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Gigabyte Gaming A16 Series

Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA63HProcessor: AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 260, Intel Raptor Lake-H Core 7 240H, Intel Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
Display: 16.00 inch
Weight: 2.2kg, 2.26kg, 2.3kg
Price: 1000, 1700 euro
Average Score: 80.01% - good
Average of 9 scores (from 25 reviews)
price: 87%, performance: 81%, features: 56%, display: 72%, mobility: 80%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 77%

 

Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA6H

Specifications

Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA6HNotebook: Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA6H
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8192 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 2.26kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links: Gigabyte homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 86% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 7 reviews)

 

Reviews

80.1% An affordable RTX 5070 laptop? Gigabyte Gaming A16 review | Notebookcheck
The Gaming A16 from Gigabyte is currently one of the more affordable laptops based on the GeForce RTX 5070. We have extensively tested the promising 16-inch model and compare it with the Blackwell competition.
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Ai DeNoise & Video Editing | Live REAL WORLD Test
Source: Ben G Kaiser English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/26/2025
GIGABYTE GAMING A16 Review
Source: Vortez English
The GIGABYTE GAMING A16 (GA6H) concludes its showing as a well-balanced gaming laptop that successfully blends performance, portability, and thoughtful design. Its thin bezel display gives the system a modern, immersive aesthetic while keeping the overall footprint compact. The chassis remains reasonably thin and lightweight for a machine of its class, making it an appealing choice for users who want desktop-level power in a package that’s still travel-friendly. For gamers, students, and professionals alike, the A16 strikes a practical middle ground between performance and portability. Powered by the Intel Core i7-13620H, the A16 delivers excellent single-core performance, which translates to smooth gameplay, quick system responsiveness, and strong performance in lightly threaded tasks.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2025
Gigabyte Gaming A16 (GA6H) – A Well-Balanced Mid-Range Contender
Source: Tech Critter English
Overall, the Gigabyte Gaming A16 (GA6H) with the i7-13620H and RTX 4050 is a fantastic option for a mid-range gaming machine. It combines an excellent value for money CPU-GPU pairing with a fast, immersive display and effective cooling in a well-built chassis. It provides excellent bang for the buck and is a great choice if you’re looking for a laptop that can handle modern gaming without breaking the bank.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2025

Foreign Reviews

Gigabyte Gaming A16 im Test
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/25/2025
89% GIGABYTE GAMING A16 análisis completo del modelo con GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 90% performance: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 85%
83% Gigabyte Gaming A16 Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 91% performance: 80% display: 76% mobility: 90% workmanship: 82%
Recensione Gigabyte Gaming A16: giocare in FullHD al giusto prezzo
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/08/2026

 

Gigabyte Gaming A16 CMHI2

Specifications

Gigabyte Gaming A16 CMHI2Notebook: Gigabyte Gaming A16 CMHI2
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Gigabyte homepage

Price comparison

 

Reviews

16in Gaming Laptop Under $850 | Gigabyte Gaming A16 | Unboxing & First Look
Source: Ben G Kaiser English
Unboxing the Gigabyte Gaming A16. The best affordable 16-inch RTX 4050 laptop with impressive specs for under $850. I walk through the build, ports, display, and internals, plus show you what makes this budget-friendly gaming laptop worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2025

Foreign Reviews

Обзор бюджетного игрового ноутбука Gigabyte Gaming A16 CMH
Source: Ixbt RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2026
Không còn “nhạt” nữa, Gigabyte trở lại với Gaming A16 với cấu hình RTX 4050 đáng gờm nhất tầm giá 25 triệu!
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Modern design; big screen; sharp display; powerful CPU & GPU; high gaming performance; affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2025
Đánh giá laptop Gigabyte Gaming A16 CMHI2VN893SH: Lựa chọn mới trong phân khúc gaming phổ thông
Source: Phong Vu VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; great built quality; high performance; good cooling system; modern softwares; affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2025

 

Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA63H

Specifications

Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA63HNotebook: Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA63H
Processor: AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 260
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop 8192 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Gigabyte homepage

Price comparison

 

Reviews

How to open GIGABYTE GAMING A16 GA63H - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2026
Gigabyte Gaming A16 (GA63H, AMD) review – Stealthy Sleeper with Record Battery Life
Source: Laptop Media English
The Gigabyte Gaming A16 (GA63H) is a practical gaming laptop that prioritizes steady, cool performance and exceptional endurance over flashy aesthetics or benchmark-breaking power. With a stealthy “Black Steel” finish that blends into professional environments, it appeals to users who want a versatile machine capable of handling both work and play without drawing unwanted attention. It’s a solid all-rounder that gets many of the fundamentals right.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2026

Foreign Reviews

Обзор GIGABYTE GAMING A16 GA63H. Игровой ноутбук с Ryzen 7 260 и GeForce RTX 5050
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/14/2025

 

Gigabyte Gaming A16 CWH

Specifications

Notebook: Gigabyte Gaming A16 CWH
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8192 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Gigabyte homepage

Price comparison

 

Foreign Reviews

GIGABYTE GAMING A16 CWH Review: un portátil perfecto para jugar y estudiar
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2025

 

Gigabyte Gaming A16 CVH

Specifications

Notebook: Gigabyte Gaming A16 CVH
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Gigabyte homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 77.67% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

