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Gigabyte Sabre Series

Gigabyte Sabre 15-K v8Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H, Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 17.30 inch
Weight: 2.495kg, 2.5kg, 2.8kg, 2.929kg
Price: 1000, 1500, 1600, 1700 euro
Average Score: 78.9% - good
Average of 11 scores (from 29 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 82%, features: 64%, display: 73%, mobility: 62%, workmanship: 75%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 83%

 

Gigabyte Sabre 15K-DE022T

These days gaming notebooks tend to bounce between over the top designs and actual take home units with the Gigabyte Sabre 15K falling towards the latter category. While the Gigabyte Sabre 15K is squarely aimed at budget users there is absolutely nothing budget about it when it comes to gaming notebooks. Starting with its design Gigabyte has chosen to go down the slim and subtle design. Its thin matte aluminium chassis sure looks and feels premium to the touch. Spec-wise the Gigabyte Sabre 15K offers some decent hardware with its Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, 16 GB of RAM and an Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050 Ti graphics unit which should able to handle most games on high settings. Because of Gigabyte’s GPU choice this actually makes the Sabre 15K very affordable. Going along to its display the Sabre 15K is equipped with a FHD IPS panel which allows for a wider viewing angle while still delivering a vibrant viewing experience, it still makes one wonder whether the budget title attached to it holds water since usually manufacturers would resort to choosing a cheaper TN panel instead. Despite it being an IPS panel, sRGB ratings are sort of mediocre at only 55%, which is not to say it’s bad if you don’t do content creation on this notebook. As for the audio department the Sabre 15K sports a standard stereo setup minus a subwoofer which really isnt bad since audio quality remains decent especially with the inclusion of Creative’s Sound Blaster Cinema 3 audio app. In terms of user input Gigabyte has made sure that it is packed with features, starting with the inclusion of a numpad and a software solution called Flexikey which allows macro recording and hotkey configuration. The keyboard is also RGB backlit and with the use of the included Flexikey software users can also adjust its color settings. While the keyboard is loaded with features the included trackpad is pretty generic apart from feeling soft and comfortable but that’s to be expected. Lastly as a special mention Gigabyte has pre-bundled a copy of XSplit Broadcaster and Gamecaster for gamers out there who frequently stream. Overall, Gigabyte was able to balance which features to cut and which features to bolster without taking away from the whole experience which is good considering their experience in the market. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Gigabyte Sabre 15K-DE022TNotebook: Gigabyte Sabre 15K-DE022T
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Gigabyte homepage

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

90% Gigabyte Sabre 15 Review
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
With an RRP of $1,899, the Sabre 15 manages to undercut its competition by about $200 for a near identical setup, which is an exciting prospect for a price-conscious market. A battery life of 2 hours and 53 minutes in PCMark 8’s Home battery benchmark, reasonable 86°C max CPU temperatures, acceptable-quality stereo speakers and ample connectivity options means that, at this price, we are at a loss to fault this unit.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
70% Gigabyte Sabre 15-K review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Gigabyte Sabre 15-K is fast in applications and games, and its screen is better than the Dell Inspiron – but it doesn’t offer enough when it comes to ergonomics, storage and battery life to triumph over its key rival. Regardless, it remains a good choice if screen quality is a priority.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Gigabyte Sabre 15K. Portátil 15,6" potente completo (1166 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; powerful hardware; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/28/2017
Review Gigabyte Sabre 15 P45W – Laptop Gaming GTX 1060 Paling Bersahaja
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/26/2018
Review Gigabyte Sabre 15 – BOM Yang Disiapkan Dengan Sempurna
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; powerful hardware; comfortable keyboard; attractive design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2017

 

Gigabyte Sabre 15G

Specifications

Gigabyte Sabre 15GNotebook: Gigabyte Sabre 15G
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.495kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Gigabyte homepage

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Reviews

78.9% Gigabyte Sabre 15 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Great gaming for under $1000. Gigabyte has introduced one of its best entry-level gaming laptops that start at less than a grand. Still, there are plenty of cut corners on this brand new Sabre series that potential buyers should be aware of.

Foreign Reviews

Review: Gigabyte Sabre 15
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; powerful hardware; large screen; nice display; good connectivity. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/08/2018
Review: Gigabyte Sabre 15
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; powerful hardware; large screen; nice display; good connectivity. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/08/2018
Portátil para juegos: Gigabyte Sabre 15G (y Sabre 15K)
Source: Putoinformatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; large screen; nice display; good connectivity; backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2017
Portátil para juegos: Gigabyte Sabre 15G (y Sabre 15K)
Source: Putoinformatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; large screen; nice display; good connectivity; backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2017

 

Gigabyte SabrePro 15W-DE022T

Specifications

Gigabyte SabrePro 15W-DE022TNotebook: Gigabyte SabrePro 15W-DE022T
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links: Gigabyte homepage

