Customer Ratings & Reviews

This laptop delivers outstanding performance for both productivity and creative work. The AMD Ryzen AI processor and RTX 5070 provide fast, smooth multitasking and great graphics capabilities. The 16" display is sharp and vibrant, and the 32GB RAM ensures everything runs efficiently. Build quality feels solid, and overall usability is excellent. Highly recommended for professionals who need power and reliability.

Excellent laptop - no complaints. Wicked fast, stable and runs everything you through at it with plenty of muscle. Based on internet reviews, Gigabyte offers a lower price point with better innards than the competitors at the same price. Here's the point, they can do this because they "get you" with the customer service... there isn't any... and if it breaks you already bought it, good luck! With that said, getting this laptop on sale for $1350US is worth the risk of equipment failure and getting hosed by Gigabyte customer service. My only REAL complaint is the GPU manufacturers nerfing the bus speed on laptops to 128... this laptop would last for 10 years if it was running a 256bit memory bus like it's desktop counterpart.

I’ve been looking for a laptop that I can confidently game and work on. This one is perfect for that. Its powerful enough to game and slim enough to take around with me. Definitely recommend.

Good for linux, for windows it quite loud almost every time, and in gaming it's hard to notice if the noise it's coming from the laptop or an airplane (I live 3 blocks from the airport). Pro is the battery is good

The Gigabyte AERO X16 with an RTX 5070 (8GB VRAM) and 32GB RAM is a powerful and versatile laptop that performs well across workloads. Dual-booting Windows and Fedora 42 runs seamlessly with no compatibility issues, making it great for both productivity and development. Local LLM models run smoothly on this hardware, thanks to the strong GPU and ample memory, while creative tasks, gaming, and video editing also benefit from the high-performance display and efficient cooling. It’s an excellent choice if you want a sleek, portable machine that balances AI workloads, Linux compatibility, and everyday use.

Best laptop I’ve used so far. Coming from a Alienware M18 that kept blue screening and doing weird dumbo stuff, I didn’t know gigabyte even made laptops and getting this one for a great deal a double sale yeah I jumped right on it! Definitely would recommend to a friend. Only issue is the gpu turning off when it’s not plugged in sure it gives you the option but I couldn’t figure out how to get it back on and just did a fresh install anyways no big deal still a great laptop. Though some people complain about the keyboard sure it’s a little less sturdy feeling than other too of the line laptops but I’m actually cool with it!

Weighs like an actual performance laptop (4.3 lbs). Great price to performance ratio. Purhcased this laptop at $1099 plus tax fir rtx 5070 and 32gb variant.

Perfect for buisness use and light gaming. Also, copilot+ is a plus.

Super good quality and good for gaming, i really love the keyboard aswell

I needed a strong laptop to run solid works while I am at school. I am happy with the purchase. It runs what I need it to. My only problem is that it is not usb c like the mac computers are. It draws 150 Watts, and my other electronics could also use the same brick to charge. I need to carry round the bulky old school brick and double thick cable to classes everyday. It would make sense if it were a 240 watt power minimum, but its only 150. Still a very great laptop for the msrp provided.

Another great bargain from Best Buy. Excellent resolution and speed.

It was great for the budget best configuration for it's class works best and the screens quality is alsogood

