Affordable sub-$2500 price point ; Capable 12th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics ; Sharp and smooth 120Hz full-HD screen ; Decent speakers ; Effective thermal cooling system ; Surprisingly good GPU...

Inconsistent performance in some titles with ray tracing activated ; Colours somewhat dull ; Better screens can be had elsewhere at a similar price ; Only 8GB of RAM in cheaper i5/3050 configuration ; Bulky, plastic-heavy build

The Dell G15 5520 isn’t going to compete with a top-end Alienware or MSI machine, but at a price tag of under $2500, it doesn’t need to – it’s aimed squarely at the budget market. If you’re prepared to make a few sacrifices on graphical settings,...