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Aorus X7 DT v8

Specifications

Aorus X7 DT v8
Aorus X7 DT v8 (X7 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8850H 6 x 2.6 - 4.3 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1582 MHz, RAM: 2500 MHz, GDDR5X, ForceWare 391.34
Memory
16 GB 
, Two 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR4 2666 modules, Dual Channel. Two of four SO-DIMM slots occupied. Maximum of 64 GB RAM supported.
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, AU Optronics B173HAN03.0 (AUO309D), IPS, Full-HD, 144 Hz, G-Sync, X-Rite Pantone , glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM370
Storage
Toshiba NVMe THNSN5512GPU7, 512 GB 
, SSD & HGST Travelstar 7K1000 HTS721010A9E630, 1 TB HDD, 7,200 RPM. Two M.2-2280 slots & one 2.5-inch drive bay.
Soundcard
Realtek ALC255 @ Intel Cannon Lake PCH
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphone jack, Microphone jack, Card Reader: SD,SDHC,SDXC, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Killer Wireless-n/a/ac 1535 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 25 x 428 x 305 ( = 0.98 x 16.85 x 12.01 in)
Battery
94.24 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Additional features
Speakers: Two 2 W speakers, two 2 W woofers., Keyboard: Chiclet, RGB, Keyboard Light: yes, 265 W power supply, USB key containing software, Feet, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Information, Stickers, Adobe Reader XI, numerous manufacturer tools, Killer Performance Suite, MS Office trial, XSplit Broadcaster trial, XSplit Gamecaster Trial, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
3.374 kg ( = 119.01 oz / 7.44 pounds), Power Supply: 638 g ( = 22.5 oz / 1.41 pounds)
Price
3100 EUR

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 87.1% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 100%, features: 71%, display: 90% mobility: 64%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 68%

Reviews for the Aorus X7 DT v8

87.1% AORUS X7 DT v8 (i7-8850H, GTX 1080, Full HD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Lift-off. The current AORUS X7 DT is one of the fastest gaming laptops on the market. The new model, the X7 DT v8, packs an Intel Coffee Lake hexa-core processor, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPU and a 144 Hz display. Find out in this review whether AORUS has done enough to put the X7 DT v8 at the pinnacle of gaming laptops.
Review: Aorus X7 DT v8
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; large screen; powerful hardware; comfortable keyboard; nice connectivity. Negative: Relatively high price; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/02/2018
Review Aorus X7 DT V8
Source: Portables4Gamers French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; beautiful design; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2018
Le portable gamer Aorus X7 DT v8 avec i7-8850H et GTX 1080 en test
Source: Portables4Gamers French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; metal case; large screen. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2018

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile: Pascal based laptop graphics card using GDDR5 graphics memory. Should offer a similar performance to the deskto GTX 1080. However, there is also a more power efficient "Max-Q" version that performs worse than the normal GTX1080 and is used in thin and light laptops.

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.


i7-8850H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.6 - 4.3 GHz (4.1 GHz with 4 cores, 4 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": 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.


3.374 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.


87.1%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum (Update: 2018-08-12)