Dell’s 2018 G Series Gaming laptops are here, and they’re priced to compete!

June 20, 2018 OLIVER Computing, Gaming, Laptops, Uncategorized 0

We previously wrote on the re-branding of Dell’s 7000 series Gaming laptops and stated that they would be brought to PH in Q2 2018, but they were delayed. However, we finally got word on the purported specs and SRP and, if true, they’re priced VERY competitively.

In a market where ASUS and MSI dominate, making up over 50% of the gaming market share alone – Dell knows that they have a chance to take a big pie. With the specifications and prices that we’ve seen, we believe that it is quite doable!

ASUS and MSI should look out!

Don’t believe us? Check out the pricing below!

      49,995 G3 15 3579 15″ FHD IPS i5-8300 4G GTX1050 4GD5 1TB
      58,995 G7 15 7588 15″ FHD IPS I7-8750 8G GTX1050 4GD5 1TB-8GSSH
      67,995 G3 15 3579 15″ FHD IPS I7-8750 8G GTX1050ti 4GD5 1TB+128G SSD
      99,995 G7 15 7588 15″ FHD IPS I7-8750 16GB GTX1060 6GD5 1TB+256G SSD

All units come with 1 Year Warranty and Accidental Damage Protection. Additionaly, Dell’s 7000 series/ G7 come with 24/7 support.

If you want to compare this checks out versus MSI and ASUS, take a look at the following:

ENTRY i5+GTX1050/ti

              54,995 FX504GD-EN045T (Metal) 15″ FHD IPS 120HZ i5-8300 4G GTX1050 4GD5 1TB-8GSSH
              49,995 Nitro 5 AN515-52-56CQ 15″ FHD IPS i5-8300 4G GTX1050 4GD5 1TB
              58,995 GV62 8RD-067PH 15.6″ FHD IPS I5-8300 4G GTX1050Ti 4GD5 1TB
              49,995 G3 15 3579 15″ FHD IPS i5-8300 4G GTX1050 4GD5 1TB

In this table, the Nitro 5 fights square with the G3 but the offering from ASUS and MSI are a little different. At a full, PHP5,000 more – You get a metal body from ASUS Tuf Gaming series and a 120Hz Screen, while MSI ups it up with a GTX1050ti for their 58,995 offering. Acer’s NITRO and Dell’s G3 are more basic, but users are this pricepoint usually require only reliability without so much bling so both brands take the cake.

MID i7+GTX1050/ti

              69,995 FX504GE-EN179T (Metal) 15″ FHD IPS 120HZ i7-8750 8G GTX1050Ti 4GD5 1TB-8GSSH
              59,995 Nitro 5 AN515-52-74A1 15″ FHD IPS i7-8750 4G GTX1050ti 4GD5 1TB
              69,995 Nitro 5 AN515-52-70GL 15″ FHD IPS i7-8750 8G GTX1050ti 4GD5 1TB+128G SSD
              69,995 GV62 8RD-066PH 15.6″ FHD IPS I7-8750 8G GTX1050Ti 4GD5 1TB
              69,995 GL63 8RD-264PH 15.6″ FHD IPS I7-8750 8G GTX1050ti 4GD5 1TB
              58,995 G7 15 7588 15″ FHD IPS I7-8750 8G GTX1050 4GD5 1TB-8GSSH
              67,995 G3 15 3579 15″ FHD IPS I7-8750 8G GTX1050ti 4GD5 1TB+128G SSD

This segment is a little more packed, all have 2 options each with MSI’s specification and price being roughly the same but differing in design/chassis and ASUS’ offering set apart only by SSD, where the one with PCIE SSD costs about 72995 – the most expensive of the bunch.

The cheapest of the bunch is the G7 15 but only offers a GTX1050, whereas all other options offer a GTX1050ti. The price gap is quite huge though and hard to accept since ACER’s Nitro 5 is only PHP1000 higher but uses a 1050ti.

