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GIGABYTE – AORUS 16X 16″ 165Hz Gaming Laptop IPS – Intel i7-14650HX with 32GB RAM – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 – 1TB SSD – Black
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Description
The new GIGABYTE AORUS 16X sets a new standard for gaming excellence. Powered by Intel Core processor and AI-accelerated NVIDIA® GeForce RTX laptop GPU, it guarantees unparalleled performance. The integrated AI Nexus enhances power management, gaming, and generative-AI experiences for both gamers and creators. Empowered by WINDFORCE Infinity cooling technology, this laptop achieves a remarkable slim profile while asserting dominance in the gaming world with unparalleled performance.
Reviews (26)
Naztynestor –
This Aorus 16X is packing with the RTX 4070 hands down the best looking gaming laptop i’ve ever tried. it has it all great memory, speed , resolution plus it’s compact that you can enjoy wherever you go.
Design
first impressions of the design was striking the color was like a grey with blueish toned finished with to it, I love the simplicity Aorus branding at front with from center logo that shine through light and the little name badge in the corner. the laptop offers 1 thunderbolt 4 another Type C, an HDMI 2.1, 2 USB A 3.2 Gen2, an internet port , audio jack and micro SD card slot. built quality good weight is not that heavy, I didn’t have a scale to test but it’s appropriate enough. the screen can be easily open using one hand, overall a great experience on the front side. opening the laptop you get more awesome design another Aorus badge on the right side and I love the gaming keys that are transparent.
the keyboard felt great not much flex but all laptop have flex this is not bad at all. when you turn in on you also also notice an RGB light that illuminates from the back. you get 2560 x 1600 with 165hz. me personally I think the resolution is weird not the first 2560 x 1600 i’ve tried just not a fan of it specifically the look it while gaming. overall the lighting effects is great that blends well. another section that i’ve notice that has a bit more flex would be the bottom of this laptops. the bottom covers feels so lite and thin. hope this can be improved in the future.
Gaming
Aorus packing Core i7 and RTX 4070 overall gaming experience have no problem at all, I tested the newly released Bodycam game on early access I was able to get around 55 and 60fps on standard preset setting, so i’m guess once the game is fully optimized this laptop will run it with no issues. God of War I got about 80 fps again standard preset without changing a thing. satisfied with the experience, ofcourse it’s a gaming laptop and you always want to run Counter Strike 2 overall you can maxed out your Hz on this laptop with CS2 without any issues. I thought the speaker quality was also decent , believe it’s way clearer than my previous gaming laptop with 3070.
Conclusion
One thing that really stand out and bothered me about this laptop was the charge port when plugging the laptop it did not go all the way. and first time turning it on the laptop was also not charging I had to replug the power cord and that pretty much fixed that issue. but that put a negative thing for me to notice right away. the other was the bottom back plate I honestly thought it’s a little bit too much flexing than what i’m used to so I was not a fan of that. , I thought Gigabyte application was great the laptop automatically download Nvidia Geforce now overall It automatically download all Nvidia apps, wish it gave me an option before installing because I could careless about nvidia’s studio app. overall this laptop is great, it looks beautiful, great RGB, the picture quality with 2560 x 1600 is a great looking screen.
Scott S –
I was quite surprised by this gaming laptop. Most are clunky, using simple shells with more of an ‘off-the-shelf-components’ vibe to them. Enter this 2024 Aorus 16X laptop and Gigabyte blew away a lot of those assumptions. The internals are still great for gaming, but the overall package (design) is much more streamlined and compact for a 16” laptop, which is great!
_Performance__
But before talking about design a bit more, let me mention performance. The 4070 in this machine is great. Sure a 4080 might eke out more fidelity in demanding games, but for me it’s more than suitable. Frame rates are consistently over 60fps in the current games I played on it, and for the price I can’t complain. The 165hz screen doesn’t disappoint either. With nice, high pixel density that makes using this machine for productivity also quite good. Colors are punchy, despite a more matte finish on the screen, and blacks are quite good for an IPS panel (not OLED level, of course, but still looks nice in games with a lot of black.)
_Design__
Now back to design. While the chassis is largely plastic, it feels solid and compact. A unique raised bottom panel provides airflow channels while keeping the profile much more streamlined and wedge-like. In short, it’s not endlessly huge and chunky. It feels much more portable than most gaming laptops on the market that have similar specs. It also utilizes Windows Hello facial recognition login, which is another rare commodity on gaming laptops, – but boy do I love having it here. It’s just nice to get logged in and running without the annoyance of passwords or codes. It also contains two m.2 slots, with only one in use at purchase, so expanding your machine’s storage to up to 2TB is an option. Memory is also upgradable in 2x SO-DIMM (DDR5) slots, but Gigabyte suggests that its max is 32gb, which is what this ships with anyway. RGB color features seem fairly tasteful, with the back lights shining up from the bottom of the screen a bit when open. WASD lights are interesting, but also a bit distracting at times, since it makes spotting the letter markings a bit harder. These can be turned off in software though.