Very good computer, fast editing and amazing at gaming

I am writing this review for the 16” GigaByte AERO X16, Copilot+ PC, with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 Processor, 2560×1600 WQXGA, 1TB SSD/32GB DDR5 RAM, GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics Card. First off, I wouldn’t call myself a “professional” gamer. I just love to game. And because it is something I love doing, I wanted to get a laptop that would give me the professional performance I wanted while at the same time not breaking the bank. I am also into streaming and content creation, so I wanted a multipurpose laptop that wasn’t designed solely for a single purpose. Along came the Gigabyte Aero X16. This isn’t the “typical” glowing & flashing lights gaming laptop. It sports a very clean and modern Space Gray aluminum finish that is quite sleek…rather intriguing. When you see it, it arouses a certain curiosity as to what it really is. And when you pick it up, you know immediately that it is something special. It is thin, but yet light enough to be portable. It has the definite feel of “solid and well-built.” The aluminum finish invites you to rub your hand across it. Smooth, with a rich pleasing texture. But what really sets the whole thing off is the crazy Gigabyte logo on the lid. It’s like the siren-like woman of the Lorelei… it draws you in. You can almost see it change colors as it reflects light in shifting hues of iridescent blues, greens and purples. And when you flip open the top, you are greeted by a very simple, yet elegant full-sized keyboard and insanely large touchpad. There is no searching for the power button as it is located dead center at the top of the keyboard. As you touch each key, you can feel the “pushback,” subtle yet definite. Everything about the case design is top-tier level, and is explicitly indicative of all the R&D that went into designing a premium-experience laptop. Of course, before actually getting to use the X16, there is the setup process. I was astounded at how long it took to get this laptop set up. The blame certainly doesn’t belong to GigaByte on this one…the AI system initialization (CoPilot+), Windows updates, driver/firmware updates, preinstalled apps/services… all of the necessary firsts that unfortunately go hand in hand with superior tech. But as I will explain, the wait is well worth it. After setup and startup, I was greeted by the 16” WQXGA display. I noticed something seemed different. The background image was the same as I have on my desktop, but as I looked at it, I noticed there was more of it. Let me explain. The X16 is equipped with a WQXGA display. At first I had no idea what “WQXGA” really meant, but its “Wide Quad Extended Graphics Array.” Rather than the standard 16:9 aspect ratio, the X16 boasts a 16:10. This gives you extra vertical space, that is, more lines. That extra vertical space (1600 pixels vs 1440 or 1080) is useful for creativity tools, coding/writing (more visible lines), and less scrolling when browsing the web. In short, although the horizontal aspect is the same, the vertical aspect is larger. Something you have to actually experience to appreciate. After admiring the display and exploring all the onboard applications, it was time to decide how to put the X16 to the test. Well, it’s sold as a gaming laptop, so what better way to test it out than by playing a game. Call me old-fashioned, but I love CyberPunk 2077. And that was the first game I chose to download and play. Under the hood, the X16 is running the AMD Ryzen AI7 350 processor. This is top level processing here! It may not be Bugatti, but it is most certainly on the level of Lamborghini! The AI7 is built for multitasking AI workloads. Just like the keyboard, you can “feel” it! Apps open instantly, rendering is blazing, and this thing doesn’t even blink if I have 30 tabs open in the browser, music playing, and a design app open! The X16 is paired with 32GB of DDRS Ram. No lagging, no glitches, no hiccups… And with the 1TB SSD, load times and file transfers are lightning fast. But hold on, that’s not all… it’s time to talk about the RTX5070. It is true that the Nvidia RTX5070 is not the most souped-up video card they make, but trust me, it is a beast for 1080p and 1440p gaming. I ran Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing and DLSS, and I was getting a solid 80-100 FPS, depending on the scene. If you ask me, that’s high-end desktop-level performance in a laptop. And with DLSS 3, it uses AI to boost frame rates even more. Listen, if you are not trying to push 4K Ultra in every game, this thing gives you beautiful visuals with smooth frame rates, without the typical heat. Gaming is great, and it also handles creativity workloads like a champ. Blender renders are super fast, Adobe Premiere exports quickly, and AI driven tools (Gigapixel) run smoothly and effortlessly. The X16 is the perfect hybrid marriage of creator and gamer. Of course, there is the AI Copilot+. In my world, the jury is still out on this one. I wouldn’t even bring it up but for the fact that you can’t avoid being bombarded with its presence when setting up the laptop. There are some really cool things such as live captions with real time translations, AI audio enhancements, and Studio Effects…these are all native to the X16, and it’s like having a digital assistant running inside the laptop. But it’s still in its early days, and a true appreciation of its features will come only in the future as Windows AI integration progresses. But it does give the X16 a very next-gen feel. But what about the cooling? One of the major concerns about high-end laptops is heat. Well, heat AND noise. Fortunately the X16 delivers favorable results for both heat and noise. Does the X16 ever get hot? In my experience, it can come close. But I am not the expert on what is considered “hot” and what is not. During gameplay, the laptop itself did become noticeably warmer, and the fan did indeed kick in. But this is normal. Absolutely normal. But Gigabyte’s Windforce Infinity cooling system has dual-high efficiency fans, big heatpipes, and well-placed vents. And although the fans never really get obnoxiously noisy, they do become noticeable…but only if (like I was) you are TRYING to notice. During gameplay, when you are trying to avoid being killed, and the sound of gunshots and bombs are everywhere, the fan noise goes completely unnoticed. In other words, I encountered no issues at all regarding over-heating or too much noise from the cooling system. What next? Let me talk about connectivity. One thing is for sure, Gigabyte does not skimp on I/O either. There are 2x USB-C (one is USB4, the other supports DP and charging; 2x USB-A; HDMI 2.1; micro SD card reader; Ethernet (RJ-45); 3.5mm combo audio jack. Whether you are hooking up to a 4K monitor, offloading footage from your GoPro, or just plugging in a mouse and external SSD…it’s all there. No need for dongle jungle here. One thing I want to bring up is the battery life. The age-old question has always been, “What is “acceptable” battery life, and what is not?” The X16 sports a 76Wh battery. I wasn’t expecting miracles, but battery life is…decent. If I’m just working in the browser and doing some writing or Premiere, I can get around 6 to 8 hours of battery life. Pretty good for a machine with this much power. Gaming or rendering? Well, you already know the answer. Battery life diminishes accordingly. But it charges via USB-C, so if you keep it plugged in during game play, no worries. So…who is this laptop for? Looking for a machine that can game hard but doesn’t LOOK like a gaming laptop? Do you want to work in creative fields such as phot, video, music, design? Do you love cutting-edge tech and want AI tools that pretty much future-proof your setup? Do you need a do-everything system that handles productivity and play? Well here you go…the Gigabyte X16! The Aero X16 hits the sweet spot. It isn’t really a “budget” laptop, but it sure feels like you’re getting your money’s worth…all across the board. It's FAST, flexible, and future ready. It doesn’t scream “Gamer Bro!!” from across the room. And it is the kind of laptop that actually inspires you to do more…play, create and stay ahead of the curve. It does indeed handle heavy lifting, but is every bit as portable and professional as any of the other models out there. Do I recommend the Aero X16? 100%!!! Especially if you are done with compromising between sleek design and REAL horsepower! This is THE real deal!!

I love how simple everything is to use, as well as how slim the laptop is. Great bang for your buck with this laptop!

Great gaming laptop! Screen looks amazing and it is very fast.

I would say this laptop is a blend of performance, portability, and design. It handles demanding tasks such as video editing, gaming, and multitasking with ease. The keyboard feels responsive and comfortable for long typing sessions, and the battery life makes it a reliable to travel with.

Budget gaming laptop good for school too ☺️ my kid loves it!!!

fast speed. Keyboard is very comfortable. Might be a little bit heavy to carry around.

Great for school and for work, very fast processing