![]() ![]() ![]() The keyboard and trackpad are too soft to compete with crisp, snappy competitorsĪcer’s 3D technology also has an impact outside of the screen: the Predator Helios 300 has large bezels above and below the display.A good port selection, but you’ll find faster networking and better connectivity elsewhere.Robust, but weighs down your backpack and takes up loads of space.The 17.3-inch MSI combines its 1440p resolution with a 240Hz rate, and the convertible Asus has a bright 16:10 touchscreen at 165Hz. The Alienware is available with 1080p, 1440p and 4K displays at 480Hz, 165Hz and 120Hz. Rivals have plenty to say as well, despite their lack of 3D tech. That’s low, and it means this rig is only suitable for single-player games – eSports fans will need an external panel. My only specification quibble is the 60Hz refresh rate. Combine that with the loud, bold speakers, and you’ve got hardware that’ll make any game look and sound superb. The Delta E of 2.62 is accurate enough for gaming, and the display rendered 99.5% and 96.5% of the sRGB and Adobe RGB gamuts with huge volume figures – so colours are brilliant. The 417-nit peak brightness is easily good enough for indoor and outdoor gaming. The contrast ratio of 1606:1 is stellar and combines with the black point of 0.17 nits to deliver lashings of low-end depth and top-end vibrancy: games look bright and bold. ![]() Turn off the 3D tech, and you’ll have a better time with the crisp 4K display. More games may be added and performance might improve, but right now this tech is risky and not consistent enough to be worthwhile. Then there’s the game support: while SpatialLabs works with games like Guardians of the Galaxy, Borderlands and the others I’ve mentioned, support for about 50 titles leaves plenty absent. The 3D hardware also means games are blurrier than on a conventional 4K panel. You’ve got to keep your head relatively steady to appreciate the 3D effect – alter your viewing angle and immersion is ruined due to the dual renderings jumping around. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, performance is inconsistent, and menus are difficult to use. It would look good if it wasn’t for those bugs. The 3D effect is subtle in Forza Horizon 5, but the game is hindered by obvious tearing and clipping. Similarly, straightforward apps add the 3D effect to videos, photos and creative apps.īut the good vibes don’t last. The SpatialLabs TrueGame app is basically Steam for 3D-compatible titles, and users can adjust the depth of the effect in-game with a keypress. It’s smooth and accurate – even during the fastest and most frantic action sequences – and it undoubtedly improves the gameplay experience. The 3D tech delivers a huge boost to the game’s depth. I booted up God of War, and the first impressions were good. This notebook combines stereoscopic hardware, a head-tracking webcam and AI to get the job done.
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