One last feature that I appreciated was the low-profile charging brick. All gaming laptops forego an internal transformer, so you’ll find the need to lug around a big black brick to charge it. Luckily, Gigabyte’s is the best I’ve seen, it’s thinner and a bit wider, but easier to travel with.
Overall, I really appreciate the design here. I don’t prefer having sporty graphics on my laptop, but the ones here are fairly minimal in person. The top of the shell is simple and professional. It’s plenty powerful for my gaming needs and with its nice, pixel dense screen, it’s great for productivity too!
Good Stuff
– Streamlined design, looks more professional
– Compact with thin bezels
– Solid, yet minimal hinges that contribute to smaller footprint despite 16” screen
– 4070 graphics are plenty for enjoying modern games, even if not always at the highest settings
– Great, high resolution screen is good for productivity too.
– Screen black-levels are not OLED level, but good – great colors vibrance too
– Accessible memory and SSD slots for upgrading
– RGB Lights seem tasteful, even if I don’t care for some of the slogans and graphics on the shell
– Love having all ports on the sides, not the rear
– Windows Hello face login is convenient
Less than Good Stuff
– Fan noise can be on the louder side at times
– Power plug cannot be inserted all the way
– Battery lasts only around 90 minutes, but I always plug in my gaming laptops anyway.
– Would have appreciated a simple, protective sleeve for the price
– WASD in clear keys make it a little hard to see key labels
ILikeVideoGames –
I’ve really been enjoying this computer. Setup was a little finicky because I setup the Xbox app to get games downloaded, and then the computer did a BIOS update, and GamePass wouldn’t launch any games. There were a few suggested fixes I found on google, but the most surefire way was to reset the computer and start from scratch. Since I had barely done much setup I went that route. Took a little longer to get back into using the computer, but it resolved the issue. So, my advice is to make sure the BIOS updates before installing any gaming apps, as it may change your Hardware Identifier and trip anti-cheat or anti-piracy mechanisms.
So, that hiccup aside, my first impressions are: love the keyboard, love the touchpad, and the screen is oh-so-sexy. It is a 16:10 aspect ratio at 2560×1600, which I found that some games don’t have an option for. The closest is 2560×1440, meaning you’ll get black bars on the top and bottom of the screen (if it doesn’t stretch). Having the black bars ended up not bothering be, because it ended up being a good place to put CPU/FPS/Temp overlays.
The screen is also 165hz, which is sounds overkill, but makes for such smooth motion. The display also supports HDR (according to windows), but when I fired up Resident Evil 2, it did not recognize the HDR support. I went through the HDR calibration wizard in Windows, and there really wasn’t much to adjust. The only slider that seemed to do anything was the darkness slider. But the screen does get quite bright.
The included Gigabyte control center is… good enough. Nothing special. It lets you control the keyboard lighting, and adjust custom fan profiles, or switch between the preset ones. It has some “AI” settings, none particularly well-explained (particularly AI Boost). Though, spoiler alert: none if it is “AI”. For some reason, they also included an AI Image Generator interface (Stable Diffusion), which is fun to play with, I guess, but does nothing for improving the gaming experience. Maybe make some weird user avatar icons.
The SSD performance I haven’t found to be especially noteworthy. It may be one area worth upgrading sooner rather than later. Fortunately, this laptop includes plenty of upgradeability and expandability. It has a 2nd M.2 slot, and 2 none-soldered RAM slots (though both are occupied by 16gb sticks out of the box).
It also has a rather beefy cooling system which I love to see. A lot of laptops cheap out in this department to save weight and size, but you pay for it in performance. This laptop does not make that sacrifice, and prioritizes performance. The fans are also somewhat substantial, but that does mean under load, they can spin up to a pretty high speed, and that means noise. Depending on your tolerance for fan noise you may not like this. But it means the computer doesn’t have the throttle. They’ve also given the fans ample ventilation to move that air, so they are able to make the most of the air they do move.
So, is there anything not to like? Well, it’s strongly separated the discreet and integrated graphics, meaning when it switches, almost like a physical disconnect (Windows even plays the hardware inserted chime). The screen can also momentarily freeze during this switch. It’s a minor annoyance, and I think it’s to ensure maximum energy savings by completely disconnecting the nVidia GPU when it’s not in use.
While on battery, I found performance to be a bit janky, and I think it is because it is aggressively throttling to get as much energy savings as possible. You may be able to adjust this a bit in the Gigabyte control center. I ran 3D Mark CPU test while on battery and the results were absolutely abysmal. But, while basic downloading up updates and games, while light web browsing I was able to get ~4 hrs of battery life. So, you can use it on battery, but I wouldn’t do any gaming like that.
It comes with a 240w power adapter, which gets quite hot while gaming, so make sure it has plenty of room to breath.
