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Like a colorful bouquet of flowers. Whether you are looking for a slim 14-incher or a powerful 17-incher, there are high-end notebooks for nearly every taste in the meanwhile. Although only one device made it into our Top 10 last month (Medion Erazer X7831), all reviewed devices were actually exciting: the razor sharp UHD display in the Lenovo Y50-70, the unusual color and shape of the Gigabyte P25X v2 or the »mixed class« Acer Aspire V3-772G.

Otherwise, our Top 10 are still dominated by high-end gamer from Asus (G750JM/JS/JZ), Alienware (17), and MSI (GT70). Smaller and/or thinner devices have it difficult, not only because they usually feature weaker graphics units, but also due to their smaller fan. Currently, none of the notebooks is cool, quiet, AND slim. In other words: Buyers have to take certain compromises.

Gaming Notebook Charts as of September 2014

Pos. RatingDateModelWeightHeightSizeResolutionFinish
188%05/14

Asus G750JZ
Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M
8 GB RAM, SSD
from $2199 at Amazon

4.3 kg58 mm17.31920x1080matte
287%05/14
Alienware 17
Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M
8 GB RAM, SSD
from $3289 at Amanzon
4.2 kg46 mm17.31920x1080matte
386%07/14
Asus G750JM
Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M
8 GB RAM, HDD
from $1249 at Amazon
3.9 kg50 mm17.31920x1080matte
486%

05/14

Asus G750JS
Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M
8 GB RAM, SSD
from $1750 at Amazon
4.1 kg50 mm17.31920x1080matte
586%04/14MSI GT70 2PE
Intel Core i7 4800MQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M
12 GB RAM, HDD
from $1400 at Amazon
3.8 kg55 mm17.31920x1080matte
685%07/14

Asus GL550JK
Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 850M
16 GB RAM, SSD
from €1399 at Cyberport

2.3 kg28 mm15.61920x1080matte
783%

new!
08/14

Medion Erazer X7831
Intel Core i7-4710MQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M
16 GB, SSD
from €1650 at Medion

3.8 kg60 mm17.31920x1080matte
883%04/14

Medion Erazer X7611
Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M
16 GB RAM, SSD
from €1200 at Medion

2,7 kg23 mm17.31920x1080matte
983%03/14One K73-4N
Intel Core i7 4800MQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M
8 GB RAM, SSD
from $1455 at Amazon
3.7 kg45 mm17.31920x1080matte
1083%03/14Schenker XMG P704
Intel Core i7 4910MQ
Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M
16 GB RAM, SSD
from $1939 at Amazon
4.0 kg46 mm17.31920x1080matte

Editors' Comments on our August reviews

Medion Erazer X7831
Medion Erazer X7831

Medion Erazer X7831: Bulky Look

Bulky, heavy, and powerful:The Medion Erazer X7831 is a conventional high-end notebook. Alike the X7825 predecessor, it uses the 17 inch MS-1763 chassis from MSI, whose look was improved in many ways. In order to save costs, the lid is not from metal, but only from plastics. A further difference to the MSI original is that the keyboard light only has one color instead of several colors. Apart from these, the notebooks are basically identical. Quad Core processor, SSD, and GeForce GTX 880M can also handle demanding software. Nearly all games run with maixmum details and multiple anti-aliasing. The sound system and the matte display also meet the demands. However, it is a pity that the IPS technology (wider viewing angles, better colors) is not yet usual in 17-inch devices.

Nevertheless, MSI created a powerful bundle with halfway attractive price, which performs hardly worse than the MSI counterpart. Compared to other gaming notebooks, the 17-incher delivers many interfaces, a quite big battery, and easy maintainability. Cons are throttling under full load, suboptimal temperature and noise and smaller flaws in build quality and design (creaking lid, location of some interfaces...).

 

Acer Aspire V3-772G
Acer Aspire V3-772G

Acer Aspire V3-772G: Multimedia/Gaming Hybrid

The Acer Aspire V3-772G is a mix from multimedia and gaming notebook. With a slim 35 mm case, it seems to be an all rounder, but there is gaming capable hardware inside. Although the GeForce GTX 850M often reaches its limits in demanding games, the GPU is sufficient for casual gamers who do not always need active anti-aliasing and 1920 x 1080 pixels. Thanks to a Solid State Drive and a frugal quad core CPU (37 vs. 47 Watt TDP), the V3-772G can also convince in other tasks. Users get a lot of value for a price of just under 1200 Euro. Asus demands about 200 Euro more for the comparably equipped GL550JK.

The Acer only achieved a total rating of 82% because of the wobbly display, the rather short battery runtimes, and the poor speakers. Furthermore, there could be more interfaces. The convenient system noise is a pro. Many competitors are significantly louder. High-end metal surfaces are also not to be taken for granted. Despite same specification (Chi Mei N173 HGE-E11), the display is  not exactly the same than the Erazer X7831's. Note: With the VN7 Nitro, Acer has a brand new opponent up its sleeve.

