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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 98 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the GAMING A16 for its excellent screen quality, overall performance, and fast processor. Many also find the laptop to be adequately portable and are satisfied with the number of ports. Some customers have noted that the fan can be noisy, and others feel that the laptop is a little heavy, with less than ideal battery life.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop for development!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wanted a nvidia based laptop to learn Cuda. This fits the purpose very well! Comfortable keyboard, great 16:10 display that is very clear, and a large and accurate trackpad. The fan is a bit loud when pushed but can’t complain too much at this price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability
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    Gpu performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but not great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid laptop for gaming while traveling, the 4050 will struggle in newer games but it did run the Battlefield 6 beta fairly well. I wouldn’t recommend it for a everyday rig but definitely a good option for when you’re mobile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Gaming Laptop for Everyday Use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The GIGABYTE GAMING A16 delivers strong mid-range gaming performance with its Intel Core i7 and RTX 4050, smooth 165 Hz 16:10 display, and solid thermals for its price class. It’s a great value for casual and competitive gaming. Overall, it strikes a good balance of performance, portability, and price, making it a sensible choice for budget-conscious gamers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my purchases, my laptops runs very well for the price i pay for. I enjoy the games i play and other softwares i use for small work and streaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great budget laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have had a grest experience with this laptop. Great battery life, decent display and just wnough to get by with specs. I bought on sale so ik basing review on the value that i recieved at that price point *1 the computer is undervolted / configured to get the best battery life at the expense of performance. Not an issue due to the power profiles "never gets to full potential" vut able to play all my games on medium to high *2 build quality is perfect for the price point, does not feel cheap and has minimal flex *3 came with 1 16gb ram which is perfect because it leaves room to only purchase and additinal 16g stick instead of having 2 8gb chips and then having to purchase 2 16g chips. *4 the i7 is powerful enough for everyday tasks / gaming, i only with the gpu was a ti or the 60 version but can still play wverything at medium to high settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, this computer is working great and is top quality. It took a bit of time for me to figure it out, but now it is working fine, and I don't see any issues yet. The screen is a great size and amazing quality. There is one thing that is a bit annoying that I did not realize before I purchased is that it does not have a number pad, so just realize that before you purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gpu performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Customer service

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The laptop didn't have a working gpu right out of the box so i had to return it. The reason its 5 stars is because of the best buy customer service, i brought it in right before closing and they had no issues and didn't charge a restocking fee.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I chose this laptop for my 13-year-old son, who loves to game and code. It's perfect for him! We did end up buying an additional cooling pad to help keep the temperatures down. There's plenty of storage and space for him to download various design, animation, and coding apps. He has been able to play a variety of games without any lag or glitches, which was his biggest complaint before. Overall, I feel this is a great first-time laptop for him that will last for many years. The only minor complaint is that the backlit keyboard color cannot be changed; it stays a bluish color.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything is good; the dedicated graphics card is sufficient for gaming, and there are upgrade interfaces for both memory and hard drive. I trust Gigabyte's quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic service

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Computer came super fast. And is the best one I've ever owned. Best Buy is fantastic with shipping and are the only company I will ever order any computers from.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really great specs for your moneys worth, not a very popular brand but I’ve had no issues and overall a great time running borderlands 4 and some other multiplayer high load games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great unit with a small problem.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had it for a couple of weeks now. Laptop runs great except for the CPU. It doesn’t take much for CPU usage to max out. For context I have Opera GX (1-2 tabs at most), Discord, and a game (7 Days to Die) running and CPU will go to low to mid 90%.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fan noise

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get what you pay for

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Much better machine than other reviews have stated. While loud and heavy, it was also cheap. So go into the purchase k owing what you are buying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent for productivity, paired with solid battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PoweHouse

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This PC is a powerhouse at its price range. I highly recommend it for those on a budget.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product will always tell every Best Buy number one place to shop, Great quality amazing staff great service.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Premium choice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Literally zero problems with it, although the f keys were locked when it came but it only took a quick fn+f1 or f2. screen is perfection, not a ounce of wobbly, key board and touch pad feel nice and premium, runs gta at ultra settings with very high rtx at 120 fps, runs rdr2 at max settings 60 fps, run subnautica at max settings 90 fps, and gmod at 140 fps. Really love this laptop totally worth it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great performance

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have had the product for a little over 3 months now, can run any application at a college level, easily runs large, complex games, and is perfect for managing my business.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for beginners

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just perfect for starting gamers, bought for my son and he loves it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was in our budget for what my daughter needed for gaming. Since purchasing it my daughter has told me how perfect it is and how much she loves it daily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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