MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO + Bluetooth
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Windows 11 Home
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1x Headset (Headphone and Microphone combo) port
1x RJ45 Ethernet port
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
1x HDMI 2.1 port
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with Display Port Alt-Mod
1x Power Input port
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This is a gaming laptop and unless it's a Razor, Alienware X series, Legion slim, it's going to be heavy and chunky.
That being said, care to link those lighter higher performance laptops at this price you're talking about?
Firstly, you've been here long enough to know that the weight of the power brick is never mentioned in the post because usually, the manufacturers don't even mention it on their product page themselves. So saying I did not include it to make it sound deliberate, is irrelevant.
Secondly, all those laptops you mentioned have significantly smaller battery (60Whr-80Whr), except for the ASUS TUF F15 and ROG G16 which have a bigger battery but are lighter in weight, but do you see any deals on those, no and there haven't been any since months. The TUF F15 and Legion are the closest rivals and both of them have significantly inferior processors and iGPU, with the latter having only a 60Whr battery. The 83 Whr battery on this gaming laptop and the price for which it's being sold at ($764 that I originally mentioned) justifies comparatively higher weight enough. Most of the other lighter laptops are $150 or more expensive and certainly are not "comparable in price".
Thirdly, most of the laptops you just randomly name-dropped without knowing about them are not cheap, $1000 is not cheap for the specs those laptops carry. Again, Legion 5 is the only exception and once again, has an older gen processor and smaller battery to reduce the weight.
Fourthly, please explain to us how you're going to charge a 60Whr+ battery with a 45W charger. LMAO. The fact this has a bigger battery wouldn't require you to carry its brick at most times and other laptops you named, along with their brick for their smaller battery would almost equate to this one's weight.
Fifthly, next time please don't try (yet again) too hard to put across a baseless point that you embarrass yourself. Nor does editing your comment make it sound or seem any better or less rude.
If weight is what you care about the most that you are willing to sacrifice performance, battery, etc. then might as well just buy a power brick and carry it around.
The manual states that there are two SSD slots. The second slot only takes an m.2 2280 size. Looks like an easy $60 1TB upgrade.
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6.2 pounds.. This thing is way chunkier than it needs to be for a 15.6" screen and only a 4060 and 8 core mobile CPU.
Price is good for the performance, but this is about a pound heavier than everything else in its class, and you can find higher performance laptops that weigh less.
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6.2 pounds.. This thing is way chunkier than it needs to be for a 15.6" screen and only a 4060 and 8 core mobile CPU.
Price is good for the performance, but this is about a pound heavier than everything else in its class, and you can find higher performance laptops that weigh less.
This is a gaming laptop and unless it's a Razor, Alienware X series, Legion slim, it's going to be heavy and chunky.
That being said, care to link those lighter higher performance laptops at this price you're talking about?
(1) Does this have room for a second hard drive besides the 512gb that is included?
(2) Can I connect two external monitors?
Just want to make sure I'm not "downgrading" my current setup. I have a previous G7 and have a SSD for the OS and a second slower drive for data, and it's usually sitting on my desktop connected to two external monitors. One with HDMI and one via the USB C.
6.2 pounds.. This thing is way chunkier than it needs to be for a 15.6" screen and only a 4060 and 8 core mobile CPU.
Price is good for the performance, but this is about a pound heavier than everything else in its class, and you can find higher performance laptops that weigh less.
If anyone can get those coupons to stack, along with the $120 American Express credit statement going, you'll be hard pressed to find a better bang for the buck laptop.
(1) Does this have room for a second hard drive besides the 512gb that is included?
(2) Can I connect two external monitors?
Just want to make sure I'm not "downgrading" my current setup. I have a previous G7 and have a SSD for the OS and a second slower drive for data, and it's usually sitting on my desktop connected to two external monitors. One with HDMI and one via the USB C.
Also wondering if the storage can be expanded. Pardon my ignorance.
