HIGHLIGHT
- The 64GB memory capacity of the Gigabyte Aorus 17X and Aorus 15X models and the laptops with Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series graphics are available. GPU
- The Gigabyte Aorus 17X and Aorus 15X feature Wi-Fi 6E.
The latest gaming laptops from Gigabyte were unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2023) as the Aorus 17X and Aorus 15X updated variants. They offer up to 64GB DDR5 memory and a display refresh rate of up to 240Hz. They have Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs and Intel i9 HX-series processors up to the 13th generation. The redesigned laptops from Gigabyte feature the firm’s own Windforce cooling technology for thermal control. While the Aorus 15X runs Windows 11 Home/Pro, the Gigabyte Aorus 17X runs Windows 11. The laptops have the most recent connectivity features, including as Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E.
Gigabyte Aorus 17X and Aorus 15X pricing and availability information has not yet been disclosed.
Gigabyte Aorus 17X, Specifications
The Gigabyte Aorus 17X, as its name suggests, has a 17.3-inch display with a QHD (1,440 x 2,560 pixels) resolution and a refresh rate of up to 240 Hz. The display is rated to deliver 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and has received low blue light emission certification from TUV Rheinland. Windows 11 is the operating system that it uses. A 13th-generation Intel Core i9-13950HX processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics, up to 64GB of DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM, and up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD storage can all be added to the laptop’s configuration options. A keyboard with RGB lighting and illuminated controls is also included.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17X is advertised as having a maximum Total Graphics Power output of 175W. (TGP). The thermal management system makes use of the new Windforce cooling technology and incorporates a vapour chamber to maximise heat transfer. The laptop’s aluminium body measures 21.8mm thick. It has a glass touchpad that is water-resistant and anti-fingerprint. Other features include full-HD Webcam, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5, microphones, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and two speakers with 2.5W output. Additionally, DTS:X audio technology is supported. It has a 99Whr battery powering it. It weighs 2.5 kilos and is 15.6×11.5×0.86 inches in size.
Gigabyte Aorus 15X specifications
A 15.6-inch QHD (1,440×2,560 pixels) display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB colour gamut coverage is included with the Gigabyte Aorus 15X. Additionally, the display is TUV Rheinland certified. The laptop can have a 13th-generation Intel Core i9-13900HX processor and a laptop GPU from Nvidia called the RTX 4070. It is capable of producing 175W TGP. The processor is coupled with PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD storage and up to 64GB DDR5 SO-DIMM RAM.
On the Aorus 15X laptop, Gigabyte has included an RGB fusion keyboard with per-key backlight control. Thunderbolt 4 ports, dual speakers with a 2W output, a microphone, Wi-Fi 6E, a full-HD webcam, and Bluetooth v5.2 are further connectivity possibilities. Additionally, DTS:X audio technology is included. The laptop is capable of authenticating users with Windows Hello. The device has a 99Whr battery. Additionally, it is 2.6 kilos in weight and 14.1 x 10.8 x 0.78 inches in size.