Game performance was great, Most games recommended the highest or nearly highest graphics settings and the laptop handled it all like a champ (I tested with RE2, Horizon 5, and VR Chat with Odyssey headset). 3D Mark TimeSpy benchmark hit around 12700. The built-in speakers also sound quite nice, and get quite loud, so if you find yourself without headphones, you’ll be just fine.
I am very happy with this laptop.
Ian L –
As a huge gamer who has to travel a lot for work I found myself wanting a good Gaming laptop for on the road. So, I was excited to get my hands on the Aorus GIGABYTE 16X. This 16 inch gaming laptop boasts an impressive lineup of specifications, including a 165Hz display, an Intel i7-14650HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. After putting it through some performance tests and daily usage, here’s my thoughts focusing on its build, gaming capabilities, screen resolution, battery life, and the Aorus built-in software.
Build:
The Aorus 16X is truly a sleek laptop with a striking design,with a sturdy build quality and doesn’t come off as too “gammery” when using it in public. The RGB lighting on the keyboard and the Aorus projection logo on the back adds a little touch of gaming flair without being overly flashy but it can be turned off if you prefer. The top of the laptop is made of aluminum which gives it a nice premium look and feel where the rest of the laptop is made of a sturdy plastic. The trackpad on the AORUS 16X is the perfect size for gaming laptop, offering ample space for multi-finger gestures and smooth navigation. The trackpad surface is made from glass, providing a smooth and responsive experience. Then when gaming, the touchpad has great palm rest touch detection, so you don’t accidently register it when playing games.
Gaming Capabilities and Performance:
The Aorus GIGABYTE 16X is a beast when it comes to gaming. The combination of the Intel i7-14650HX CPU that has 30M Cache, up to 5.2 GHz,16 cores: 8 P-core and 8 E-core and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB of VRAM, where it can boost Clock up to 2175MHz and has a maximum graphics power draw of 140 Watts, allowing it to deliver outstanding performance. I tested it with several demanding games like “Cyberpunk 2077,” “Ghost of Tsushima,”,”Resident Evil 4” and “Call of Duty: Warzone,” and it handled them all flawlessly. The games ran smoothly at Medium to High settings when using Nvidia’s DLSS where the frame rates would consistently be above 100 FPS. The 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 5600 MHz ensures that multitasking and running memory-intensive applications are a breeze.To truly get the best out you’re Aorus 16X when gaming, I highly suggest using the Nvidia GeForce Experience app. This is a helpful app for those who are new to PC gaming.The app will scan all your games and give you the best option to optimize each game to its recommendation for the best settings that your hardware can run.
Screen Resolution and Display:
The 16-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate is one of the standout features. The screen is an IPS WQXGA 2560×1600 resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which provides sharp and vivid visuals that enhance the gaming and viewing experience. The high refresh rate allows for buttery-smooth gameplay, which is very noticeable in fast-paced action games and competitive first person shooters. The colors are vivid, and the contrast is excellent, making both dark and bright scenes look stunning.You will notice a little backlight bleeding with dark backgrounds but that is expected from ISP displays, but it’s not too noticeable. The display also performs well in outdoor settings with minimal glare, thanks to the anti-glare coating. The screen comes with a built-in FHD 1080p webcam for video chats and it also allows for Windows Hello for unlocking your laptop with your face, which is nice since this laptop does not come with a touch sensor unlock button.
Battery Life and Charging:
Battery life is always a concern with gaming laptops, but with the Aorus 16X it performs decently in this regard. On a full charge, I managed to get around 4-5 hours of moderate use, which included browsing the internet, streaming videos, and some light gaming. During intense gaming sessions, the battery life would give me about 2 hours of playtime, which is expected given just how powerful the hardware is. For extended gaming sessions, I recommend keeping the laptop plugged in to maintain peak performance. This also affects the actual performance when gaming. So in order to get the best performance you are going to want to keep your laptop plugged in, that being said you can still game when it’s not charged but you will see a pretty steep decline in gaming performance, so keep that in mind.
Ports and Connectivity:
The Aorus GIGABYTE 16X comes with a generous selection of ports, which includes:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1 x USB Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C)
1 x USB3.2 Gen2 (Type C, support DisplayPort 1.4)
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x RJ45 Ethernet port
1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack
1 x MicroSD Card Reader
This variety of ports ensures that you can connect all your peripherals, external displays, and accessories without any hassle or need of a port dongle. The inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 is especially useful for high-speed data transfer and connecting to my high-resolution external monitor that supports HDMI 2.1 or my VR headsets. Internally it comes with the new Wi-Fi 7 wireless chip for faster speeds and lower latency. Currently, I have a Wi-Fi 6e router, but was still able to get my full bandwidth of 900 Mbps for both uploads and downloads, so I can only assume if you have a Wi-Fi 7 router with Gigabit internet that this laptop will have some of the fastest speeds over Wi-Fi. Along with the Wi-Fi 7 chip it also has the latest Bluetooth V5.4 chip that allows for better connections and lower latency for your Bluetooth enabled devices such as Headphones, keyboards, and mice.
