Dell G5 15 5587 / G5587 15.6″ Gaming Laptop

The Dell G5 15 5587 or simply G5587 is a 15.6-inch gaming notebook, starting at around $800. It’s not a top-tier gaming laptop, since it lacks the fastest video card options like the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or 1080. But, with the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB or GTX 1060 (Max Q) 6GB video cards and the 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8300H quad-core or i7-8750H six core processor, the 5587 / G5587 still provides excellent performance for gaming, everyday computing, and demanding PC tasks like high-res video editing. The laptop has two RAM slots and ships with up to 16GB of RAM. For storage, the laptop incorporates up to 256GB solid state drive or up to 1-Terabyte hard drive or combination of both. For storage performance boost, Dell optionally offers Intel Optane 16GB memory. However, selection of Optane reduces the number of RAM slots to only one. For power autonomy, the machine uses a 56 WHr battery. That’s a good capacity, but keep in mind that gaming laptops, including this one, tend to consume a lot of power. Especially while running heavy games.

The 15.6″ screen of the 5587 / G5587 provides a Full HD resolution and IPS wide viewing angles. The base of the laptop carries a full-size keyboard with a numeric pad and optional backlight, as well as a multi-touch trackpad.

Specs-wise, the Dell G5 15 5587 is very similar to the G3 15 3579. But, the G5 variant has a more gaming-oriented design with large fan grilles on the rear, while the 3579 looks like a regular mainstream laptop. Furthermore, the G5 has a Thunderbolt 3.0 as a standard feature, whereas on the G3 it’s optional. There’s also the Dell G7, which adds an Intel Core i9 top-tier processor option.

Here are the specs of the Dell G5 15 5587 / G5587 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	Dell
Laptop Type	Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. Gaming laptop The gaming-class laptop features a fast processor and a powerful video card needed for playing hardware demanding games.
Screen Size	15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
Screen Resolution	1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Touchscreen	No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs	IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5-8300H 8th Gen (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing) Intel Core i7-8750H 8th Gen (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing)
Graphics (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5 dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games)
System Memory (RAM) Size	8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM.
Data Storage	256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 1000GB (1TB) HDD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 128GB SSD This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 256GB SSD This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive	None
Keyboard & Input	Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard. Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons.
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements.
Ethernet Network Port	Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Bluetooth	Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports	1 x USB-C A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones. 2 x USB 3.1 A pair of full-size USB ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs.
Media Card Reader	SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Other Features	Intel Optane memory (speeds up hard drive storage) (optional) Thunderbolt 3.0 Thunderbolt 3 is a high-speed peripheral connectivity technology for compatible devices. The Thunderbolt connection goes via USB-C interface. Today, a faster Thunderbolt 4 version is available.
Battery	56 WHr capacity
Weight	5.8 pounds
Height	1"
Width	15.3"
Depth	10.8"
Windows Version	Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.