hz display with good color gamut coverage
  • NVMe SSD
  • USB Type-C and 2x USB Type-A ports
  • Thunderbolt 3
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • CPU performance could be better
  • Slow SD card reader

What external reviewers found***

External score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Solid gaming performance
  • Good battery life
  • Decent CPU performance
  • Sleek design
  • Bright 120 Hz display
Cons
  • Mediocre GPU performance
  • No Thunderbolt 3
  • Screen isn’t the best
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Specifications

GTX 1650 TiGTX 1660 Ti and above

Connectivity

Ports2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB + 1x Audio combo + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x SD card + 1x USB-C + 1x RJ452x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB + 1x Audio combo + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x SD card + 1x Thunderbolt 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
ColorsInterstellar Dark
Form FactorClamshell laptop computer
MicrophoneDual-array microphones
Speakers2 tuned speakers

Dimensions

Size | Depth10" (254 mm)
Size | Height0.85" (21.6 mm)0.96" (24.5 mm)
Size | Width14.4" (365.5 mm)
Weight5.18 lbs (2.34 kg)

Display

Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness250 nits or 300 nits
Display Diagonal15.6"
Display TypeIPS, matte
Refresh Rate60 Hz or 144 Hz
ResolutionFHD (1920 x 1080)

Function

AudioNahimic 3D Audio for Gamers
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB, 1660 Ti 6GB, RTX 2060 6GB, or RTX 2070 8GB w/ Max-Q
Keyboard BacklightRGB backlit
Operating SystemWindows 10
ProcessorIntel Core i5-10300H or i7-10750H
RGB Lighting

Performance

Memory | Capacity8 or 16 GB
Memory | TypeDDR4 2933MHz
StorageUp to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD

Production

Debut2020

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External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 58%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The Dell G5 15 5500 performs as expected for a laptop of its class when it comes to gaming. As a non-RTX card, ray tracing and DLSS are out of scope for the GTX 1650 Ti. While gaming, only the right palmrest tends to get somewhat warmer than usual while the left palmrest and trackpad area remain cooler than skin temperature.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Bright 120 Hz display
  • Good battery life
  • Decent CPU performance
Cons
  • Mediocre GPU performance
  • No Thunderbolt 3

t3[2]

Reviewer score 72%
Reviewers from t3 have found the following***:
Dell G5 5500 has an Intel Core i7-10750H processor, a current favourite in gaming laptops for its generous speed and decent turbo boosting capabilities. The screen is one of the most critical components of a gaming laptop given that it's typically going to be exploited to its fullest. It's a 144Hz FHD screen using what Dell calls 'WVA', or Wide Viewing Angle. Its scores in 3DMark just about match those of the Acer Nitro 5.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Solid gaming performance
  • Decent battery life
Cons
  • Screen isn’t the best
  • No Thunderbolt 3

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References

  1. ^ Dell G5 15 5500 Laptop Review: Aspirational mid-ranger let down by a sub-par display. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G5-15-5500-Laptop-Review-Aspirational-mid-ranger-let-down-by-a-sub-par-display.505204.0.html. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ Dell G5 15 5500 review: a classy mid-range gaming laptop with great poise. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/dell-g5-15-5500. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-10-20.

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