Gigabyte P34G v2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

9
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Good gaming performance with the GTX 860M and an I7, Very quiet under low/medium load, Compact and lightweight at ~1.75kg, Very good 1080p IPS level display, Very good Intel 7260 WiFi card, Good case build quality, Very good keyboard, Backlit key...
Light and slim, Very stylish casing, Very good gaming performance, First rate application performance, Ports not in the front area, Bright, sharp and color accurate screen, Excellent keyboard back light, Included bag, Gigabyte Smart Manager, Considerably...
Decent performance at a good price, Slim and lightweight, Bright 1080p display with good viewing angles

Cons:

Heat, Performance per price ratio not for those who are not after a gaming ultrabook, Speakers are mediocre, All plastic (disadvantage for some)
Inaccurate processing of the review sample, Display back attracts fingerprints, Unrealistic stress test caused CPU throttling, Massively limited gaming performance in battery mode, Keyboard could be more solid, Middling sound, Not exactly quiet and cool...

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Last revision on March 12, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Good gaming performance with the GTX 860M and an I7, Very quiet under low/medium load, Compact and lightweight at ~1.75kg, Very good 1080p IPS level display, Very good Intel 7260 WiFi card, Good case build quality, Very good keyboard, Backlit key
Light and slim, Very stylish casing, Very good gaming performance, First rate application performance, Ports not in the front area, Bright, sharp and color accurate screen, Excellent keyboard back light, Included bag, Gigabyte Smart Manager, Considerably
Decent performance at a good price, Slim and lightweight, Bright 1080p display with good viewing angles

Reviewers Didn't Like

Heat, Performance per price ratio not for those who are not after a gaming ultrabook, Speakers are mediocre, All plastic (disadvantage for some)
Inaccurate processing of the review sample, Display back attracts fingerprints, Unrealistic stress test caused CPU throttling, Massively limited gaming performance in battery mode, Keyboard could be more solid, Middling sound, Not exactly quiet and cool
Loud cooling fans, Genericlooking design, Uninspiring batterylife

Expert reviews and ratings

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By Alphr on July 15, 2015

The Gigabyte P34G v2 is a surprisingly compact piece of gaming firepower, capable of handling most games on the market with a compact 14-inch frame. While a large power adapter and limited battery life limit the machine's portability, you're still...

By XSReviews on October 03, 2014

If you thought gaming PCs had to be big, heavy and ugly, then think again. The Gigabyte P34G v2 can't hold a candle to most £1,000+ Ultrabooks in the battery life or looks departments, but it's a discreet and portable laptop with serious gaming...

By Pocket-lint on September 08, 2014

Going round the perimeter finds a Kensington Lock port, Ethernet port, VGA out, two USB3 ports and a dual external headphone/microphone 3.5mm socket; these are all on the left. The front is clear apart from five pin hole LEDs. The right has a USB2 port,...

By GadgetSpeak on September 01, 2014

Gigabyte P34G v2 Gigabyte regrettably prevents a better total rating due to the processing flaws of our review sample that were not ascertained in the precursor, and which do not fit to the target price range. The best things about the unstable keyboard...

By NotebookCheck on July 09, 2014

It must be challenging being a laptop maker these days, especially when it comes to the gaming space. We're seeing whole ranges of gaming models coming from a number of brands, and with them all sporting more less identical hardware, sticking out from...

By PC Authority on June 23, 2014

Offering more performance than you might expect from a 14-inch laptop in this price range, the $1,499 Gigabyte P34G v2 is a great option for those who want a lightweight gaming system that can comfortably be taken on the road. Read...

By Computer Shopper on June 19, 2014

The Gigabyte P34G v2 Ultrablade successfully merges beefy components with a small design. It gives great performance, but buyers will have to be lenient with the fan noise and low battery life. It's just a shame the keyboard isn't suitable for gaming and...

By DigitalVersus on June 13, 2014

On paper, that's the case with the Gigabyte P34G and the MSI GS70 — and if the names of these systems sound familiar, it's because we've tested laptops with identical monikers before. In both cases, however, the lack of a name change does these laptops a...

By APC Magazine on June 11, 2014

100

This lightweight gaming laptop is very capable, although it doesn't have enough battery life for serious use while out and...

By Expert Reviews on June 11, 2014

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