Aorus Master 18 AM8H
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Reviews for the Aorus Master 18 AM8H
Gigabyte has gone all out with its Aorus Master 18: A large mini LED display, a 24-core processor from the Arrow Lake generation, a GeForce RTX 5090 and a generous RAM and SSD configuration should all appeal to passionate gamers.
Source: eTeknix
If you are an enthusiast, a professional content creator, or a serious gamer who demands the absolute best performance from a “portable” system and have a budget that can accommodate it, then the Gigabyte Aorus Master 18 is an outstanding choice. It offers a combination of cutting-edge CPU and GPU power, a stunning MiniLED display, robust cooling, and premium features that few other laptops can match. While its size and weight make it less suitable for constant on-the-go use, as a portable powerhouse for intense workloads and high-fidelity gaming, it excels. If uncompromising performance and a top-tier visual experience are your priorities, and the price is not a deterrent, then the Aorus Master 18 is definitely worth the investment, and it’ll outpace most people’s desktop systems when it comes to performance. It’s the fastest laptop we’ve ever tested, by quite a large margin.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/10/2025
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Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2025
Source: Gamestar
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop: The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses the GB203 chip and utilizes 10,496 shaders / CUDA cores of the maximum 10,752 that the chip has. This makes the RTX 5090 Laptop more similar to the RTX 5080 desktop variant (same chip) than the Desktop RTX 5090 with 20,760 cores and higher clock rates.
These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Ultra 9 275HX: Mobile high-end CPU for gaming notebooks based on the Arrow Lake architecture. Offers 24 cores consisting of 8 fast performance cores with up to 5.4 GHz and 16 smaller efficiency cores with up to 4.6 GHz clock speed. The CPU can access 40 MB L2 cache and 36 MB L3 cache and is specified with a TDP of 55 watts. The SoC integrates a small dedicated NPU called AI Boost with 13 TOPS (Int8) and optionally supports vPro Essentials.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
18.00": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.438 kg:
A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.
Aorus:
Aorus is a brand of Gigabyte Technology, a Taiwanese company that specializes in manufacturing computer hardware and accessories. Aorus was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. The logo is a falcon head, as the name Aorus is derived from the ancient Egyptian falcon god Horus. The Aorus brand focuses on developing high-end gaming products such as gaming laptops, gaming monitors, gaming mice, keyboards and other accessories. Aorus products are designed to enhance the gaming experience. The brand also has a strong presence in the e-sports community and sponsors many professional e-sports teams and events.
83.4%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
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