Aorus X7 Pro

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90% Aorus X7 Pro review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Aorus X7 Pro easily stands out of the crowd of oversized gaming laptops as a much thinner and lighter machine. These rigs are often called desktop replacements not only for their size but also the amount of performance they can deliver. Recently, though, laptops have been getting thinner from Ultrabooks to workstations to gaming laptops - now, a 17.3-inch laptop has joined the trend.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Aorus X7 Pro-Sync
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Aorus X7 Sync-Pro is close to being the ultimate portable gaming laptop. The incredibly slim notebook offers two Nvidia GeForce 970M GPUs that deliver a graphical punch that surpasses notebooks equipped with a single 980M GPU. You'll get blisteringly fast speeds, thanks to the pair of SSDs in RAID 0, and solid performance from the 4th-generation Intel CPU.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% a High-Power Laptop for Epic Gaming
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
The X7 Pro is Aorus' latest gaming 'powerhouse'. It has a larger screen than the X3 Plus and a beefier configuration than the X7. If you can afford it, and if a noisy fan and overheating don't bother you, then the Aorus X7 Pro will give you high-power performance and allow you to play just about any game with the settings on max.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 60%

80% Gigabyte Aorus X7 Pro laptop review
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
If you're after a larger than life desktop replacement laptop that can fire through all of your favourite games without breaking a sweat, Gigabyte's Aorus X7 Pro is well worth a look - just be prepared to give up plenty of desk space and dig deep into your wallet.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/18/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

60% Aorus X7 Pro
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Aorus X7 Pro is a stellar performer on the benchmark tests, there is no doubt of that. However, quality issues with its ergonomics, audio, and video keep it from a much higher score. Given that you're paying close to $2,600 for this laptop, you expect a great screen, keyboard, and touchpad to go along with the performance, and these are sorely lacking. The fan noise is inexcusable as well, kicking up to uncomfortable levels even in normal use and practically unbearable when gaming.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

90% Aorus X7 Pro review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
For the most part, the X7 Pro succeeds but stumbles hard while doing so. Thanks to the Nvidia dual 970M setup, this machine easily outpaces Alienware 18 I reviewed last July, a massive gaming laptop that costs nearly double the amount and is also twice as thick compared to Aorus' thin mobile gaming offering. Even the similarly priced MSI GT72 Dominator falls well short of the X7 Pro even with a Nvidia 980, the best mobile GPU on the market currently.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Aorus X7 Pro review: gaming laptop offers gaming performance once only available to desktop machines
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
With the help of nVidia's recent push to make powerful mobile graphics processors that consume less energy, the Aorus X7 Pro now turns in gaming performance once only available to desktop machines. Just make sure you pack some sound-deadening headphones to block out the white noise of high-speed fans required to keep this slim chassis cool. If you can deal with the noise you'll be able to enjoy incomparable mobile gaming.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/29/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 90% workmanship: 80%

84% Aorus X7 Pro Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The Aorus X7 Pro offers top of the line performance in an unbelievably thin form factor. The slim design looks fantastic and moving to the Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M is a huge performance boost. But attempting to have the best of both worlds comes at a cost. The chassis is nowhere near as durable as its thicker counterparts. The thin design is also likely contributing to thermal issues as the constant hum of the fan can be loud enough to disrupt the user and break the feeling of immersion when playing games. The device is often hot enough to the point where it can’t be used as a “laptop.”
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 84%

70% Aorus X7 Pro
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
None of these industrial-strength gamers is designed to make more than the briefest trip away from a wall socket. In our strenuous video rundown test (playing a movie loop with brightness at 50 percent and volume at 100 percent), the Aorus outlasted the hapless Origin, but don't expect to get through more than a few cutscenes without running out of juice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

90% Aorus X7 Pro v3 review: Powerful but is it worth it?
Source: IT Pro Portal Archive.org version
The Aorus X7 v3 doesn’t quite live up to the portability it promises when it comes to battery life, but it does still pack a huge amount of performance into a decidedly slim chassis, particularly where 3D graphics are concerned. The screen is an improvement on the first model, too, and there’s a reasonable quantity of super-fast storage. Even the sub-£2,000 price isn’t outrageous, considering the specification. If you’re after a fast, stylish entertainment notebook, the Aorus X7 v3 is an enticing bit of kit.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/15/2014
Rating: Total score: 90%

Aorus X7 Pro
Source: Hexus Archive.org version
Aorus is determined to extend the life of its X7 chassis, and with good reason - this remains one of the trendiest 17.3in gaming laptops around. With the introduction of the third-generation X7 Pro, Aorus's familiar-looking machine ups the ante with an improved IPS display, a Core i7-4870HQ processor and, not one, but two GeForce GTX GTX 970M GPUs
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2014

Foreign Reviews

17,3'' Gaming-Laptop mit Core i7 & GeForce GTX 970M SLI
Source: Hartware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2014

Aorus X7 Pro mit GTX 970M-SLI
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/13/2014

60% Test : Aorus X7 Pro, un PC portable gamer avec SLI, cher et trop bruyant [MàJ]
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

40% Test : Aorus X7 Pro, un PC portable gamer trop cher, trop bruyant et instable
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 40%

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Model: The Aorus X7 Pro is Gigabyte's thinnest gaming laptop. The 17.3 inch device with a height of 0.9 inch (2.29 cm) and a weight of only 6.6 pounds (2.99 kg) houses incredibly high-end specifications. It runs on an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor with a Turbo clock of up to 3.7 GHz and 8 GB DDR3L RAM. Additionally, it uses an NVIDIA GTX 970M with 6 GB GDDR5 VRAM and an integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics for graphics. The X7 Pro has a matte 17 inch display with a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a built-in 512 GB SATA SSD, which is more than enough to store most of the current games available in the market.

The X7 Pro features three USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port, a mini-Displayport, an SD card reader, and a standard 3.5 mm microphone and headphone jack (separate). For connectivity, it comes with a standard 11ac WiFi card with a Bluetooth 4.0. Finally, the gaming laptop sports a 1 MP HD front camera and a keyboard with numpad with color customizable backlight. In addition, it features a 3-cell battery, which delivers a rather short battery life of up to 3 hours of continuous usage.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M SLI: Two GeForce GTX 970M graphics cards in SLI combination.

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.  

4870HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.7 GHz. Offers an integrated Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.» 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.

3.08 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.

75.85%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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

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