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Dell G5 15 5500

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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%

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

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	GTX 1650 Ti	GTX 1660 Ti and above

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External Reviews

notebookcheck^[1]

Reviewer score 58% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from notebookcheck have found:

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.

Pros

Bright 120 Hz display
Good battery life
Decent CPU performance

Cons

Mediocre GPU performance
No Thunderbolt 3

t3^[2]

Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from t3 have found:

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.

Pros

Sleek design
Solid gaming performance
Decent battery life

Cons

Screen isn’t the best
No Thunderbolt 3

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^ Dell G5 15 5500 Laptop Review: Aspirational mid-ranger let down by a sub-par display. [notebookcheck].
^ Dell G5 15 5500 review: a classy mid-range gaming laptop with great poise. [t3].

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