The GIGABYTE Aero 15X v8-BK4 15-inch high-end gaming laptop has received positive reviews for its top-of-the-line hardware that delivers a powerful performance, including the latest six core Intel CPU, a lightning fast NMVe SSD, and Nvidia’s powerful GTX 1070 that makes use of the efficient Max-Q technology. The thin and light chassis is awesome for portability, and it has a great battery life, especially for a laptop that packs so much power. Users praised the stunning 144Hz FHD display, along with its durable design. However, under load it does heat up, and some noted that the trackpad is average at best. The speaker quality is also lacking, and the webcam is awkwardly placed at the bottom the display. The GIGABYTE Aero 15X v8-BK4 15-inch is a hot new gaming laptop that is blisteringly fast, but it will run hot during long gaming sessions.
Pros
- Premium chassis
- Compact, sleek and portable
- Great battery life
- Blazing NVMe SSD
- Stunning display
- Very thin bezel
Cons
- Heating issues
- Webcam camera placement
- Average trackpad
Bottom Line
The GIGABYTE Aero 15X v8-BK4 is an unassuming looking gaming laptop that houses some incredibly powerful hardware that will tear through almost anything that you throw at it, and it comes with a breathtaking 144Hz display.
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- Weight: 4.62 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H 2.20 GHz
- Display Size: 15.6 inch
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
Critic Reviews
- NotebookCheck November 4, 2017
In addition to a powerful CPU and a potent GPU the thin Aero 15X is also equipped with a matte IPS panel, an NVMe-SSD, and Thunderbolt 3. Even battery life is pretty decent.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8750H 2.20 GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Graphics Memory | 8GB GDDR5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 4.62 lbs |
| Battery Life | 10 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 512 SSD |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | IPS Anti-glare |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A | 1 x HDMI 2.01 x Thunderbolt 3| 1 x Mini DisplayPort |
| Audio | Dolby ATMOS |
| Webcam | HD |
| Additional Features | SD Card Reader (UHS-II), Virtual Reality Ready, Backlit keyboard |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 14 x 9.8 x 0.78 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
