Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great Screen. Great Specs. Perfect for Gaming. Everything is great for the price.

I had the hardest time setting up this computer. Although the laptop showed it had Wifi connection, the internet would stop working after 20-30 minutes. The only way I could get the internet working again was to restart the computer. I even reset the computer, but that did not help at all. All my other devices were accessing the internet without an issue, so it was definitely an issue with this laptop.

Good laptop, not very fast though. But battery lasts very long.

Decent laptop but it is for sure on the heavier side. Will prob be looking for a lighter one.

Great laptop, only complaint is the lack of an SD card reader

After purchasing this laptop, i had to update everything from the bios, to graphics setting, pretty much i assumed it was a clean wipe and no one updated after, unfortunately the laptop kept freezing, crashing and wasnt detecting the graphics cards, overall the component of the laptop are decent, it just didnt work for me. Its good to low to mid 1080p gaming connected. Just check in the store if possible that everything works before taking it home

Not the best gaming computer, buy something better.

This laptop is perfect for content creators and gamers alike. The Ryzen processor is quick. The GeoForce RTX graphics card gives amazing color and there is 32GB of Ram. This laptop can handle a big workload. It even has Copilot+ to handle a multitude of AI tasks. This laptop is great to use for just everyday use also, because it is so quick with the SSD drive that it has. The weight is light coming in at about 4 and a half pounds, and it can easily be carried around. The base structure is made of strong plastic and the lid is made of anodized metal making it sturdy and durable. The keyboard has RGB backlighting that makes it very useful when using in it a dimly lit room. You can change the brightness to get just the right amount of lighting for the keyboard. You get many different inputs for this laptop. There is one HDMI, 3 USB-A, 1 USB-C, a gigabit Ethernet input, a 3.5 MM audio input and an input for the power supply. You are able to connect whatever you need for gaming or creating your videos. The battery takes about an hour and half to fully charge and can last approximately 8 hours of browsing. If you are gaming or creating, the battery goes down faster depending on what you are doing. Most people think laptop speakers leave something to be desired. The ones on this laptop actually sound good. I have played a few games on this and I must say the graphics are great, and I had absolutely no issues with it. There is a neat little feature of the box the laptop comes in. You can actually use the cardboard pieces inside to make a laptop stand, so that it will help with air flow for it. I have a laptop stand with a fan, but I put the cardboard box together to make sure it was easy. I used it for awhile to see how it worked and it was great. You do get the usual vents on the bottom of the laptop which is a BIG help for keeping the laptop cool. There are additional vents on the sides to help keep your laptop cooling which is helpful for long use. I personally do a lot of gaming, so prefer to have a stand with a fan for long use. I recommend this Gigabyte Aero X16 for any gamer and/or digital creator.

