Conclusion
...though this is among the most powerful 13.3in laptops on the market today, it carries a familiar caveat: if you're searching for maximum performance in a compact form factor, be prepared to make a compromise or two.Gamers in the market for a powerful and portable laptop will find plenty to like in the XMG P303 Pro.
Armed with a quad-core Intel Haswell processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M graphics, it packs a far bigger punch than the subtle 13.3in frame suggests. Factor in a fantastic IPS display, and you're left with about as much gaming potential as you're likely to find in a laptop of this size and at this price point.
In-game performance is of course where the P303 excels, yet users seeking an all-round workhorse may find the system a little too rough around the edges.
The uninspired keyboard, limited battery life and bothersome fan noise combine to detract from the overall package, and though this is among the most powerful 13.3in laptops on the market today, it carries a familiar caveat: if you're searching for maximum performance in a compact form factor, be prepared to make a compromise or two.
The Good
Strong HD gaming performance
Fantastic 1080p display
Wide range of configuration options
Easily user upgradeable
No bloatwareThe Bad
Bothersome fan noise
Uninspiring keyboard
Sub-four-hour battery life
Can get quite warmHEXUS.awards
HEXUS.where2buy
The XMG P303 Pro gaming laptop is available to purchase from Schenker Notebooks.
HEXUS.right2reply
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HEXUS Right2Reply
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[03/09/2013] XMG issued the following right2reply:
- Our customers are now able to take full advantage of the work that the XMG R&D team have completed regarding new fan table design for the P503. They are currently working on the same improvements for the P303 and expect them to be available later in September (exclusive to XMG/Schenker customers).
- Battery life is in excess of 4 hours when browsing the internet/office productivity. When playing 720p movies it does of course decrease, but is still very good considering the small form factor and performance. For those more power conscious, we have Dual Core CPUs available which offer a lower power consumption which in turn will help increase battery life.