The built in speakers are just ok for laptop speakers in that it has two downward firing speakers under the laptop, but let’s be honest most people will be using a gaming headset or headphones over bluetooth when using this laptop and the built in ones get the job done. The Laptop comes with 1TB of storage and has an additional M.2 slot so, you can add an additional NVMe SSD for more storage. The same goes for RAM, in that it is also upgradable with two slots to get you up 64GB of RAM.
Built-In Software:
The Aorus Control Center, which comes pre-installed, is a comprehensive software app that enhances the overall user experience. The AI Nexus utilizes AI to optimize the system performance based on the current task. For example, it can dynamically adjust power settings and fan speeds to balance performance and thermal management depending on if you’re gaming, rendering videos or just surfing the web. The AI-driven features are particularly handy during gaming, as it makes sure that the system runs at its best without having to manually tinker in the settings. The software also offers customization options for the RGB lighting, keyboard macros, and system monitoring, giving users full control over their setup. It comes packaged with Windows 11 Home Edition, but I recommend upgrading to the Pro edition, so you are not limited in some of the admin and customizations that the Home edition does not have.
Pros:
Great Gaming Performance: Handles the latest games at medium to high settings with respectable frame rates.
High-Quality Display: 165Hz refresh rate with excellent color and sharpness.
Robust Build and Design: Sleek, durable, and portable.
Ample Ports: Wide selection of ports including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1.
AI Optimization: Aorus software intelligently manages performance and thermal settings.
Cons:
Battery Life: Limited battery life during intensive gaming sessions.
Performance not Plugged in: Performance will take a dip when not plugged into an outlet.
Fan Noise: Can get quite loud under heavy load.
Weight: 5.0lbs is on the heavier side for laptops
Overall, the Aorus GIGABYTE 16X is a powerhouse gaming laptop that excels in delivering top performance and an immersive gaming experience on a laptop. Its high-refresh-rate display, powerful internals, and its plentiful ports make it a standout choice for serious gamers on the go. While it comes with a premium price tag and some minor drawbacks like battery life and fan noise, the overall performance and features justify the investment. You can’t go wrong with picking this laptop.
Techenthusiast1 –
The Gigabyte Aorus 16X 16″ 165Hz Gaming Laptop is a powerhouse designed for serious gamers and demanding users. With its Intel i7-14650HX processor, 32GB of RAM, and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, it delivers top-tier performance for gaming, content creation, and multitasking.
The laptop boasts a sleek and modern design with a sturdy build quality. The 16-inch IPS display is vibrant and offers excellent color accuracy, making it perfect for gaming and media consumption. It also offers HDR and Dolby Vision support. The slim bezels add to the immersive experience, and the overall design feels premium and durable. The 165Hz refresh rate on the IPS panel is a standout feature, providing smooth and responsive gameplay. 165Hz is more than enough for modern FPS games like Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (aka COD MW3), which is the game I play the most. I am able to get consistent 140 frames per second at the highest settings with Nvidia DLSS3 frame generation enabled, thanks to the beefy RTX 4070 GPU in this laptop. However, I wish that it had more than 8 GB of VRAM. COD MW3 recommends 10 GB of VRAM for 4K/Highest Resolution game settings. Even with only 8 GB of VRAM, I did not notice any bottlenecks while playing large multiplayer COD sessions. The high refresh rate, combined with a fast response time, minimizes motion blur and screen tearing, ensuring an enjoyable gaming experience. The display’s color reproduction and brightness levels are impressive, making it suitable for both gaming and creative work. In summary, this is how modern AAA games are meant to be played!
Equipped with the Intel i7-14650HX processor and 32GB of RAM, this laptop handles multitasking and demanding applications with ease. Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or working on resource-intensive tasks like video editing, the laptop performs exceptionally well. I did not notice any lags or delays while gaming or editing simple Youtube videos. This laptop feels “future proof” whereby I feel confident I can use it at least for the next 4 years without wishing I had more performance.
The keyboard is comfortable for long gaming sessions, with responsive keys and customizable RGB backlighting. The keys feels soft and comfortable while typing. The layout is user-friendly, and the keys have a satisfying travel distance. The trackpad is precise and smooth, although most gamers will likely use a gamepad like a Dualsense or Xbox controller. The trackpad feels very high end with a smooth glassy finish and not cheap like a lot of PC trackpads feel.
Battery life is average for a gaming laptop, lasting around 3-4 hours with mixed usage. During intense gaming sessions, expect it to drop significantly. This is typical for high-performance gaming laptops, and using it while plugged in is recommended for extended gaming periods. I noticed the frame rate dropped considerably when playing COD MW3 on battery, so keep it plugged in for maximum gaming performance.
