Aorus X9 DT
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Average of 6 scores (from 8 reviews)
Reviews for the Aorus X9 DT
Coffee Lake on speed. Gigabyte's Aorus X9 DT is a 17-inch high-end notebook with top-of-the-line hardware and an overclockable processor that should run every game smoothly on its FHD display. Let us compare the desktop replacement to other GTX 1080 laptops - which one will prevail?
Source: Hardware Zone
Archive.org versionIn summary, with the recent crop of Max-Q notebooks, you're paying for the design, portability, and performance. But with a laptop that doubles as a desktop replacement, you're really paying for pure performance. A desktop would deliver better performance for less money, but if you fit the profile for needing a desktop replacement notebook, this is precisely why notebooks like the Aorus X9 DT exist.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 65% performance: 85% mobility: 65% workmanship: 80%
Source: Hardware Zone
Archive.org versionThe Aorus X9 DT is not a bad product. It's a powerhouse that's actually reasonably slim. It's just that it is for gamers on the fringes who want the best performance that a laptop has to offer and have the cash to spare.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 65% performance: 85% mobility: 65% workmanship: 80%
Source: Hardware Zone
Archive.org versionThe Aorus X9 DT is not a bad product. It's a powerhouse that's actually reasonably slim. It's just that it is for gamers on the fringes who want the best performance that a laptop has to offer and have the cash to spare.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 65% performance: 85% mobility: 65% workmanship: 80%
Source: Toptenreviews
Archive.org versionCombines great components to deliver the one of the most impressive portable gaming experiences available.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2018
Source: Kitguru
Archive.org versionI’m quite impressed with the Aorus X9 DT. It’s well-built thanks to its aluminium body, and for a laptop with a Core i9 and GTX 1080, it’s actually quite portable. It’s by no means an Ultrabook, but considering the full-fat GTX 1080 chip used inside, I do think it’s impressively slim.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe Aorus X9 fires on all performance cylinders and has a solid keyboard, but very hot temperatures and a disappointing display hold it back.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2018
Source: Portables4Gamers
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Large screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/06/2018
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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.
i9-8950HK: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.9- 4.8 GHz (4.3 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). Offers an unlocked multiplier that allows overclocking of the CPU.» 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.
3.66 kg:
Only a few laptops are in this weight class because the mobility is rather limited due to the high weight.
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.
80.15%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