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Average Score: 78.25% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 9 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Gigabyte SabrePro 15 Review
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Gigabyte joins a crowded field of 1080p resolution, GeForce GTX 1060-based gaming laptops with a 15.6-inch model boasting 2mm of keyboard travel and an understated design. Is this the ideal productivity/gaming doubleheader?
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
100% Gigabyte SabrePro 15 Review
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
The Gigabyte SabrePro 15 delivers an appealing mix of mid-range and higher-end components and manages to offer features we once considered exclusive to pricer units. As a bonus, the SabrePro 15 not only includes faster PCIe SSD storage but also packs an HDD that’s bigger than anything else in the price range.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Gigabyte SabrePro 15 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Gigabyte SabrePro 15 has a good design, excellent performance for the price and a high-quality screen. Its main draw, though, is that it’s sensibly priced and has a decent warranty. The look isn’t too exciting, battery life is limited and heat management is less than perfect. However, the great performance and good display make it a good-value gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Mehr als nur ein Gaming-Notebook
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2017
Gigabyte SabrePro 15 Notebook mit Zockerqualitäten
Source: Gameswelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/29/2017
63% Gigabyte SabrePro 15
Source: Geeknetic Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 63%
Gigabyte Sabrepro 15, Review Y Unboxing
Source: Game IT Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; great built quality; nice gaming performance; nice design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2018
Gigabyte Sabre 15 et 17: de nouveaux P4G pour étendre la gamme
Source: Portables4Gamers French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; large screen; nice connectivity; long battery life; backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/29/2018
Review Gigabyte Sabre 15 Core i5: Laptop Gaming Murah dengan Keyboard RGB
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent processor; nice performance; excellent display; backlit keys; good connectivity. Negative: Overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2017

 

Gigabyte Sabre 17K-CF1

Specifications

Gigabyte Sabre 17K-CF1Notebook: Gigabyte Sabre 17K-CF1
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Gigabyte homepage

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Average Score: 77.33% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

Gigabyte Sabre 17A Review
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
Gigabyte may have been promoting the heck out of its Aorus premium brand of gaming products, but that doesn’t mean it’s forgotten the rest of us. At this year’s Computex, it unveiled the brand new range of Sabre gaming laptops, aiming to deliver affordable gaming laptops for those of us who don’t have thick wallets. The Sabre 17 is the first to come across our testbench, and while it’s great value for a 17-incher, you’re going to have to make compromises if you want to play the latest and greatest.As mentioned, it’s a rather large gaming machine, dominated by the 17.3-inch display. It’s a beautiful IPS panel that is razor sharp despite being just 1920 x 1080p, though only supports the basic 60Hz refresh rate and no sign of G-Synch. Gigabyte has gone for an extremely subtle overall design – it’s basically straight lines and pure black all the way.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/02/2017
80% Gigabyte Sabre 17 Review
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
Overall, The new Sabre series from Gigabyte looks set to deliver solid performance at a great price point, giving the mid-range gamer even more options to choose from.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Review: Gigabyte Sabre 17 laptop
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
Overall, The new Sabre series from Gigabyte looks set to deliver solid performance at a great price point, giving the mid-range gamer even more options to choose from.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

GIGABYTE Sabre 17
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large screen; nice display; solid workmanship; decent hardware; good connectivity. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2017
72% Test Gigabyte Sabre 17 : Un Pc Portable Haut De Gamme Pour Le Gaming. Fiche Technique, Prix Et Date De Sortie
Source: Hitek French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 60%

 

Gigabyte Sabre 17W-DE022T

Specifications

Gigabyte Sabre 17W-DE022TNotebook: Gigabyte Sabre 17W-DE022T
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Gigabyte homepage

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Reviews

Gigabyte Sabre 17 GTX 1060 Gaming Laptop Review
Source: eTeknix English Archive.org version
Equipped with the Intel Core i7 7700HQ, this laptop will give you no problems in general day-to-day tasks. Whether it be photoshop, Word or general internet browsing this will handle it all without breaking a sweat. The Nvidia 1060 also gives you the power to start playing once work is finished.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/26/2018

Foreign Reviews

Mobile Gamingmaschine
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/21/2018

 

Gigabyte Sabre 17-W8

Specifications

Gigabyte Sabre 17-W8Notebook: Gigabyte Sabre 17-W8
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.8kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Gigabyte homepage

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Reviews

Gigabyte Sabre first look
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Sabre 15 and Sabre 17 don’t have the killer specs of competing, more expensive gaming notebooks, but they have a lot of potential. If Intel’s Optane storage tech works as hoped, they could be fantastic value for money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2018

Foreign Reviews

Attraktives Gaming-Notebook mit Grafik-Drosselung
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/22/2018

 

Gigabyte Sabre 17-W8

Specifications

Gigabyte Sabre 17-W8Notebook: Gigabyte Sabre 17-W8
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.929kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Gigabyte homepage

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Reviews

84% Gigabyte Sabre 17 (i7-8750H, GTX 1060) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Gigabyte's big 17-inch Sabre starts out with a lot of promise: The combination of a powerful new hexa core processor and a GTX 1060 should give rise to a full-fledged desktop replacement with plenty of gaming power. Can the Sabre 17 live up to its promise? Or will the saber grow dull only halfway there? Our review reveals the answer.

 

Gigabyte Sabre 15-K v8

Specifications

Gigabyte Sabre 15-K v8Notebook: Gigabyte Sabre 15-K v8
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Gigabyte homepage

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Foreign Reviews

Gigabyte Sabre 15-K v8. Portátil 15,6" gaming potente con pantalla de 120 Hz (1359 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/31/2019

 

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.


Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 965M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 960M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

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

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile: The mobile GTX 1060 is based on the GP106 chip and offer 1280 shaders. Compared to the identically named desktop version it features a slightly lower clock rate. Games in Full HD and maximum details should run fluently on the card.

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


Intel Kaby Lake:

i7-7700HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Besides four CPU cores (including Hyper Threading), the chips also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU and is manufactured in an improved 14 nm process.

Intel Coffee Lake:

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.


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


2.495 kg:

2.929 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.


78.9%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2017-07-29 (Update: 2017-07-29)