Customers praise the G7 15.6" 4K Gaming Laptop's OLED display and its impressive performance, noting the excellent graphics capabilities. However, many users report issues with overheating, and some express concerns about battery life, fan noise, and frame rates in games. The laptop's weight is also mentioned as a potential drawback by some customers.
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Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good quality gaming laptop
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Little hard to use but it has all you need for gaming laptop. Dont need to spend extra for alien ware. You can also customize RGB light. Only issue is too big power adaptor and heavy.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Heat
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Eh
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent screen for the price point, however the build quality of the chassis is not that great. The biggest issue was the temps, this thing gets hot while under load, I played FNV modded and it crashed and I had to wait an hour before it would come on again. I did not feel like waiting on Dell to fix it and ruin my chances of returning it so I just got a refund. This laptop will do you fine if you don't plan on heavy gaming or computing but that is a lot to spend on just watching videos or facebooking. Maybe get a lower spec model and it might not overheat.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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WyattMann,
Thanks for your review and we're sorry to hear that you returned your computer. There is actually a BIOS update and some troubleshooting tips for this computer on this page: https://dell.to/3jgQlm6. Most likely these updates would help resole these issues in the future.
Best, Bryan 1-800-624-9896
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Graphics
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Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Yes!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My husband is on this computer all the time. Graphics are good but the battery sucks. Not sure if he just got a bad laptop or what is going on
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hello Kendra,
Thank you for your feedback and review. We are sorry you're having issues with your battery life. Below are steps that can assist with maximizing and troubleshooting any possible issues with your battery.
1. On the notification area of the taskbar, right-click the Battery icon. 2. On the options list, click Power Options. 3. Select a power plan on the battery meter, such as Power Saver or Balanced. Windows 10 has a built in 'Battery Saver' mode that can be activated to extend your system's battery life. The Battery Saver mode will monitor and limit background activity and other features such as push notifications. You do have the option to enable or disable this mode within settings or within advanced Battery Saver settings, you can customize the mode to best suit your needs.
a) Click on the Action Center icon in the taskbar and select the tile for Battery Saver. b) If running Cortana then type Battery Saver into the search box and select from the results. Within the Battery Saver settings page, you will be able to turn on and off the feature and customize the feature to best meet your needs. c) Turn Battery Saver On or Off. d) Additional settings available via the Battery use and Battery saver settings links. e) Battery use shows further info on apps and their power usage. f) Battery Saver Settings screen allows you to customize further Battery Saver feature.
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.
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Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dell finally has a great loptop
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very bright screen great contrast to see pictures very fast cpu light weight, key board back lite able to see in dim light and has a good feel to the keyboard also very very very sharp graph/ pictures
the only problem i have is to figure out how to change images from 3D to normal size, running some programs where the image to fill in is too small only display in center of screen with what ever resolution you set does not change size....could be operator error I will figure it out
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Definitely worth the money
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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.
This is a great laptop and although its 4K 60 people tend to forget that its FHD1080p 144. No need to game in 4K on anything less 50”. This laptop packs a punch and it’s easily upgraded.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Heat
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent Purchase
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fantastic Purchase, the only reason I give it 4 stars is because it tends to overheat easily but that's easily fixed with a cooling mat. Really good for gaming!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
THE BEST
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great the performance is phenomenal the picture crisp and clear and its speed is astounding 5 stars all day
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics
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Heat
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Overheating Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall graphic is excellent. this laptop is excellent on just watching netflix or video etc.
unfortunately, it has a overheating problem. i download and update the firmware and everything is up to date. but still its overheating.
im just playing a 2006 game (WOW classic) putting it on a lower graphics and nothing changes. i literally just unplugged the charger so it doesnt overheat but that makes my game run so bad.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hello Kevz,
We are sorry to hear that your G7 did not quite meet expectations. We really do appreciate your feedback. If system thermals are of concern, you can prioritize cooling by opening the Alienware Command Center application that came pre-installed with your device and select the 'Cool' thermal profile. You can view the full article here - https://dell.to/2XAULtU.
Keep in mind that our G7 follows Intel performance design guidelines, which can lead CPU temperatures to reach 100°C to output top in-game performance. We fully warrant the product under these conditions. We do recommend contacting us when you see CPU temperatures rising beyond 100°C on Alienware Command Center.
Best regards, Wendy C.
If you come across any further questions, issues or concerns, you can contact Dell directly with the information below Chat or Call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam Phone number to Dell: 1-800-264-9896
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Heat
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great, but the cooling isn’t.
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The oled is great in this laptop. If you’re gaming I would prefer you to always use G mode. Also, always use it with a stand and a fan to cool it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dell Laptop
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Can’t go wrong with this laptop very fast and easy to use. Got this for my son and he loves it
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent gaming laptop.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Laptop is easy to setup and use. It is very powerful and fast. HD display is beautiful. Games run well on it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Oled display, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Laptop on the Market
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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.
This laptop is amazing. Runs games at very high FPS values and speed is incredible. Beautiful 4K display.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice Machine
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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.
I'm not a technical person...I'm just a student, so understand that this review comes from that angle. Its a beautiful machine. The specs are good, This is a gaming computer.. i just wanted a system with good graphics. it stays cool while working and the Alienware colors are phenomenal. Performance is quick...although it did freeze up on me 1 time yesterday. There are no convenience features like touchscreen, fingerprint scanner, or 2 in 1n but Im in trouble and need help renders beautiful colors and speed.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fabulous!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This machine is fast! And the graphics are outrageous. None of the games has even challenged it!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Oled display, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful laptop nice screen
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This laptop has a lot of power to push through your day of work and entertainment!!! Oled screen is nice!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome 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.
I loved the laptop. Great for playing games. Would recommend to any gamer.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Oled display, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exceptional laptop, great for both work and play.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This machine is a beast at both massive Excel spreadsheets and cranking out FPS on your favorite MMO.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid Simming Experience
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had my computer for around three weeks now. I'm not very "techy" so I can't talk to you about refresh rates. I play sims 4, heavily modded, with graphics on ultra and i use a reshade. This computer handles it well. Much better than my previous gaming computer. It loads quickly but I'm thinking about upgrading the ram since I see there is an option to do that. The colors on this computer are absolutely beautiful. I hope my non techy review helps someone.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Heat
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with it
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wonderfully simple to get it going with all I wanted to do. I have mostly used it thus far for audio recording and editing, and it processes files very quickly. The quality of the screen is clear and crisp and makes the games I play look really good. Battery life has also been okay so far. I will say it does get very hot if I am running many things at once.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Meh at best
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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.
This pc freezes up a lot when given the specs it really shouldn't