CES 2016 | Gigabyte introduces P57 laptop, refreshes lineup with Skylake CPU's

The P57 will be available in a variety of configuration options with Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics cards and Intel’s 6th-generation (Skylake) Core i7 processors.

Arkadiusz Piasek, Published 01/05/2016

Gigabyte introduced its new P57 laptop and showcased the company’s existing laptop lineup refrfeshed with Intel Skylake processors at CES 2016 in Las Vegas today.

The new Gigabyte P57 boasts a new anti-ghosting 30-key rollover keyboard as well as well as a swappable bay, allowing to use an additional hard drive instead of the optical drive. The 17-inch laptop will be available in a variety of configuration options with Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics cards and Intel’s 6th-generation (Skylake) Core i7 processors. Other components include M.2 PCIe SSD storage with PCI-Express 3.0 x4, providing a read speed of 2000 MB/s; DD4 memory; USB 3.1 Type-C, as well as HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 that allows 4K display output at a 60 Hz refresh rate.

The P57W variant comes with GeForce GTX 970M, while the P57K sports the GTX 965M graphics.

The rest of the laptops showcased at CES are Gigabyte’s existing models armed with Intel Skylake processors and other new features.

Gigabyte P55W comes with a 15-inch FullHD IPS display, Intel 6th-gen. Core i7 CPU’s and GTX 970M, just like the P57. It also features up to 2 TB of HDD storage space as well as up to 512 GB of M.2 SSD. A P55K variant with GTX 965M is also available.

The P37X (17-inch) and P35X (15-inch) are Gigabyte’s laptops housing the most powerful components. They feature Nvidia’s top-of-the-line GTX 980M as well as optional 3840 x 2160 (4K) displays and dedicated Macro Keys for simplified macro usage in games. P37W and P35 variants with GTX 970M are also available.

The P34W, which Gigabyte claims to be the thinnest 14-inch gaming laptop, features an 2560 x 1440 IPS display (optional), as well as Intel Core i7 Skylake processor and GTX 970M graphics. The dual-storage design enables the P34 to hold up to 512 GB M.2 PCIe SSD plus a 2 TB HDD storage in total. P34K (GTX 965M), P34G (GTX 960M) and P34F (GTX 950M) are also available.

The P17F (17-inch) and P15F (15-inch) are the most mainstream gaming laptops in Gigabyte’s offering. They are powered by Skylake i7 CPU as well as GTX 950M graphics and FullHD displays.

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GIGABYTE introduces the all-new P57 laptop along with its full Skylake lineup at CES 2016

The highly anticipated GIGABYTE Skylake laptop lineup was announced at the CES 2016 exhibition including the all-new P57 and its exciting new anti-ghosting 30-key rollover keyboard, as well as its swappable bay. GIGABYTE offers a variety of options based on preference while providing GTX graphics, the latest 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, and industry leading Skylake features: M.2 PCIe SSD storage with PCI-Express 3.0 x4, providing a read speed of 2000 MB/s; long-anticipated DDR4 memory, providing faster frequency at a lower power demand; USB 3.1 with Type-C connection redefining the standard for data transfer and I/O connectivity. And finally, upgraded HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2, that allows 4K display output at a 60Hz refresh rate, providing a massive upgrade in the user experience. The entire GIGABYTE gaming laptop range now includes a 3-month premium license of XSplit Gamecaster for each laptop, giving users the ability to share their games with the world.

The 17” P57W: Superior Performance and All-new Features

The P57W is the latest addition to the GIGABYTE lineup, with a powerful GTX 970M and the latest 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor, it provides stunning visuals on its 17.3” Full HD IPS display. Along with the latest features (DDR4 memory, M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD, HDMI 2.0, and USB 3.1 Type-C.), to better the user experience the P57 incorporates an anti-ghosting 30-key rollover keyboard to prevent ghost key presses to occur during use. The all-new 30-key rollover anti-ghost keyboard is designed specifically to combat unreported key presses or “ghosted” keys. The new design now allows simultaneous multiple key presses without fear of keys not being reported. The P57 also provides flexible storage with a swappable bay for an HDD/ODD for additional storage or multimedia purposes.

* P57K with GTX 965M GDDR5 2GB is also available.

The 15” P55W: Class-leading Performance GTX 970M with a Futuristic, Subtle Design

The pure gaming elements and passionate design of the P55W, such as a 15” Full HD wide view display, a powerful GTX 970M, and 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor provide the trifecta for the ultimate gaming experience. It contains massive dual-storage, up to 2TB HDD and 512G M.2 SSD, now upgraded to the latest PCIe SSD storage and a Blu-ray rewritable drive, supporting high quality video playback. It also provides a full-sized chiclet backlit keyboard with 2.2mm key travel that grants outstanding response and superior user comfort.

* P55K with GTX 965M GDDR5 2GB is also available.

The 17” P37X & 15” P35X: Extreme Performance Meets Astonishing 4K Display

The 17” and 15” laptops remain popular among gamers, and the P37X and P35X are no exception with their ultimate performance while retaining a super slim and lightweight design. Containing the most powerful GTX 980M graphics Processor along with 8GB VRAM, the P37X and the P35X are now ready for the highest power-demanding games and resource heavy applications. Combined with a True 4K UHD 3840x2160 IPS display (optional), the P37X and P35X deliver an astonishing visual experience for both work and play. The swappable ODD/HDD bay adds for more flexibility and extra convenience. While the exclusive Macro Key and Macro Hub functions on P37 allow for easy macro creation that simplifies complex actions and key combinations into the pressing of a single button.

* P37W & P35W with GTX 970M GDDR5 6GB are also available.

The 14” P34W: Uncompromised Performance and Mobility

Powerful yet portable, the thinnest 14” gaming laptop, the P34W, has a 3K QHD 2560x1440 display (optional) that delivers perfect and vivid colors for an enhanced gameplay experience. Under the hood includes the latest 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor technology as well as the powerful GTX 970M graphics, all contained in an Ultrabook-like chassis. The dual-storage design enables the P34 to hold up to 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD plus a 2TB HDD in total. Included in the P34W is a 3-month premium license of XSplit Gamecaster, which allows gamers to stream games like a pro.

* P34K (GTX 965M), P34G (GTX 960M), and P34F (GTX 950M) are also available.

The 17” P17F & 15” P15F - Highly Affordable, High Performance

GIGABYTE mainstream gaming line up caters to gamers on a budget with the P15F and P17F feature GTX 950M gaming graphics and the latest 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor. The matte FHD display with wide viewing angle delivers crisp and clear images. For immersive gaming experience, the SBX Surround technology from Sound Blaster™ Cinema 2 simulates 7.1 surround sound. Flexible storage is also possible with swappable HDD/ODD bay and next-gen M.2 SSD for fast storage. The full-sized chiclet keyboard with numeric keys provides responsive typing experience for long-hour operation in comfort and style.

*All specifications are subject to change without prior notifications.