Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been using the Aero X16 with the RTX 5070 for a little while now, and I can confidently say this is one of the best laptops I’ve ever owned. It combines sleek design, excellent thermals, and real desktop-class gaming performance in a portable form factor. Performance Out of the box it already delivered smooth high-refresh gameplay, but with a little tuning and overclocking I’m consistently hitting 200+ FPS in COD with DLSS and Frame Generation, and 150–165 FPS at the native 2560×1600 resolution in Battlefield V. That’s performance I normally associate with a desktop rig, not a laptop. Thermals & Cooling Even under heavy gaming loads, the GPU temps sit in the 60s–70s °C thanks to the cooling system, turbo fan option, and a cooling pad. Unlike most gaming laptops that run hot and throttle, this one maintains stable boost clocks for hours. Display The OLED panel at 2560×1600 is stunning — sharp, vibrant, and smooth at 165 Hz. Whether I’m gaming, editing, or just browsing, everything looks great. Build & Features The chassis feels premium and slim without sacrificing performance. RAM and storage are upgradeable, and having access to NVIDIA Studio drivers makes it great for both creative work and gaming. Value For the price, it’s a steal. This laptop punches well above its weight — outperforming many stock RTX 5070 Ti laptops once tuned, while staying cooler and quieter. ⸻ Final Verdict If you’re looking for a laptop that can handle competitive gaming, high-resolution single-player titles, and even creative workloads without breaking a sweat, the Gigabyte Aero X16 with RTX 5070 is an easy recommendation. It’s not just future-proof — it’s a desktop replacement that you can actually carry with you.

I purchased this laptop to replace a 10-day old HP Omen. I was very impressed by the price ($1,279.99), and performance underneath that price. Below are some 'Pros and Cons' that I have typed out for your convivence when buying. Pros: -Thin and Light Design -Processor Speed -RAM -Screen -Battery Life (lasted me 2 hours on full gameplay) Cons: -Keyboard (very thin, no NumPad) -VRAM (similar performance to a 5060- only 8GB) -Ports (USB 2.0 in 2025!) I do recommend this laptop, although. The price was amazing for the performance, and I am more impressed than the HP. In conclusion, if you are looking for a thin, light laptop able to game and work, this is the one for you.

I’ve had the laptop for a couple weeks and the power is great the laptop is running smooth and it’s lightweight with a stylish design. I ran into some software hiccups with a face recognition glitch between gigabyte software and was helped by windows support to clear it up. Other than that games and editing software have been running great. The laptop gets hot during high strain tasks like gaming but nothing crazy that settings and accommodations can’t fix like for other laptops. I use the cardboard that the laptop comes with as a lap pad which is just as it’s advertised from the instructions straight from the box. A well thought out design for a powerful laptop. So far so good!

This laptop has been a wonderful addition to my house so far. I purchased it for college and gaming. So far it has been smooth and easy. Everything loads quickly, the sound is nice and loud, and the visuals are beautifully crisp. So far, my only complaint is that the keyboard should have been a bit wider across (you get roughly an inch on both sides of space), and the usb ports are tedious. Trying to get my usb in was nervewracking because the holes are tight fits. Not necessarily a bad thing, but i thought i would break something in order to plug things in. It came well packaged (albeit, dirty box) with a thin protector between the screen and keyboard. Also- it isnt very heavy at all. Quite manageable. Fits nicely in a laptop sleeve or backpack. I put mine in a 15.6-16 sleeve and stick it in my 17" backpack.

This laptop is very snappy. The screen is incredible despite not being an OLED. It has 4 USBA ports 1 USBC/thunderbolt port, 1 Ethernet and 1 HDMI out. It works very well with a second display. The Gigabyte Gimate application is very helpful for toggling between performance modes and adjusting the fans and or enabling or disabling the dgpu. Every game I've tried to run on it has run incredibly well, including Wuchang Fallen Feathers. I've been able to get 7b parameter llms running locally and with very good response time usually less than a couple seconds. It's been working flawlessly for school, streaming, gaming, surfing, etc. It doesn't seem to slow down no matter how many tabs or applications I have running. It boots up incredibly quickly. The only complaint would be the 8gb of vram. It has a very premium feeling build including the metal sand blasted top cover. It's incredibly light and incredibly thin. The battery is decent. I got about 3 or 4 hours of moderate use out of it before I needed to plug it in and that was on performance mode not in eco mode. There is hardly any flex in the keyboard. Would buy this again.

