Gigabyte Aero 15-X9

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Reviews for the Gigabyte Aero 15-X9

80% Gigabyte Aero 15 (15-X9) review: Unfulfilled potential, but not wasted
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
You won't get more CPU power in a laptop at this size, though, and Gigabyte's machine offers it with more GPU power and a lower price than the competition. The Aero 15-X9 isn't a flawless mobile workstation, but it's a good option if you need more power than other machines at this size can deliver.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Gigabyte Aero 15 X9 review and benchmarks (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, FHD 144 Hz screen)
Source: Ultrabook Review Archive.org version
There are quite a few aspects the Gigabyte Aero 15 does better than most, if not all of the other 15-inch thin-and-light performance laptops on the market, and we've covered them in the article down below, but at the same time this device is quirkier than the competition, so it's not for everyone. The design, keyboard, sound, and thermals are among its antagonizing aspects, while the sturdy build, long battery life, complete IO, upgradeability, and even competitive pricing are among it's stronger points.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Gigabyte Aero 15 X9 review: X Gonna Give It To Ya
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Even if it’s not quite as over-the-top as some of the more beastly options out there, the new Aero 15 X9 is probably going to give you exactly what you want out of a gaming or content creation machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Gigabyte Aero 15 X9 review: X Gonna Give It To Ya
Source: PC World Archive.org version
Even if it’s not quite as over-the-top as some of the more beastly options out there, the new Aero 15 X9 is probably going to give you exactly what you want out of a gaming or content creation machine.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Gigabyte Aero 15 X9 review and benchmarks (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, FHD 144 Hz screen)
Source: Ultrabook Review Archive.org version
All in all, I can see why so many swear by the Aero 15, but also why threads like this one exist on the forums. It’s more a utilitarian and gimmicky product than the other options in its already narrow niche, with its share of unique strong-points, but also potential deal-breaking quirks. On top of that, the chances of you running into Quality Control issues is another aspect to consider, so if you decide this is the right pick for you, make sure to buy from a place that handles warranty claims and post-sale support impeccably, in the eventuality you’ll need these services later on.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 Review – with RTX 2070 Max-Q
Source: Kitguru Archive.org version
We hate to wrap up a review with a piece of wishy washy vagueness but right now we are waiting to see what Nvidia does next. Our natural inclination is to wait and see how Aero 15-X9 develops over the next few months as it does not currently offer a compelling reason to upgrade a 2018 laptop. Of course it is a different story if you need a grunty laptop right now as your buying decision becomes a question of which RTX laptop you should buy, rather than whether or not you should buy. In that context Gigabyte 15-X9 certainly deserves your consideration.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

GIGABYTE AERO 15-X9 Review – RTX2070 Max-Q is here
Source: The Tech Revolutionist Archive.org version
The Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 has truly showed us what a high-end gaming system in a slim form factor is capable of. By utilizing the next generation RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card, we were able to achieve smooth gameplay in many of popular game titles even at high settings. Furthermore, by choosing and only using some of the best system components available in the market, the AERO 15-X9 will be able to edge ahead of competition in terms of overall system performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2019

Foreign Reviews

Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 Mit Turing und künstlicher Intelligenz weiter nach oben
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2019

Review: Gigabyte Aorus 15-X9
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; compact size; high portability; powerful processor; big screen; nice display; comfortable keyboard. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/05/2019

Review: Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 (15,6″ – i7-8750H – RTX 2070 Max-Q)
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; compact size; high portability; big screen; powerful processor; excellent display; comfortable keyboard. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/11/2019

Gigabyte Aero 15-X9, primeras impresiones: su GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q lo pone en el punto de mira de cualquier jugón
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; great built quality; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2019

78% Test : Gigabyte Aero 15-X9, le PC portable qui fera le bonheur des joueurs et des créatifs
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 90% mobility: 80%

Test portable GIGABYTE Aero 15-X9
Source: Cowcotland FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; high performance; nice display. Negative: Noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2019

Comment

Model: The Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 is a powerful but slim gaming laptop. Gigabyte has managed to outshine its competitors by collaborating with Intel - the world renowned tech giant. This time round, the AERO uses a combination of high-performance parts by Intel, called the All Intel Inside technology. The Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 uses a whole block of aluminum to produce a refined laptop lid which is striking to the eye, solid to the touch and ultra-durable for daily use. The chassis is further made from compressed aluminum construction to create a strong yet light body. All this measures and weighs in at just 1.8 cm / 2.0 kg. Non-stop creativity is achieved through the use of a smooth and powerful processor.

The AERO is now upgraded with a brand new, class leading, 6 core high-performance Intel Core i9-8950HK CPU. Users can express their creativity in the smoothest way possible. Gigabyte has chosen to equip the AERO with high-grade, high-performance Samsung DDR4 memory that decreases battery consumption, provides high speed transfer and overall memory quality. As for storage, the Intel 760p SSD is what takes transfer speed to the next level, with up to 3,200 MB/s read speed that lets users work without any long waiting times. Furthermore, the AERO is designed to take two of these speedy SSDs to increase the total storage space to meet users' needs.

Powerful performance comes from effective cooling technology, the AERO comes with 2 uniquely designed fans and cooling system built in, adapting both CPU and GPU, effectively dissipating the heat. This results in keeping parts working longer and at constant peak performance. For display, the 4K UHD IPS display does not only offer the best resolution density in its class, it also comes at 100 % Adobe RGB color gamut that brings wider and more accurate colors than that of a tradition sRGB gamut. The AERO is fitted with a 144 Hz refresh rate display that creates buttery smooth images without jitter or lag. Furthermore, it effectively decreases ghosting and image tearing for both work and play. To enhance audio, it has NAHIMIC 3, which is the next gen 7.1 virtual surround sound that provides outstanding sound experience and performance. From gaming to conference calls, the NAHIMIC 3 brings true 3D surround effect that can be tuned easily with the provided software to suit any environment for the perfect sound experience.

Every key found on the AERO keyboard is fully per-key 16.77 million color RGB backlit plus anti-ghosting. In addition, a full customizable per key macro feature records your input commands (keyboard and mouse) to achieve an array of unique combo functions. With both RGB lighting and macro keys, the AERO keyboard turns into a multi-functional tool that defiantly benefit you, even in the dark. As a conclusion, the Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 is certainly a gaming laptop that is designed to stand out among competitors, especially being the world’s only "All Intel Inside" and world's first Microsoft Azure AI notebook. It is a laptop that sets new gaming laptop standards.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU106 chip with 2,304 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Offers reduced clock speeds to achieve a much lower power consumption.

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.

i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 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.

15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

Gigabyte: Gigabyte Technology is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer founded in 1986, best known for its motherboards and graphics cards. Gigabyte offers a wide range of products including motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, monitors, systems and components. Gigabyte's laptops offer gaming and creative features on the go. Gigabyte monitors offer 4K Pro Gaming.

80.68%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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