Dell G7 15-7588
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Average of 7 scores (from 12 reviews)
Reviews for the Dell G7 15-7588
New name, same value. Dell's latest entry into the budget gaming market changes branding but keeps the value. Does the new G7 offer as much bang-for-the-buck as the uber-popular Inspiron 15 7577? Find out in our comprehensive review.
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionDell's G Series notebook is an emphatic step toward the future that maintains a few good lessons from the past. Visually, the G7 15 is cut from a different cloth than either the Inspiron or the Alienware brands, giving the laptop an identity of its own. For $1,049, the laptop offers solid overall performance for all your multitasking needs. But more importantly, thanks to its Max-Q GTX 1060, budget-conscious gamers can get good frame rates on graphically taxing games. I just wish the screen were more colorful and the keyboard more comfortable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionDell's G Series notebook is an emphatic step toward the future that maintains a few good lessons from the past. Visually, the G7 15 is cut from a different cloth than either the Inspiron or the Alienware brands, giving the laptop an identity of its own. For $1,049, the laptop offers solid overall performance for all your multitasking needs. But more importantly, thanks to its Max-Q GTX 1060, budget-conscious gamers can get good frame rates on graphically taxing games. I just wish the screen were more colorful and the keyboard more comfortable.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionDell touts its G7 series of laptops as a “complete sensory experience” for the gamer on a budget. Launched earlier this year, the line’s $1,180 starting price is an attractive number for those seeking the powerful portable gaming experience Dell promises. That price also puts it in direct competition with Acer’s Predator Helios 300, which landed on PC Gamer’s best gaming laptop list. After spending some time with the G7 15, however, I can say that it provides some of the best performance and value in the budget gaming class of laptops, and stands toe-to-toe with Acer’s offering.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionArmed with a screamingly fast hex-core CPU and a fairly potent graphics card, the $1,200 Dell G7 15 packs an impressive amount of processing and gaming power into a shell that’s less than an inch thick. Gamers looking for the highest frame rates possible will find better value in a quad-core laptop with a beefier GPU, while those in search of a thinner and lighter hex-core gaming laptop should check out the pricey MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RE. But if you’re on a budget and want enough CPU power to stream or create videos while gaming, the G7 15 is (for now, at least) an enticing, reasonably priced choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/14/2018
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionArmed with a screamingly fast hex-core CPU and a reasonably robust graphics card, the Dell G7 15 packs an impressive amount of processing and gaming power into a shell that’s less than an inch thick.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware
Archive.org versionBeyond the limited customization options, there are few other concessions the Dell G7 15 imposes. Dell's G7 15 Gaming is a compelling value for cost-conscious gamers or performance enthusiasts looking to maximize their return on investment.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2018
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe Dell G7 15 delivers strong gaming performance for a budget gaming laptop and has a slick design, but the display doesn't pop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tweakers
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Portables4Gamers
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; nice performance; decent hardware; long battery life; elegant design. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard; mediocre speakers; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/13/2018
Source: Tinh Te
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Beautiful design; powerful GPU; support Thunderbolt 3; high gaming performance; solid workmanship. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/13/2018
Source: Jagat Review
ID→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful processor; good cooling system; nice gaming performance; excellent display; good connectivity. Negative: Thick frames.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/21/2019
Source: Pemmzchannel
ID→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; solid workmanship; stylish design; fast fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2018
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Model: The Dell G7 15-7588 is a 15-inch gaming laptop designed for a powerful, immersive in-game experience featuring an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics and the latest 8th Gen Intel Quad-and-Hex Core CPUs. 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. At 25mm, this system is both powerful and portable, with style to spare. It has durable magnesium alloy braces for exceptional rigidity. A luxe palm rest with brushed metal finish completes the ultra-sleek look. The Dell G7 15 laptop is available in alpine white or licorice black. For cooling, the aggressive sub-1" design is equipped with huge cooling vents and dual-fan cooling technology to ensure the system never buckles under the load of demanding games while still staying cool and quiet. As for hardware specifications, the Intel Core i7-8750H CPU rips through processing functions. With an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with Max-Q Design technology and up to 6 GB GDDR5 video memory, gameplay is clear and detailed. Besides that, the system features a 128 GB NVMe PCIe SSD, which run up to 4x quicker than a conventional SATA drive. Users can load apps or data faster, run machine faster, stretch battery life and improve shock resistance.
For display, users can witness everything on screen with stunning clarity and superior color richness thanks to the non-touch IPS FHD panel with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The display is equipped with anti-glare panels to create a wider range of environments. Furthermore, the full-size HDMI 2.0 port plugs into external monitors and supports up to 4K for a fully immersive top-tier gaming experience. The keyboard of the laptop is a Chiclet-style keyboard. Users can make every click count on a keyboard built with multiple layers of reinforcement, 1.4 mm keystroke travel and optional blue backlighting with WASD keys. Thanks to two tuned, front-firing speakers powered by Waves MaxxAudio Pro To experience every beat of the action can be experienced with improved clarity and imaging. Users can elevate gaming, viewing and mega-tasking with the one-two combo of SmartByte and Waves MaxxAudio Pro. The laptop is powered by an integrated 4-Cell 56 WH quick-charge battery, which increases by 25 % in 15 minutes, so users never miss a minute of high-powered action. Users can enjoy the convenience of single-cable docking video, data and power need with a SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port that supports DisplayPort, Power Delivery and Thunderbolt 3. As a conclusion, the Dell G7 15-7588 is a gaming laptop that packs an impressive amount of processing and gaming power into a shell that is less than an inch thick. It is suitable for gamers who want an affordable gaming laptop that features mid-range performance.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q: Efficient high end graphics card for thin and light laptops based on the same GP106 chip as the normal GTX 1060 for laptops but at slower clock speeds. Offers a approx. 15% lower performance but much lower power consumption.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
15.60":
15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.2.63 kg:
With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.
Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.
In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.
For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.
76.64%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
