4.0 out of 5 stars So far so good
So I work with computers as part of my job & was impressed by the specs of this machine & naturally done some research about it before I purchased one.
First impressions it looks the business but only has 8gb of ram so if your planning on opening multiple programs then it might end up being a bit slow to respond, however you do plan to upgrade the memory then this would be all it needs as everything else will take care of itself & you will end up woth a very powerful laptop

5.0 out of 5 stars Value for money and high performance
After owning this laptop for less than a week I’m already impressed. From the first time switching it on, it was updated and ready to go within 40 minutes. The keys are responsive and feel nice – this may seem random but a responsive keyboard that feels secure is important and shows a sign of quality.
So far I’ve only tested mid level python programming and it is seem less – the fan doesn’t need to kick in at all. Multi tasking is is effortless. It will be interesting to game on when I’ve got the time.
In all honesty, the spec is overkill for what I need it for however there are no regrets. The build quality and performance speaks volumes. I’d highly recommend this laptop for its current price.

I opted for the 13th gen i7 with 16gb ram.

1.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced and cheap plastic housing
I made the mistake of purchasing the Dell G15 5530 15.6-inch FHD 165 Hz Gaming Laptop with an Intel Core i7-13650HX processor, and I cannot express how disappointed I am with this purchase, especially considering the exorbitant price tag, even during the Black Friday sales.

Firstly, the build quality is shockingly poor. The laptop’s reliance on cheap plastic not only gives it a bulky and unattractive appearance but also makes it feel like a relic from the past. It’s disheartening to see Dell compromise on the build of a gaming laptop, a device that should be robust and durable to withstand gaming sessions.

The decision to place the network port on the left side instead of at the rear is a baffling oversight. This leads to cable clutter and inconvenience, disrupting what should be a seamless gaming setup. It’s a basic ergonomic flaw that one wouldn’t expect from a brand like Dell.

However, what truly makes this purchase regrettable is the disgustingly high price, especially considering it was supposedly discounted during Black Friday. The laptop fails to justify its cost with its lackluster build and design. There are far superior gaming laptops available in the market at a fraction of the price, offering better performance and a more modern aesthetic.

In conclusion, the Dell G15 5530 is a rip-off, particularly during sales events like Black Friday. Save your hard-earned money and invest in a gaming laptop that not only performs well but also offers a premium build and design. Dell has missed the mark with this model, and I strongly caution potential buyers against falling for the allure of discounts, as the overall value simply isn’t there.

4.0 out of 5 stars Dell G15 5530 (RTX 4060) – Great gaming laptop but missing features and VR capability.
I have been using the Dell G15 5530 for just over a month now. I have found the desktop and gaming performance to be fantastic, it has run every recent AAA game I’ve thrown at it with stable framerates at minimum above 60 FPS. I connect the laptop to my 4k 120hz gaming monitor but run it at 1440p due to my monitors limited HDMI 2.0 port, however this laptop can do 4K 120HZ as it has a HDMI 2.1 port.

You are able to upgrade the RAM and the SSD ports, I personally upgraded both for future proofing and because I personally find 512GB of storage to be too low for gaming these days.

Pros:

– Great gaming performance, even when on stock 16GB ram.

– Alienware command centre is a simple piece of software and allows me to modify performance with ease.

– My dell provides all the updates it needs and automatically installs them without hassle, even BIOS updates whilst working together with Windows update.

– Nice screen with decent brightness and colours for a mid tier gaming laptop.

– Decent enough ports, however this is a plus and a con (see below).

Cons:

– Cannot properly run VR headsets. The USB-C displayport does not connect to the Nvidia GPU, it only runs off onboard Intel graphics which does not provide enough power to run VR games at good framerates. You might be able to run very old VR titles at 40-60 FPS but this is not very optimal. A real shame.

– Slight overheating issues. I’ve been running heavy games at 1080p and 1440p for as long as I have owned the laptop. I have the laptop on a flat surface with the back not raised (This can lower temps by a further 1-2C). I have had a blue screen one time which followed by having difficulty booting Windows, shutting down and waiting two minutes then starting back up solved this and everything has gone back to normal. I have since bought a laptop cooler to hopefully prevent this issue from ever occuring again, however this should not be a requirement….though maybe I could unlucky.

– Battery brick is huge and might not be good for people who travel a lot, also battery life isn’t ideal but I always plug in so not an issue for me.

All in all, a worthy purchase if the cons do not concern you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Edges can be annoying…!
The laptop is wonderful, very fast, its screen is very good, excellent value for money, runs games very well, its configuration is Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 i7 is excellent, but its pointy edges can be annoying depending on your support and its mouse pad is not centered, this can cause some discomfort when using the keyboard for a long time.