Asus RoG G751JT review

It does well when it comes to connections, too, with four USB3 ports and even a Thunderbolt port. VGA and HDMI video outputs are available for hooking the laptop up to external displays, and you also get a DVD-RW optical drive and an SD card reader.

Asus has also managed to pack in a subwoofer into the laptop’s chassis, meaning there’s far more low frequency presence. We’re used to tinny sounding laptops, so this was a nice change.

The G751JT’s 17.3in matt display was more respectable than outstanding, although the lack of glossy coating means distracting reflections are cut down considerably. Our colour calibrator measured black levels at 0.36cd/m2, which isn’t quite as deep as you might expect for the money, and a contrast ratio of 964:1 was also a little low. An sRGB colour gamut coverage of 86.1% was also fairly average, but viewing angles were excellent.

You never expect all-day battery from a gaming laptop, but the three hours 21 minutes the G751JT lasted in our average use benchmark was still a little disappointing. Attempt to play any games away from a power socket and this average will drop considerably.

The Asus ROG G751JT is cheaper than the Gigabyte P37W v4, which has similar specifications, but it’s also heavier and thicker, with poorer battery performance. The Asus does have marginally better build quality and a more comfortable keyboard and touchpad. The two gaming laptops therefore prove difficult to separate. If you have the money, both are great choices depending on what qualities you value most. The slight edge goes to the Asus, as battery life isn’t likely to be the most important consideration on a laptop this large. If all this is a bit much for your needs then check out our Best laptops and buying guide.