GIGABYTE - AORUS 16X (2024) Gaming Laptop - 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 - Intel i7-14650HX - 1TB SSD with 32GB DDR5 RAM - Windows 11 Home AD (AORUS 16X ASG-53USC64SH)

This AORUS Master 16 is hands down the best gaming laptop I’ve ever owned. I upgraded from a 50-series model, and the difference is night and day. The RTX 5080 delivers incredible power, every game runs on ultra settings with no lag, no drops, just smooth performance. The 240Hz OLED display is stunning. Super sharp, insanely smooth, and the 3ms response time makes every click feel instant. It’s perfect for competitive gaming and content editing alike. The 32GB DDR5 RAM keeps everything running fast, even when I have a bunch of apps open. I can jump between a game, a browser, and other tasks without any slowdowns. After I made sure to download every driver from the GIGABYTE support site, everything worked perfectly like plug and play. Wi-Fi 7 and all the ports I need are built in. No adapters, no nonsense. It’s sleek, lightweight for its power, and the RGB looks clean and premium. If you’re looking for a future-ready gaming laptop that delivers desktop-level performance, this is 100% it.

I picked this up mainly for work, some creative projects, and light multitasking, but I have to say, it’s surprisingly overpowered in the best way. The Intel Ultra 9 chip in here is no joke. Everything opens instantly, and even under heavy multitasks (video calls, editing, running multiple tabs and programs), it doesn’t slow down. The RTX 5070 Ti adds a level of headroom I wasn’t expecting. I didn’t buy this just to push graphics, but it’s nice to know it can handle whatever I throw at it with zero stutter. What really stands out is the OLED display. It’s sharp, smooth, and just looks incredible. The 240Hz refresh rate makes everyday use feel noticeably snappier, even just scrolling or moving windows around. Colors are deep and rich, and it’s easy on the eyes for long hours. Design-wise, it’s got that clean, premium look with a little RGB personality—not flashy, but not boring either. It feels solid, not plastic-y, and the cooling doesn’t scream at you when things heat up. If you want a machine that looks good, feels premium, and performs beyond expectations, this one checks all the boxes.

The AROUS 16x is a fairly good upgrade from my previous laptop from 2019. It gives me what I want and need in a sleek enclosure which is good cause I was getting tired of designs that still is represented in most laptops mainly in the budget range. The specs are well balance and can comfortably run modern titles and productivity apps. The resolution makes the look of the games crisp and smooth with the 165hz refresh rate. This is a heavy hitter for the on-the-go gaming and productivity sessions. took mine with me on vacation and did a mini LAN with a friend and had no issues during it all. the only few things I will give points off is the how it behaves switching between integrated and GPU display. Also performance dramatically goes down if you are off the charger. It was fine out of the box but nearly 5 months in, its almost impossible to do basic tasks without needing to plug in. I'm sure there is some settings to fix the issues at hand but shouldn't have to unless I'm a massive power user. It a overall solid laptop with specs and a price that makes it a compelling option. With 50 Series laptops on the horizon, it may be even more of a steal if it goes on sale.

I’ve been using the AORUS Master, and it honestly exceeded expectations not just for performance, but for how smooth the whole setup and daily use has been. Out of the box, setup was effortless. Windows 11 loaded quickly, and everything was ready to go without bloat or weird popups. I also appreciated how easy it was to find the manual and drivers directly on GIGABYTE’s support page, super clean and helpful for someone who likes to fine-tune things. The fans stay impressively quiet under most loads. When they do ramp up during heavier tasks, it's more of a soft whoosh than a distracting whine. The cooling system feels smart, temperature stays balanced without sounding like a jet engine. Internally, there’s plenty of room for upgrades. I added a second SSD easily thanks to the accessible slot layout. It’s well thought out for long-term use, which not all laptops in this price range can claim. Performance-wise, the RTX 5070 Ti holds its ground extremely well. Benchmarked it myself, and the GPU score was just under flagship levels—really impressive for a machine this thin. I don’t just use this for gaming; I’m doing productivity work, photo editing, and media management, and it handles everything with headroom to spare. Also love the gi-Mate software besides performance profiles, it lets me tune the lighting and vibe of the laptop depending on where I’m using it. At home, I’ve got it set to a calm white. At work, I mute everything with a darker setup. It’s subtle but makes it feel more personal and adaptable. Overall, if you’re looking for a laptop that’s quiet, clean, customizable, and powerful, this is a solid choice, and not just for gamers. It’s a great all-around machine with high-end components and none of the friction.

Absolute garbage. This is the second one I’ve bought this month and both has the exact same boot up issues. Straight out the box the second one needed to be restarted because windows could not install properly, and after prompting me this multiple times over multiple set ups, system recovery directly tells me the device needs repair. I didn’t even make it far enough to tell it what language to even use. The previous one (which was cheaper) had the courtesy of having these issues a few days after purchase instead of immediately out of the box

Super fast, super powerful, gaming at 1600p 160hz is like butter. Fans hardly kick on for most games in 1600p high settings. Build quality feels like aluminum. Very solid. I'll be editing some 4k footage soon. I'll update my review later. Dislikes Speakers should have been on the top. Not the bottom. Bottom speakers don't sound that good to me. But these have a little bass and almost sound as good as a MacBook speakers.