I recently decided to upgrade my setup and switched from my old laptop to this Gigabyte model, and the difference is night and day. What surprised me the most is its versatile design, which adapts perfectly to my needs, whether for work or gaming. In terms of performance, it is extremely powerful; it handles multitasking and demanding programs without breaking a sweat. Plus, aesthetically, it looks very elegant and feels premium. I am very satisfied with the purchase; it really exceeded my expectations regarding speed and build quality. Highly recommended!

A high spec’d gaming and creator laptop that is surprisingly light, has a clear and bright display and a long lasting battery. And with an RTX 5070 all for below $1500 it is one of the best deals out there right now.

TL;DR: The Gigabyte Aero X16 is primarily targeted at creators and gamers, with a strong emphasis on productivity. Although a good machine for these purposes, some drawbacks prevent it from being a perfect 10/10. Unboxing was a great experience. Gigabyte used mostly cardboard packaging, which doubles as a laptop stand with airflow cutouts. It also included stickers. Gimmicky but cute, and although too bulky for travel, the effort is nice to see. The laptop itself looks good, but is quite "gamer-y" at a glance. The iridescent Aero badge is subtle and pretty, but doesn't prevent the Aero X16 from standing out in most office settings with both the gamer™ RGB and keyboard font. Also, nitpicky as it is, I wish the "space grey" color was more similar to Apple's classic colorway, as it's much closer to charcoal. Performance while plugged in is strong. I'm not a hardcore gamer by any means, but my two favorite games are Slime Rancher 1 and 2, which both performed pretty well: ON BATTERY SR1: 45fps (↑44↓37) SR1 [OBS]: 31fps (↑33↓27) SR2: 67fps (↑77↓52) SR2 [OBS]: 40fps (↑42↓31) PLUGGED IN SR1: 120fps (↑141↓93) SR1 [OBS]: 118fps (↑170↓80) SR2 [max settings]: 72fps (↑84↓60) SR2 [tweaked]: 109fps (↑133↓90) SR2 [OBS]: 71fps (↑99↓42) FPS doesn't tell the entire story, but as you can see, performance drops with OBS recording game footage in the background, even while plugged into the wall. Performance while plugged in was considerably better even with OBS running, and for gamers not looking to stream/record gameplay, you can get well over 30fps with the right games and settings even on battery. In addition to having the horsepower to run intensive creative programs, the Aero X16 boasts a 100% sRGB IPS screen with Pantone validation. At 2500x1600 and 165 Hz, the 16:10 screen is great for productivity and gaming alike. Though not suitable for highly color-sensitive work requiring greater coverage of Adobe RGB and Display P3 color spaces, it's good for doing digital creative work like editing videos or photos. That said, the screen didn't blow me away. The matte finish adds a slight grain and dullness to the colors. The brightness is, in my opinion, the bare minimum for acceptability at 400 nits peak, and the IPS panel means you won't get the high contrast and inky blacks of OLED. Though this didn't detract from my experience working or gaming on it, I don't find it ideal for consuming content as a primary use case. Speaking of consuming content, the speakers are alright for a laptop. They're down-firing, so expect some muffle, but they get surprisingly loud and sound better on the cardboard stand. Dolby Atmos didn't noticeably improve anything for me, either with the speakers or through headphones, but that may be more the fault of the 2W speakers than Dolby. The webcam, although 1080p, looks blurry to me, but is good enough for Zoom calls and supports Windows Hello. Still, if you are looking to stream with it, you will be sorely disappointed, even with Studio Effects. The microphone is just barely good enough for online meetings, though. Note that there is no privacy shutter or button to disable the webcam, although there is a button to mute the mic. Like many gaming laptops, this is a solid chonker. Though a mostly plastic chassis, it does feel rigid with little to no flex. At a little over 4lbs (2kg), this is a bit heavy to be "lightweight" compared to true thin and lights, but it should still fit in a backpack and isn't overly bulky. With these specs, the Aero X16 necessitates a barreljack charger, but note that the large charging brick does add a decent amount of heft to the entire kit. (The charging