Dell G7 17 7700 Gaming Laptop

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Product Overview

G7 17 7700 is the flagship of Dell's 2020 G-series gaming laptop lineup. A step below the Alienware m17 R3, the G7 17 7700 shares much of the design elements and feature set with the G7 15 7500.
Like the G7 15 7500, the G7 17 7700 comes in an aluminum chassis that makes it more compact than the lower-end models. Its 17.3-inch display can be configured for 144Hz or 300Hz. The G7 17 7700 features 12-zone chassis RGB lighting as well as 4-zone keyboard RGB backlighting.
For a more affordable option, Dell also markets the G5 15 5500 gaming laptop.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Very good build quality
  • Good CPU performance for a 17.3-inch gaming laptop
  • Quad-zone RGB lighting
Cons
  • Lid could be firmer and more susceptible to flexing
  • Slow SD card reader

What external reviewers found***

External score 58% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good battery life
  • Stable CPU and GPU performance
  • Full-size Arrow keys and NumPad keys
Cons
  • Dim display
  • No dedicated subwoofer
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
3x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x Thunderbolt 3 + 1x MiniDP + 1x RJ-45 Killer Networks E2500V2 + 1x Audio combo + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x SD card
Wireless Connectivity
Killer WiFi 6 AX1650 2x2, Bluetooth 5.1

Construction

Battery | Capacity
97 Wh
Camera | Front
720p at 30 fps HD camera
Colors
Mineral Black
Form Factor
Clamshell laptop computer
Material
Aluminum and plastic
Microphone
Dual-array microphones
Speakers
Stereo speakers, 2W x 2 = 4W

Dimensions

Size | Depth
11.42 "(290 mm)
Size | Height
0.90 " (22.90 mm)
Size | Width
15.68 " (398.20 mm)
Weight
6.28-7.25 lbs (2.85-3.29 kg)

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
300 nits
Display Diagonal
17.3"
Display Type
IPS, matte with Eyesafe technology
Refresh Rate
144 or 300 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080)
Response Time
9 ms

Function

Audio
Realtek ALC3281
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB, RTX 2060 6GB, or RTX 2070 8GB w/ Max-Q
Keyboard Backlight
4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i7-10750H or i9-10885H
RGB Lighting
12-zone chassis RGB lighting

Performance

Memory | Capacity
8, 16, or 32 GB
Memory | Type
DDR4 2933MHz
Storage
Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD

Production

Debut
2020

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 58%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
Dell has equipped the G7 17 with the same Killer 1550 WLAN module as on the higher-end XPS and Alienware systems. We find the keyboard keys to be surprisingly firm relative to their low-moderate clatter. Quad-zone RGB lighting comes standard in contrast to the single-zone lighting of the Dell G3 17 or per-key RGB lighting of most newer Alienware machines.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Stable CPU and GPU performance
  • Full-size Arrow keys and NumPad keys
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Dim display
  • No dedicated subwoofer

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References

  1. ^ Dell G7 17 7790 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Laptop Review. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G7-17-7790-i7-8750H-RTX-2070-Max-Q-Laptop-Review.423934.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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