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- Key Specs
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Processor Model: Intel 13th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- Model Number: GAMING A16 CVHI3US864SH
- Product Name: GAMING A16 - 16" 165Hz 1920x1200 WUXGA Intel Core i7-13620H - 1TB SSD - 32GB DDR5 RAM - GeForce RTX 5060
- Color: Black Steel
- Year of Release: 2025
- Display
- Screen Type: IPS
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel 13th Generation Core i7 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 13620H
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
- GPU Video Memory Type (RAM): GDDR7 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 1
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-C 3.2, 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x USB-A 2.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
- Number of USB-A Charging Ports: 3
- Number of USB-C Charging Ports: 1
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Power
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: RGB
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.76 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 14.11 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 10.33 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4.85 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 810162142926
The GIGABYTE GAMING A16 redefines accessible gaming with a perfect synergy of AI-powered performance and ergonomic design. Featuring an Intel Core i7-13620H Processor and up to a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, the GAMING A16 is ideal for casual gamers, students, and professionals exploring generative AI. Equipped with GiMATE - an intelligent AI agent - this laptop, personalizes your computing experience by adapting system operations to your unique needs. With a focus on user comfort, the GIGABYTE GAMING A16 introduces the premium GIGABYTE Golden Curve Keyboard and a versatile 180-degree hinge design, accommodating various usage scenarios from gaming to productivity. Perceive every game winning moment on a panoramic 165Hz display with slim bezels and a 16:10 aspect ratio while Dolby Atmos creates an immersive audio experience.
- GIGABYTE GiMATE as Your Smart AI Mate: Introducing GiMATE, your smart AI Mate that transforms how you interact with technology. GiMATE creates an intelligent interface that truly understands your needs. Control is now more intuitive, more intelligent, and more personal.
- Intel Core i7-13620H Processor: With the Intel Core i7-13620H processor, you can stream, record gameplay, and run multiple applications without compromise. GIGABYTE GAMING A16 offers fast multimedia processing and the smoothest gaming experience.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU: Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.
- Game and Create with Windows 11 Home: With Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GAMING A16 brings it all together in one place and gives you everything you need to stay ahead – game, create, and boost your productivity with confidence.
- 180-degree Hinge with 19.45mm Slim Chassis: GIGABYTE GAMING A16 features a laid-flat 180-degree hinge design to adapt to various scenarios, all with a 19.45 millimeters (0.76 inches) slim chassis.
- Dynamic Surcharge The Productivity with 14 Hours Battery Life: GIGABYTE GAMING A16 refines the system and gives up to 14hrs battery life to support your study session in library or school.
- WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling with 0dB Ambience: GIGABYTE GAMING A16 is equipped with the iconic WINDFORCE Cooling Technology, featuring dual-fan design coupled with 3D VortX air-channeling to maximize the airflows. The Icy Touch allows gamers to control in comfort with low temperatures. With the help of GIGABYTE GiMATE AI Cooling feature, the device dynamically adapts to the system demands and creates noise-free immersion on low-power scenarios.
- Support NVIDIA Advanced Optimus with MUX Switch Performance Uplift: With the support of NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, you have the ability to switch between an internal GPU for longer battery life or discrete GPU for higher performance.
- 4-sided Super-slim Bezels Design: With the 4-sided slim bezels, GIGABYTE GAMING A16 presents a panoramic display and delivers smooth framerates for gamers. Perceive every game-winning moment on the fast, smooth display with enlarged viewing area.
- Newly Designed Golden Curve Keyboard: GIGABYTE GAMING A16 features Golden Curve Keyboard with larger key caps and optimized force curve that meets the golden sweet spot to deliver a comfortable and silent experience for both gaming and working. Along with the enlarged touch pad, GIGABYTE GAMING A16 presents best-in-class on-device control for your portable scenarios.
- Personal Cinema with Dolby Atmos: Powered by Dolby, GIGABYTE GAMING A16 levels up the audio as the cinematic feast for your ears. The surround sound is set to amaze you sensationally within the immersive display.
- Productivity with PD 3.0 Type-C Charging: GAMING A16 provides versatile I/O ports to connect your high-speed devices. The cutting-edge USB4 Type-C port enables up to 40Gbps bandwidth and is compatible with DisplayPort monitors and supports PD3.0. Experience fast charging to 50% in 30 minutes through AC charging.
