Dell G15 5511

Dell G15 5511
  • Display: 15.6" TN LCD - 1920x1080 pixels
  • Weight: 2.65 kg
  • Sizes: 357.2x272.8x24.9 mm
  • Battery: 56 Wh

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Battery - 56 W
- 86 W
Processor - Intel Core i5 11260H
- Intel Core i5 11400H
- Intel Core i7 11800H
Storage - 256 GB
- 512 GB
- 1024 GB
- 2048 GB
RAM - 8 GB
- 16 GB
- 32 GB

Review

System Performance
System and app performance
Gaming Performance
Graphics in popular 3D games
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Battery Life
Estimated real-world battery life
Connectivity
Ports, webcam, and interfaces
Case & Design
Appearance, materials, durability, comfort
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Dell G15 5511

Body

Design and ergonomics comparison
Weight 2.65 kg
Pixel size 357.2x272.8x24.9 mm
Area 974 cm²
Screen-to-body ratio 68.9 %
Side bezels 5.9 mm
Colors - Black
- Gray
- Green
Material Plastic
Transformer No
Cooling system
Cooling typeActive
Vapor chamberNo
Liquid metalNo
Cooler count2

Display

Display quality comparison
Diagonal 15.6 in
Type TN LCD
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Pixel density 141 ppi
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1920x1080 pixels
HDR support No
Sync Tech No
Touchscreen No
Coating Matte
Light sensor No
Display test
Max brightness
Dell G15 5511
250 nits
Contrast800:1
sRGB gamut54 %
Response time35 ms

Battery

Capacity 56 Wh
Voltage 13.2 V
Full Charge Time 2:20 h
Battery Type Li-ion
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes
USB PD Yes
Charge Port Location Left
Charge Power 180/240 W
Cable Length 1 m
Charger weight 500/860 g

Processor

Processor Intel Core i5 11260H
Base frequency 2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency 4.4 GHz
Cores 6
Threads 12
L3 Cache 12 MB
Integrated Graphics Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)
Process tech. 10 nm
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Dell G15 5511
1959
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Dell G15 5511
6851
Cinebench
Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Dell G15 5511
1415
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Dell G15 5511
9277

GPU Model

GPU Model GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
TGP 95 W
Nvidia Optimus Yes
Graphics Type Discrete
Process tech. 8 nm
GPU Frequency 1530 MHz
Boost GPU Frequency 1740 MHz
FLOPS 7.9 TFLOPS
Video Memory 4
Memory Type GDDR6
Tire Width 128 bit
Memory speed 12 Gbit/s
Shader Units 2048
TMUs 64
ROPs 40

RAM

RAM Size 8 GB
Channels 1x8 GB
Frequency 3200 MHz
Type DDR4
Replaceable Yes
Total Slots 2
Max RAM 32

Storage

Bus PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)
Type SSD (M2)
Channels 1x256 GB
Replaceable Yes
Total Slots 2
NVMe Yes
Storage Capacity 256 GB

Sound

Audio Chipset Realtek ALC3254
Audio Formats 2.0
Speaker Power 2x2 W
Dolby Atmos No
Microphones 2

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version v6
Bluetooth version 5.2
Fingerprint sensor No
IR sensor No
CD drive No
Webcam Above Display
Webcam Resolution 1280x720
Ports
USB-A3x3.2
USB-C1x3.2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4
HDMI1x2.1
DisplayPortNo
VGANo
3.5 mm Audio JackYes
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes
Card ReaderNo
Charging PortYes

Keyboard & Touchpad

Key Type Island Layout
Numeric Keypad Yes
Backlight Yes
Touchpad
Size10.5x6.0 cm
SurfacePlastic
Windows PrecisionYes
* Attention! Ports, display type, speakers, and specs may differ by model or country.

User Rating

4.1 out 5 Points (8 Votes)

Comments (14)

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JdawgApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Dell G15 5511 also comes with an RTX 3060, but it’s missing from the options here.
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SergeyApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Thanks for your input—we’ve added the RTX 3060 option.
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HashApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Can you update the review with the G15 Special Edition specs: 360Hz screen, Thunderbolt 4, and second M.2 NVMe SSD slot with PCIe Gen4 support?
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SergeyApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Thanks for the info. We’ve added all available configurations.
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NoraApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Got my Dell G15 5511 in Oct 2021. It stopped working in Jan. Called support, case opened, but no one has come to fix it even after weeks.
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AlexApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
I had the same problem a week after buying it. Asked for a replacement. Another fix is to open the back and reconnect the battery.
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LeonApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
I bought it last week and have some problems. On the first day it heats up a lot. After one week, the screen flickers, blacks out, and freezes. I use it for normal Steam games and watching 4K/1080P movies. I contacted the seller and they are working on a fix. I paid 5800 MYR and added a 3-year premium Dell support warranty. I think these problems may last long. If you consider buying, keep these issues in mind.
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MarloApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Use Alienware Command Center to set custom fan curves. Default curves usually favor quiet operation. The fans are strong if you raise the speed.
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JoeApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
I have the same laptop. I suggest installing Alien Command Center to control the fans better, Dell Update Software, and Dell Power Manager to help manage the system. One downside is the back cover is very thin. If you touch the RAM while lifting the laptop, it can freeze, making it hard to move sometimes.
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JohnILApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
I have a Dell G15 with Intel i5 and RTX 3050. Sometimes the screen jitters or blacks out during normal use, probably a driver issue. Gaming works fine. Recently got a firmware update. Laptop runs hot (up to 90°C), fans are loud. Could heat affect 2D graphics performance? Maybe, all chips get hot.
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cecilliaSApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Mine also has this issue and the battery life is very poor.
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Ahmed GaberApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
The graphics card doesn't perform well enough for graphic design work.
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VasuApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
Does this laptop have a MUX switch?
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Anzar KunhiApril 19, 2025 pm30 18:12
No, it has a Game mode switch on the F9 key.
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