NewEgg leaks Aero 15 gaming notebook with GTX 1060 graphics

Display bezels have been cut down to just over 5 mm on three sides to reduce both weight and size. Other features include individually backlit RGB keyboard keys and X-Rite Pantone pre-calibrated FHD/4K UHD displays.

by Allen Ngo, 2017/04/29

The new lightweight Aero family from Gigabyte has been a big hit with users. Its focus on core performance without all the bells and whistles of an Aorus or MSI GS series notebook make it a very attractive option for mainstream on-the-go gamers. Now, the Taiwanese manufacturer is ready to expand the lineup to include 15.6-inch offerings.

According to the official promotion from NewEgg, the upcoming Aero 15 will be one of the smallest gaming notebooks in its size category with GTX 1060 graphics. Similar to the Lenovo Yoga 910 convertible and Dell XPS 13/15 series, Gigabyte has reduced the bezels of the Aero 15 to just 5.1 mm for an overall smaller footprint. Combine this with its 19.9 mm thick CNC all-aluminum chassis and you have a final weight of just 2.1 kg. Gigabyte says that the overall dimensions between the Aero 14 and Aero 15 are so close that users can easily mistake one system for the other when the lids are closed. In comparison, the 15.6-inch Asus FX502VM with the same CPU and GPU options as the Aero 15 weighs in at almost 500 g heavier.

According to the press release below, core specifications include:

15.6-inch FHD or 4K UHD WVA display
Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU
GeForce GTX 1060 GPU
2x M.2 PCIe SSD
2x DDR4 SODIMM slots
Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, mini-Display Port
94 Wh battery
356 x 250 x 19.9 mm
Individually-lit RGB keyboard
2.1 kg

Gigabyte says the display will be the world's first to be certified by X-Rite Pantone and should come pre-calibrated for "the most accurate and consistent colors". Nonetheless, it remains to be seen what the exact sRGB coverage will be and there appears to be no 120 Hz/5 ms or G-Sync options to reduce tearing and ghosting.

NewEgg will be shipping the new Aero 15 FHD next month for a starting price of $1900 USD. The 4K UHD SKUs will come one or two months later according to the manufacturer with a price premium in the $100 to $200 USD range.

Check out the source below for more information on the new Aero 15.

Source(s)

Gigabyte

promotions.newegg.com/gigabyte/17-2830/index.html

+ Show Press Release

Press Release

GIGABYTE Redefines the Professional Laptop with the AERO 15

Newly Launched Laptop Features the World’s First X-Rite™ Pantone® Certified Display and More

New York - May 1, 2017 – Today, GIGABYTE has announced the all-new AERO 15 laptop featuring a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 and 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ combo. More than just processing performance, the display of the AERO 15 stands out amongst the crowd with its class leading 5mm near-borderless 15” display. The display features the world's first X-Rite™ Pantone® certification, which provides the most accurate and consistent colors that every professional can appreciate. All the performance is packed into a 19mm thin all-aluminum chassis and, with such a high display to body ratio, the AERO 15 is made to feel like an ultra-portable laptop.

Powerful GTX 10 Series Graphics | with X-Rite™ Pantone® Certified 4K Display

Powered by the most advanced NVIDIA Pascal™ architecture, the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 delivers unparalleled graphics performance and exceeds VR Ready specifications. With the addition of the new 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ, M.2 PCIe SSD and DDR4 ram. The AERO 15 is a powerhouse, ready for anything.

Every display of the AERO 15 is certified by the world renowned organization, X-Rite™ Pantone®, that sets the standard for color accuracy. Before each and every AERO 15 leaves the factory, they are calibrated individually with the calibration technology provided and strictly governed by X-Rite™ Pantone®. This further ensures that each display is showing consistent and accurate colors, so professionals know exactly what results they will be getting, saving cost and time. Besides the standard FHD display, professionals can opt for an upgraded 4K WVA UHD display, both certified by X-Rite™ Pantone®.

5.1mm Near-Borderless Display Design | 19mm, 2.25kg Thin and Light Chassis

A larger display translates to better experience and productivity but it also means a decrease in mobility. The AERO 15 breaks the norm and engineered the world's thinnest laptop display border. Coming in at just 5.1mm, the AERO 15 offers a larger 15” display in a 14” sized, 19mm thin and 2.1kg CNC cut chassis. The AERO 15 provides an immersive, undistracted viewing experience, every single time.

RGB Per-Key Backlit Keyboard | 3 Distinctive Cover Colors

The AERO 15 is the first to add 16.8 million per-key backlit RGB keyboard to a laptop made for professionals. The RGB backlit keyboard not only brings style to any professionals alike but it also provides functional lighting solutions with the onboard GIGABYTE Fusion app, such as linking useful keys or shortcuts to light up during productive work. With the added 3 cover colors to choose from, professionals can further reflect their personal style through the AERO 15.

New Aero 15 Configurations:

· NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 Graphics

· 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

· X-Rite™ Pantone® Certified Display

· UHD 3840x2160 WVA High-Res Display

· 2x M.2 PCIe SSD / 2x DDR4 Memory

· Thunderbolt 3

· 94.24 Wh Battery with Long Battery Life

· Dual 4K output with HDMI 2.0 & Mini DisplayPort

· Dimension: 356(W) x 250(D) x 19.9 (H) mm / 2.1kg

*Specifications are subject to change.

About GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Technology Co. Ltd., headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a leading brand in the IT industry with branch offices located in 24 countries around the world. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a small research and development team and has since taken a position as one of the in the world's top motherboard manufacturers. In addition to motherboards and graphics cards, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include notebook and desktop PCs, datacenter servers, networking products, mobile handsets, and home entertainment devices to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to “Upgrade Your Life” with innovative technology, exceptional quality, and unmatched customer service. Visit www.gigabyte.com for more information.