- Wi-Fi 6E Support: With the support of Wi-Fi 6E, you can experience up to 6x faster on managed networks, 3x faster for home and consumer use, and 75% lower latency than Wi-Fi 5.
- Discover Your Next Favorite Game with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Play over 100 high-quality games with friends on your PC, console, phone or tablet for one month free.* With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. (*T&C apply)
- GIGABYTE GiMATE as Your Smart AI Mate: Introducing GiMATE, your smart AI Mate that transforms how you interact with technology. GiMATE creates an intelligent interface that truly understands your needs. Control is now more intuitive, more intelligent, and more personal.
- Intel Core i7-13620H Processor: With the Intel Core i7-13620H processor, you can stream, record gameplay, and run multiple applications without compromise. GIGABYTE GAMING A16 offers fast multimedia processing and the smoothest gaming experience.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU: Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.
- Game and Create with Windows 11 Home: With Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GAMING A16 brings it all together in one place and gives you everything you need to stay ahead – game, create, and boost your productivity with confidence.
- 180-degree Hinge with 19.45mm Slim Chassis: GIGABYTE GAMING A16 features a laid-flat 180-degree hinge design to adapt to various scenarios, all with a 19.45 millimeters (0.76 inches) slim chassis.
- Dynamic Surcharge The Productivity with 14 Hours Battery Life: GIGABYTE GAMING A16 refines the system and gives up to 14hrs battery life to support your study session in library or school.
- WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling with 0dB Ambience: GIGABYTE GAMING A16 is equipped with the iconic WINDFORCE Cooling Technology, featuring dual-fan design coupled with 3D VortX air-channeling to maximize the airflows. The Icy Touch allows gamers to control in comfort with low temperatures. With the help of GIGABYTE GiMATE AI Cooling feature, the device dynamically adapts to the system demands and creates noise-free immersion on low-power scenarios.
- Support NVIDIA Advanced Optimus with MUX Switch Performance Uplift: With the support of NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, you have the ability to switch between an internal GPU for longer battery life or discrete GPU for higher performance.
- 4-sided Super-slim Bezels Design: With the 4-sided slim bezels, GIGABYTE GAMING A16 presents a panoramic display and delivers smooth framerates for gamers. Perceive every game-winning moment on the fast, smooth display with enlarged viewing area.
- Newly Designed Golden Curve Keyboard: GIGABYTE GAMING A16 features Golden Curve Keyboard with larger key caps and optimized force curve that meets the golden sweet spot to deliver a comfortable and silent experience for both gaming and working. Along with the enlarged touch pad, GIGABYTE GAMING A16 presents best-in-class on-device control for your portable scenarios.
- Personal Cinema with Dolby Atmos: Powered by Dolby, GIGABYTE GAMING A16 levels up the audio as the cinematic feast for your ears. The surround sound is set to amaze you sensationally within the immersive display.
- Productivity with PD 3.0 Type-C Charging: GAMING A16 provides versatile I/O ports to connect your high-speed devices. The cutting-edge USB4 Type-C port enables up to 40Gbps bandwidth and is compatible with DisplayPort monitors and supports PD3.0. Experience fast charging to 50% in 30 minutes through AC charging.
- Wi-Fi 6E Support: With the support of Wi-Fi 6E, you can experience up to 6x faster on managed networks, 3x faster for home and consumer use, and 75% lower latency than Wi-Fi 5.
- Discover Your Next Favorite Game with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Play over 100 high-quality games with friends on your PC, console, phone or tablet for one month free.* With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. (*T&C apply)
Whats Included
- GAMING A16 - 16" 165Hz 1920x1200 WUXGA Intel Core i7-13620H - 1TB SSD- 32GB DDR5 RAM - GeForce RTX 5060
- GAMING A16 - 16" 165Hz 1920x1200 WUXGA Intel Core i7-13620H - 1TB SSD- 32GB DDR5 RAM - GeForce RTX 5060
Q: Where is the secondary m.2 ssd slot located? I took it apart twice and haven’t noticed where it goes
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Q: Does this laptop have a camera?