 

Gigabyte P25X v2
Gigabyte P25X v2

Gigabyte P25X v2: May it be a little bit yellow?

It is hard to give a notebook a stranger design. The P25X v2 does not only have a yellow lid, but also a silver bezel and a battery with vent holes. We think that the overhanging edge is inappropriate. The shape looks attractive, but buyers might scratch their head over the fact that all interfaces are hidden.

The slim design is not a flaw at all. Despite very powerful components (quad core, GeForce GTX 880M, three mass storage devices), the P25X v2 is only just under four centimeters high. A weight of 2.8 kg is also quite low for a gamer. The 15-inch device also performs well in other aspects. Keyboard with light, Blu-ray burner, many features: The P25X v2 tries to justify its steep price. The contrast-rich IPS display with good color fidelity and the long battery life are especially impressive: No device in our list reaches a maximum of 14 hours. Typical Gigabyte, the devices unfortunately falls short in build quality. For a price of about 2000 Euro, the notebook feet should not slip and there should not be loose parts. In addition, the manufacturer could also improve emissions, sound system, and connectivity.

 

Lenovo Y50-70
Lenovo Y50-70

Lenovo Y50-70 Update: UHD representative

While we criticized the quality of the FullHD display (high black value, low contrast, narrow viewing angles,...) in the first review, the UHD model had to prove its capabilities recently. To anticipate the result: Nearly all values are significantly better. Otherwise the Y50-70 inherited the strengths and weaknesses of its cheaper brother. The sensitive display bezel made from high-gloss plastics, the temperature increase during gaming and the limited Turbo are cons. In addition, the feedback of the keyboard is low and there are not really many interfaces.

In return, the Y50-70 scores points with relatively high battery runtimes, an elegant design, and acceptable speakers. It deserves praise for the slim case (only 24 mm) and a passable weight (2.3 kg). Other than most gamers, the Y50-70 is easy to carry around. In our opinion, the main pro is the good price-performance ratio. The FHD model is available for just under 1000 Euro. 1500 Euro for the reviewed UHD model (quad core processor, 500 GB SSD, GeForce GTX 860M) are also acceptable.

Schenker C404
Schenker C404

Schenker C404: too thin for this world?

With the brand new C series, Schenker enters unknown territory. Instead of a Clevo barebone (P, A, and U series), the C404 and the C504 use a Gigabyte chassis. This also explains why the build quality could be better. Apart from keyboard and edges, there are also flaws on the underside (e. g. jutting feet). In the future, Gigabyte has to significantly improve quality control and manufacturing accuracy. In 2014, notebooks should meet a certain base level, but not all notebooks of this manufacturer can do so. 

Let's return to the C404: If you have been waiting for a powerful gaming laptop. the Schenker is a good choice. A GeForce GTX 860M in a chassis with a height of only 21 mm and a weight of 1.8 kg, deserves respect. If you do not consider the build quality, the 14-incher has a nice design and noble metal surfaces. The contrast-rich IPS display, which provides excellent images, is another highlight. But, the C404 does not have good speakers. In addition, you should not expect moderate temperature and noise emissions. Note: We will review the C504 in September (GTX 860M, new display lot).

Gigabyte P27G v2
Gigabyte P27G v2

Gigabyte P27G v2: conventional design

With the P27G v2, Gigabyte does not follow the slimming trend and uses a »normal« thick chassis. Other than the P34G v2, the P35W v2, and the P25X v2, the case is not from the manufacturer itself, but from the barebone expert Clevo. Apart from Gigabyte, also Schenker (XMG A704) and Nexoc (G728II) use the same model, but the latter have to do without keyboard light. 

A big advantage of the W370SS barebones is the excellent maintainability. If you remove keyboard and the hatch on the underside, you'll reach all important components (cooling system, mass storage, RAM, radio module etc.). The interface layout and the features are also nothing to sneeze at. The P27Gv 2 features a Blu ray drive and an mSATA-SSD. We also liked the big palm rests, which never get uncomfortably warm. The rubberized touchpad and the poor sound system are points of critique. Alike most gamers, the 17 inch P27G v2 is rather loud. Many users might also feel that a height of five centimeters is rather high. But, the price is alright: The test model costs just under 1200 Euro.