The laptop offers a good selection of ports, including USB-C 3.2, Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, and an Ethernet port. This ensures you have plenty of options for connecting peripherals and external displays. The WiFi 7 support provides fast and reliable wireless connectivity, which is essential for online gaming and also ensures that this laptop won’t be obsolete anytime soon in terms of WiFi connectivity as WiFi 7 has just been introduced recently.
The cooling system is very effective, keeping the laptop at reasonable temperatures during extended gaming sessions. The fans can get loud under heavy load, but they do a great job of preventing thermal throttling and maintaining performance. Gigabyte went the extra mile for cooling design as the fans are hefty and kick in quickly.
The Gigabyte 16″ 165Hz Gaming Laptop with the Intel i7-14650HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 is an excellent choice for gamers and power users. It combines impressive performance, a high-quality display, and a sleek design into a well-rounded package. While the battery life could be better, the overall experience is top-notch, making it a great investment for anyone looking for a high-performance gaming laptop.
Bryan –
PROS:
• price
• Bright IPS screen
• no lightbleed
• can play most modern games on Ultra settings with no hiccups
• fans aren’t obnoxious
• all-around smooth experience
• lightweight
• minimal design
CONS:
• software
• A.I. programs are bare bones
Let’s face it, none of us love spending money, so what we spend on we want to be comfortable with years afterward. No regrets! Regarding gaming laptops in 2024, it’s tough to siphon through the millions of offerings for the best bang for your buck. Luckily, the gap between what can be considered top-tier gaming laptops has narrowed quite a bit. Sure, you can spend 3K+ on a machine, but you can also spend much less and get most of the experience you would get on a much more expensive laptop. That’s where Gigabyte comes in.
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese company that entered the gaming laptop market with one goal: to offer value. Founded in 1968, it began developing motherboards and made a name for itself in that sector before branching out to computers and accessories. While its name isn’t as well known as others in the gaming laptop market, it’s easy to see that it knows what it’s doing when it releases new products.
This 16″ GIGABYTE 165Hz Gaming Laptop has IPS, an Intel i7-14650HX with 32GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 on board with a 1TB SSD. With these specs, you’d think the price range would be $2,000+, but you’d be wrong! It’s available at Best Buy right now for $1,800. That’s a huge hint of the value you’ll be getting if you choose this device for your mobile gaming needs.
16″ is the perfect size for mobility. I also have an 18″ Predator gaming laptop, a heavy tank that I don’t like moving from room to room, but this one weighs a lot less and is easy to move and travel with. While unboxing, I noticed the quality right away. The casing is sleek and minimalistic while not trying to do too much to make it look like a futuristic machine. Some may like the “gaming style” many laptops attempt, but I prefer a more tapered approach. Don’t get me wrong, this machine does offer some cool features when it comes to looks, however. RGB lights on the keys and the unit’s backside cast an AUROS log onto the laptop’s surface. It’s not overwhelming but adds a personality touch to the machine.
I’m used to OLED screens (on my TV and desktop monitor), so I am always a bit nervous about light and black on IPS screens. My fears disappeared when I turned the 2560×1600 screen on for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised by the brightness. The blacks aren’t OLED, but much better than many IPS screens. There is very, very minimal lightbleed that you have to be picky to point out. To say it simply, I’m impressed with the screen. It’s very smooth, too, at 165Hz.
Performance is excellent. I have a backlog of games I’m trying to get through on Steam, so when I get a new machine, I’ll immediately download it and continue the progress I left from my Steam Deck. In this case, I first played Horizon: Zero Dawn. It’s not the newest game, but it shows a machine’s power well. I put everything on Ultra and ran with it. There was not a single hiccup! This thing handled it perfectly. I also played The Calisto Protocol, which also performed perfectly on Ultra settings. The RTX 4070 is a workhorse. You’ll want to keep the machine plugged into power, though. Although the battery is great for tasks, you’ll want it plugged in when you’re gaming on it due to the power consumption. The fans work hard but aren’t overwhelmingly loud. I use headphones anyway, but for those who don’t, the fans don’t scream like other machines I’ve had in the past.
The only CON I see with this machine is the software. There is “A.I.” on board to adapt to what games you play and how you play them, but it all seems unbaked now. There are minimal options you’ll get using AORAS software. There are three choices of power consumption, but I didn’t use them much. When the game was being played, the fans worked, and there were no stutters. That’s all I care about in the end.
If you’re looking for a lightweight, capable gaming machine and don’t want to spend top dollar, this is a perfect value choice. It packs a punch, that’s for sure. It does not feel cheap at all. Although I have the 18″ Predator, this one has been my daily for the last week, and I think it’ll stay that way. I love this laptop.
BIGASN –
This is an outstanding laptop and honestly better than I thought it was going to be. Cosmetically it’s a bit generic with a matte black resin case adorned with a few reflective bits for style. No problem there as it’ll probably get covered with stickers anyway. Pop open the clamshell and you’ll be greeted with a thin framed 16” Dolby Vision HDR IPS screen capable of 165hz and 2560×1600 native resolution. It’s not quite 4k, but it’s outstandingly sharp and bright. It took a tiny bit of tuning, but the Dolby Vision HDR is gorgeous and the matte screen does well preventing glare. The keyboard feels about the same as my 15” MacBook Pro, which is a very good thing. My hands don’t feel cramped typing and the adjustable RGB backlights help keep them clearly visible.
