Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Dell G15 Gaming Notebook is a budget gaming laptop that works well with moderate settings on new games but can experience slowness with more memory intensive applications. Out of the box, the laptop felt as expected from a weight perspective at 6 lbs, 3 oz. It measured at 14 inches by 10.75 inches by a little over 1 inch tall. This model is using an Intel configuration with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13650HX processor which boasts 14 cores and processing up to 4.9 GHz when set on turbo. It has a 15.6" FHD display with 1920x1080 resolution refreshing at 120Hz. The graphics are driven by a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM. It came with 8GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB SSD. The color scheme of the laptop is Dark Shadow Grey with Black near the fan exhaust on the back. The keyboard has orange, backlit keys, and there is a dedicated 10 key section. The keyboard also has a Game Shift key for optimized gaming performance. The trackpad is centered to the alpha keys, but overall it is slightly to the left of center due to the 10 numeric keys to the right. There is a headset connection port, 1 Ethernet port, 1 HDMI 2.1 port, 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port which can take Display Port, and 3 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports. It runs Windows 11 Home. There is a 720p webcam above the screen. This laptop does have any particularly flashy decals or RGB that mark it as a gaming laptop although there is a orange G on the side near the hinge to show it is a Gaming Notebook. While the weight felt very typical for a gaming notebook, I was surprised that more metal was not used in the build. It does feel a little cheap in that department although my main fear would be hinge disfunction several years down the road. The computer was quick to get Windows setup with the mandatory updates and downloads to catch the system up to speed. I tested gaming using Destiny 2, Modern Warfare II, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The graphic settings were best set at a moderate level to get a buttery smooth frame rate. The 4050 is a very nice gpu, and the i7 processes is a very nice processor, but it is lacking in the memory department out of the gate at only 8GB. I think a minimum of 16GB would be necessary to not throttle this configuration. The memory is expandable up to 32GB after the fact. The games all played very smoothly, and there were no crashes. The G key (Game Shift) does make an impact, but I could not tell what it was optimizing. The fan speed increased, which was as expected given the keyboard does start to get moderately hot which is very normal for gaming laptops. I did try a bit of graphic design software and some larger spreadsheets and there was some noticeable slowness on those programs. I would say that is likely not to be the typical usage of the gaming laptop, but if you are such a user I would highly recommend upgrading to at least 16GB of RAM. I think the computer is really an excellent confluence of price and performance so spending a bit more for RAM seems pretty fair. I like brightness level of the screen; all of the games looked very crisp and I appreciated that text was clear to read. In the configuration it is in, the Dell G15 Gaming Notebook would be recommended for a beginning gamer who is looking for a moderate experience with current generation games. It plays the games that I tested very well at the setting that were auto-selected, and should meet gaming minimum settings for a while to come. A quick note that I recommend using gaming laptops while they are plugged into their power adapter. Of course you can use the laptop unplugged but gaming will quickly use up the battery and the laptop is likely to be throttled down in various ways that are hard to pinpoint in an effort to preserve battery.

As an avid gamer, I recently got my hands on the Dell G15 15.6" FHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop, and I must say, it's a true gem for gaming enthusiasts. This well-designed laptop offers several impressive features that take your gaming experience to new heights. The standout feature of the Dell G15 is its breathtaking display. The 15.6" FHD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate brings games to life, immersing you in stunning visuals and vibrant colors that make every game world look incredibly realistic. Playing games on this display is an absolute joy, and the smoothness of the 120Hz refresh rate is a noticeable upgrade that enhances the game-play experience. Under the hood, the Dell G15 doesn't disappoint either. Equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor and a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, this laptop delivers exceptional performance. Whether you're playing graphically demanding games or multitasking during gameplay, the G15 handles it all with ease, without any lag or slowdown. It consistently delivers the graphics and speed necessary for an enjoyable gaming experience. Storage capacity is essential for gamers, and the 1TB SSD included in the G15 provides ample space to store your game library. It not only offers enough room to install your favorite titles, but it also ensures faster loading times, reducing any wait times that can disrupt the gaming flow. On the downside, the Dell G15 does have a few areas where it could be improved. The most significant drawback is the 8GB of RAM which feels somewhat lacking for a gaming laptop of this caliber. With newer games requiring more memory, an upgrade to at least 16GB would be the ideal solution. While the 8GB RAM doesn't completely hinder gameplay, it limits multitasking capabilities during gaming sessions. Another drawback is the touch-pad. Although most gamers prefer using a separate mouse, it's still important to have a responsive touchpad for non-gaming tasks. Unfortunately, the touchpad on the G15 falls short in this regard. It lacks precision and responsiveness, making it frustrating to use for everyday tasks. The Dell G15 15.6" FHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop is undeniably a fantastic choice for gamers with its stunning display, powerful hardware, and generous storage capacity. However, it falls short in two key areas: the limited 8GB of RAM and subpar touchpad performance. An upgrade to 16 or even 32GB of RAM and an improved touchpad would make this laptop truly shine. Despite these drawbacks, the Dell G15 still offers an immersive gaming experience that makes it worth considering for any serious gamer.

The Dell G15 is a great entry into the world of portable gaming laptops. It has many great features and the fact that the user isn't stuck gaming in one spot like a desktop would require makes this device that much more attractive. This laptop comes with a beefy Intel Core i7 processor. It has plenty of "get up and go" in terms of processing power. The 1 TB SSD is quick to load and should be plenty of storage for the average gamer. I really like the backlit keyboard as well! The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card renders any game you want to play flawlessly. It even has 6GB of dedicated video memory to that graphics card which is great for gaming! The screen is FHD and the 120Hz refresh rate ensures the visuals are very smooth. As you probably could imagine, this laptop generates a fair amount of heat. It has vents that seem to come out in every direction to allow appropriate air flow to cool the laptop. With that comes some noise. This laptop can be loud, especially if you use the "game shift key" which kind of kicks the laptop into "high gear" and elevates the performance of the laptop. You can definitely hear the fan speed kick up with the push of that button. The only issues that I have with the laptop is that it is quite bulky and heavy, it does not have a touch screen, and it comes standard with only 8GB of system memory. I would like to see a larger amount of system memory to increase the laptop's multitasking capabilities. It is also worth noting that the power cable/charging cable is GIGANTIC. For something that is supposed to be portable, this limits portability to a degree. All in all, this is a great laptop for anyone looking for the freedom of portability with the power of a gaming laptop.

The laptop is working great to play any games I want.

Can you use ddr4 ram on this laptop and does it have to be specifically 4800 please tell me

Bought this for my son for freshman year in college. He is thrilled with it and has all the features he needs for his engineering major. Highly recommend it.

Great laptop, excellent for gaming or for editing videos or photos, it's a perfect product and great brand.

Very satisfied in this purchase. Excellent laptop. Easy use

Good price laptop. My son very happy ............

Why only 8gb Ram thats the only down side to this laptop ? if im wrong guys let me know

Google Dell G15 hinge problem before you buy this. After 3 Dell laptops in a row that have broken hinges...this is my last dell.