Dell G series: Affordable-ish gaming laptops that don’t look terrible

[MattMatt]

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-announces-their-new-G3-G5-and-G7-budget-friendly-gaming-laptops.293270.0.html

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3267845/laptop-computers/dell-g-series-g3-17-g5-15-and-g7-17-price-specs-features.html

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	Dell G3 15 & 17	Dell G5 15                                                                                                                Dell G7 15
Processor	Intel i5-8300H 4C/8T 2.3/4.0 GHz Intel i7-8750H 6C/12T 2.2/4.1 GHz	Intel i5-8300H 4C/8T 2.3/4.0 GHz Intel i7-8750H 6C/12T 2.2/4.1 GHz	Intel i5-8300H 4C/8T 2.3/4.0 GHz Intel i7-8750H 6C/12T 2.2/4.1 GHz Intel i9-8950HK 6C/12T 2.9/4.8 GHz
Memory	4 - 16 GB DDR4-2666 (max 32 GB)	4 - 16 GB DDR4-2666 (max 32 GB)	4 - 16 GB DDR4-2666 (max 32 GB)
Graphics	Nvidia GTX 1050 4 GB Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB Nvidia GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB	Nvidia GTX 1050 4 GB Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB Nvidia GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB	Nvidia GTX 1050 4 GB Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB Nvidia GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB
Storage	Various options for M.2 SSD (128 - 512 GB) and 2.5-inch HDD (500 - 1000 GB)	Various options for M.2 SSD (128 - 512 GB) and 2.5-inch HDD (500 - 1000 GB)	Various options for M.2 SSD (128 - 512 GB) and 2.5-inch HDD (500 - 1000 GB)
Display	15-inch or 17-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD Matte IPS LED	15-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD Matte IPS LED 15-inch 3840 x 2160 UHD Matte IPS LED	15-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD Matte IPS LED 15-inch 3840 x 2160 UHD Matte IPS LED
Wireless	802.11ac MIMO 1x1 + Bluetooth 5.0	802.11ac 2x2 + Bluetooth 4.2	802.11ac 2x2 + Bluetooth 4.2
Ports	1 x HDMI 2.0 3 x USB3.1 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (optional) 1 x SD card reader 1 x RJ45 LAN 1 x Headphone/Mic	1 x HDMI 2.0 3 x USB3.1 1 x Thunderbolt 3 1 x SD card reader 1 x RJ45 LAN 1 x Headphone/Mic	1 x HDMI 2.0 3 x USB3.1 1 x Thunderbolt 3 1 x SD card reader 1 x RJ45 LAN 1 x Headphone/Mic
Battery/AC	56 WHr / 130 W (1050 or 1050 Ti), 180 W (1060 Max-Q)	56 WHr / 130 W (1050 or 1050 Ti), 180 W (1060 Max-Q)	56 WHr / 130 W (1050 or 1050 Ti), 180 W (1060 Max-Q)
Dimensions	G3 15: 23 x 380 x 258 mm (0.89 x 14.96 x 10.16 inches) G3 17: 25 x 415 x 279 mm (0.98 x 16.35 x 10.99 inches)	25 x 389 x 275 mm (0.98 x 15.32 x 10.82 inches)	25 x 389 x 275 mm (0.98 x 15.32 x 10.82 inches)
Weight	Not available at time of writing	Starting at 2.65 kg (5.82 lb) for 15-inch FHD + SSD + GTX 1050 / 1050 Ti Starting at 2.85 kg (6.28 lb) for 15-inch UHD + HDD + GTX1060 Max-Q	Not available at time of writing
Availability	3 April (Limited configurations) 16 April (Full configurations)	3 April (Limited configurations) 16 April (Full configurations)	3 April (Limited configurations) 10 April (Full configurations)
Price	Starting at US$749 (15-inch) Starting at US$799 (17-inch)	Starting at US$799	Starting at US$849

 

Starting from $750!!! I'm really liking the sound of those prices, although realistically I'd spend a bit more on higher specs but even so. Only downside is I hate the thick bezels, but there has to be a compromise somewhere.

[Guest]

Is this supposed to replace the Inspiron lineup or is it just an alternate design? (Or just slightly cheaper?)