port is also located smack dab in the middle of the left side of the laptop, which is...fine, but just weird.) The keyboard is okay, albeit cramped. It won't beat a good mechanical keyboard, but it's okay for what it is. My biggest gripes with the keyboard are the arrow keys and cheap-looking RGB. The touchpad, similarly, is mediocre, though I did have occasional issues with right clicks not registering properly. I/O is satisfactory. A gigabit Ethernet port and DisplayPort are nice surprises, but I wish I could trade DP for another USB 3.0 port instead of the USB 2.0 port. You get two USB 3.2 Type-A ports and one Type-C, though, so you won't be hurting too badly despite that. The biggest perk of this laptop is its upgradeability: you can add up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM, with two M.2 slots available for added storage. The default 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD configuration is already great for both gamers and professionals, but having the headroom is great. Battery life is poor for gaming, lasting about an hour, and middling for light tasks, netting around 6ish hours of writing or websurfing. Charging from 30 to 80% took just over an hour, and the GPU shuts off on battery to help conserve power, which does improve battery life considerably. Overall, a gaming laptop is going to be plugged into the wall for maximum performance while gaming anyway, but you can lug this into a café and work for a few hours safely. Sadly, fans do get quite loud under load, yet the thermals are still objectively bad. I measured around 57 decibels in balanced mode, and Steam reported an average of 55°C and a peak of 68°C temps on the GPU while gaming. Even just websurfing, temps hover around 40-50°C. This makes me concerned for the longevity of the laptop, and although it doesn't get dangerously hot (yet), the heat is hard to miss. Finally, the included GiMATE software has very mixed utility. System monitoring is helpful, and the GiMATE chatbot can find system settings (though it can't change them directly). The AI apps are a mixed bag. GiMATE creator is clunkier than Copilot+ image features — without getting into the weeds, you have to make an account with a separate service, generate an access token, set permissions for that token, and then download the fairly large (20+GB) models before doing any generation at all. On the plus side, it doesn't refuse copyrighted requests like Copilot, and you can fine-tune outputs and get custom images in just about a minute...but if you're already this inclined towards AI image generation, you'll probably already be using software like A1111 or ComfyUI, which offers way more customization and the ability to use custom models and LORA. NVIDIA Canvas seems to be discontinued, despite being listed in the GiMATE app. NVIDIA NIM seemed interesting but mostly geared towards devs, and the in-browser preview was slower and less impressive than ChatGPT or Gemini. NVIDIA Broadcast was by far the most useful of the apps, and it still came with considerable caveats: 1) it sucks up quite a bit of system resources; 2) because of #1, you can't use some effects while doing intensive tasks like gaming or streaming; 3) it doesn't fully fix the problems with the built-in webcam or mic. Where Windows Studio Effects is technically functional but lacking in certain areas, NVIDIA Broadcast does somewhat improve upon...but not perfectly. As an example, the eye contact fixer does kind of work, but it turns my (Asian, naturally dark) eyes into a light blue/grey color, which looks extremely unnatural. It also sometimes warps my glasses frames. Studio Live does a great job of making the built-in mic sound better, but it takes up around 30% of the GPU while running, and even with noise removal enabled, it cannot hide the laptop fans or keyboard sounds. Ultimately, NVIDIA Broadcast is the only software I would actually use and it's still only really useful for creative work if you're using better external equipment. Overall, this is a capable machine for creative professionals and gamers. The upgradeability is a huge plus, and while it's neither ultra-portable nor silent, it works perfectly well for my needs as a creative professional who enjoys gaming on the side. The biggest pain points are the battery life, poor thermals, and lack of VRAM, but in return you get a 100% sRGB screen, decent performance, and upgradeability.