This Budget Gaming Laptop Surprised Me! Gigabyte A16 (2025) Review
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/10/2025
73% Gigabyte Gaming A16 review
Source: PC Gamer English
Beautiful design, top-tier internal hardware (albeit with an aging CPU), but with a particularly low TGP on the RTX 5060, it absolutely hammers the frame-rates down to the point you end up questioning whether it's a 5050 in disguise.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/09/2025
Rating: Total score: 73%
80% Portability and affordable price tag: review of the GIGABYTE GAMING A16 gaming laptop
Source: Mezha EN English
GIGABYTE GAMING A16 is still quite well equipped at a relatively low cost. Such a laptop allows you to play comfortably, although you should not expect super-high FPS. But at the same time, the model turned out to be compact and portable, which not every gaming laptop can boast of. It also holds up very well under high load for a long time. In general, the GAMING A16 was intended to be the optimal solution in terms of size/efficiency of the cooling system/power, and it succeeded.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/30/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

GIGABYTE GAMING A16, Raptor Lake e RTX 5060 Laptop insieme per giocare al giusto prezzo
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2025
80% Test Gigabyte Gaming 16 : un PC portable gamer abordable et compétent sous RTX 5060
Source: Clubic French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

 

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro GA6DH

Specifications

Notebook: Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro GA6DH
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-H Core 7 240H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16384 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Gigabyte homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 78.33% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro review: this restricted RTX 5080 machine holds its own thanks to 5070 Ti pricing
Source: Techradar English
The Gaming A16 Pro delivers solid 1600p gameplay and creator-level CPU performance, plus a big 16-inch 165 Hz display that can lay flat. A 115W cap on the RTX 5080 means mid-range performance, but it's well ahead of similar priced 5070-equipped rivals. It's not perfect – battery life is shorter than I'd like, the fans get loud under load and the lone 5 Gbps USB-C port feels dated. But if you pick it up at a decent discount, the Gaming A16 Pro is good value for money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
75% Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro Laptop Review (Core 7 240H + RTX 5080)
Source: Kitguru English
The Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro is overall a decent laptop. The combination of Intel’s Core 7 240H and an RTX 5080 produce mostly good gaming results and the 32GB of LPDDR5x memory keeps everything running smoothly, though is sadly not upgradeable due to being soldered. The dual 1TB SSDs offer plenty of space, but one of the M.2 slots runs at slower speeds, which feels like a missed opportunity in an otherwise solid setup. The 16-inch, 2560×1600 IPS panel display is decent. It offers good sharpness and smooth motion, though it lacks the contrast of pricier OLED alternatives. The keyboard and trackpad are serviceable: comfortable enough for daily use but nothing exceptional, with cramped arrow keys and a slightly hollow trackpad click. Connectivity is practical, though the left-side charging port can get in the way and an SD card reader would’ve been a welcome inclusion.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/10/2025
Rating: Total score: 75%

Foreign Reviews

80% Recenzja GIGABYTE A16 Pro. Po prostu potwór
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/16/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Обзор Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro: самый доступный игровой ноутбук с графикой на 16 Гбайт
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2026

 

Gigabyte Gaming A16 3VH

Specifications

Notebook: Gigabyte Gaming A16 3VH
Processor: AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 260
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8192 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Links: Gigabyte homepage

Price comparison

 

Foreign Reviews

Обзор Gigabyte Gaming A16 3Vh: мне нужен стабильный игровой ноутбук, недорого
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/12/2025

 

Comment

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.


These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop: An upcoming graphics card from the Blackwell family for laptops, which Team Green will most likely present at CES 2025. Considering that the 4070 laptop has 4,608 unified shaders (CUDA cores), the 5070 will most likely have well over 5,000 shaders.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop: A fast graphics card from the Blackwell family for laptops that is based on the GB203 chip and uses 8,192 shaders and 16 GB GDDR7 graphics memory (256-bit graphics bus).

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU: Mid-range graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM (96 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost).

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop: Entry-level graphics card from the Blackwell family for Laptops with 2,560 unified shaders (CUDA cores) and a clock rate of 1500 - 2662 MHz depending on the TDP setting. According to Nvidia, the performance without DLSS and frame generation should be comparable to an RTX 4060.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop: Mobile mid-range graphics card from the Blackwell family based on the GB206 chip with 3328 shaders and 8 GB GDDR7 graphics memory (128 bit).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Raptor Lake-H:

i7-13620H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 16 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.8 to 4.9 GHz and supports vPro.

Core 7 240H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading for 16 threads in total. The CPU runs at 1.8 to 5.2 GHz. Compared to the older Core i7-13620H, the Core 7 240H offers higher clock speeds (especially Turbo Boost) and support for DDR5-5600.

AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c):

R7 260: A fast Hawk Point family chip that saw the light of day in H1 2025. The chip is identical to the old Ryzen 7 8845HS, meaning it is an octa-core Zen 4 CPU running at up to 5.1 GHz. Furthermore, the chip integrates a dedicated NPU with 16 TOPS.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.00:

This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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80.01%: 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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GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Raptor Lake-H Core 7 240H, 16.00", 2.3 kg
Gigabyte Gaming A16 CVH
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H, 16.00", 2.2 kg
Gigabyte Gaming A16 CWH
GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H, 16.00", 2.2 kg
Current Prices
Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA63H
Gigabyte Gaming A16 CMHI2
Stefan Hinum, 2025-08- 3 (Update: 2025-08- 3)