Asus G60Vx review

The lower resolution has its downsides - such as a slightly cramped desktop - but image quality isn't one of them. Colours are bright and vibrant, and strong contrast helps maximise detail in darker scenes. And that lower resolution does mean you'll be able to run even the most demanding of current titles at the native resolution they deserve. Re-running our Crysis benchmark at 1,366 x 768 and high detail settings proved as much, the G60Vx averaging a smooth 31fps.

Sit back and relax

With good looks, great performance and a tempting price, the Asus G60Vx looks to be one of the gaming bargains of the year, but turn your attentions to more workmanlike pursuits, and there's still much to recommend it. As you might expect, battery life isn't stellar, but 2hrs 22mins of light use is enough for the occasional jaunt to the garden.

Even the backlit keyboard and metal-rimmed trackpad do their bit. The wide chassis leaves room for a numeric keypad alongside the keyboard, and while the keys don't have much travel the crisp, precise feel makes typing a pleasurable experience. Plus, if your interest in the keyboard stretches no further than the WASD keys, you can always turn off the trackpad to avoid jogging the crosshair at a crucial sniper-scope moment.

Conclusion

There's no question you pay a hefty premium for gaming laptops, but at £1,163, the Asus G60Vx is one of the most affordable around. The generous specification makes much of the competition look stingy, and the combination of good looks, sturdy build quality and overall panache makes this one of the most tempting gaming laptops we've seen.

Author: Sasha Muller