Customers express satisfaction with the performance of the G5 15.6" Gaming Laptop, noting its ability to handle demanding tasks and applications. However, some users point to the battery life as a significant drawback, reporting that it does not last long on a single charge. The laptop's capabilities for work and creative tasks are highlighted as positive aspects. Concerns remain regarding the device's limited battery endurance.
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Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best computer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best computer I have ever owned. Super fast, it did show up with a dead pixel, but I can live with it since I use a monitor.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
My First Ryzen laptop.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the Specs of this laptop but it has had some issues with blue screening several times since I have had it. I looked at a lot of online videos for the Dell G5 but they were always the Ryzen 5 or 7 variants . I know this variant can be better than what it is out the box. the Radeon software seems to be buggy at times. It crashed when I tried launching a game from the Alienware Command Center app home page. I had to reinstall The Radeon software at one time when it gave an error message about graphic version not matching. Freesync would not work even after reinstalling radeon software from AMD website. Since then I have been tweaking this machine following advice from the Redditors dedicated Dell page and some Youtubers.
Like I said earlier ,I like the Specs on this AMD Dell G5 but it has to undergo some tweaks. It did not have the chipset driver installed when I checked the device manager, had to get it off Dell Support site. I am getting it to where I want little by little.
I like that it has the 1TB SSD installed but games these days can take all that up with the massive sizes and updates with massive sizes. I use an external 5Tb hard drive to currently run Steam and Origin games off ,before I will install another SSD.
I have not seen the Temperature go above the 60's while gaming . At normal web activity I see the temps around the 50's Celsius.
The price point was what caught my eye in the first place for a Ryzen 9 that was kicking Intel butt sometime back. This is my first ryzen computer . I'm liking it more and more as I get rid of the issues it came with. I attached a Bluray drive out of an older laptop and watched great looking movies on this Dell G5. That was to just see what it looked like.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Okay buy but wouldn't purchase again
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was a decent purchase but mine has a few problems and I would have gone with something else. The specs are great however, the worst part about this laptop is it overheats alot which will probably cause long term damage inside, also my RGB keyboard never works properly it always goes in and out never working when I press the button for it, the battery doesn't last long when unplugged, I have had multiple software issues namely the blue screen of death only 2 months after I got it as well as multiple times it becomes completely unresponsive and shuts off. Things that were physically just inconvenient are the plastic top (originally, I thought this was metal in the picture) and the weight of both the computer and the sheer size of the charger is beyond insane). It wasn't a bad buy because the computer is fast and can do a lot of tasks at once which is what I needed to run the program I need for college however, I would have chosen something different had I known the issues. Thankfully I did buy the 3-year protection so I will be getting it checked out once this semester has ended since I may be without it for a bit while they fix the issues.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
HpG5 laptop good so far. Still feeling it.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I give it a 4star because it is still new to me. The screen pairing and bluetooth are great though when adding devices back to back may freeze it up, try tinkering and find the right solution to which application should be opened first. Also I'm not used to office 365 and do not like the fact that it needs a online connection. I'm much about privacy and having originality to my work without it being spread so thin over the internet but I guess that is a software issue. Also, still looking to see if this program is an already activated subscription. Dragging any files on to the Pc is fast. Something that took hours now takes minutes. I also been told because its components are more advance than my old laptop that it drains a significant amount of energy. It does....my battery doesn't last too long off the charger about 2hours or a bit more. And that's with the screen saver on..... could be my settings. But even when it's completely shut down and fully charged ... The battery idling will last no more than 2days max. I tried connecting it to my phone (android) and it work very nicely and easily. I love playing my music from the bluetooth. The Hp laptop itself is physically nice even though I may have got a used one even when I purchased a new one. I had it delivered and It didn't look very securely wrapped and when I took it out the screen was opened like someone had dropped it or tampered with it. But I snapped it back on and it didn't seem like there wasn't any real damage so I just decided to hold on to it. I really like the laptop and hope I can write another review later on this year.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good All-AMD Laptop
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good gaming laptop. Even better value if you get it on sale. The 144hz screen is good and the keyboard lighting can be customized. Ran all games at native resolution and max settings.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great computer.... Less than stellar call center
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
When I first ordered this computer it came in later than promised to the store. So I called the store but got the National Operator. Apparently all calls to the stores get forwarded to this system. Without going into detail, my experience calling and dealing with National Operators was just awful. Thus 4 stars instead of 5. BestBuy needs to up their game here.
As for the Dell G5.... when I first started to install the OS it suffered a glitch and hung. So I took it to Geek Squad and they fixed it in less than 10 minutes. No problem.
