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Modern gaming laptop There are usually two flavors these days: giant red and black cars with tons of LED lights, or sleek and slim horse-drawn carriages that you can comfortably use at a coffee shop. But what if there’s a third option, one that screams “happy” that doesn’t look like it fell off an alien spaceship? That’s where the new Dell G15 series comes in.
Dell’s latest G-series laptops continue to offer a great selection of gaming specs at a more reasonable price than its higher-end Alienware brethren, this time wrapped in a trio of vintage-inspired hues that look more like they belong in a video game than a blur. Lighted game room.
• Product: Dell laptop WOOD series
• Meeting day: Spring 2023
• Price: Starting at $849
• Why it’s worth your attention: I’ve reviewed dozens of gaming laptops over the past few years, and the Dell G15 is the first one in a long time that gets me really excited.
Of the many laptops scattered across Dell’s pre-CES event space in New York City, the G15 is the one most people are clamoring to get their hands on. The entire G-series lineup features Dell’s take on classic arcade video games — including pinball machines and Street Fighter — creating the perfect backdrop for a full set of gaming laptops. this new color.
I was immediately drawn to the Pop Purple version of the G15, which gives it a seriously ’80s mall feel with a beautiful blend of purple and sky blue. This laptop also comes in Quantum White and Dark Shadow Gray colors, each a bit less prominent than purple but still featuring an interesting two-tone design that instantly stands out from other laptops. other gamer. I also reviewed the larger G16 series, which has the same overall design with a larger 16-inch display and softer Night Metallic and Quantum White colors.
I didn’t get a chance to game on the G15, but the specs on paper look very promising. Dell’s new gaming laptops feature all-new 13th Gen Intel Core processors (up to the super-fast i9) and the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics. You’ll get a 15-inch 1080p display with up to 165Hz refresh rates — smooth enough for basic competitive gaming — and up to 32GB of memory plus up to 2TB of storage.
The G15 also includes a wide selection of ports, including three USB-A connections (perfect for mouse, keyboard or headphone), USB-C port, HDMI input, and headphone jack. And like all of Dell’s latest gaming PCs, the G series is equipped with the Alienware Command Center to fine-tune everything from RGB lighting to game-specific settings.
I’ve reviewed dozens of gaming laptops over the past few years, and the Dell G15 is the first one in a long time that gets me really excited. The G Series has always delivered great gaming performance for the money, but now it’s also one of the best-seeing gaming laptop — and one that would make a refreshing alternative to too stiff (or too bland) competition. We’re looking forward to seeing how the G15 and G16 stack up in our picks of the best gaming laptops when we get our hands on them later this year.
