GIGABYTE AERO X16
Tired of lugging around a bulky laptop that kaputs halfway through your day? The new GIGABYTE AERO X16 takes care of that conundrum by offering a powerful blend of performance, portability, and long-lasting battery life.
The sleek machine weighs just 1.9kg and boasts an impressive 12-hour battery life, so you can carry it to work from your favourite cafe without dragging your tote bag down. It can also handle anything you throw at it, whether it’s gaming on Valorant, editing a potentially viral TikTok, or working on 3D models for school projects.
Can handle gaming, work, and creative stuff with ease
It’s often a challenge to pack high-performance specs that are normally found on bulky desktop PCs into a sleek, portable laptop. However, the GIGABYTE AERO X16 overcomes this hurdle thanks to the powerful combo of an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU.
This pairing means that you can easily run games like Hollow Knight and Elden Ring without dropping any frames, and you can stream your gaming sessions on Twitch, too, if you’re on the go. After you’re done slaying some bosses – or noobs in Valorant – you can edit a highlight reel to blast all over your socials and have multiple Google Chrome tabs open without your laptop feeling sluggish, thanks to the 16GB of DDR5 RAM it comes with.
Has a 12-hour battery life with fast charging
No one wants a laptop with a battery life so jialat that you worry about it shutting down in the middle of watching a horror movie; some say that’s even worse than a jumpscare. Fortunately, the GIGABYTE AERO X16 sports a whopping 12-hour battery life, allowing you to go nearly the entire day untethered to any plugs or wires.
This is achieved through little features like Power Panel Saving that automatically lowers the screen’s refresh rate to 60Hz – more on that later – when unplugged from a power point. Of course, if you’re playing a high-intensity game or binge-watching Drive to Survive, those 12 hours might be reduced. But for everyday tasks, you’ll stay powered up and productive.
Easy to carry around daily at 1.9kg
Most gaming laptops are a burden to bring around, often tipping the scales at 2kg or more. The GIGABYTE AERO X16 defies this bulky trend, weighing in at a mere 1.9kg. This makes it a breath of fresh air for students and digital nomads who are constantly on the move.
We also compared the laptop to our own iPhone, and from the side, it looks almost as thin.
A large 16” OLED screen that’s buttery smooth
The GIGABYTE AERO X16 comes equipped with a large 16” screen, letting you enjoy the stunning colours of Wicked on your rewatch before the second movie comes out. The same screen also boasts a super-smooth 165Hz refresh rate, giving you a slight advantage when it comes to fast-paced shooters and racing simulations.
With a resolution of 1600p to go alongside the 16” screen, which is essentially 2K, your eyes will be treated to crystal-clear visuals; yes, you can finally swap your YouTube quality to something even higher than 1080p. So even if you’re just a casual non-gamer who has Netflix or Crunchyroll permanently bookmarked, you’ll still appreciate the sharpness and cinematic quality of the display.
Has 2 AI sidekicks to tweak settings & make life easier
AI isn’t all about prompts and creating funny images. The GIGABYTE AERO X16 comes with not one, but two AI companions designed to empower your daily tasks. GiMATE, GIGABYTE’s own AI assistant, will run in the background and intelligently optimise your laptop’s performance based on what you’re doing.
For example, while you’re gaming, it will automatically adjust the CPU and GPU resources to deliver the best gaming performance. And if you’re recording a voiceover, it can enhance your voice and get rid of any background noise so your voice comes through crystal clear.
There is also the GiMATE Creator that gives you access to models like Stable Diffusion and FLUX to create images and make your dreams become reality.
To complement GiMATE is Microsoft’s own Copilot+, which can help you with more menial tasks like organising screenshots, generating captions, or finding that highlight reel you recorded 3 months ago. For students and content creators, Copilot+ can instantly translate text, help rewrite your notes, and summarise your research, making it a useful buddy to streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity without making you overly reliant.
Get the GIGABYTE AERO X16 for all your creating & gaming needs
Not everyone has the space or budget for a fancy, top-of-the-line gaming computer, which is where the GIGABYTE AERO X16 comes in as the ultimate solution. This powerful yet portable laptop is designed to empower you, whether you’re an avid gamer seeking an immersive experience on the go or a content creator needing a reliable editing machine.
Students and digital nomads will also benefit from this versatile device, as it can handle everything from school projects to creating mockups on Figma without the bulk or hefty price tag often associated with high-end gaming setups.
The GIGABYTE AERO X16 comes in 2 colours, Space Grey and Lunar White, so you can pick whichever option matches your personal aesthetic more. The keyboard’s backlight and effect can also be personalised to your liking, giving your workspace that extra zhng.
From 10th-31st October, save up to $700 on the GIGABYTE AERO X16, with prices starting from $1,999-$2,299 (U.P. $2,599-$2,999), depending on the configuration. You can buy the laptop from Aftershock, The TECHYARD, Gameprosg, CR Group, Dreamcore, and Mansa Computers.
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Photography by: Thea Imelda Koh