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 got this laptop to use as a Digital Content Creator. As a side-benefit I wanted a powerful machine that could play the latest video games and be used for scientific use. This laptop hit it out of the park for me. The Gigabyte Aero X16 Copilot+ is an excellent laptop for content creation, especially for users working in photo editing, video production, digital design, streaming, and light 3D modeling. It's specifically designed to meet the needs of creators who want powerful performance in a portable, professional chassis. Highlights that stood out to me: Plenty of ports, from legacy to current. It wasn’t lacking any connectivity (even MicroSD). Lightweight design, strong construction, built to last (some flex on the outside shell). Nice tactile keyboard with good clicks (some flex in the center, but not too bad). AI generation hardware, ready to step into the AI age swiftly and confidently. Beautiful screen. Not OLED, but good contrast, and refreshing. No ghosting, and pantone-calibrated display equals accurate edits every time. Great battery life doing office-type work (8 hours). Full throttle gaming saw about 2 hours. Thermals were excellent, for this amount of CPU and GPU power the thermal management does a great job. The keyboard gets warm, but never too hot. The included GiMate application software is very good, and easy to use. Ran the system in Creator mode most of the time. Fans are quiet most of the time but expectedly grew louder when the processors were cranked up. Mux switch made it easy to control GPU behavior (requires a reboot). Good built-in audio quality. Dolby Atmos audio system is immersive for playback. Handles Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Blender with ease. My review: The Gigabyte Aero X16 Copilot+ is a formidable portable computer, created to cater to a diverse spectrum of users—from digital content creators, gamers to corporate professionals. It melds high-octane hardware into a svelte form, rendering it an outstanding selection for individuals requiring a potent machine on the move. At the core of the Gigabyte Aero X16 resides the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, which incorporates an inherent Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This NPU is specifically engineered to accelerate artificial intelligence functionalities, rendering the laptop "Copilot+ ready" and perfectly suited for harnessing AI-enhanced attributes within Windows and various applications, such as dictation and workflow automation. Complementing the central processing unit is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, boasting 8 GB of GDDR7 video random access memory and a thermal design power of up to 85W. While not representing the apex of graphics processing unit wattage currently available, this arrangement achieves an admirable equilibrium between potency and energy conservation, facilitating fluid 1440p gaming and efficient handling of creative workloads. The AI NPU can offload certain tasks in Copilot+ apps, video conferencing, or background transcription. It's optimized for multitasking and AI-assisted workloads that are becoming more common in creator tools. Regarding volatile and persistent memory, the Aero X16 is outfitted with a generous 32 GB of DDR5-5600 MHz synchronous dynamic random-access memory, readily upgradable by the user to a remarkable 64 GB. Data storage is managed by a rapid 1 TB Gen4 Non-Volatile Memory Express solid-state drive, with an additional slot accessible for a second M.2 drive, providing ample capacity and adaptability for subsequent expansion. I am running the following games with no issues: • Counter‑Strike 2 • Call of Duty (Modern Warfare II / Warzone / Black Ops 6) • Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (with Path Tracing) • Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS) • Red Dead Redemption 2 • Crysis Remastered The Gigabyte Aero X16 Copilot+ is also a very good laptop for content creators, particularly those working in video production, photo editing, motion graphics, streaming, and light 3D animation. It was designed with creators in mind and has the specs and features to back it up. Applications I am currently using, flawlessly: • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Lightroom • Adobe Premiere Pro • Adobe After Effects • DaVinci Resolve • Blender 3D • OBS Studio • Canva / CapCut • Unreal Engine / Unity This laptop showcases a magnificent 16-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) In-Plane Switching display featuring a buttery-smooth 165 Hz refresh rate. This anti-glare, expansive sRGB panel offers roughly 400 nits of luminance and, crucially, absence of pulse-width modulation flicker, rendering it comfortable for prolonged usage, particularly for artistic individuals who demand precise color reproduction. The display is Pantone-verified and factory-calibrated, guaranteeing superb color fidelity for photographic and video editing endeavors. In terms of its outward presentation, the Aero X16 flaunts a trim, compact chassis with a brushed