In terms of gaming, I was able to smoothly run Diablo IV, Forza Motorsport, and Jedi Survivor at 2560×1600 resolution with HDR and high graphic settings for all 3 games. Ray tracing performance varies per game, but I’ll get into that later. The Nvidia RTX4070 is a very capable GPU and this laptop allows you to switch between the 4070 or the Intel GPU. The Nvidia is better for gaming and high end graphics, but for day to day tasks the Intel GPU doesn’t slouch and helps extend battery life when needed. Speaking of which, I’m having trouble pinning down the battery life. It can vary widely with what you’re running and how, but I’m finding 3.5-4 hours for day to day non-gaming tasks. Maybe even 4+ if only typing or web browsing. There’s an emphasis on AI features that help extend battery life and performance and even a feature called AI Boost, though I’m not sure what they do. I’m sure it helps with battery life, processing speeds, and cooling. Which leads me to what’s most impressive about this gaming laptop.
The fans are remarkably quiet. At full speed they’re still audible but not like the jet engine loudness that I’m accustomed to. It sounds more like a desktop computer fan on high if that makes sense. But that’s at full speed which only seems to happen when gaming. For doing everything else that’s not gaming this thing is dead quiet. I don’t even think the fans activate, which says a lot about cooling. The body also doesn’t get scorching hot so I can actually use it on my lap like a conventional laptop. And that might actually be the most remarkable thing about this computer.
The Gigabyte 16” AORUS defies the oversized and bulky gaming stations that I expect in this market. The body is slimmer than average which makes the Gigabyte 16” AORUS a high end gaming laptop that’s actually practical enough to carry around for daily use. I’m just at home typing out this review on a park bench as I am slaying through the Helltides in Diablo IV at home. And the audio is fantastic. It’s a laptop so don’t expect any bass, but from vocals on up, outstanding! It plays clear, loud, and with a surprisingly good soundstage. Coupled with the low fan noise, I was surprised that I could hear the game clearly without a headset. And if you want to attach one there’s thankfully plenty of ports ranging from HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2, USB-C, RJ45, headphone, and even a Mini SD. The only thing that I don’t like is how the charging port is in the middle of the side instead of at the back end. I feel like the cable is more out of the way in the rear, but it’s not a killer. Overall, this is a high end gaming laptop that’s practical enough to use as a daily laptop. It’s Superman masquerading as Clark Kent and I love it. Highly recommended!
DAILY TASKS
Runs Windows 11 effortlessly. Haven’t had any compatibility issues so far and migrating my setup to match my other Windows computers was easy. Webcam is sharp enough and picks up light well. It’s a solid computer for online streaming and video conferences which seem like basically necessities nowadays. It handles regular office applications quickly and is WiFi 7 capable for fast data streams. Powered by the latest I7 chip with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB m.2 storage, this thing zips. The 16” screen is a great size as well. It’s just compact enough to carry around, while big enough to comfortably edit photos, movies, and play games. If I had to have one laptop to do it all, this one is a serious contender.
GAMING
Did an excellent job playing Diablo IV, Forza Motorsport, and Jedi: Survivor at 2560×1600@165hz on high graphic settings. I usually let games auto optimize if possible, but I brought the Ray tracing down to low vs the high setting. I noticed that the game runs slower at some moments, but that’s also after the new update so it could just be the game and servers acting up. It’s been a joy fighting my way through the Helltides from the deck and backyard. Forza Motorsport runs effortlessly on optimized settings, but I had a little trouble with Jedi: Survivor. I have to recheck what frame rate it was running at, but I noticed it wasn’t moving as silky smooth as I prefer. It’s almost there, so I’m pretty sure either dropping the graphic settings to medium or dropping the resolution to 1080p would definitely fix it. What’s most impressive to me is how quiet the fans are for a gaming laptop. I have a couple other higher end gaming laptops and while they perform well, the fans are like jet engines at full speed. That’s not the case here and I can even game on it without needing a headset. It’s incredible how audibly different they are and I’ll mention again, they are dead quiet when streaming movies or doing daily tasks. Outstanding job on the cooling Gigabyte!