I find it incredible that so much power is packed into such a lightweight and portable laptop. Its elegant design makes it perfect for someone looking for a work tool. I love it.

Wow, I am amazed at the performance and feel of this laptop. I upgraded from an Acer Nitro 5, there is a gulf of camparison of tge 2 machines. Gigabyte has outdone themsleves and Best Buy had an excellent price of $1,299. Happy is an understatement!

A lot of power in a small form factor. Runs the games i play at great FPS and boots quickly. So far I'm loving it! Battery life is awesome.

Great performance and cool temperatures, GPU and CPU temperatures doesn't exceed 75°

Owning this computer is a great experience. It's fast and has good heat dissipation.

The Gigabyte Aero X16 laptop most perfectly suits nearly all of my computing needs, be it graphically GPU intensive high-end gaming, working on the business, consuming or creating media, and as a secondary surveillance monitor when not actively in use. The screen is big and bright, albeit not OLeD but sharp and crisp nonetheless. By default display is set to 100% brightness, which I find blinding when logging in middle of the night, despite a meager 400 nits max brightness rating. Fortunately function F5 quickly dims the screen without squinting looking for sliders. I was initially concerned with a high-end gaming laptop and anything but an intel processor, but this AMD Ryzen 350 processor does not disappoint in the least. It handled every task I attempted in spades. Perhaps I unfairly perceived AMD processors well behind Intel in performance, (years past, I’m old school) but clearly this is no longer the case. Under the hood the GeForce RTX 5070 steals the show and is an absolute beast. I’ve read others had minor issues with Ray Tracing, maybe I didn’t push it hard enough because this was not the case for me at all. Forza Horizon 5 looked and played so smoothly it felt like a dedicated gaming console , à la Xbox series X running on an OLED display (sans color vibrancy) Nvidia applications suite even offers different tunings, optimized for gaming, media creation, etc. This machine should appeal to hard core gamers and general users alike, with high-end specs, and expandable, yet remains affordable. The only improvement I can imagine would be an OLED screen, yet would jack up the price. PROS +top-notch specs 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 5070 +color shifting backlit keys +super comfortable layout, fell in love first usage +trackpad super accurate and responsive (Mac like) +super slim design lighter than it looks +near bezel-less screen, edge-to-edge video +plethora of ports 3 USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, RJ45 +Dolby Atmos on-board ( via Realtek Audio) +GiMate Application Suite is nice +Nvidia AI powered chat local LLM CONS -backlit keyboard does not wake on trackpad touch -fan noise though less than other Nvidia gaming rigs -webcam could be higher resolution -400 nits max brightness but feels brother -side-by-side USB 3.2 and 2.0 easily confused CONCLUSION The Gigabyte GiMate AERO X-16 is a phenomenal all-around machine. It’s compact , feature packed, has high-end specs galore, and is equally adept at gaming, media creation and consumption, and everyday general computing tasks. Recommended BUY

Excellent computer, especially for the price. Got it on special and it's a lot of computer for a reasonable price. Just got it but so far impressed immensely.

