Conclusion
Keen pricing and a well-rounded specification help heighten the appeal for enthusiasts eager to get their hands on the latest tech...PC Specialist has introduced a refreshed 15.6" Recoil III GTX gaming laptop outfitted with an Intel Core i7-9750H processor and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics.
Performance is understandably strong in all the relevant areas, with the 9th Gen Intel CPU topping the benchmarks, while the new GTX 1660 Ti proves well suited to high-quality gaming on the laptop's 144Hz 1080p display.
Keen pricing and a well-rounded specification help heighten the appeal for enthusiasts eager to get their hands on the latest tech, however while the Recoil III GTX ultimately fulfils its purpose, its release also highlights the thermal challenges facing thin gaming laptops. This may be a capable performer, yet today's latest chips continue to run hot and bothered in svelte form factors, and throttling is becoming too common an occurrence on modern machines.
Bottom line: the 15.6" Recoil III GTX offers up-to-date gaming credentials for £1,249, but heat, fan noise and basic battery life prevent it from doubling as a productivity powerhouse.
GTX 1660 Ti a good fit at 1080p
Matte 144Hz IPS display ideal for gaming
Good selection of ports
Zero bloatware
Gets uncomfortably hot to the touch
Mediocre keyboard and trackpad
Basic battery life
PC Specialist 15.6" Recoil III GTX
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