What you need to know
- The Dell G15 arrives on April 13 globally.
- The Dell G15 Ryzen Edition arrives on April 30 in China and May 4 globally.
- Both models will have configurations with prices starting at $799.
Two different Dell G15s are coming. One is equipped with AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors and the other features 10th-gen Intel processors. There are minor differences between the two outside of their CPUs, including that the standard G15 will have more color and GPU options, but the general makeups of both will be similar.
The G15 (sans Ryzen) will have a slight edge for gaming purposes since it's slated to eventually receive a 300 Hz display panel option, though specifics on when that panel will arrive are scarce. For those who can see the difference in refresh rates past 144 Hz, it might be worth holding out for.
Pricing for select configurations of both G15 models will start at $799. The G15 will arrive globally on April 13. The G15 Ryzen Edition will launch in China on April 30 and globally on May 4.
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Dell G15 | Dell G15 Ryzen Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 10th-gen Intel Core i5-10200H quad core processor (up to 4.1 GHz)10th-gen Intel Core i7-10870H hex core processor (up to 5.0 GHz) | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (up to 4.2 GHz)AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (up to 4.4 GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 4GB GDDR6NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 6GB GDDR6 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 6GB |
| Display | 15" FHD with 120 Hz refresh rate (250 nit)15" FHD with 165 Hz refresh rate (300 nit) | 15" FHD with 120 Hz refresh rate (250 nit)15" FHD with 165 Hz refresh rate (300 nit) |
| Memory | 8-32GB, 2933 MHz, DDR4 | 8-32GB, 3200 MHz, DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe NVMeM.2 SSD | Up to 2TB PCIe NVMeM.2 SSD |
| Camera | Integrated widescreen 720p webcam with dual-array digital microphone | Integrated widescreen 720p webcam with dual-array digital microphone |
| Audio | 2 tuned speakers with Nahimic 3D Audio for Gamers | 2 tuned speakerswith Nahimic 3D Audio for Gamers |
| Connectivity | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, 2x2 802.11ax1x1 Gigabit Ethernet | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x, 2x2 802.11ax1x1 gigabit ethernet |
| Ports | GTX 1650:1x HDMI 2.02x SuperSpeed USB 2.0 Gen 1 Type-A including 1x with PowerShare1x SuperSpeed USB 3.2Headphone/Mic1x RJ45RTX 3060:1x HDMI 2.12x SuperSpeed USB 2.0 Gen 1 Type-A including 1x with PowerShare1x SuperSpeed USB 3.21x Thunderbolt 4/USB-C Display Port Alt-ModeHeadphone/Mic1x RJ45 | 1x HDMI 2.12x SuperSpeed USB 2.0 Gen 1 Type-A including 1x with PowerShare1x SuperSpeed USB 3.21x USB-C Data/Display Port Alt-ModeHeadphone/Mic1x RJ45 |
| Battery | 56 WHr, 3-Cell Battery (integrated) with express charge86Wh, 6-Cell Battery (integrated) | 56 WHr, 3-Cell Battery (integrated) with express charge86Wh, 6-Cell Battery (integrated) |
| Dimensions | GTX 1650:0.98 x 14.1 x 10.4 in (24.9 x 357.2 x 272.8 mm)RTX 3060:1.06 x 14.1 x 10.4 in (26.9 x 357.2 x 272.8 mm) | 1.06 x 14.1 x 10.4 in (26.9 x 357.2 x 272.8 mm) |
| Weight | 5.39 lbs | TBD |
| Colors | Dark Shadow GreySpecter Green with specklesPhantom Grey with specklesObsidian Black (coming later) | Specter Green with specklesPhantom Grey with speckles |
| Price | From $799 | From $799 |
There are still some unknowns about the G15 line, such as the starting weight of the Ryzen Edition and whether that edition will receive a 300 Hz display panel at some point in the future to match the Intel variant's 300 Hz display, which lacks a release date. Unknowns aside, there are enough concrete details to establish the G15 as a good potential way to snag an RTX 3060 for portable gaming.
That's really the long and short of it: if you're looking to get your hands on a hard-to-find GPU like the RTX 3060 and don't mind it in the body of a stylish gaming laptop, the G15 is an avenue to meet that goal. Will it be one of the best gaming laptops? Will its lower-end configurations be capable of rivalling the value of gaming laptops such as the HP Omen 15? We'll find out soon enough.