Since then, this computer has been nothing short of amazing. The Ryzen 9 is the fastest processor in a computer than I have ever had. Rapid, fast, incredible.
My only issues are with BestBuy's National Operator system. The operators need trained properly. Calling them is like hitting a brick wall. They lack knowledge and are rude.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!!!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love it!! Bought it for my daughter who is going to college next year. She loves it!! She is able to do her senior work plus photos on this device. Wonderful investment!!! I want to purchase myself one in the near future!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Dell - G5 15.6" Gaming Laptop - 144Hz - AMD Ryzen 9 4900H is amazing. I will never buy Intel processor computer again. This performs amazingly for a fraction of the price of an Intel comparable model.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
amazing value for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the best gaming laptops for the price..runs everything i throw at it flawlessly ..looked at much higher priced computers but most had less to offer!! its been 100 percent since it came out of the box!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s good, alright!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s exactly what I expected. Only mild complaint is that when opening the screen, with one hand, the entire laptop may move up. Otherwise, this seems like a good, powerful laptop. Make sure to adjust the AMD settings!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Dell G5 Review
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall solid computer... love the specs and it really helps to bring out the best in the older games! One of the minor rough points is that it gets really hot... other than that I love being back in the gaming world with this G5!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good product easy use functional and reliable reco
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
good product easy use functional and reliable recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fantastic laptop! Perfectly suited as an all around internet browsing and work laptop with the hardware and capability of a gaming laptop. Cant really find too many flaws to complain about, might consider this one of my favorite pieces of tech i own now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Fan errors during boot up less than 2 weeks in
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was hesitant to buy a dell because as far as ive known theyre garbage. Of course the ryzen 9 seemed very appealing and promising. I picked this laptop up and less than 2 weeks in im getting fan errors at start up. I havent even used this thing more than a handful of times. Ridiculous. I am absolutely returning this item. No reason i should be getting fan errors already right at start up too. The power button is also pretty annoying in comparison to other laptops i have owned
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hello User,
Thank you for your feedback and review. We apologize for the issues you have with fan at startup. Below are steps to run a pre-boot diagnostic test that can help. This process will not only perform diagnostics to determine what may be causing fan errors but also install the latest updates and drivers.
1. Restart your Dell PC. 2. When the Dell logo appears, press F12 key to enter One-time Boot Menu. 3. Use the arrow keys to select Diagnostics and press Enter key on the keyboard. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts and respond appropriately to complete the diagnostics. 5. If the test fails, ensure to write down the error code and validation code.
If your issue with fan errors continues this article can be used to further assist: http://dell.to/38XbfCV.
Best regards, Wendy C.
For further assistance, you can contact Dell directly with the information below Chat or Call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam. Phone number to Dell: 1-800-264-9896.
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Returned!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am a Dell girl but this one, I returned extremely quickly. The battery would only stay charged for less than 2 hours. I did not use this laptop for gaming but for work. It was purchased for the Ryzen 9 and hard drive. When I returned it, I was advised that since this was a gaming laptop, it was "not made to be mobile" but instead to "plugged up all the time". What is the point of having a laptop if it is not mobile?????
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
High quality Garbage
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So to start off I notice everyone else says how nice of a laptop this is and I'm sure it is if you didn't get a garbage one. So far alienware program has completely quit working, It won't even allow me to reinstall it. I've lost all backlit keys they no longer light up. I am now getting the BSOD randomly in under a month I decided to hold on to this until the very last day just out of spite and not being able to go out but I wouldn't recommend unless your ready to try fix a crap ton of problems after a month
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hello Reviewer,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulties with your new G5. We recommend you download the latest firmware and drivers using the 'SupportAssist' application that came with your device. They may potentially resolve the issues you are experiencing with the Alienware Command Center and your keyboard.
If the issue persists and prove to be hardware related, it may be covered and/or replaced under its limited warranty. We suggest reaching out to Dell Support at your earliest convenience in this case.
Best Regards, Anthony P.
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ricky's gamer II
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
fast! I like speed. Graphics are fast. This is the second of this series I purchased this year. Very strong everything. Ya got to get one!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best laptop I ever had!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
An excellent product. Super fast, not much blote-ware, and it even looks sexy with its prismatic aluminum shell. I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good price, works really good! We enjoy it with my family Great laptop
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computer just not Linux compatible
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent computer, I returned it only because I wanted to put a 2nd nvme drive in (which I did) to put Linux OS on. Linux just did not work well with AMD. Not a fault with the computer but Linux compatibility.