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Gigabyte Aero X16 (EG61H)
A slim creator-focused 16-inch laptop with an 85 W RTX 5070, upgradable memory, a modest screen and dated connectivity.
- Creator, Gaming
- 16"
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
- 1.9 kg
PCPR score
7.4
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$1,500Nov 9
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The short version
Gigabyte's Aero X16 EG61H pairs a Ryzen AI 7 350 with an 85 W GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB of DDR5 on SO-DIMMs and a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS panel at 165 Hz in a body of about 1.9 kg. Tom's Hardware liked the productivity speed, battery life and upgradability but found the display middling, the audio weak and Wi-Fi 6E limited for the class. It suits budget-conscious creators who want a thin machine with memory they can expand later.
Pros
- Tom's Hardware measured 9 hours and 13 minutes of battery life, the longest in its gaming group
- Two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 slots allow easy upgrades
- Comfortable keyboard with up to 1.7 mm key travel
- Light body at about 1.9 kg with 76 Wh battery
Cons
- Tom's Hardware rated the display as middling
- No Wi-Fi 7; Gigabyte fits Wi-Fi 6E only
- Gaming performance trails cheaper laptops at this 85 W TGP
- Weak 2 W speakers, per Tom's Hardware
Best for
- Buyers who want upgradable memory in a slim 16-inch laptop
- Creators who need a discrete GPU on a tighter budget
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Configurations
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen AI 7 350 · RTX 5070 · 32GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | 32 GB | 1 TB | $1,500 |
| Ryzen AI 7 350 · RTX 5060 · 32GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | 32 GB | 1 TB | $1,300 |
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
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Full specifications
Core
- Built for
- Creator, Gaming
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7
Display
- Screen size
- 16"
- Resolution
- 2560 x 1600
- Refresh rate
- 165 Hz
- Panel
- IPS
- Brightness
- 400 nits
Power
- GPU power (TGP)
- 85 W
- Battery
- 76 Wh
Memory
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, up to 64GB
- Storage
- 1,000 GB
Fit
- Memory upgradable
- Yes
- M.2 slots
- 2
Physical
- Weight
- 1.9 kg
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
Ports & I/O
- Thunderbolt / USB4
- No
- Ports
- USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, 3.5 mm audio
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
Compatibility notes
- Two DDR5 SO-DIMM sockets accept up to 64GB of DDR5-5600
- Two M.2 slots, one PCIe Gen4 x4 and one Gen4 x2; no Thunderbolt, but USB4 Type-C provides DisplayPort and charging
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
MixedCredited solid productivity and battery results plus upgradable memory, but concluded the middling display, older wireless and modest gaming output leave better value elsewhere at the same money.
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Common questions
Can the RAM and SSD be upgraded?
Yes. Gigabyte lists two SO-DIMM sockets for up to 64GB of DDR5-5600 and two M.2 slots, and Tom's Hardware confirmed the upgradability of the review unit.
How much TGP does the RTX 5070 run at?
Tom's Hardware reports the RTX 5070 is rated for 85 W of total graphics power, which limits gaming results compared with cheaper, higher-powered rivals.
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