aluminum cover and a robust plastic foundation. Tipping the scales at approximately 4.1 lbs (1.9 kg) and merely 16.7 mm in thickness, it is remarkably convenient to transport for a high-performing apparatus. Its aesthetic is professional and subdued, eschewing the ostentatious embellishments frequently linked with gaming laptops, thereby making it appropriate for any setting. The keyboard employs a "Golden Curve" configuration, delivering a gratifying and hushed tactile experience, complemented by an ample and responsive touch-sensitive pad. The Gigabyte Aero X16 shines in several pivotal domains: • Harmonized Performance: The amalgamation of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and RTX 5070 (Blackwell architecture, 8 GB GDDR7), bestows robust performance for 1440p gaming, content generation, and AI-accelerated tasks. It effortlessly manages demanding applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Blender. • Portability: Its featherlight and slender construction renders it exceedingly mobile, empowering users to transport formidable computational power wherever their journey takes them without concession. • Expandability: The effortless ability to augment both Random Access Memory (up to 64 GB) and persistent storage (dual M.2 slots) prolongs the laptop's operational lifespan and its capacity to adapt to evolving requirements. • Display Excellence: The high-resolution, color-accurate, and flicker-free In-Plane Switching panel represents a significant advantage, particularly for creative professionals. • Battery Endurance: Users can anticipate approximately 6–8 hours of battery autonomy during undemanding usage (web Browse, office applications), which can extend to 10 hours with specific optimizations, providing all-day utility. Even during moderate gaming, it can sustain operation for about an hour unplugged. • AI Preparedness: With the integrated Neural Processing Unit and Copilot+ certification, the laptop is primed to harness the forthcoming wave of AI tools for heightened productivity and imaginative workflows. • Thermal Management: The Windforce Infinity cooling system effectively maintains comfortable surface temperatures, and while cooling fans are perceptible under heavy loads, their acoustical output remains generally lower than many comparable high-performance gaming machines. While the Aero X16 is an extraordinary laptop, a few compromises warrant attention: • Graphics Processing Unit Power Limitations: The RTX 5070's 85W Thermal Design Power and 8 GB Video Random Access Memory, while efficient, signify it is not conceived for 4K ultra-high definition gaming or exceedingly VRAM-intensive operations, such as colossal 8K video editing projects or extensive AI model training. • Display Type: The In-Plane Switching display, though superb, lacks the profound blacks and infinite contrast characteristic of an Organic Light-Emitting Diode panel. • Connectivity Peculiarities: Some reviewers noted the inclusion of Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports and the omission of Wireless Fidelity 7, which might appear somewhat antiquated for a premium portable computer. • Minor User Interface Issues: The keyboard omits full-sized arrow and home/end keys, which some users, particularly proficient typists, might perceive as inconvenient. • Pre-installed Artificial Intelligence Software: Although promising, some of the pre-loaded AI features and Copilot+ functionalities are still in their developmental stages and may occasionally exhibit glitches. Conclusion The Gigabyte Aero X16 Copilot+ truly stands as an exceptional portable computing device that achieves an impressive equilibrium between sheer computational might, elegant aesthetics, and pragmatic portability. It is a highly recommended apparatus for digital content creators, academics, software developers, and professionals who demand robust performance for arduous applications while appreciating a refined, unpretentious appearance. Its potent central processing unit, capable graphics processing unit, superb display, and upgradability render it a future-proof investment. While it possesses minor constraints in extreme gaming scenarios or specialized creative workflows necessitating maximal video random access memory, these are overshadowed by its overarching adaptability and competitive pricing. For anyone seeking a high-performance, AI-ready portable computer that excels in both productive endeavors and entertainment without sacrificing elegance or ease of transport, the Gigabyte Aero X16 Copilot+ unequivocally merits a 5-star commendation. It represents a computing device that empowers users to conceive, code, game, and innovate with assurance, truly serving as a command center poised for the challenges of the future. (Future-Proofed Performance = 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB Gen4 SSD. The RTX 5070 GPU supports video editing, AI modeling, finance apps, and gaming). The Gigabyte Aero X16 Copilot+ offers everything you need to work fast, produce quality content, and stay mobile, all at a very competitive price for the power you get.