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Comparison of the Top 10 Gaming Laptops

Size Comparison

428 mm 288 mm 60 mm 3.8 kg428 mm 288 mm 55 mm 3.8 kg410 mm 318 mm 58 mm 4.3 kg418 mm 288 mm 46 mm 4.2 kg410 mm 318 mm 50 mm 3.9 kg410 mm 310 mm 50 mm 4.1 kg414 mm 286 mm 46 mm 4 kg412 mm 276 mm 45 mm 3.7 kg418 mm 288 mm 23 mm 2.7 kg383 mm 255 mm 28 mm 2.3 kg297 mm 210 mm 1 mm 5.7 g

Measurement Results

Asus G750JZ-T4023H
Alienware 17 (GTX 880M)
Asus G750JM-T4014H
Asus G750JS-T4064H
MSI GT70 2PE-890US
Asus GL550JK-CN391H
Medion Erazer X7831-MD98776
Medion Erazer X7611-MD98543
One K73-4N
SCHENKER XMG P704
Display
Display P3 Coverage
67.9
67.1
68.1
68.6
60.2
63.9
60.3
60.3
61.8
60.8
sRGB Coverage
88.6
87.8
88.8
90.1
84.6
92.4
84.5
84.6
84.5
84.3
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
64.8
64.2
64.9
65.9
61.3
65.2
61.6
61.5
61.9
61.7
Screen
Brightness middle
275
302
286
276
324
328
314
306
337
322
Brightness
258
284
277
273
302
310
309
292
308
308
Brightness Distribution
80
90
93
88
83
85
81
77
85
83
Black Level *
0.49
0.49
0.57
0.48
0.35
0.43
0.32
0.39
0.35
0.32
Contrast
561
616
502
575
926
763
981
785
963
1006
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
3.34
9.31
5.39
8.24
10.55
3.99
9.99
11.31
10.79
10.33
Greyscale dE 2000 *
2.2
9.63
5.79
8.83
11.01
5.18
10.36
11.4
10.73
10.45
Gamma
2.5 88%
2.13 103%
2.55 86%
2.51 88%
2.62 84%
2.5 88%
2.78 79%
3.57 62%
2.7 81%
2.72 81%
CCT
6654 98%
10778 60%
6968 93%
10215 64%
14184 46%
7619 85%
12566 52%
13848 47%
12846 51%
12448 52%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
58
57
58
59
54
59
54
58
57
Noise
Idle Minimum *
29.6
30.2
30.8
29.2
34.2
30.2
30
31.7
29.2
34.1
Idle Average *
31.2
31.2
32.2
31
34.4
30.6
31.6
33.3
33.5
35
Idle Maximum *
33.8
35.2
32.8
32.6
34.8
31
35.8
33.3
37.8
36.6
Load Average *
41.1
43.9
38.2
41.3
46.8
40.2
47.4
44.3
49
48.2
Load Maximum *
48.8
50.8
47.4
50.4
56
42.6
56.4
45.8
52.3
52.4
Heat
Maximum Upper Side *
34.2
38.5
38
34.8
43.5
62.1
48.5
44
42.3
42.7
Maximum Bottom *
44
58.9
44.8
42.3
45.4
60.3
57.8
54.2
42.9
44.6
Idle Upper Side *
28.8
28.8
32
28.8
26.5
32.6
31.9
30.4
29.2
33.5
Idle Bottom *
28.6
32.8
32.1
29.6
30.3
31.9
32.5
29.9
28.2
31.3
Akkumulátor üzemidő
Reader / Idle
577
460
462
617
392
299
489
435
280
228
WiFi
377
349
336
323
389
201
267
263
209
186
Load
74
69
91
88
71
57
54
88
100
85
Power Consumption
Idle Minimum *
11.6
14.1
12.8
11
11
11.8
9.8
9.4
15.9
20.4
Idle Average *
16.5
20.1
19.2
16.4
18.3
15
17.9
16.2
24.5
28.6
Idle Maximum *
24.2
30.4
26.2
23.8
28.4
20.4
31.1
16.2
28.7
33.3
Load Average *
115
121
82.7
101
127.5
81.2
126.6
103
121.3
140.1
Load Maximum *
213.9
212.5
147.2
181.2
182
115.8
178
100.9
196
215.5

* ... a kisebb jobb

Benchmarks

Asus G750JZ-T4023H
Alienware 17 (GTX 880M)
Asus G750JM-T4014H
Asus G750JS-T4064H
MSI GT70 2PE-890US
Asus GL550JK-CN391H
Medion Erazer X7831-MD98776
Medion Erazer X7611-MD98543
One K73-4N
SCHENKER XMG P704
PCMark 7
Score
5746
5464
3570
5348
3566
5891
5597
5923
6017
6220
PCMark 8
Home Score Accelerated v2
3260
3451
3509
3195
3978
3588
3448
3507
3688
3DMark 11
1280x720 Performance
8418
7816
5545
7151
8148
4858
8294
4045
7151
8514
3DMark
1920x1080 Fire Strike Score
5574
5252
3907
4384
5577
2836
5485
2362
4261
5493
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Score
18412
18307
16389
19781
14231

14231

18884
12432
17139
19395
1280x720 Ice Storm Standard Score
84677
107407
82289
104745
92164
60746
108072
124109
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Florian Glaser, 2014-09-16 (Update: 2014-10- 3)