The 67,995 offering for Dell’s G3 is quite appealing though as it features the same specification as ASUS’ FX504GE with 128G Pcie but at a full PHP5000 lower. Is the 120hz really worth the extra P5000 pesos?

High End Core i7 + GTX1060

              84,995 FX504GM-EN019T (Metal) 15″ FHD IPS 120HZ i7-8750 8G GTX1060 6GD5 1TB+128G PCIE2
            103,995 GP63 Leopard Pro 15″ FHD TN 120HZ I7-8750 8G GTX1060 6GD5 1TB+256G SSD
              93,995 GP63 Leopard Pro 15″ FHD IPS I7-8750 8G GTX1060 6GD5 1TB
              79,995 Helios 300 PH315-51-77N0 15″ FHD IPS i7-8750 8G GTX1060 6GD5 1TB
              99,995 G7 15 7588 15″ FHD IPS I7-8750 16GB GTX1060 6GD5 1TB+256G SSD

The high-end spectrum is quite interesting too! Acer breaks away from the competition with the cheapest GTX1060 offering across all brands, making it quite bang for the buck but stepping it up a notch gets you 120hz and SSD from ASUS at 84,995.

Meanwhile, the G7 and GP63 are more similarly priced at 93,995, 99,995 and 103,995 but the Dell might have an edge over MSI’s offering as they put a 16GB ram on the table whereas MSI only offers 8GB.

With MSI though, you do get an RGB Steelseries keyboard but is that enough to warranty a price premium of about P20,000 versus ASUS’ Tuf Gaming FX504 or the Helios 300?

You decide.

 

Side note: The G3 and G7 have their own differences in design, instead of only specifications. Think of the G3 as the old 3000 series, and the G7 from the more premium 7000 series, – with more features on the G7 like better cooling, better screen, better sound and a sleeker body versus the G3 series.

Check out the features below:

G7

  • Witness everything on screen with stunning clarity and superior color richness thanks to IPS FHD or 4K UHD display options with HDMI 2.0 for 60Hz 4K output. Equipped with anti-glare panels for gaming in a wide range of environments.
  • Elevate your gaming, viewing and mega-tasking with seamless streaming using Killer Networking technology to prioritize gaming content, and superior sound with two front-firing speakers with Waves MaxxAudio® Pro.
  • Located on the sides of each laptop are a 2-in-1 SD/MicroMedia card, USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, Thunderbolt™ 3 with Type-C™, SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port.
  • Huge cooling vents and dual-fan cooling technology keep the system cool and running efficiently.
  • Dual drives with SSD options including NVMe PCIe ensure faster performance and better reliability, and a new Ethernet port supports full 100/1000 Gigabit connections for quick performance.
  • Make every click count on a keyboard built with multiple layers of reinforcement, 1.4mm keystroke travel and optional blue backlighting with WASD keys.
  • Easy, single-screw bay door access means you can service your system or tinker with your components any time you want.

G3

  • Gameplay appears sharp from virtually every angle on the 15″ screen with a wide-viewing angle with in-plane switching, and an FHD anti-glare display.
  • Immerse yourself in your games with seamless streaming using SmartByte technology to prioritize visual content, and superior sound with two front-firing speakers with Waves MaxxAudio® Pro.
  • Located on the sides of each laptop are a 2-in-1 SD/MicroMedia card, USB 3.1 Gen 2 port, optional Thunderbolt™ 3 with Type-C™, HDMI 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port.
  • At just 22.7mm, the slimline design is the thinnest of the G Series gaming laptops, making it even easier to game on the go.
  • Dual fans keep the system cool and running efficiently.
  • Dual drives with SSD options including NVMe PCIe ensure faster performance and better reliability, and a new Ethernet port supports full 100/1000 Gigabit connections for quick performance.
  • A backlit, WASD resistant keyboard lets you game in dim light without needing to search for keys