[Chillblast Defiant Gaming Laptop]

Great feedback, thanks for taking the time to update us Alex 

[Chillblast Defiant Gaming Laptop]

On 17/11/2022 at 18:35, Alex Voy said:

Hi Mutley, Thank you for your prompt response to my previous comment. The chassis metal/plastic configuration you describe is exactly what is on my old Samsung and is fine. 
 

Tnanks to your recommendation, I am now considerably poorer, having just snapped up the last remaining sale offer Defiant. There will probably be an even better deal for something suitable over the next week or two, but that is just Sod’s Law. If the Defiant is as good as I am hoping, I am more than happy with the deal. Thanks again for your help.

Great news Alex, I hope it serves you well.

 

[Chillblast Defiant Gaming Laptop]

On 16/11/2022 at 01:03, dogtrack said:

Nice review Joe.  So much so, you have persuaded me to purchase one.  Have been looking for some time.  My present laptop, Alienware M15x, is a bit long in the tooth....12yrs.  Ok, so have updated the Drive to a 2TB SSD also increased the ram from 4GB to 8GB; maximum the MB will take.  Will be nice to have a portable machine that can run a simmulator though, P3D 4.5 in my case. 

Hi Arnie, thanks for your feedback, I am sure if you are in the market then the Defiant would be a great choice, do check around like Alex did but this one should defiantly on your short-list 

[Chillblast Defiant Gaming Laptop]

18 hours ago, Alex Voy said:

I am thinking about purchasing this laptop but your review is the only one I can find. Very comprehensive about specs and performance - sounds like just what I am looking for. You do not mention build quality and whether the chassis is metal or plastic (the Chillblast website mentions both but with no indication how much of each). Is there much flex in the keyboard or screen? How good do the hinges feel?

I have reduced my shortlist to the Chillblast Defiant and a very similar Lenovo model which has many consistently excellent reviews but is more expensive. I would prefer to buy British, if possible, even if most of the internals are made in China. There is no escape from those, I know. Also, there is a very attractive Black Friday offer on the basic Defiant at the moment.

I am a casual gamer, really, and looking to replace my much loved 9 year old Samsung that needs too much expense of time and cash to enable it to limp along in the slow lane for another year or two.

Hi Alex, thanks for your feedback. I can assure you the build quality is every bit as good as any Dell, HP or Lenovo laptop - and I've used all three. I wouldn't be surprised if the internals come from the same factory as the others.

The question about the case is difficult to answer now as the machine has been returned but I am pretty sure it was metal around the keyboard and touchpad as well as the lid. The underside is high grade molded plastic. Chillblast have a free 30-minute video consultation service so why not ask them face to face? Video consultation service 

Another thing I didn't mention in the review is that Chillblast offer excellent customer service and more awards than any other UK custom PC manufacturer. And you are right they have Black Friday deals on their mainstream Defiant models.

Hope that helps.

Joe

[Chillblast Defiant Gaming Laptop]

On 15/11/2022 at 22:06, brett said:

Nice laptop and informative review, thanks.

I have always used a laptop and am using the 15" Predator Helios 300 now, yes the fans are loud when gaming (Simming) but I just make believe it's engine and wind noise. I looked at Chillblast at the time but they didn't have any laptops that I could see, is this a relatively new thing for them?

Hi Brett, you may not have been aware of Chillblast's range before as they are a UK based company, but they have been selling award winning laptops for many years.