GIGABYTE’s mission, in their own words, is to “upgrade your life.” In 2023, they’re keeping that mission alive by releasing several top-tier performance laptops with impressive specs and features; the creator-focused AERO laptop series and the gamer-focused AORUS gaming laptop, including the AORUS 15, AORUS 17, AORUS 15X, and AORUS 17X . The company has come a long way since developing motherboards and graphics cards and being recognized for outstanding R&D capability. The world’s leading computer company has been recognized with the European Hardware Award for “Best Notebook,” Red Dot Product Design Awards, and many others over the last 37 years, further establishing GIGABYTE’s role as a market leader in the laptop industry. Not looking to rest on its past success, the company is looking to add a few more awards to its name with the latest laptop offerings. So, we’re here to help figure out exactly which one might be the right choice for you.
Choose Your Player
The AORUS line of laptops offers four distinctive options for gamers. For anyone focused on a premium gaming experience emphasizing all-out performance, the AORUS 15X and AORUS 17X will most likely be a better fit. With a starting MSRP of $2699 for the AORUS 17X and $1849 for the AROUS 15X, GIGABYTE continues its trend of competitive pricing for its premium products. For those seeking the perfect balance of performance and portability, the AORUS 15 and AORUS 17 are great options. All four laptops have Windows 11 operating system, GIGABYTE’s exclusive WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System, and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series laptop GPUs. Each model has been designed to accommodate the latest 13th Gen CPUs with light, sleek designs alongside many new features and upgrades.
The AORUS lineup offers 17.3-inch and 15.6-inch displays, with the AORUS 17X providing a QHD Resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 240Hz. You’ll also have 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut with the AORUS 17X and AORUS 15 This means the AORUS laptops ensure every moment, every achievement, and every detail is captured beautifully. AI-powered DLSS 3 enables complete ray tracing, and stunning lifelike virtual worlds, while the market’s highest spec DDR5-5600 memory and Dynamic Display Switch technology allow for noticeably higher frame rates. The laptop itself is just as beautiful as the display. The design feels almost spaceship-inspired, with a cool iridescent logo, CNC-milled aerospace-grade aluminum alloy cover, and RGB light bar.
Crafted For The Win
To be clear, whichever GIGABYTE laptop you decide to go with, you’ll be in good hands. However, if you’re a gamer through and through, the clear choice is GIGABYTE’s finely crafted flagship laptops, the AORUS 17X, and AORUS 15X. As mentioned above, the AORUS 17X features Intel 13th Gen i9 HX CPU, full-powered NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 with Dynamic Boost tech, and 175W Max TGP, resulting in a noticeable improvement in gaming performance of up to 86% compared to the previous gen, providing the power needed for any challenge. Four cooling fans keep the temperature where it needs to be while at peak performance. The coolest part of this feature is how much the thinner blades and chassis improved the cooling area and efficiency. Even with over an hour of gaming, the impact on overall temperature and performance is apparent, keeping the laptops cool and ready to go another round.
Gaming On The Go
If taking your game on the road is essential for you, then the AORUS 15 and AORUS 17 are definitely worth checking out. Starting at an MSRP of $1,849 for the AORUS 17 and $999 for the AROUS 15, this is GIGABYTE’s answer for those looking for the ideal balance between performance, mobility, and affordability. MUX switch technology helps to provide better frame rates, while the Intel® Core™ i7-13700H processor helps make it not just portable but powerful. GIGABYTE has squeezed a lot of power into a sleek and well-designed device at just under 21mm thin, with 0.2mm thin blades and 0.15mm thermal fins. The AORUS 15 and AORUS 17 are truly small but mighty.
If any bells or whistles are missing, we couldn’t find them. It seems GIGABYTE has checked all the boxes and designed these new performance laptops with the user in mind. If you’re looking for a new gaming laptop, you may want to check out GIGABYTE’s top-of-the-line offering as your weapon of choice. Safe to say, you won’t be disappointed. To stay up to date on all things AORUS don’t forget to follow their official channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