Edit: As the OP added, it is the replacement.

Edited April 3, 2018 by Guest

[MattMatt]

Sounds like this is the replacement, says in this other article that they are retiring the inspiron series.

 

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3267845/laptop-computers/dell-g-series-g3-17-g5-15-and-g7-17-price-specs-features.html

[GoodBytes]

The entry does not meet with the posting guidelines.

You need to explain the news in your own words as well as the rest. Please follow the guideline.

It has been moved of the Tech News section until fixed

[Guest]

1 minute ago, MattMatt said:

Sounds like this is the replacement, says in this other article that they are retiring the inspiron series.

 

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3267845/laptop-computers/dell-g-series-g3-17-g5-15-and-g7-17-price-specs-features.html

Huh. Might be good to add that to the OP.

[GoodBytes]

10 minutes ago, MattMatt said:

http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/dell-g-series-gaming-laptops-3442856

Starting from $750!!! I'm really liking the sound of those prices, although realistically I'd spend a bit more on higher specs but even so. Only downside is I hate the thick bezels, but there has to be a compromise somewhere.

Look at the table, and I see no difference between the G3, G5 and G7. Am I missing something, or the source got its table wrong

[IntMD]

Just now, GoodBytes said:

Look at the table, and I see no difference between the G3, G5 and G7. Am I missing something, or the source got its table wrong

You can apparently get the i9 with the G3 but not the others from that table, which would be interesting as the G7 is apparently the flagship one. Table is wrong in some other areas too from the quick look I've just had.

[MattMatt]

4 minutes ago, GoodBytes said:

The entry does not meet with the posting guidelines.

You need to explain the news in your own words as well as the rest. Please follow the guideline.

It has been moved of the Tech News section until fixed

I've read the rules, I read them before posting and feel I have complied. I've only posted to share something that I think is interesting and others might be interested in as well. If I put this news in my own words I'd just be repeating the original article. 

[IAcKI]

Doesn't mention that the 1060 is also a Max-Q variant. 

[genexis_x]

8 minutes ago, GoodBytes said:

Look at the table, and I see no difference between the G3, G5 and G7. Am I missing something, or the source got its table wrong

G3 has optional TB3, no UHD option and 1x1 wifi card. G7 has optional 8950HK. Dimensions and weight also differ from each other

 

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-announces-their-new-G3-G5-and-G7-budget-friendly-gaming-laptops.293270.0.html

[Dionyz]

19 hours ago, MattMatt said:

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-announces-their-new-G3-G5-and-G7-budget-friendly-gaming-laptops.293270.0.html

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3267845/laptop-computers/dell-g-series-g3-17-g5-15-and-g7-17-price-specs-features.html

Starting from $750!!! I'm really liking the sound of those prices, although realistically I'd spend a bit more on higher specs but even so. Only downside is I hate the thick bezels, but there has to be a compromise somewhere.

750 for the dog crap version. Once you want a better processor, and a gtx 1060 $1000+

 

Honestly they really need to cut the crap with MAX-Q. It's a nerfed version. GTX 1060 MAX Q is like a GTX 1050 ti. It's all bullshit. So in the end I am getting a GTX 1050, so might as well look for a non max Q which they don't sell any.

[IAmAndre]

19 hours ago, GoodBytes said:

Look at the table, and I see no difference between the G3, G5 and G7. Am I missing something, or the source got its table wrong

The G3 has a different design. It's the slimmest model and has the less efficient cooling design.

[MattMatt]

8 hours ago, Dionyz said:

GTX 1060 MAX Q is like a GTX 1050 ti. It's all bullshit. So in the end I am getting a GTX 1050, so might as well look for a non max Q which they don't sell any.

This is news to me what am I missing here? It looks like basically linear progression...

 

https://www.msi.com/blog/MSI-GP62-GL62-of-GTX1060-gaming-notebooks-up-to-41-Faster-than-Other-GTX1060-Max-Q-NBs

[yian88]

affordable? starting at 750$? this is will end up 1500$ for a decent config, and it will melt down trough the plastic case anyway, stay away from so called gaming laptop just play on your phone

[Dionyz]

1 hour ago, MattMatt said:

This is news to me what am I missing here? It looks like basically linear progression...