Very slow. The quality is great and games do look great in picture. But overall very slow and often confused by easy commands

My experience with the Gigabyte Aero x16 has been pretty great so far! Overall, this laptop is a powerhouse that strikes a great balance of portability and functionality. Pros: Slim and sleek design that looks great Lightweight Great gaming experience, especially with DLSS Hard drive expandability Screen size Doesn’t seem to overheat Cons: No SD card slot Only 8 gigabytes of VRAM Keyboard shell moves as you press keys down This computer is comfortable to use with its big screen and keys. It’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it really well, from running AAA games well above 60fps at high to max settings. I do wish it had 12-16GB of VRAM to help run the latest games and to future-proof itself a bit. Doing some creative work and Stable Diffusion went well too, and it makes it easy with the included GiMate app, giving you control of the settings and access to AI image generation. I would have liked an SD card slot though. The fans also were pretty quiet and kept the laptop cool in heavy stress loads. Overall, I’m really impressed!

I'm new to the world of PC gaming, but have been curious for a long time about a machine that can support entertainment and productivity. It's not hard to push the price of the latest and greatest hardware far into the thousands, but as a novice with need for good, not necessarily great, performance, I was on the lookout for a mid-range machine that would support causal gaming use as well as my work needs, which include the usual web and email plus moderate graphic design use. Gigabyte's new Aero X16 fits this bill perfectly. It's got the latest AMD Ryzen AI chips along with the newest Nvidia graphics, but is available in mid-tier specs to keep the price reasonable. I was particularly intrigued with the Aero X16's large 1600p screen and relatively portable size, as a friend's gaming rig I'd used a few times left me underwhelmed with the display and is almost laughably large and heavy. Unboxing the Aero X16 gave me the first sign that I'd made a good choice. Gigabyte managed to nearly eliminate plastic from their packaging, with no Styrofoam or clear plastic wrap in sight. The X16 arrived well-packed entirely in cardboard, with cloth-like wrapping in lieu of plastic shrink film. Seemingly not content to stop there, Gigabyte's internal packaging converts into a cute little lap desk for the X16, sturdy and with lots of room for air cooling. This is a neat use of what would otherwise be only discarded, and is recyclable to boot. Neat! After quickly assembling the lap desk and plugging in the high-wattage power adapter -- it's a traditional brick with a cord coming from each side, but it's reasonably compact and definitely portable -- I began the usual Windows 11 setup process. After providing the requisite wifi login and Microsoft account credentials, the X16 downloaded and installed a series of updates and arrived at the desktop in a moderate amount of time. No hiccups or protracted installs, thankfully, although I'd recommend using the fastest internet connection you can to speed the update process. Why not take advantage of the X16's built in ethernet port, something I haven't had on a laptop in more than a decade! While Windows did its thing I took some time to admire the X16's chassis. Gigabyte really did make a thin, portable machine, much more so than I was expecting from a gaming laptop. While larger than my Apple MacBook Pro, it's similar in weight, and feels nearly as solid. The body is simple, with smooth metal and black plastic well-assembled into a unit with very little flex. All the usual ports, plus a few extras, are on board, although they're arranged more forward on each side than I'm used to, due in no small part to the hefty cooling ducts on the sides and bottom of the machine. Peer through the large bottom grate and you'll see, as well as hear, the fans keeping those cutting edge internals cool. I'll admit I was nervous about the display, as I'm used to 4K screens, as well as OLED. That being said, Gigabyte has used a high-quality display here, with plenty of resolution to make text and images look sharp and bright, accurate colors. Day-to-day computing as well as gaming looks great, and there's plenty of brightness for any use. If you haven't experienced a high-refresh screen before, you might find yourself entranced by just how smoothly motion is handled. From scrolling and video to gaming, the 165 Hz refresh rate combined with the bright, accurate colors make everything look great. In terms of the operating system, it's typical Windows 11 Home, with the usual (many) Microsoft default apps and ads present, although much of this is quickly and easily removed. I was especially pleased to see Gigabyte hasn't included a slew of "bloatware" like some manufacturers do, opting rather to consolidate all their custom controls into the GiMATE application. GiMATE is pretty straightforward, providing an overview of various performance metrics and allowing you to control things like performance, battery behavior, keyboard lighting effects and the like. After spending some time with GiMATE I'm grateful Gigabyte integrated what could have been half a dozen separate apps for each component into one interface; it's easy to open the app and change performance modes, update drivers or view performance stats in one place. I find it genuinely useful, which is more than I can say for many of the manufacturer-developed apps Windows computers are sometimes saddled with. I'm less impressed with Gigabyte's GiMATE AI chatbot, which can change various settings based on what you type into the chat box. Typing "I'd like to play a game" will activate the performance boosting Game Mode of GiMATE, for example. That is, if the AI understands your request... which surprise, it doesn't always. I tried to activate the power saving mode but it instead turned on the battery's charging limiter, and could not undo that change for me when I requested it. As with much of AI right now, this is purely marketing and not very useful, but it does have the potential to learn and get better over time, so perhaps it'll be useful someday soon. For now, I'd suggest just opening GiMATE and changing settings the "old fashioned" way. AI bots aside, Gigabyte has built a powerhouse of a laptop with the X16. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but I immediately noticed the speed of this machine. Apps launch immediately, web pages load instantly, and navigating Windows is a snap -- and this is just in the default power-balanced mode. Even compared to my higher-end Windows machine that's less than a year old, the X16 feels unbelievably fast in daily use. This is no doubt aided by the high refresh screen and large, accurate touchpad, which responds very smoothly to all inputs.' I'm also impressed with the keyboard, which has an almost desktop-like amount of key travel, especially if you're used to today's svelte ultrabooks. The key spacing is just a tad wider than I'm used to, but the keys are quick and accurate, with just a bit of softness. The RGB effects are on the basic side but easy to control and even easier to dim or turn off. So what about gaming performance? Again, I'm a casual gamer, so I decided to try the new (and recommended) Wheel World from Annapurna Interactive. With my high-speed connection the game downloaded in a few minutes and installed even quicker, launching to the main menu faster than anticipated. I put the X16 into gaming mode using GiMATE and sat down to give things a try. Activating game mode kicks the X16 into high gear, and you'll notice. The screen gets brighter, the laptop gets warmer and the fans kick into overdrive. You'll feel the breeze from the side vents immediately, and there's no ignoring the noise -- but surprisingly, it's not deafening. My cat might disagree, but I was able to turn up the volume a few clicks and the medium-toned woosh didn't annoy me during game play. In regular use the fans are barely audible, although the machine definitely runs warmer than your average laptop. Wheel World offers gorgeous indie-style animations, and wow, do they look beautiful on the X16. This big, bright 16" screen draws you in immediately, and the high refresh and up to date processor and GPU make things pop. Whether walking or biking in Wheel World, chatting with NPCs or just looking around using the arrow buttons, it's easy to get lost in the big screen. I marveled at the level of detail and how absolutely fluid the X16 renders graphics. Motion is just liquid-smooth, I honestly couldn't get enough of it. I'd be content just to ride around on the bike in Wheel World all day, to say nothing of actually playing the game. Suffice it to say, this casual gamer is thoroughly impressed with the Gigabyte Aero X16. It's well-built and remarkably portable, considering the heavy duty internals. The screen is bright, sharp, fast and beautiful, whether you're scrolling the web or deep in a game. The processor and GPU, while not the absolute highest-end, make the X16 lightning quick and smooth as butter no matter what I throw at it. GiMATE is simple and useful (never mind the AI chatbot) and Gigabyte didn't load the X16 up with any bloatware or saddle it with difficult controls. There's ports a plenty, decent battery life, and very tolerable cooling fans, especially in typical use. While I'm more than satisfied with the X16 as specced, I'm genuinely impressed Gigabyte managed to include upgradable components in such a thin form factor, should you feel the need for more RAM. It might not be the flashiest or highest-end machine, but I'm very impressed with the Aero X16, and would easily recommend it to anyone looking for a gaming machine at a reasonable price that can also actually leave the house and serve as a daily driver. Well done, Gigabyte!

