80
Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware
“The Dell G5 15 SE is the first SmartShift laptop on the market, and delivers strong performance for the money. But it runs hot and could offer better sound.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent CPU performance
- AMD SmartShift technology
- 16 GB RAM
- 512 GB SSD storage
- 144 Hz display
- Solid value
Points of Contention
- Heavy weight
- Bright reflective logo
- Bulky plastic chassis
- No FreeSync validation
- Low screen brightness
- Modest battery life
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Luke Larsen
Digital Trends
“The Dell G5 SE is an extremely competitive midrange gaming laptop.”
80
Cameron Faulkner
The Verge
The Dell G5 15 SE delivers strong gaming performance with its Ryzen 7 4800H CPU and Radeon RX 5600M GPU, offering excellent value under $1,000. While the plastic build and average battery life are drawbacks, the 144-Hz display and solid specs make it a top choice for budget-conscious gamers.
80
John Loeffler
TechRadar
“Dell's G5 15 SE gets a lot of power out of its Ryzen CPU, but its Radeon GPU and the all-plastic build reinforce that this is a budget gaming laptop.”
