Dell Gaming

Dell gaming machines are engineered with the specific, demanding needs of the gaming audience in mind. From the latest processors to powerful discrete graphics cards, they make every experience more intense and real.

Graphically superior: Powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 4GB GDDR5 graphics memory allows you to game at higher settings with crystal-clear detail and smooth, realistic gameplay for a more immersive on-screen experience.

Stunning from every angle: Gameplay appears sharp from virtually every angle on the 15" screen with a wide-viewing angle with in-plane switching, and an FHD anti-glare display.

Bring the noise: Immerse yourself in superior sound with two front-firing speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro.

Engineered for gaming excellence

More power. Better gameplay: 8th Gen Intel quad-core processors provide responsive, powerful performance whether you’re gaming, streaming videos, or working on CPU-intensive projects.

Stay cool under pressure: Dual fans let you experience uninterrupted gaming while your system stays cool.

Built for speed: 256GB SSD storage ensures faster performance and better reliability, and a new Ethernet port supports full 100/1000 Gigabit connections for quick performance.

Improved wireless: With a fast, long-range 802.11ac WiFi, you can take advantage of the superior .11ac routers for a responsive, stable wireless performance

Engineered for gaming excellence

More power. Better gameplay: 8th Gen Intel® quad-core processors provide responsive, powerful performance whether you’re gaming, streaming videos, or working on CPU-intensive projects.

Stay cool under pressure: Dual fans let you experience uninterrupted gaming while your system stays cool.

Built for speed: Dual drives with SSD options including NVMe PCIe ensure faster performance and better reliability, and a new Ethernet port supports full 100/1000 Gigabit connections for quick performance.

Improved wireless: With a fast, long-range 802.11ac WiFi option, you can take advantage of the superior .11ac routers for a responsive, stable wireless performance.

Slim and stylish

Thin is in: At just 22.7mm, the slimline design is the thinnest 15-inch laptop in the Dell G Series line, making it even easier to game on the go.

Game in style: Personalize your laptop with color options, including black, recon blue or alpine white with matte exterior finishes and blue gaming accents.

Constructed for convenience

Powerful ports: An HDMI 2.0 port enables 60Hz 4k output, while the optional Thunderbolt™ 3 (only available on systems with the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 10​60MQ video card) port lets you transfer files quicker and connect a single 5K display or dual 4K displays.

Light up your game: Game clearly in low-light settings with the WASD blue backlit keyboard.

Say Hello: Easily interact with Windows Hello via the convenient fingerprint reader on the power button.

Charge into battle: Power up and start gaming immediately with a 56Whr battery and quick-charge options.

Display

The G3 15 Gaming's 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 panel is so depressingly dark and boring that I had to turn up Middle-earth: Shadow of War's brightness to the max just to experience a modicum of liveliness.

Despite ferociously storming into an orc fortress, I felt empty when I sliced through hordes of orcs as their dull blood left their stiff bodies. In an attempt to avenge his fallen orc brethren, Ogg Drooler charged at me like a feral beast with his flaming sickle. However, between how static the flame was and how hollow his skin looked, I was completely unfazed and ripped from any semblance of immersion.

The G3 15's display is so depressingly dark and boring that I had to turn up Middle-earth: Shadow of War's brightness to the max just to experience a modicum of liveliness.

In the trailer for The Equalizer 2, Denzel Washington's dark-blue jacket blended into one shape with no distinguishable features. I mistook his jacket for being pure black at first, and was forced to double-check on another display. However, the display is sharp, and I could make out Washington's grumpy "I'm going to go kill people" wrinkles on his forehead.

According to our colorimeter, the G3 15's panel covers a crushingly low 61 percent of the sRGB color gamut. (We consider anything 100 percent and above to be acceptable.) The Asus TUF Gaming FX504 and the Lenovo Legion Y520 covered only 66 and 68 percent, respectively, while the MSI GL62M 7REX took the throne with an impressive 153 percent.

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Measuring 231 nits of brightness on our light meter, the G3 15 falls below the 254-nit entry-level-gaming-laptop average, but it is brighter than competitors. The MSI 7REX averaged a low 198 nits, while both the TUF Gaming FX504 and the Legion Y520 hit 220 nits of brightness.

Keyboard and Touchpad

Despite its stylish, futuristic design, the G3 15 Gaming's island-style keyboard is unsatisfying to type on due to its low key travel. The palm rests, however, are incredibly soft, and the keyboard does come with a number pad and blue backlighting.

Ports & Slots

1. 2-in-1 SD / MicroMedia card | 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 | 3. Noble lock security slot | 4. Power/DC-in Jack | 5. Optional Thunderbolt™ 3 with Type-C™ | 6. HDMI 2.0 | 7. Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 | 8. SuperSpeed USB 3.1 with PowerShare (2) | 9. Headphone/Mic

Dimensions & Weight

1. Height: 0.89" (22.7mm) | 2. Width: 14.96" (380mm) | 3. Depth: 10.16" (258mm)
Starting at 5.57 lbs (2.53kg)²

BRAND

Dell

GENERATION

08th Generation

PROCESSOR TYPE

 Intel® Core™ i5-8300H(4 Core, 2.30 GHz, 8MB Cache, 45W)I

PROCESSOR SPEED

2.30 GHz Turbo Boost 4.1 (8 MB Cache)

INSTALLED RAM

08GB

TYPE OF MEMORY

DDR4, 2666 MHz; up to 32 GB (additional memory sold separately)

HARD DRIVE

HARD DRIVE SPEED

5400 RPM

OPTICAL DRIVE

No

TYPE OF OPTICAL DRIVE

-

SSD

None

TYPE OF HARDDRIVE

SATA HDD + Solid State Drive

CARD READER

Yes

TYPE OF MEMORY CARDS

1x 2-in-1 SD / MicroMedia card

DEDICATED GRAPHICS

Yes

GRAPHICS MEMORY

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti, 4 GB GDDR5 video memory

TYPE OF GRAPHICS MEMORY

Dedicated

GRAPHICS PROCESSOR

Intel

ASPECT RATIO

16:9

BACKLIGHT

LED

SCREEN SIZE

15.6" Full HD 1080p IPS Anti-Glare LED Backlit Display

SCREEN SURFACE

15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare LED Backlit Display (non-touch)

SCREEN RESOLUTION

1920x1080

TOUCHSCREEN

No

COLOR

Black

DIMENSIONS (WXHXD)

Height: 0.89" (22.7mm) x Width: 14.96" (380mm) x Depth: 10.16" (258mm)

WEIGHT

Weight: 5.57lbs (2.53Kg

FINGERPRINT READER

No

NUMERIC KEYBOARD

Standard full-size, spill-resistant keyboard with numeric keypad

BACKLIT KEYBOARD

Backlit KB, Yes

BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth 5.0

LAN

Yes

SPEED

Gigabit Ethernet

WIRELESS/WIFI

Yes

TYPE

802.11ac , Dual Band 2.4&5 GHz, MU-MIMO/80Mhz, 1x1

CONDITION

Refurbished

USB

Yes

USB 2.0

No

USB 3.0

2x SuperSpeed USB 3.1 with PowerShare 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2

USB PORTS (TOTAL)

3

MICROPHONE INPUT

1x Headphone/Mic

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

1x Headphone/Mic

HDMI

1x HDMI 2.0

BATTERY LIFE

Up to 6 Hours

BATTERY TYPE

56 WHr, 4-Cell Battery (Integrated)

CAMERA

Yes

NO. OF EFFECTIVE PIXELS

Integrated Widescreen HD (720p) Webcam with Dual Array Digital Microphone