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Gigabyte P55W v6

Specifications

Gigabyte P55W v6
Gigabyte P55W v6 (P55 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-6700HQ 4 x 2.6 - 3.5 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile - 6 GB VRAM, Core: 1405 MHz, Memory: 4000 MHz, GDDR5, ForceWare 368.71, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, SO-DIMM DDR4-2133, Dual-Channel, 2 slots, 2 occupied, max. 32 GB
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, LG Philips LP156WF4 (LGD040E), IPS, Full-HD, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM170 (Skylake PCH-H)
Storage
Transcend MTS800 128GB M.2 (TS128GMTS800), 128 GB 
, SSD + HGST TravelStar 7K1000 (HTS721010A9E630), 1 TB HDD @7200 rpm. Slots: 1x m.2 2280 (SATA/PCIe) & 1x 2.5-inch
Soundcard
Realtek ALC255 @ Intel Skylake PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: headphone jack (analog + S/PDIF), microphone, Card Reader: SD,SDHC,SDXC
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GUD0N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 34 x 380 x 269 ( = 1.34 x 14.96 x 10.59 in)
Battery
63 Wh, 5400 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 6 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD (720p@30fps)
Primary Camera: 0 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: 2.0 , Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 180 Watt power adapter, manual, warranty card, driver DVD, PowerDVD 12, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.66 kg ( = 93.83 oz / 5.86 pounds), Power Supply: 640 g ( = 22.58 oz / 1.41 pounds)
Price
1600 EUR

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 73.87% - average
Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 90%, features: 50%, display: 85% mobility: 72%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 74%

Reviews for the Gigabyte P55W v6

81.6% Gigabyte P55W v6 Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Focused on the essentials. Gigabyte's newest version of ttheir P55W hasn't really changed that much. While the predecessor used a GeForce GTX 970M, the new model is equipped with a GTX 1060 - and that's a very noticeable difference.
80% Gigabyte P55W v6 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
The biggest knock you could levy against the Gigabyte P55W v6 is that it’s relatively weak against its peers. But that’s comparing the laptop against some of the most powerful mobile devices on the market. As can be seen from the benchmark scores and strong in-game testing the P55W v6 is still a very powerful machine, capable of running most apps with ease.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
GIGABYTE P55W v6 Review
Source: Vortez English Archive.org version
By this notebook adopting understated aesthetics, those who prefer a simplistic and discreet theme will favour the design which has been implemented. It’s quite unusual to see a gaming notebook lack an aggressive, bulky approach and also see an absence of flashy LEDs. Although the design does look classy, the construction of P55W V6 bears lots of plastic – including the lid. We’d like to have seen some brushed metal being used on such a product.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/13/2016
60% Gigabyte P55W v6-PC3D
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
When it comes to gaming laptops, most of us are living under pretty solid budget constraints that dictate what kind of specs we can expect. However, Gigabyte's P55W v6 is a prime example showing that you don't have to break the bank to get a good gaming notebook. For $1,599, you get a VR-ready system that delivers very good frame rates and can multitask like a champ.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

Gigabyte P57X und P55W
Source: Tom's Hardware German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/26/2016
Review Notebook Gaming: Gigabyte P55W v6
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; nice screen; backlit keyboard; good autonomy. Negative: Overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2016

Comment

Model: The Gigabyte P55W v6 is a mid-range VR-ready gaming laptop equipped with decent hardware specification. It features a 6th generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ CPU, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, an integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GDDR5 6 GB with support of Nvidia's Optimus Technology. The RAM of the laptop is upgradable to a maximum of 32 GB as is the case in many gaming laptops these days. As for storage, the Gigabyte P55W v6 supports dual storage system. It features a 2.5-inch hard disk drive slot and an M.2 Type 2280 SSD slot. Storage supplied for the laptop is a 256 GB SSD and a 1000 GB HDD with 7200 rpm. The hybrid hard drive storage system ensures both faster boot up from the SSD and large storage size from the conventional hard disk drive.

The display of the laptop is an anti-glare 15.6" Full HD IPS LCD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. With its anti-glare coating, it is very much usable in bright conditions, but doesn't give the 3D like image that a glass coating will provide. The quality matte black finish of the laptop looks solid and simple. It is a little different from the usual gaming laptops featuring bold designs. The Gigabyte P55W v6 is equipped with a full-sized backlit keyboard, which creates comfortable and responsive typing experience for long hour usage. It features a 2.2 mm key travel, which makes typing very effortless.

The battery of the Gigabyte P55W v6 is a Li-ion 6-cell battery with a capacity of 5400mAh. It also features a fan tweak function to adjust the fan speed of quiet, normal or gaming mode. This is a good feature to balance between system stability and needs for tranquillity while gaming. There are two speakers with two watts built into the laptop for audio output. To deliver even better audio experience, Dolby Digital Plus delivers surround sound with their surround virtualizer. The Gigabyte P55W v6 measures at 379.71 x 269.38 x 26.8~34 mm and weighs at around 2.6 kg. It features a Super Multi DVD-RW drive, which is an extra feature these days as many laptops do not include any kind of optical drive. As for connectivity, it supports WiFi 802.11ac (a/b/g/n compatible), Bluetooth v4.1 and 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet LAN. The input and output ports include USB, HDMI and Ethernet. The Gigabyte P55W v6 certainly is a good gaming laptop made in anticipation for the upcoming VR gaming technology.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile: The mobile GTX 1060 is based on the GP106 chip and offer 1280 shaders. Compared to the identically named desktop version it features a slightly lower clock rate. Games in Full HD and maximum details should run fluently on the card.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.66 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Gigabyte: Gigabyte Technology is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer founded in 1986, best known for its motherboards and graphics cards. Gigabyte offers a wide range of products including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, monitors, systems and components. Gigabyte's laptops offer gaming and creative features on the go. Gigabyte monitors offer 4K Pro Gaming.


73.87%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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