GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLEDvsHuawei MateBook 16s

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GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED
AERO 15 OLED

Quick Stats

The GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED offers exceptional performance, making it ideal for gaming and content creation demands.
The GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED boasts impressive build quality, with a premium feel at an affordable price range.
The AERO 15 OLED's display is its strongest feature, with stunning visuals and minimal input lag.
The GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED boasts a comprehensive port selection with USB-A, USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, and Ethernet.
Huawei
Huawei MateBook 16s
MateBook 16s

Quick Stats

The Huawei MateBook 16s delivers impressive performance with its fast 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor.
The Huawei MateBook 16s boasts an impressive build quality that sets it apart from its competitors. Most important takeaway: The laptop has a premium feel and durable metal body.
The display of the Huawei MateBook 16s is its standout feature, offering vivid colors and excellent touch accuracy.
The Huawei MateBook 16s boasts impressive features including a powerful processor and ample storage options available.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED
Winner
#89
Huawei MateBook 16s
#92
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED
#314
Huawei MateBook 16s
#82
Winner
Display
GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED
#80
Huawei MateBook 16s
#35
Winner
Performance
GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED
#321
Winner
Huawei MateBook 16s
#560
Build
GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED
#592
Winner
Huawei MateBook 16s
#675
Features
GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED
#62
Winner
Huawei MateBook 16s
#85

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED
Huawei Huawei MateBook 16s
up to 64GB
up to 16GB
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-11980HK
Intel Core i9-12900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 105W)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED

Strengths

The Gigabyte Aero model is still the one to beat in terms of thin and light gaming laptops.
The laptop comes with a certified studio laptop, making it ideal for creators.
The 4K OLED display is out of this world, making it perfect for content creation.
Battery life is class-leading, offering over 5-6 hours of use sometimes up to 7 hours.
Performance and thermals are top-notch, making it perfect for gaming and content creation.
The Octane SSD is the best storage technology available, providing incredible speeds.

Weaknesses

The design might not be to everyone's taste, especially with the black color scheme.
The keyboard ergonomics suffer slightly due to the full-size keyboard layout.
The trackpad feels vague at times and is shifted to the left.
There are no secondary function key lights on the keyboard, making it difficult to see during nighttime use.
The laptop can get noisy when pushed hard due to the beefy cooling system.
The lack of DisplayPort 1.4 means that HDMI 2.0 is used instead, limiting its ability to drive a 4K display at 120Hz.

Huawei MateBook 16s

Strengths

It's a decent laptop with great performance, thanks to its powerful CPU
The battery life is good, with over 7 hours of light use
The speakers are above average and not too bad for everyday use
The touchpad and keyboard are both great, providing accurate input
The laptop has a nice screen, although no specific details were mentioned

Weaknesses

The lack of GPU support is a major drawback, especially for video editing and gaming
The NVMe drive is still using PCIe 3.0, which is slower than the newer PCIe 4.0 standard
The thermals can peak at 100°C during demanding tasks, although they return to normal quickly
The laptop's build quality is not specifically mentioned as being exceptional
There were some issues with Linux compatibility, particularly with Wi-Fi and touch screen
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GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED

The Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED: the ultimate premium gaming laptop for creators and gamers alike. This powerhouse machine boasts a stunning 4K OLED display, certified studio drivers, and Intel's latest 10th Gen Core i7 CPU. With up to 8 cores of processing power and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, this laptop is the perfect blend of performance and portability. In this review, we'll dive into its impressive specs, sleek design, and exceptional battery life, making a strong case for why it's still the one to beat in the thin-and-light gaming laptop market.

Huawei MateBook 16s

The Huawei MateBook 16s is a formidable laptop that packs a punch with its 12th Gen Intel Core processor. This powerful device boasts excellent performance, paired with a sleek and durable design. With features like Thunderbolt 4 support, a great touchpad, and good sound quality, the MateBook 16s checks many boxes for those seeking a high-performance laptop. However, some minor drawbacks, such as the lack of dedicated GPU options and PCIe 3.0 SSDs, might deter enthusiasts from fully leveraging its capabilities.

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