GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED review
The GIGABYTE GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED ranks as the #11 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 84. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #39-ranked performance among 281 laptops. Consider the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 or Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED is a well-rounded package that delivers a flawless user experience. The slimmed-down chassis and decent performance upgrade make it a compelling option, especially at a price tag of €2500. While not ideal for gaming, the RTX 4070 provides solid performance numbers. The OLED screen is a highlight, offering excellent color accuracy and customization options. Battery life is impressive, outlasting most competitors by quite a margin. Overall, the AERO 16 feels like a worthwhile investment for creatives who value a premium user experience.
Build
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED boasts an impressive build quality, with a slimmed-down chassis that's both durable and aesthetically pleasing. The laptop's design is characterized by a seamless blend of metal and glass elements, creating a premium feel. The overall weight and size are surprisingly manageable, making it easy to take on the go. The AERO 16's build is also remarkably quiet, with minimal fan noise during operation. This attention to detail in construction reflects GIGABYTE's commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet the demands of creative professionals. Overall, the laptop's build is a significant strength, making it an attractive option for those seeking a reliable and stylish device. Consider discovering the power of GIGABYTE G6, featuring the latest advancements in build.
Display
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED boasts an impressive display that's tailored for creatives. The OLED panel offers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and exceptional contrast ratio. The screen is highly customizable with color profiles that can be adjusted to fit your workflow. With a resolution of 3840 x 2400 pixels, it provides crisp and clear visuals. HDR content looks stunning on this display, making it perfect for storytelling and video editing. Overall, the AERO 16's OLED panel is a highlight of the laptop, offering a viewing experience that's hard to beat in its class. You might prefer GIGABYTE AERO 14 OLED, designed with an upgraded display for a better experience.
Performance
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED delivers decent performance in both creative and gaming workloads. The mid-range RTX 4070 GPU can keep up with most RTX 3070 and 3080ti equipped notebooks, despite its lower wattage. In Blender and Octane Bench, it sits between the 3080 TI and larger Ada mobile products. However, export tests in Resolve were disappointing, suggesting a driver or software issue. Gaming performance is decent, but not exceptional, with the RTX 4070 outperforming some 370 ti and 3080ti models in certain titles. Overall, the AERO 16's performance is solid, if not spectacular. For a superior performance, Dell Precision 17 7770 could be the right choice.
Battery and Charging
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED boasts an impressive battery life, outlasting its competitors by a significant margin. With a Wi-Fi standard test lasting over 7 hours and 30 minutes, it's clear that the AERO 16 is designed for users who need a long-lasting laptop. Charging is also swift, with the 90Wh battery taking around 1 hour and 20 minutes to fully charge from empty. This makes it an ideal choice for creatives and professionals on-the-go.
Connectivity
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED offers robust connectivity options. Ports include USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, an SD card reader, and a headphone jack. It also features Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 for seamless wireless connectivity. The laptop's extensive port selection and reliable wireless capabilities make it well-suited for creators and professionals who require high-speed data transfer and simultaneous device connectivity. You may find GIGABYTE G6 a better fit, thanks to its superior connectivity.
Features
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED boasts a sleek chassis with impressive specs. Its well-rounded package includes an OLED screen, AI-powered performance management, and a powerful RTX 4070 GPU that delivers decent gaming performance. The laptop also features long battery life, up to 7.5 hours of Wi-Fi usage. Additionally, the AERO 16 has a customizable color profile and high-quality keyboard, making it an ideal choice for creatives and professionals. If you’re after a better features, GIGABYTE G6 could be the ideal option.
Support and Maintenance
The GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED delivers a well-rounded package with a flawless user experience. The device is relatively easy to maintain, with a straightforward setup process and intuitive interface. Customer support is also readily available through various channels, including email and phone assistance. In terms of software updates, the AERO 16 OLED receives regular patches and driver updates, ensuring that the laptop stays up-to-date with the latest features and security enhancements.
Pros
1. The Aero 16 really left us impressed with its well-rounded package and Flawless user experience.
2. Gigabyte improved and fixed last year's model while slimming down the chassis and delivering a decent performance upgrade at the same time.
3. Battery life is excellent, easily outlasting most of the competition by quite a significant margin (7.5 hours for a Wi-Fi standard test).
4. The OLED screen is highly customizable with its color profiles to fit your workflow and the overall specs barely offer anything to complain about.
5. The laptop's noise levels are tolerable during different workloads, and Gigabyte's AI tag works fast and reliably to adjust power modes and fan curves accordingly.
6. Despite being a high-end premium notebook, the Aero 16 can deliver decent performance numbers for gaming as well.
Cons
1. The speakers do not offer a sound experience fit for such a high-end premium notebook, which is quite a shame.
2. The price tag of €2,500 seems almost reasonable considering the laptop's target audience, but it might still be out of budget for some users.
3. The GPU performance in export tests was rather poor, suggesting a driver or Resolve problem at hand.
4. The difference between the 4070 and higher-end mobile chips is not earth-shattering, and one might expect more impressive numbers from the latter.
5. The laptop's weight is not mentioned explicitly, but it seems to be quite slim, which might make it uncomfortable for some users during long working sessions.
6. The RTX 370 TI and 3080TI equipped notebooks have similar performance numbers, making it hard to justify the upgrade to a more expensive model.
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