Gigabyte G5 KF (15.6-inch, 2023)

Good 1080p gaming performance ; Impressive value for money ; Compact and light for a gaming laptop ; Half-decent battery life

RTX 4060 GPU has a max TGP of just 70W ; Speakers are tinny and raucous ; Screen is both dim and colourless ; Loud fans

The Gigabyte G5 is an affordable and capable RTX 4060 gaming laptop that can be picked up for under £1,000, but it’s not without compromises that show where costs have been cut.

Surprisingly strong display ; Punchy 105W Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU ; Good value

Uses an old, if powerful, CPU ; Poor battery life ; Keyboard gets a bit toasty in parts thanks to limited thermal isolation

The Gigabyte G5 remains a decent buy despite its older processor as a result of its good-quality screen and sensible pricing. Just don’t buy this gaming laptop expecting it to last too long off a charge.

Beautiful display ; Relatively quiet during intense gaming ; Very portable

Port placement could be divisive ; Dated trackpad ; May struggle with some non-gaming tasks

The Gigabyte G5 is a sturdy gaming laptop that'll run AAA titles like a dream and sneak between work and play relatively easily. Its portable and modest design gives a rather stylish and vintage look, making this a stand-up gaming laptop with a lot to...

Great balance of price vs performance ; Well constructed and understated style ; Good array of external display ports

Not the most powerful CPU or GPU spec ; Rather basic integrated trackpad ; Typically poor battery life for a gaming laptop

The Gigabyte G5 won't get you the best possible frame rates, but it is one of the most affordable gaming laptops around – and it can play every title out there. While serious gamers will want more, this is hard to beat when it comes to bang for your buck.

Competitively priced.

Small SSD.