GIGABYTE U24T Pro Reviews

The Gigabyte U24T-CF1 offers fourth-generation Core i7 processing power and Nvidia graphics muscle in a slim 14-inch ultrabook chassis.

We were not satisfied with the supplied performance-price ratio in the former U2442N, and this has not changed in the present U24T successor. A not quite identical, somewhat weaker U24T configuration is listed for approximately 1299 Euros (~$1779) in various shops. In our opinion, that is definitely too much for the offered bundle. Although the casing is slim and looks good overall, its quality impression cannot compete with some aluminum chassis, or even less expensive devices. The installed screen is inappropriate considering the price. While a resolution of 1366x768 pixels can be justified in a 14-inch laptop, an IPS screen should definitely be installed when a touchscreen is used in the upper-price range where Gigabyte's U24T is located. The screen in our review sample is throughout disappointing: middling brightness, inaccurate color reproduction, and high viewing angle dependency. Considering this fact, it is almost a relief that the U24T version available in Germany is apparently still based on the matte HD+ display used in the precursor, even if it did not score very well in the test. The performance is good. Intel's Haswell ULV CPU alongside the GT 750M graphics solution ensures solid multimedia power, and it is also still enough for a smooth frame rate in the native resolution, as well as medium to high graphic details in many current games. Alternative 14-inch devices can be hard to find, particularly when an extra shot of graphics performance is wanted. There are considerably more options in the 15-inch category. Nvidia's GT 750M is also found in Dell's Inspiron 15, Acer's Aspire V5, or Asus' N550JV. All devices cost considerably less than Gigabyte's U24T. The Aspire V5 would be particularly interesting for bargain hunters because it features a matte Full HD IPS screen for less than 700 Euros (~$957).