Would this be a good choice for portable graphic design (running things such as photoshop/illustrator). I was looking at the Acer Predator Neo with the i5 and RTX 4050 i believe, for only slightly less i think, if at least originally.
(1) Does this have room for a second hard drive besides the 512gb that is included?
(2) Can I connect two external monitors?
Just want to make sure I'm not "downgrading" my current setup. I have a previous G7 and have a SSD for the OS and a second slower drive for data, and it's usually sitting on my desktop connected to two external monitors. One with HDMI and one via the USB C.
Previous iterations of this laptop and it's Alienware cousin had a port for a second NVMe drive but did not include the tiny metal clip that would allow you to secure it.
Also, I understand it looks great on a spec sheet for the price, but please also consider Dell's absolute trash tier support. When some component fails randomly for no reason, even if it's covered by warranty, you're in for a multi day or multi week hassle.
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That being said, care to link those lighter higher performance laptops at this price you're talking about?
Secondly, all those laptops you mentioned have significantly smaller battery (60Whr-80Whr), except for the ASUS TUF F15 and ROG G16 which have a bigger battery but are lighter in weight, but do you see any deals on those, no and there haven't been any since months. The TUF F15 and Legion are the closest rivals and both of them have significantly inferior processors and iGPU, with the latter having only a 60Whr battery. The 83 Whr battery on this gaming laptop and the price for which it's being sold at ($764 that I originally mentioned) justifies comparatively higher weight enough. Most of the other lighter laptops are $150 or more expensive and certainly are not "comparable in price".
Thirdly, most of the laptops you just randomly name-dropped without knowing about them are not cheap, $1000 is not cheap for the specs those laptops carry. Again, Legion 5 is the only exception and once again, has an older gen processor and smaller battery to reduce the weight.
Fourthly, please explain to us how you're going to charge a 60Whr+ battery with a 45W charger. LMAO. The fact this has a bigger battery wouldn't require you to carry its brick at most times and other laptops you named, along with their brick for their smaller battery would almost equate to this one's weight.
Fifthly, next time please don't try (yet again) too hard to put across a baseless point that you embarrass yourself. Nor does editing your comment make it sound or seem any better or less rude.
If weight is what you care about the most that you are willing to sacrifice performance, battery, etc. then might as well just buy a power brick and carry it around.
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Price is good for the performance, but this is about a pound heavier than everything else in its class, and you can find higher performance laptops that weigh less.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Dr.Wajahat
Price is good for the performance, but this is about a pound heavier than everything else in its class, and you can find higher performance laptops that weigh less.
That being said, care to link those lighter higher performance laptops at this price you're talking about?
(1) Does this have room for a second hard drive besides the 512gb that is included?
(2) Can I connect two external monitors?
Just want to make sure I'm not "downgrading" my current setup. I have a previous G7 and have a SSD for the OS and a second slower drive for data, and it's usually sitting on my desktop connected to two external monitors. One with HDMI and one via the USB C.
Price is good for the performance, but this is about a pound heavier than everything else in its class, and you can find higher performance laptops that weigh less.
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(1) Does this have room for a second hard drive besides the 512gb that is included?
(2) Can I connect two external monitors?
Just want to make sure I'm not "downgrading" my current setup. I have a previous G7 and have a SSD for the OS and a second slower drive for data, and it's usually sitting on my desktop connected to two external monitors. One with HDMI and one via the USB C.
Also wondering if the storage can be expanded. Pardon my ignorance.
I'm looking to stick around $800 more so prioritizing speed/power so I'm willing to take a hit on the weight
(1) Does this have room for a second hard drive besides the 512gb that is included?
(2) Can I connect two external monitors?
Just want to make sure I'm not "downgrading" my current setup. I have a previous G7 and have a SSD for the OS and a second slower drive for data, and it's usually sitting on my desktop connected to two external monitors. One with HDMI and one via the USB C.
Also, I understand it looks great on a spec sheet for the price, but please also consider Dell's absolute trash tier support. When some component fails randomly for no reason, even if it's covered by warranty, you're in for a multi day or multi week hassle.