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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

Model:AORUS 16X ASG-53USC64SH
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 26 reviews

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Customers commend the AORUS 16X for its stunning 16-inch QHD+ display with a 165Hz refresh rate, powerful performance, and sleek design. They particularly appreciate the loud and clear speakers and the inclusion of two SO-DIMM slots for RAM upgradability. However, some users have concerns about the battery life, fan noise, and software issues.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value from Gigabyte for a quality machine

    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.

    Posted by Bryan

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A laptop that puts gaming first

    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 2560x1600, which I found that some games don't have an option for. The closest is 2560x1440, 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.

    Posted by ILikeVideoGames

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 2024 gaming laptop

    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.

    Posted by Techenthusiast1

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