Dell G15 (5511) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Dell G15 (5511) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Dell G15 (5511) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5511) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong gaming performance

efficient thermal management

reasonable price point

robust build quality

upgradable memory options

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display

limited port selection

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Dell G15 (5511) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Dell G15 (5511) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 2.81 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Dark shadow grey Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 201
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 78.6 degrees, RGB camera Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3D audio Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BGS -
BATTERY Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A -
INPUT Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
SOFTWARE Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Dell G15 (5511) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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