GIGABYTE AERO X16 Review: Play to Differ with the Super Lightweight Powerhouse!

Gigabyte has just unveiled their latest laptop, the AERO X16, a sleek and ultra-lightweight laptop that will be sure to help carry out your workload. The device is able to deliver high performances and an amazing display while also ensuring that portability would be the least of your worries. In this review article, we’re going to delve deeper into the Aero X16’s design, display, connectivity options, performance, AI features and battery options in order to determine if this laptop is right for you. 

Design

The AERO X16 truly makes a strong impression with its design as it comes with a professional appearance. The chassis of the laptop was built using  CNC-machined aluminum which helps to give the laptop a premium appearance, and it also comes with a Iridescent NIL GIGABYTE nameplate on the side of the cover which is able to glow when it's dark. And speaking of the cover, it comes with a matte finish which allows it to resist fingerprints for a cleaner look.

While its design may seem simplistic, the true highlight would be its sleek and lightweight design, as the AERO X16 comes at 16.7mm thickness while also weighing 1.9kg which makes the device much easier to carry around with you no matter where you go, whether it's for a meeting or for travels, allowing you to edit on the go with ease.

In addition, you’ll be able to have a satisfying and comfortable typing experience with the AERO X16 as it comes with a Golden Curve Keyboard, as the keycaps enlarged by 106%, a 1.7mm key travel distance, and a 0.15mm concave surface and it also ensures that the typing noise will stay below 30dB, making it ideal for quiet environments like libraries or cafes. Moreover, you can expect a single-zone RGB backlighting on the keyboard for better visibility in low-light environments.

Display

When it comes to the display of the AERO X16, it’s clear that it was built for creators as it comes with a spacious 16-inch display with an aspect ratio of 16:10 and it comes with an astounding WQXGA resolution which allows you to have a great visual experience as it offers sharp and clear visuals, making it ideal for editing and watching videos. In addition, it also comes with a 165Hz refresh rate, which helps to enhance your gaming experience on this laptop.

The 4-sides slim bezel design of the laptop also helps to shape the impressive 92% screen-to-body ratio of the laptop, creating a near-borderless viewing experience.

In addition to its layout, the display also ensures that the laptop will be suitable for content creators as it comes with a 100% sRGB colour gamut so users can expect vibrant and lifelike colours on their screens. This not only makes watching videos more enjoyable, but as a content creator, you’ll also be able to make your videos appear more visually appealing with such an incredible colour display.

Connectivity

When it comes to its connectivity options, the AERO X16 offers a wide range of ports for its users. Although it features a slim and lightweight profile, this laptop ensures that users won’t have to worry about any connectivity issues, having a mix of modern and legacy ports that cater to a variety of creative workflows and everyday use.

Leading the charge is a versatile USB4 Type-C port, which supports DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0, which is ideal for high-speed data transfers, external displays, and fast charging through a single cable. Besides that, the laptop also features two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports alongside a USB 2.0 Type-A port.

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Performance

At the core of this laptop would be the AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 Processor which offers a strong performance in its CPU and AI features, and one way it’s able to do so would be that it is capable of reaching up to 5.1 GHz Max Boost Clock. And this ensures that you will be able to multitask much easier.

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This is paired up nicely with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU which is equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM and a Max TGP of 85 watts, ensuring that it will be able to handle GPU-accelerated workloads, such as video editing, while also ensuring that the laptop will be able to run smoothly. This makes it a perfect companion for content creators or video editors alike. It also features a MUX switch for manually switching between the integrated and discrete graphics cards to meet varying performance needs.

Furthermore, the laptop also offers both extensive memory and storage space as well, as it is able to support up to 64GB with a dual-channel DDR5 RAM via two SO-DIMM slots. And for its storage, it is equipped with dual PCIe 4.0 SSD slots which provides up to 4TB of storage.

And even when the AERO X16 is heating up from running all day-long, there is no need to fear about the laptop overheating as it comes equipped with its WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system which comes with a pair of high-efficiency 12V fans, optimized for better airflow and enhanced heat dissipation inside your laptop, ensuring that it will be kept cool at all times.

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AI Features

When looking at the AI features of the AERO X16, one of the highlights that has to be addressed would be GiMATE, GIGABYTE's in-house AI assistant. In order to activate it, users simply need to “Press and Speak”, and that is done by pressing a single button and GiMATE will instantly respond to your call.

With the help of GiMATE, users will be able to optimise the AERO X16’s performance in order to match their preference and regardless of whatever situation that they find themselves in.

Additionally, some other AI features that the AERO X16 comes with include Cocreator, Live Captions and in-call beautifications, all of which would be able to enhance the user experience.

Battery 

The AERO X16 features a Lithium Polymer 76Wh battery, and with it, you’ll be able to use the device for up to 14 hours, which basically means that you will be able to go the whole day without needing to worry about your battery life. Furthermore, the device also supports PD 3.0 Type-C fast charging and is able to reach up to 50% in just 30 minutes, ensuring that you’ll be able to get back to your tasks in an instant.

Verdict

In conclusion, the GIGABYTE AERO X16 is an incredible laptop option, combining cutting-edge performance with a sleek, professional design. Furthermore, with its super lightweight profile, users will have no issues whatsoever with carrying this laptop around with them no matter where they go. So, whether you’re a content creator or someone looking to upgrade your laptop, if you’re looking to Play to Differ, then be sure to check out GIGABYTE AERO X16!