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Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD

Specifications

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD (Aero 17 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i9-11980HK 8 x 3.3 - 5 GHz, 109 W PL2 / Short Burst, 70 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-HK
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU - 16 GB VRAM, Core: 1245 MHz, RAM: 1500 MHz, 105 W TDP, NVIDIA 462.35, Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
Memory
32 GB 
, dual-channel
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 255 PPI, AU Optronics AUO329B, IPS, glossy: no, HDR, 60 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM570
Storage
Samsung PM9A1 MZVL2512HCJQ, 512 GB 
, + 1 TB Phison ESR01TBTLCG-EAC-4
Soundcard
Intel Tiger Lake-U/Y PCH-LP - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech)
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 4.0 40 Gbps, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 1x headphone, 1x microphone, Card Reader: SD UHS-II, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Realtek RTL8125 2.5GBe Family Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000/2500MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 22 x 396 x 270 ( = 0.87 x 15.59 x 10.63 in)
Battery
99 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.9 MP, 16:9 (1280x720)
Additional features
Speakers: 2x 2W, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.766 kg ( = 97.57 oz / 6.1 pounds), Power Supply: 726 g ( = 25.61 oz / 1.6 pounds)
Price
3900 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 84% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 94%, features: 71%, display: 87% mobility: 66%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 71%

Reviews for the Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD

88% Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD laptop review: 4K HDR meets RTX 3080 | Notebookcheck
Not only does the Aero 17 HDR YD come with an HDR-capable 4K display, but it is also run by an Intel Core i9-11980HK. Our test will show what this can do in combination with the built-in RTX 3080.
The Best 17” Laptop For Content Creators? Aero 17 Review
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Gigabyte’s Aero series laptops have been my go-to for people that do a mix of content creation and gaming, so let’s check out the improvements in the new 2021 Aero 17 YD with Intel’s 11th Gen!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/13/2021

Foreign Reviews

80% Test du Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR : Tiger Lake-H et RTX 3080 se rencontrent enfin !
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. At the time of the launch in early 2021, the 3080 is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

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.


i9-11980HK: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end octa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The eight CPU cores clock with 2.6 - 5 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 32 EUs. The CPU is manufactured on the 10nm SuperFin (improved 10nm) process.» 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.


2.766 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


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.


84%: 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.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2021-09-22 (Update: 2021-09-22)