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A: Dear Customer, Thank you for reaching out. Please note that on the GIGABYTE GAMING A16 laptop, the AI Power Gear feature automatically adjusts performance profiles to optimize battery life. When operating on DC mode (battery power), the system turns off the dedicated NVIDIA graphics card (dGPU) by default to extend battery life. This can cause the NVIDIA App to report that no NVIDIA GPU is detected. We recommend watching the following tutorial video for more details on how to adjust the power and graphics settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqSvGxx7Wfk Once the laptop is plugged into power (AC mode) or the performance profile is set to “AI Performance” or “AI Gaming”, the dedicated NVIDIA GPU will automatically re-enable and function normally for gaming and other GPU-demanding applications.
A: RTX 5060 graphic card will enable the VR games.
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Q: Is there a slot option to upgrade the RAM to 64GB?
A: Yes, it’s upgradeable RAM, up to 64GB DDR5 5600MHz. GAMING A16 has 2x SO-DIMM sockets for expansion.
Q: How many port on sides and what type
A: There are 5 ports on the left side, which are: 1 x DC-in 1 x RJ-45 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x Type-A support USB3.2 Gen1 1 x Type-C USB3.2 Gen1 support DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0 There are 3 more ports on the right side, which are: 1 x Type-A support USB3.2 Gen1 1 x Type-A support USB2.0 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack support mic / headphone combo
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| Pros for GIGABYTE - GAMING A16 - 16" 165Hz 1920x1200 WUXGA Intel Core i7-13620H - 1TB SSD - 32GB DDR5 RAM - GeForce RTX 5060 - Black Steel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Quality, Processor Speed, Portability, Gaming Performance, Battery Life | Processor Speed, Portability, Overall Performance, Cooling System | There were no pros for this product— | Build Quality, Portability, Battery Life, Processor Speed, Gaming Performance |
| Cons for GIGABYTE - GAMING A16 - 16" 165Hz 1920x1200 WUXGA Intel Core i7-13620H - 1TB SSD - 32GB DDR5 RAM - GeForce RTX 5060 - Black Steel | |||
| Fan Noise | Fan Noise, Battery Life, Screen Quality, Weight | There were no cons for this product— | Fan Noise |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Customization, Accessibility and more!
I frankly don't know much about computers, laptops or specs, but after asking regarding specs... I was recommended this laptop thanks to an employee. I did not seek a laptop like this for the sole purpose of gaming, but it was definitely an option and while I do play only one videogame on the PC what I was looking forward too most with a laptop like this was whether or not it would be capable of handling Blender, Modeling, Photoshop, Photopea etc. And it does actually handle them just fine! In fact playing games videogames on the laptop feels great to do so too! So much so I can even enjoy writing again! So in general this laptop is just great. Alongside the cooling. I played for hours at a time and did not feel the laptop get hot. Though that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider getting a laptop cooler! Which I may for the future.
Posted by Hemobar
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent laptop so far
I got this for my wife, she has been enjoying the laptop thus far. We havent seen much issues with it. Its capable of doing photoshop and playing the games that she likes. There is one downside, but it may not affect other people. The laptops on board networking card appears to have issues connecting to a network that uses a cellular network. I have starlink and t mobile 5g home internet. The laptops onboard card works well with starlink, but refused to work on the 5g home internet. I believe maybe this could be something to do with ipv6 potentially. I did troubleshooting and narrowed it down to the onboard card because we were able to buy a netgear usb wifi, and it was able to access the network without issues on both networks. It was relatively easy to fix, not a super big deal especially since everything else is flawless. But i figured i would mention it.