I’m not reviewing the product since i never got it. Best Buy send me an email to notify me of the delivery which never happened and I’m currently processing a refund which is also a mess apparently

I was thrilled to get my hands on the Gigabyte Aero X16 laptop and couldn't wait to explore its capabilities. This sleek, high-performance laptop is perfect for gamers, designers, video artists, and anyone in need of a reliable, smooth and powerful device. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, and the Microsoft Copilot system, it strikes a great balance between performance and portability. Running memory-intensive applications was a breeze, and multitasking felt seamless. While the screen isn't OLED, it still delivers excellent visuals with vibrant and stunning colors. Unpacking went smoothly, and once connected to my home internet, it needed multiple Microsoft updates. The keypad was highly responsive, and the keys operated smoothly. I was glad to find that this laptop features a backlit keyboard, as I often work in dimly lit or dark rooms. Key Features: - Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 8 cores, 16 threads, boost clock up to 5GHz - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7 VRAM, DLSS and Frame Generation support - Display: 2560 x 1600 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate (not ideal for hardcore gamers) - Storage/Memory: 1TB SSD, 32GB DDR5 RAM (expandable) - Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB4 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet Pros: - Sufficient for regular gamers, though hardcore gamers might have some qualms. - Advertised battery life of around 10 hours. - Microsoft Copilot integration. - High-performance GPU. Cons: - Refresh rate falls short of 240Hz. - Missing an OLED display. -The laptop's pixels are covered by a thirty-day warranty, and after this period, any issues will require an out-of-warranty repair. So far, this laptop has been a delight to use. The screen is bright and colorful, exceeding expectations for everyday tasks and my personal gaming. It's fast, responsive, and offers ample storage. My "personal gaming experience" has been outstanding, and I highly recommend this impressive laptop. It works well, is flawlessly designed and operates according to the manufacturer's specs. I’ll be updating this review as I continue to use it.