PROS
– Slim for a gaming laptop
– Nvidia RTX4070 GPU excels
– Onboard Intel GPU surprisingly capable
– Responsive trackpad
– Bright anti-glare 16” IPS screen
– 2560×1600 @165hz resolution
– Speakers are loud and clear within their range (Vocals/Highs)
– Sound is excellent for movies, vocals, and video conferences
– Dolby Access does good job for audio tuning
– Dolby Vision HDR looks fantastic
– Fans are silent for day to day tasks
– Full speed fan is audible, but doesn’t sound like a jet engine
– Plays Diablo IV in HDR with High graphics settings and low level ray tracing smoothly
– Plays Forza Motorsport very well and smoothly
– Playing Star Wars Survivor on the go is a treat
– 32GB DDR5 RAM
– Gigabyte Control Center AI nexus has potential
– Includes NVIDIA AI art generator
– Can easily switch to discrete 4070 GPU only mode
– Completely silent when doing day to day tasks outside of gaming
– Good webcam
– Full size illuminated keyboard
– Good availability of ports
CONS
– Charging port in middle on side of body
– Plastic/resin case flexes slightly
– Sound lacks bass
– Gigabyte Control Center app GPU switching hiccups
– Battery only lifespan about 4 hours or less
– Generic laptop styling
– No fingerprint reader
– Not sure what Ai Boost does
NanoEthan –
The Gigabyte Aorus 16X ASG 2024 Laptop can be used for Gaming, Content Creation, and AI rendering. It comes equipped with the Intel I7 14650HX and the Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU along with 32GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. I was impressed with just how many features Gigabyte managed to pack into this lightweight unit.
**Unique Features**
1. The Aorus has Advanced Optimus that saves you from having to restart the computer or go into bios, every time you switch from Optimus to dedicated or integrated graphics.
2. Gigabyte, through its control center, has integrated AI to switch between graphic cards, or even change power modes depending on what application you open. Stable diffusion is also available in the control center to render graphics.
**Design/Build Quality**
There’s a matte surface (great for avoiding fingerprints) with a hard plastic bottom and surface, and aluminum lid. I was a little disappointed that it only opens up to about 120 or 130 degrees, so you can’t lay it flat, but the hinges are nice and strong. There’s a light projector with a purple AORUS that illuminates from the back (kind of cool,) and there’s an iridescent logo on top of the lid. I didn’t notice any flex on the screen. The trackpad is large with small satisfying clicks. There are two vents on the surface, two vents out the back, and vents on the left and right. You will notice 7 translucent keys on the keyboard, the Dolby Vision Atmos logo, subtle Auros graphics, and a power button top center. There is also non-slip rubber on the bottom to prevent sliding. Design and build quality is solid, but with the translucent key caps, iridescent logo, and RGB highlights, it will be hard to hide that it’s a gaming laptop.
**Display**
The display is a 16.0″ 16:10 WQXGA QHD (2560×1600) IPS with a 165 Hz Refresh rate. It comes with adaptive sync, 100% sRGB coverage. It’s pantone validated (must have for content creators using the Adobe Suite) and TUV Rheinland Certified (which means it is low-blue light emitting and takes better care of your eyes.) It comes with Dolby Vision, Gsync, 2 Display Ports via USB-C and 1 HDMI 1.1 out. This means 3 external monitors. (I hooked up 2.) It’s specced at 400 nits of brightness but this one goes well over 500 nits. You can also take this one outside with some sun and still see what you’re doing. There are slim bezels on the sides with a Webcam up top and thicker bezel at the bottom. The display boasts a 3ms response time which is great for gaming. TestUFO testing for ghosting shows a good image. There’s a very good 178 degree viewing angle and an anti-glare finish. This display is very good quality and great for gaming/content creation/rendering.
**CPU**
Equipped with a 14th Generation Intel I7 14650HX it will reach speeds up to 5.2 GHz. There are 16 cores, 8 P-cores and 8 E-cores. I feel like this is the sweet spot. You get plenty of power and Gigabyte manages to keep this one very cool. On Cinebench R23 I scored 1840 on the Single-Core test and a Multi-Core test of 21206. Very good scores here and capable of handling any gaming/software with ease.
**GPU**
Equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4070 and 8GB of VRAM, it maxes at 140 watts. The RTX 40 series is great for increasing frames with Frame generation and DLSS technologies. I scored 12600 on TimeSpy with standard settings. In gaming mode I hit 12900, and in Turbo mode (fans are maxed) I hit 13100. Note: During the Timespy test I did average 88 degrees on the CPU and 71 on the GPU. The clock frequency was right at 5.2 GHz on the CPU. The 4070 is more than enough to play any AAA title at High to Ultra settings.
**HDD**
There’s a 1 TB NVME SSD, plenty of space, and fortunately there are two M.2 SSD slots so you can expand later if necessary. These are the latest generation PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD up to 4TB. I hit about 5000 MB/s Read/Write speeds on CrystalDiskMark 8.04 on the 1 TB SSD that was included.
**Memory**
There are 2 DDR5 slots with DDR5-5600MHz memory sticks in them. These are very good speeds for memory. Gigabyte didn’t cut any corners here. You can put up to 64GB in this system, but 32GB is more than enough for just about anything you throw at it. Memory never exceeded 16GB used on the performance monitor during gaming or while using content creation software.
