Dell G5 15 (5587)

Review: Dell G5 15 (5587)

Conclusion

Gaming performance is smooth at the native 1080p resolution, yet Dell's decision to repurpose an existing Inspiron chassis leaves room for improvement.

Dell is breathing new life into its gaming portfolio with the launch of G Series laptops aimed squarely at the mainstream.

Ticking many of the relevant boxes, the reviewed G5 15, priced at £999, offers an 8th Gen Intel Core processor, dedicated GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q graphics, DDR4 memory and solid-state storage in a familiar 15.6in package. Solid build quality is bolstered by a decent keyboard and trackpad, good connectivity options including Thunderbolt 3, and an easily removable bottom panel for straightforward end-user upgrades.

Gaming performance is smooth at the native 1080p resolution, yet Dell's decision to repurpose an existing Inspiron chassis leaves room for improvement. G5 15 is thick and heavy for a Max-Q machine, the bezels are huge by 2018 standards, and the 15.6in IPS panel really ought to be brighter.

Bottom line: you can't have it all for £999, but the Dell G5 15 does what it says on the tin and offers affordable HD gaming from a well-known brand.

The Good		The Bad
Gaming credentials at an affordable price Core i5 and GTX 1060 Max-Q a good fit Decent keyboard and trackpad Good connectivity and surprising audio Choice of colour options Single-screw access to innards		Huge bezels look dated Middling display brightness Storage options could be better Weighs over 2.5kg

Dell G5 15

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