Overall, this is a fantastic gaming laptop. From the moment you open and turn on the computer to the moment you’re gaming it gives you a great experience. The weight of the computer is excellent. Compared to our prior gaming laptop With a similar screen size And overall dimensions,. It feels like it’s 2/3 of the weight which is considerable. It is also a thinner profile, which is nice and sleek. The keyboard itself is very impressive with its back lit color features That you could change to many different colors not sure but it feels like about 50 or 60 different colors. You can also choose a changing color option and it constantly changes, but I found this a little distracting. The colors are really nice And not distracting From the use of the computer. Set up does take a little bit of time probably about 30 minutes as it’s auto updating to the latest firmware and features, but it is pretty automatic with periodic prompts to the next set up phase. The gaming is excellent on this. We’ve downloaded and played several high-performance games that require intensive graphics and found it to handle very well. The screen graphics are excellent and an upgrade over our older gaming laptop, Although it’s not 4K OLED it is a really nice display. The gaming performance is excellent and found that it can keep up with many intense games. There has been periodic lag and drop, but it’s few and far between. Additionally, the laptop. fans run, much quieter and overall the machines cooler than the prior gaming laptop we used. I’m quite impressed with how quiet it is and overall the performance. Definitely recommend.

Got a lemon. Did not recognize NVidia GPU no matter what we (myself and Geek sqaud tried) so returned and got a HP Omen instead.

Been waiting 3 weeks for a refund after best buy cancelled my order. Over a thousand dollars out of pocket.

I wanted to upgrade my portable gaming capabilities, and this laptop met my standards. It has enough usb a and c ports to float a battleship, hdmi, and an eternity port. My old laptop had wifi 7 and no ethernet, this only has wifi 6e, but I notice no difference because only one of my friends has a 7 system, my house is 6. I really wanted to upgrade my screen from a 14 to a 16 inch screen. I used to have a 16, thought I'd give the smaller 14 a chance because I like traveling with it a lot better, but losing the screen size was too much for my old eyes. Having ethernet is nice also, my last 2 laptops have not had this. This has 1tb storage, enough to get my basics, and 32gb ram, which is what I like at a minimum on my systems. The resolution and brightness on the screens is fantastic, I do miss the oled on my 14 inch, but like I said the 16 inch is nice and overall the contrast is still very good. It fires up fast and set up was a breeze. I installed all my office programs, and several of my steam games (Beam NG, the long drive), also my forza 5 and 4, and fortnite, and roblox. All went on quickly and plenty of space. This runs quite and heat wise is better than my older 15 Inch laptop, and as good as the 14 inch. The performance, is fantastic. Cars crash in Beam, they race in Forza. In Fortnite it's smooth. The 5070 nvidia card does not blink at this stuff. Amd processor, fantastic. Its my second of these newer ones, still great brand. Nice to know there is still a great option other than Intel. I was not overly familiar with this brand, heard of it, seen it, now I'm a believer. In the upcoming months I may try some of the copilot stuff with it, I don't use it often. Overall, great laptop. I was not overly familiar with this brand, heard of it, seen it, now I'm a believer. No faults so far, 5 stars, yes I reccomend this.