Posted by Jesse
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Casual Gamer’s Laptop
Introduction: The GIGABYTE A16 is first and foremost a gaming laptop packing a 13th Gen Intel i7-13620H, boasting 10 cores @ 4.9GHz. Just as impressive is its 2xSODIMM 32GB DDR5 RAM @ 5600MHz, but you’ll also find a modest GIGABYTE 1TB SSD. The battery is a nice 76Wh allowing for up to 14 hours of runtime. The display is a 16” 1920x1200 IPS panel @165Hz. Finally, to complement all this is NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Mobile. Main Takeaways: Today’s gaming hardware manufacturers are driving improved battery life and heat reduction provided by lower TDPs for both CPU and GPU. And just for reference, an apples-to-apples performance comparison of the 5060 and 4070 laptop variants put them as very comparable, but giving the upper hand to the 5060 for more efficient power consumption. The A16 mainly suits casual gamers who want that power to do some gaming, but also be able to run productivity apps. Look and Feel: The GiGABYTE A16 is most definitely a gaming laptop. By the look and feel alone, it isn’t a laptop that you would normally carry around due to its heft, in my opinion. The base of the clamshell is about a half inch longer in the rear than the 16” screen itself; this is to allow more room for hardware and cooling. Also, once opened, you will find a very very large touchpad, which is both welcoming in terms of normal productivity as well as a very very large palm rest. The keyboard itself is also just as satisfying to type on. It’s definitely not mechanical, but it isn’t bad to type on either. Peripherals: HDMI2.1, USB-A Gen1, USB-C Gen1 with DP1.4 and PD 3.0, nice), Wi-Fi 6E Cooling: GIGABYTE calls its cooling design the “3D Vortx”. What that essentially means is that air enters from underneath the laptop using two fans and provides cooling to both the hardware as well as the keyboard itself, which is pretty cool. The idea here is to keep the touch areas cool so that you're comfortable while gaming. In my testing, the keys were warm to the touch, but nothing uncomfortable. As you get closer to the function keys, there is a drastic change in temperature, so the cooling design definitely is working here. Air is escalated through the sides and rear; I think I was more bothered about the exiting heat hitting my right hand while using the mouse. During gaming sessions, the fans remain relatively quiet. Performance: Honestly, a 16” WUXGA IPS display @ 165Hz being driven by a 5060 with 8GB VRAM is probably a sweet spot for gaming. The A16 is exactly this and from a gaming perspective it does not disappoint. NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 definitely does a lot of weightlifting here when it comes to driving FPS and maintaining quality. Just to cut to the chase, here are some games and benchmarks I ran: 3DMark Score - 9872, 61W CLK 2197MHz(GPU), 11001MHz(VRAM) Shadow of the Tomb Raider: 78FPS @ Ultra Settings CLK 2133MHz(GPU), 9001MHz(VRAM), 51W DLSS Quality Horizon Zero Dawn - 78FPS @ Ultra Settings CLK 2133MHz(GPU), 9001MHz(VRAM), 51W DLSS Quality Sound quality is decent for a laptop. It’s not tinny or flat. Drivers exit the body facing down and bounce off the surface to aid in giving you that full sound. Battery Longevity: The A16 comes with an Integrated GPU for non-gaming applications. This allows for battery conservation, keeping the 5060 asleep but ready when it needs to tag-team the iGPU out. This is pretty much a standard practice among laptops with two GPUs. When it detects it’s under battery use, the GPU will switch from discrete to integrated. The screen will also dim its brightness and reduce the refresh rate from 165Hz down to 60Hz. I tried gaming under these conditions…and obviously it was not good. Understandably so. Battery life is always subjective depending on what you’re doing, but I can say that this laptop does perform very well, going for at least 8-9 hours before I start to panic charge. This is a mixture of web browsing, productivity and streaming videos. Upgradeability: Opening the “case” requires removing 11 philip screws, then carefully prying off the bottom panel. It is a snap-on panel and will require a bit of force to remove, but once removed, accessibility to components are easy. There are two SODIMM slots for DDR5 RAM, both of which are occupied with 16GB. There are also two m.2 slots for NVMe, one of which is currently being used and an unused slot for additional drives. Finally, there is the battery itself that can be easily removed and replaced with the time comes. Portability: This isn’t the smallest of laptops, but I was able to take it with me on a personal trip. It had no problem fitting in my laptop backpack, which is able to fit up to a 15.6” laptop. It is close to 5lbs in weight, which in today’s standards is a bit much, but it didn’t bother me as I moved through the airport terminals and on and off the plane. Conclusion: The GIGABYTE GAMING A16 is a good hybrid between gaming and productivity. I do feel that due to its size, it may be one of those laptops that stays put and acts a carry-around-the-house kind of device as opposed to carry around everywhere like an ultra-lightweight or a tablet. It performs gaming pretty well and, when not gaming, provides a very usable keyboard and complementing touchpad for ease of use.
Posted by softwareEngineer