The Gigabyte X16 Aero 1WH is a high-performance laptop from Gigabyte. It sports an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor and an NVIDIA RTX 5070 (85W) GPU. It is a Copilot AI PC. It weighs 1.9kg and is 20mm thick. The case has a metal keyboard deck, and the entire laptop is a matte black with a smooth coating. The keyboard's RGB lighting is subtle and not overdone. The trackpad is large and not prone to false touches while typing. The keyboard keys themselves have a good feel with nice travel and springback. The speakers sound good, make sure you load the newest Realtek drivers and the Dolby Atmos drivers from the gigabyte support site to get the best sound. In fact you can use the GiMate utility to check for the latest drivers and perform changes to the Mode, adjust battery charging, perform live updates. Links are included for many apps and the Nvidia and Dolby atmos control panel. RGB can be controlled with Windows Dynamic lighting. The webcam is 1080p and includes Windows Hello technology for fast, password-free sign-in. The video is clear and good for video conferencing. The display is 16 inches with a 2560x1600 IPS panel and a 165Hz refresh rate. The colors are bright and the characters crisp. Character movement in games is very smooth due to the refresh rate. The matte finish of the panel is great, and it has virtually no reflections. The IPS screen means no burn-in. CPU: A Ryzen AI 7 350 powers this laptop. Its multithreaded results are similar to Core Ultra and Ryzen 9 units in testing benchmarks, making it great for video editing and 3D tasks. The AI engine is ready to handle your AI tasks. GPU: The Nvidia mobile RTX 5070 GPU has a max TDP of 85W and 8GB of GDDR7 memory. It handles modern games at 1600p/High to Ultra settings well, allowing you to play all your favorites at respectable frame rates. Memory: This laptop packs 32GB of DDR5 5600 memory, expandable to 64GB. This is enough for all current games and memory-intensive AI tasks like video upscaling and inpainting. This is also great for content creation. Storage: The laptop has two M.2 PCIe Gen4 slots, one populated with a Gigabyte 1TB NVMe SSD with sequential read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 4,600 MB/s. You can upgrade this laptop with dual M.2 Gen4 NVMe drives, each up to 2TB. Ports: Packing 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB4 Type-C (which includes Thunderbolt 4 capabilities, DisplayPort 1.4, and Power Delivery 3.0), 1 HDMI, 1 Ethernet port, 1 audio jack, and 1 power jack, you have all you need. Battery: The 76 WH battery equates to about 6 hours of heavy gaming on max brightness. If you want the 12 hours Gigabyte claims, turn down the brightness and put it in eco mode. You can charge the battery fully in about 1.5 hours. My system's 3DMark benchmark backs up real-world gameplay. My Heaven benchmark was able to reach an average of 171.2 on high settings at full-screen resolution. This configuration of the Gigabyte Aero 16, with its AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor and next-gen NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU, combined with a high-quality IPS panel, is a great choice for creative professionals and gamers alike. It offers a powerful alternative to Intel-based systems, potentially with better multi-core efficiency and strong future-proofing with its AI capabilities. The IPS panel, while having less contrast than OLED, provides excellent color accuracy and other benefits. If you're looking for a cutting-edge laptop that leverages the strengths of AMD's latest processors and NVIDIA's next-generation graphics, and you appreciate a high-quality IPS display, this Gigabyte Aero 16 configuration is a highly recommended option.

Nice stats for its price, wobbly frame. Would recommend

Very powerful laptop doesn’t heat up isn’t loud, doesn’t lag

The laptop is awesome although it is easily to get fingerprints

If I got the laptop I paid for Maybe I would leave a better review. But seeing how I paid for a laptop with a nvida 5070 GPU and got one that said on the box that it has a RTX 5070 8G 1st red flag. Funny enough there is a sticker on the laptop for Nvidia GPU 5070 studio version. In the system settings and device manager it says I have a AMD 860m. I know next to nothing about GPUs But I know That's not what I ordered. I know that's not what was on the listing I know that's not what was on the box I know that's not what was on the sticker. Possibilities other than a bait and switch. System update didn't go properly drivers didn't install properly. So I tried Best buy support that was an absolute nightmare Maybe it's just because it's after hours But after wasting 30 minutes saying seven different ways that there was a discrepancy with the GPU they finally understood that there was a discrepancy with the GPU and that was my issue. And that's pretty much where the help end it after waiting a total of 76 minutes I got tired of waiting for any continued help and for them to keep doing their research to figure out what was going on after providing model number and serial number. I gave up Now I have to drive an hour out of my way to return this or wait days or weeks for the return laptop to get back to them to receive my refund and then buy a new one and wait for that one to get back to me and hopefully that one is what I actually paid for. Since if I go through online shopping I am 100% going to buy from Amazon instead of Best buy it probably won't be that big of an issue with the new laptop coming to me anyway. But I guess that was my mistake in the beginning buying from Best buy Why buy anything from Best buy when you could get a better price on Amazon better customer service on Amazon Just overall better experience on Amazon and guess what they don't use FedEx like Best buy FedEx is the worst delivery company in the world used by apparently the worst tech business in the world