Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
21.32 mm (0.84 in.) |
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| Rear height |
25.33 mm (0.99 in.) |
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| Width |
357.26 mm (14.07 in.) |
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| Depth |
272.11 mm (10.71 in.) |
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| Weight (maximum) |
2.672 kg (5.891 lb) NOTE:The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
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Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors that are supported for your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Processor type |
12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H |
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12500H |
| Processor wattage |
45 W |
45 W |
| Processor core count |
14 |
12 |
| Processor thread count |
20 |
16 |
| Processor speed |
Up to 4.70 GHz |
Up to 4.50 GHz |
| Processor cache |
24 MB |
18 MB |
| Integrated graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics |
Intel UHD Graphics |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported for your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Integrated in the processor |
| Processor |
12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 |
| DRAM bus width |
64-bit |
| Flash EPROM |
32 MB |
| PCIe bus |
Up to Gen4 |
Operating system
Your Dell G15 5520 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Two SoDIMM slots |
| Memory type |
Dual-channel DDR5 |
| Memory speed |
4800 MHz |
| Maximum memory configuration |
32 GB |
| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
| Memory size per slot |
8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB |
| Memory configurations supported |
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Network port |
One RJ45 port |
| USB ports |
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| Audio port |
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port |
| Video port |
One HDMI 2.1 port |
| Media-card reader |
Not applicable |
| Power-adapter port |
One 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm power-adapter port |
| Security-cable slot |
Not supported |
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| M.2 |
NOTE:To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
Dell Support Site.
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Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
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| Transfer rate |
10/100/1000 Mbps |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules that are supported on your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Option one | Option two |
|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Intel AX201 |
Killer 1650i |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
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| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth wireless card |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
Bluetooth 5.2 |
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NOTE:The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.
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Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio controller |
Realtek ALC3254 with Dolby Audio for Alienware Sound Centre |
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| Stereo conversion |
Supported |
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| Internal audio interface |
High Definition Audio |
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| External audio interface |
Headset-combo connector/Digital-array microphone input on camera module |
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| Number of speakers |
Two |
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| Internal-speaker amplifier |
Supported (audio codec built-in amplifier) |
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| External volume controls |
Keyboard shortcut controls |
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| Speaker output: | ||
| Average speaker output |
2 W |
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| Peak speaker output |
2.5 W |
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| Subwoofer output |
Not supported |
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| Microphone |
Dual-array microphones |
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Dell G15 5520.
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
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M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe |
Up to 1 TB |
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M.2 2230 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
Up to 1 TB |
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M.2 2280 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
Up to 2 TB |
Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Keyboard type |
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| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Number of keys |
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| Keyboard size |
X=18.70 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch |
| Keyboard shortcuts |
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE:You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
NOTE:
If Copilot in Windows is not available on your computer, the Copilot key launches Windows Search. For more information about Copilot in Windows, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at dell support. |
Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cameras |
One |
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| Camera type |
RGB HD camera |
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| Camera location |
Front camera |
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| Camera sensor type |
CMOS sensor technology |
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| Camera resolution: | |||
| Still image |
0.92 megapixel |
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| Video |
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps |
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| Diagonal viewing angle: |
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Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Touchpad resolution: | ||
| Horizontal |
1229 |
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| Vertical |
749 |
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| Touchpad dimensions: | ||
| Horizontal |
105 mm (4.13 in.) |
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| Vertical |
60 mm (2.36 in.) |
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| Touchpad gestures | For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article at Microsoft Support Site. | |
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
180 W |
240 W |
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| Connector dimensions: | |||
| External diameter |
7.40 mm |
7.40 mm |
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| Internal diameter |
5.10 mm |
5.10 mm |
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| Input voltage |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
100 VAC–240 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
50 Hz–60 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
2.34 A |
3.5A/ 5 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
6.23 A |
12.31 A |
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| Rated output voltage |
19.50 VDC |
19.50 VDC |
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| Temperature range: | |||
| Operating |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery type |
3-cell (56 Wh) "smart" lithium-ion |
6-cell (86 Wh) "smart" lithium-ion |
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| Battery voltage |
13.20 VDC |
13.2 VDC /13.35 VDC |
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| Battery weight (maximum) |
0.25 kg (0.55 lb) |
0.34 kg (0.74 lb) |
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| Battery dimensions: | |||
| Height |
7.56 mm (0.3 in.) |
7.56 mm (0.3 in.) |
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| Width |
295.20 mm (11.62 in.) |
295.20 mm (11.62 in.) |
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| Depth |
77.50 mm (3.05 in.) |
77.50 mm (3.05 in.) |
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| Temperature range: | |||
| Operating |
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
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| Storage |
-20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
-20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
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| Battery operating time | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. | |
| Battery charging time (approximate)
NOTE:Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and My Dell on
My dell.
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4 hours (when the computer is off) |
4 hours (when the computer is off) |
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| Coin-cell battery |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
NOTE:Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer and then restart your computer to reduce the power consumption.
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Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type |
Quad High Definition (QHD) |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
Full High Definition (FHD) |
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| Display-panel technology |
Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) |
Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) |
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| Display-panel dimensions (active area): | ||||
| Height |
193.59 mm (7.62 in.) |
193.59 mm (7.62 in.) |
193.59 mm (7.62 in.) |
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| Width |
344.16 mm (13.55 in.) |
344.16 mm (13.55 in.) |
344.16 mm (13.55 in.) |
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| Diagonal |
395 mm (15.55 in.) |
395 mm (15.55 in.) |
395 mm (15.55 in.) |
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| Display-panel native resolution |
2560 x 1440 |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
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| Luminance (typical) |
400 nits |
300 nits |
250 nits |
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| Megapixels |
2.07 |
2.07 |
2.07 |
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| Color gamut (typical) |
DCI-P3 99% |
100% sRGB |
45% NTSC |
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| Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
141 |
141 |
141 |
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| Contrast ratio (typical) |
800 : 1 |
800 : 1 |
800 : 1 |
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| Response time (maximum) |
10 ms |
13 ms |
35 ms |
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| Refresh rate |
240 Hz |
165 Hz |
120 Hz |
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| Horizontal view angle |
85 +/- degrees |
80 +/- degrees (minimum) |
80 +/- degrees (minimum) |
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| Vertical view angle |
85 +/- degrees |
80 +/- degrees (minimum) |
80 +/- degrees (minimum) |
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| Pixel pitch |
0.17925 mm x 0.17925 mm |
0.17925 mm x 0.17925 mm |
0.17925 mm x 0.17925 mm |
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| Power consumption (maximum) |
7.60 W |
6 W |
4.60 W |
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| Anti-glare vs glossy finish |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
Anti-glare |
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| Touch options |
No |
No |
No |
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GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Dell G15 5520.
| Controller | Memory size | Processor |
|---|---|---|
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Intel UHD Graphics |
Shared system memory |
12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 |
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Dell G15 5520.
| Controller | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
6 GB |
GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti |
4 GB |
GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
8 GB |
GDDR6 |
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Dell G15 5520.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range |
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) |
10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
0% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* |
0.66 GRMS |
1.30 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) |
110 G† |
160 G† |
| Altitude range |
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000 ft) |
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000 ft) |
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CAUTION:Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
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* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates the user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.




























