Dell G15 5520 (15.6-Inch, 2022)

Low starting price ; 120Hz refresh screen even in base model, with 165Hz and 360Hz options ; Fun color options that appeal to a wide audience ; Ample performance and storage in our pricier test configuration

Aging RTX 3050 GPU in base model; price soars with RTX 4060 ; Odd and restrictive configuration choices ; Midrange competitors are much lighter

The Dell G15's low base price and wild hues will tempt budget-minded gamers, but the upscale model we reviewed is outmatched among midrange gaming laptops. Plus, limited configuration options reduce its pricing flexibility.

Now, if playing games at home is what you're mainly going to use a laptop for, the Dell G15 is an attractive option. The laptop does come in fun colors and plays games at a level similar to more expensive gaming laptops. More importantly, for $1,509,...

Affordable sub-$2500 price point ; Capable 12th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics ; Sharp and smooth 120Hz full-HD screen ; Decent speakers ; Effective thermal cooling system ; Surprisingly good GPU...

Inconsistent performance in some titles with ray tracing activated ; Colours somewhat dull ; Better screens can be had elsewhere at a similar price ; Only 8GB of RAM in cheaper i5/3050 configuration ; Bulky, plastic-heavy build

The Dell G15 5520 isn’t going to compete with a top-end Alienware or MSI machine, but at a price tag of under $2500, it doesn’t need to – it’s aimed squarely at the budget market. If you’re prepared to make a few sacrifices on graphical settings,...