Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming Laptop Review
Interesting fact: Did you know that Michael Dell was a teenager when he built and sold his first computers out of his college dorm way back in 1984? Today, Dell is widely regarded as the leading UK gaming laptop brand with the G series and Alienware range receiving positive reviews from top PC magazine sites.
But it’s the iconic 15 series we focus on in this buyers guide. The Dell Inspiron 15 gaming laptop is our weapon of choice and we have three hand-picked three models, Dell G3 3000, Inspiron 15 3000 and the 15.6 inch model. We focus on answering the question: which Dell laptop is best for gaming and why?
The Top 3 Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming Laptops
Dell tend to be the “marmite” of the gaming industry. You either love them or hate them, but when you dig a little deeper and take a closer look at the Dell range of gaming notebooks you can cherry pick some very good buys that represent value for money without compromise on performance.
Our number one rated model, the Dell G3 3000 competes with the best laptops in it’s class and it’s this model we start with for our top three Dell UK gaming laptops pick for 2020.
1. Dell G3 15 3000 15.6-Inch FHD Gaming Laptop: Editors Pick
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The Dell G3 15 3000 15.6-inch FHD Anti-Glare LED Gaming Laptop has an impressive set of features that, when put together ranks as the best Dell gaming laptop for the UK. The Intel Core i5 is complimented by the 8GB RAM, SSD hard drive and top performing mobile graphics card: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050.If you are a gamer that likes to play a variety of different genres, such as FPS, MMORPG and RTS then this Dell is a good choice. Also, it looks fantastic – the deep space coloured casing contrasts superbly with the hi-res and super bright display. For a top of the range laptop costing well under £1000 it wins our Editors Pick for 2020.
- PROS
- High end mobile gaming performance
- 9th generation iCore CPU
- Comes shipped with Alienware Command Centre
- Responsive back-lit keyboard
- Dual fans, keeping the laptop running at optimum temperature
- CONS
- It’s quite heavy, but Dell do a great range of backpacks for gamers who like to travel
2. Dell Inspiron 15 3000 15.6 Inch Laptop – Best UK Budget Buy
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Our number two pick is aimed at gamers on a budget. The 15 3000 model costs lest than £500 and although it doesn’t possess the raw power of the G3 we found on benchmark tests that it is able to run most games at decent speed. This includes Gears of War, Forza and World of Warcraft.The CPU is a solid AMD Ryzon 5 and the Radeon Vega graphics card performs surprisingly well at mid-level settings. If your looking for a Dell gaming laptop that can double up for doing homework, work projects and watching films or streams on YouTube, Netflix and iPlayer then checkout this silver model.
- PROS
- A cheap gaming laptop that’s fit to play games at mid level
- AMD Ryzon 5 CPU
- Dedicated Radeon Vega 8 graphics card
- Waves audio pro software for enhanced sound
- Built in DVD drive to watch offline films
- CONS
- Lacks top end performance but still able to play most games at decent level
3. Dell Inspiron 15.6-Inch Gaming Notebook – Best for FPS
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Our final choice is designed to satisfy the most hardened FPS gamer (first person shooter). If you addiction is Call of Duty, Overwatch, Rainbow Six, Apex Legends, Doom, Far Cry, Destiny 2, Rage 2 or Wolfenstein then this Core i5-7300HQ Dell Inspiron gaming laptop is configured to run these games at fast speed on high settings.The NVIDIA mobile graphics card is the GTX 4GB model is good for FPS because it rendering is very quick on the 1920 x 1080 HD display. With WiFi and ethernet ports as standard, you can also go mobile with this Dell Inspiron 15 gaming laptop and play with friends or internet café.
- PROS
- High performance gaming laptop winning good feedback from FPS gamers
- USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectivity ports for high transfer rates
- Top end NVIDIA graphics card
- 8GB of RAM
- Fast Solid State Hard Drive (256 GBSSD)
- CONS
- Not cheap, but serious processing power is well worth the cost
FAQs: Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming Laptop Range
Dell have a huge range of laptops, not all of them are suitable for gaming and even the G3 or Alienware range has models that might not be the best buy for you so let’s tackle some frequently asked questions on the Dell Inspiron 15 gaming laptop range.
Which is the Best Dell Laptop for Playing Games?
We like the 15 inch range because it offers the right balance between mobility and user experience. After all, you could opt to buy a gaming desktop PC if you wanted a 27 inch monitor, speakers and external keyboard. Gaming notebooks are mobile machines, designed to be moved around whilst still retaining desktop performance.
Our best buy for 2020 is the Dell G3 15 3000 because it brings everything to the table, including great speed, affordable price and built to last.
How Long Will a Dell Laptop Last?
On average a non-clocked gaming laptop should last around 2-3 years. Dell has a good reputation of producing laptops that are durable, affordable and a high level of warranty cover. If you perform regular maintenance, keep your anti-virus software up to date and keep your laptop running at sustainable, cool temperatures then there is no reason why your Dell 15 Inspiron gaming laptop should not last at least 2-3 years.
Alternatives to Buying a Dell Laptop
There are other brands you can check out apart from Dell. We have other buyers guides such as our best gaming laptop for under £500 which features ASUS and Acer leading UK PC brands. Alternatively, you may conclude that you would prefer the gaming PC option – check out our other consumer articles focusing on desktop PCs.