TL;DR - the Gigabyte Aero X16 with Ryzen 7 AI 350 processor and Nvidia 5070 graphics is a nearly perfect laptop, only really held back by its lack of VRAM. There is plenty of power to rip through daily tasks, gaming is generally a pleasant experience, and video editing is effortless. Plenty of upgradability is in store, too, thanks to user-upgradeable DDR5 RAM, two SSD slots, and a user replaceable/upgradeable WIFI card. The 5070 is terrific for video editing and plays tons of games well but is held back with both newer and older games. Battery life is overall solid - I managed over 6 hours running Microsoft Office and surfing the web. One USB-C port is not enough USB-C ports, but a built-in gigabit ethernet port is a win. While not perfect, I will happily say the Gigabyte Aero X15 is the best Windows laptop I've used in years. Unboxing and initial setup: While I've experienced more "premium" unboxings, I have to say that no laptop I've ever bought or received was as well protected by its packaging. After removing the laptop from layers or cardboard protection and its cloth packaging, I found the Aero to be extremely premium in fit and finish. There are 3 regular USB ports, 1 USB-C port (more on that later), a gigabit network port, a headphone port, and a barrel jack port for the AC adapter. The cooling vents cover the back side of the laptop, placing those ports toward the middle of the laptop body on the left and ride sides. Windows 11 is about as bloat-free as it can be here with only Gigabyte's GiMate, AMD Adrenaline, and Nvidia GeForce installed. For those who don't want to use a Microsoft account, the OoBE bypass works, but you'll miss out on a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Otherwise, setup is fast and easy. Usage: First and foremost, this is the first computer I've used that uses Windows Dynamic Lighting. It's not my favorite RGB lighting manager, but I have to say it's by far the most stable I've used. The single lighting zone is a little disappointing but expected for the price point. For productivity, the Ryzen 7 AI 350 processor is a beast. Anything you want to do in office processes quickly and easily. The keyboard is very comfortable for long-term usage, and the adjustable backlight helps you figure out why you're typing Z instead of X. For video editing, the 5070 gives solid performance for a laptop GPU, allowing DaVinci Resolve to rip through 1080p and 4k editing projects. Topaz Gigapixel also runs very well using the 5070 and gives decent performance using the Ryzen's neural processing unit, especially with denoising pictures. Gaming is a mixed bag. Games like The Last of Us and Black Myth run well at medium to medium-high settings but are close to their limits in terms of hitting the VRAM limitation. Hitting that limitation can drop games from well over 75 fps to under 30 in a hurry. On the other end of the spectrum, games that use 32-bit Physx will not run nearly as well thanks for Nvidia's decision to deprecate 32-bit CUDA. Being that I enjoy games like the Batman Arkham series, Mirror's Edge, and Borderlands 2, this is disappointing to me. There's also the DLSS frame generation feature that I'm disappointed in, as it made all the games I could test it with feel "floaty" for a lack of a better way to describe it; everything felt a little off, even with the latest drivers installed. For the greater majority of games, however, this laptop was great and even ran with desktop cards like the 5060 8GB, 7600 8GB, and A770 16GB in terms of framerates at 2560x1600/1440 and 4k. Hardware notes: I like Gigabyte's count of USB-A ports and that they're well-placed. There's also a headphone port, a HDMI port, a single USB-C port, a network port, and a barrel-jack AC adapter port. No second USB-C is disappointing in this case and I would have liked to see USB-PD charging. However, a network port is something rare on modern laptops so that was a nice surprise. The screen is also a very nice touch. Laptops that go beyond 1080p are harder to come by, and the clarity of the screen definitely helps usage. Colors are crisp, whites are clear, and the screen gets bright. The speakers are alright. They're not particularly loud or bassy, but are decent for video streaming from YouTube or other platforms and will get you by for gaming. Dolby Atmos is good for simulating 5.1.2 surround with a good pair of wired headphones. Battery life is pretty impressive. With the screen brightness set at 40% and and they keyboard backlight on, I was getting around 6 hours of battery life comfortably. The hardware is very upgradeable. RAM is on sticks, not soldered like some other competing laptops. There are 2 NVME slots, meaning you can have one as a game drive, scratch drive (for video editing or photo work), or dual-boot using two SSDs instead of partitions. Even the WIFI card is user replaceable - I swapped in another card and it worked without issue. Disappointments: Honestly, the single USB-C is the only real disappointment. Had it come with a second USB-C and USB-PD charging, it'd think this laptop was near perfection. The only other real problem is gaming on 8GB in 2025, as it doesn't work as well for newer games. Conclusion: Gigabyte really did swing for the fences with this one. The Aero X16 gets a lot of things right. For creatives on Windows, it's a solid choice. For those who want productivity, it's a solid choice. For those who game, this could really use a little more VRAM. Altogether though, you really can't go wrong for the price vs the package. Well done, Gigabyte.