Conclusion

The Gigabyte P27K is a capable media and gaming machine – but the slimmer P35K is only about £100 more. The P27K solves the biggest issues of the P35K – noise, thermals and inputs – but adds a big potential downside with the increased size and weight. If you’ve got your heart set on a powerful desktop replacement and you won’t be moving it often, then the P27 is a good choice. For pretty much anyone else, I’d recommend the more portable P35K Ultrablade.

Pros

• Strong gaming and media performance
• Comfortable keyboard and solid touchpad
• Runs quietly and with little heat

Cons

• Massive and heavy, limiting portability
• Slightly worse gaming performance than P35K