Reviewers Liked
- Sleek, professional design
- Excellent hardware
- Affordable
- USB 3.1 Type C
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Native resolution outside of specifications capabilities
- Gets rather hot under load
Gigabyte P34W V5
The Gigabyte P34W V5 is a gaming laptop, with a standard array of high-end hardware, a decent display, and a body that won't be setting any records for slimness or lightness. There are two variants of the P34W v5 on the market, although both contain the same base hardware: an Intel 'Skylake' Core i7-6700HQ processor, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M discrete GPU with 3 GB of GDDR5 frame buffer. The base model features a 14-inch 1080p display with 8 GB of RAM; while the top model features a 14-inch 1440p display and 16 GB of RAM for $1,759.
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At $1,499 for the base 1080p model, and $1,759 for the 1440p model I reviewed, the Gigabyte P34W v5 is very reasonably priced for a 14-inch gaming laptop: in fact, it’s the cheapest 14-inch gaming laptop on Newegg by a margin of $100, and it’s quite a bit cheaper than the $2,399 Razer Blade.
By TechSpot onGigabyte's P34W v5 elegantly packs a better-than-1080p IPS screen and GTX 970M power into a thin 14-inch frame. We had a few design quibbles, but we'd be sold if it sees something of a price drop. Read...
By Computer Shopper onIn terms of raw performance, the P34W v5 matches many gaming notebooks twice its size. There is otherwise a very marginal performance boost compared to the P34W v3 aside from the throttling hotfix, so users should not be expecting runaway improvements...
By NotebookCheck onWell, the Gigabyte P34Wv5 is a very nice laptop with the right features and qualities in place : the usual gaming performance, NVMe SSD + HDD, good 1080p IPS display (no PWM detected by me, either, but that's not accurate), very good keyboard,...
By gaminglaptopsjunky.com onThe latest version of this Gigabyte laptop looks as unassuming as last year's model, which I had described as the Clark Kent of gaming laptops - a powerhouse with a mild-mannered facade that can run the latest games without a hitch. The new model...
By AsiaOne onIt isn't a perfect gaming laptop, but if you're looking for something to watch Amazon or Netflix on, and do some occasional AAA gaming, then certainly consider...
By gamegrin.com onAuch bei Touchpad, Display und Akku wird mir etwas zu viel Mittelmaß geboten, um das P34W wirklich empfehlen zu können. Mit etwas besseren Komponenten, leiseren Lüftern und einer effektiveren Kühlung beim nächsten Ableger könnte aber mal was draus...
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The GIGABYTE P34Wv5 is an amazing machine. For its size, it definitely punches way above its weight in terms of performance.(previously published in issue...
By chip.com.my onAujourd'hui, dans le paysage du portable gaming, nous pouvons rapidement faire le tour des fabricants : Asus, Gigabyte, MSI. Bien sûr, il y a d'autres fabricants qui proposent aussi des modèles gonflés aux hormones comme Aorus, Clevo, ou encore les...
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