 

https://www.msi.com/blog/MSI-GP62-GL62-of-GTX1060-gaming-notebooks-up-to-41-Faster-than-Other-GTX1060-Max-Q-NBs

Try games where the GTX 1060 runs around 30-40 FPS, and you will see GTX 1050ti performing very similar to GTX 1060 Max Q. PUBG is cherry picking. 

 

Also as you can see from your own chart GTX 1060 vs GTX 1060 Max-Q is a strong nerf. Might as well call it GTX 1055. (It's all marketing, so it's like saying "You don't need a V8 Engine, here is a more efficient V6 engine" Calling it a V6 will get less profit, so let's call it a V8 max Q where it's more gas efficient.

[frost3y]

Well that looks nice. Anything not red and black is refreshing to see.

[Mira Yurizaki]

Well shoot, I bought a 7577 recently. Oh well. I'll just convince myself the two extra cores won't matter.

 

48 minutes ago, Dionyz said:

Try games where the GTX 1060 runs around 30-40 FPS, and you will see GTX 1050ti performing very similar to GTX 1060 Max Q. PUBG is cherry picking. 

https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-1060-Max-Q-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.224734.0.html

 

I'm seeing like ~20-30% difference on 1080p tests here for quite a few games.

[Razor01]

52 minutes ago, Dionyz said:

Try games where the GTX 1060 runs around 30-40 FPS, and you will see GTX 1050ti performing very similar to GTX 1060 Max Q. PUBG is cherry picking. 

 

Also as you can see from your own chart GTX 1060 vs GTX 1060 Max-Q is a strong nerf. Might as well call it GTX 1055. (It's all marketing, so it's like saying "You don't need a V8 Engine, here is a more efficient V6 engine" Calling it a V6 will get less profit, so let's call it a V8 max Q where it's more gas efficient.

 

 

If you are talking about CPU bound scenarios yeah that can happen.  The whole reason for the Max Q line was to bring smaller and cheaper gaming laptops to the market.  You can always get the regular versions for 200 bucks more which still are quite good for the price.

[RotoCoreOne]

Maybe I'm looking at this wrong, but all these models seem extremely redundant to one another. Also, c'mon dell, can't you let the lower end laptops have thin bezels too?

[JAKEBAB]

Would be nice If they had a 13" option. On the plus, looks like thunderbolt being royalty free is starting to come into effect.

[Guest]

5 hours ago, Dionyz said:

Try games where the GTX 1060 runs around 30-40 FPS, and you will see GTX 1050ti performing very similar to GTX 1060 Max Q. PUBG is cherry picking. 

 

Also as you can see from your own chart GTX 1060 vs GTX 1060 Max-Q is a strong nerf. Might as well call it GTX 1055. (It's all marketing, so it's like saying "You don't need a V8 Engine, here is a more efficient V6 engine" Calling it a V6 will get less profit, so let's call it a V8 max Q where it's more gas efficient.

That is most definitely not a good analogy . . . 

[D13H4RD]

I'd buy one just for the looks.

 

Getting sick of the gaudy designs that have dominated the performance and gaming laptop lineups. 

[f22luke]

Well they have Nvidia GPUs in them so it must be ok for them to be called gaming laptops but the Kaby Lake G based laptops probably won't be.  Let's wait and see what Dell calls those laptops? 

[Froody129]

They REALLY need to fix the single hinge in the middle. I have a 7567 and I can make the screen do the wave...

 

It makes an otherwise incredible value (with otherwise incredible build quality too) laptop feel scary to use because it feels like I’m gonna snap the screen when I open it.

 

I hope they also continue providing the amazing battery life the 7000 series had. It’s a gaming laptop usable as an all day notebook too

[Mira Yurizaki]

5 hours ago, Froody129 said:

I hope they also continue providing the amazing battery life the 7000 series had. It’s a gaming laptop usable as an all day notebook too

They unfortunately brought the capacity down to everyone else's in the 7577. But it still gets appreciably more life than the other companies.

 

It's like Dell realizes we kind of want to use their gaming laptops as a laptop.