Review: Gigabyte P34G

Conclusion

It's rare for a gaming laptop to tick all the right boxes. Performance, portability, style, battery life, the display and the keyboard are just some of the factors that typically partake in the juggling act.

At first glance, Gigabyte's P34G comes close to striking all the right notes, and the specification reads like an enthusiast's dream. A quad-core Intel processor, dedicated Nvidia graphics, SSD speed, HDD capacity, a full-HD display, and a 14in chassis that's both thin and stylish.

There's plenty of appeal, but it's in use that the £1,160 machine's two major shortcomings come into sharper focus. CPU performance, sadly, isn't up to scratch when running on battery, and though that limitation could perhaps be overcome through a firmware update, we don't see any immediate fix for the laptop's lacklustre battery life.

A shame, really, as those are two rather large hurdles to get over, and we suspect battery life will be the deal-breaker for some. If, however, you're willing to live with those trade-offs, this is a laptop that pairs powerful CPU and GPU components, plays the latest games and has an excellent 1080p display, all packaged in a well-crafted 14in chassis. The P34G is almost the perfect gaming laptop. Almost.

The Good

Stylish design
Thin for a gaming laptop
1080p AHVA display
Wide viewing angles
SSD and HDD storage
Comfortable backlit keyboard
Quad-core CPU and dedicated graphics

The Bad

CPU sluggish on battery
No touchscreen option
Limited battery life

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The Gigabyte P34G laptop is available to order from Overclockers UK.

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