**Keyboard**
There’s almost no keyboard flex so it’s a solid build. The Aorus comes with 3 zone RGB backlighting, and has up to 1.7mm key travel (supports n-key which is great for hitting multiple keys at once.) There are semi transparent W-A-S-D-Q-E-R keys that are soft and quiet. On the downside there is no per-key RGB which would allow for more customization. It does support macros if you want to save your common key combinations.
**Ports**
2 Type-A supports USB 3.2 Gen 2
1 Type-C supports USB 3.2 Gen2 DisplayPort 1.4
1 Type-C Thunderbolt 4 (Supports USB4, Display Port 1.4) (Delivers power of 100 watts)
1 MicroSD (UHS-II) transfer rates here are exceptional
1 Audio/headphone jack
1 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
1 HDMI 2.1 (I’m using this slot for one of my monitors to save the USB-C for something else)
There’s a nice selection of ports. I do wish they were a little higher up (away from the hands) or in the back of the laptop out of the way.
**Webcam**
The webcam is an IR (face recognition) 1080p at 30 FPS. There’s a built in array microphone, 2.1 MP camera, and it supports Windows Hello Face authentication. This is all you will need for any zoom/teams meetings. With good light it looks great, in low-light it’s good enough.
**Tech**
Equipped with Wi-fi 7 you get the 6GHz band too. It comes with Bluetooth version 5.4, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos (which is like 5.1.2 surround sound.) This is essential for gaming so that you can hear thing around you. It’s also great for movies.
**Sound**
There are two 2W Speakers that are bottom firing. Speakers get louder than most laptops I’ve had, but with little bass as usual.
**Battery**
There’s a big battery in the Aorus at 99WH. There’s a fast charge of 50% capacity in 30 minutes. With normal to light use (such as web browsing and other functions outside of gaming and video rendering, you can get 8 or 9 hours out of a single charge. There’s a small 240 watt AC adapter (nice for traveling.) I’m happy with the size of the battery, the run time, and the intelligent power switching provided by AI Power gear.
**Fans/Cooling**
The fans are silent most of the time. Some gaming laptops struggle with cooling and have to blasts the fans to compensate for inadequate cooling or space. Gigabyte really nailed the cooling in this laptop. When the fans are working hard, the highest sound I measured was about 51 decibels, not too bad. You will see CPU temps idling in low to high 40s and GPU temps in mid to high 30s depending on what power profile you choose. There are 5 heat pipes with a really well engineered system. There’s a large intake on the keyboard surface and four outtakes (2 on front, left and right), no vapor chamber, no liquid metal, but surprisingly cool.
**Software**
Gigabyte Control Center monitors temps and utilization but it also does much more.
RGB Lighting – You can also select 8 different LED effects or even customize them. This will change how your keyboard looks and the pattern.
AI – This is also your control center for AI. If you choose AI Boost and click on the settings, you can literally change power delivery by choosing different profiles. The default power range is 90 to 120 watts, Creator is 110-135 watts, Turbo is 125-150, Gaming is 110-135, and Meeting and Energy saving are both 65-100 watts. AI Power Gear switches between integrated and discrete GPU and dynamically adjusts power management. AI Boost will detect what application you’re using, and it can adjust the CPU, GPU, or fan curve for higher performance. Gigabyte control center also offers AI Stable Diffusion for rendering.
Other Options – You can turn the keyboard to white backlighting or off (which might be nice in a professional setting.) You can also choose different fan control profiles which will determine when the fans kick in and how loud. I adjusted my battery to stop charging at 80% here, and you will find many more options available to customize your system.
**Games tested** (All at highest settings with DLSS when available) Temperatures were very impressive!
Senua’s Saga Hell Blade 2: FPS Ave: 52, GPU Temp:75, CPU Temp: 75
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: FPS Ave: 154, GPU Temp: 70, CPU Temp: 70
Alan Wake FPS Ave: 75, GPU Temp: 70, CPU Temp: 70
Cyberpunk 2077: FPS Ave: 75 GPU Temp: 74, CPU Temp: 70
Forza Horizon 5: Extreme Settings, FPS Ave: 82, GPU Temp: 71, CPU Temp: 70
**Conclusion**
This is an exceptional laptop that does so many things well. Gigabyte covered every possible option for gamers and content creators with the added luxury of AI. Gigabyte gets everything out of the CPU and GPU here with no throttling that I could detect. When you analyze every element of this laptop, it’s an exceptional machine with hardly any weaknesses. I’m a fan. Highly Recommended.
**Pros**
* Cooling is top-tier
* Display has a ton of features, >500 Nits
* Design is slick and sturdy
* AI features/Gigabyte software
* 1080P IR Webcam
* CPU, GPU, Memory speeds are well above average
* No bloatware
**Needs Improvement**
* Lacks per-key RGB
* Ports on sides (none in back)
* Chassis only has metal on the lid
* Some options are hard to find (not intuitive) in Gigabyte Control Center software
* Micro-SD (Not full size)