GIGABYTE G6X review
The GIGABYTE GIGABYTE G6X ranks as the #211 laptops globally, achieving a LibraScore of 77. Across all metrics, this product stands out most for its #59-ranked connectivity among 282 laptops. Consider the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7620 or Dell G16 7630, which offer higher scores while staying in the same price range.
Is it Worth it?
The GIGABYTE G6X has some notable weaknesses that may deter potential buyers. While its gaming performance is decent, with great FPS in titles like Gate 3 and Counter-Strike, the laptop's keyboard, trackpad, and display are lackluster. The display suffers from noticeable smearing and ghosting, which may be a deal-breaker for those who value high-quality visuals. Considering the competition, such as the Asus TUF F15 and Acer Nitro V16, which offer better specs at similar or lower prices, it's hard to recommend the G6X at its current price point. Overall, this laptop is not worth the premium price tag.
Build
The GIGABYTE G6X's build quality falls short of expectations. The chassis feels cheap and flimsy, lacking the premium feel of its competitors. The keyboard and touchpad are subpar, with a lackluster typing experience and unresponsive trackpad. Display ghosting is also noticeable, especially in fast-paced games. While the laptop's performance is decent, these shortcomings make it hard to recommend at its current price point. GIGABYTE needs to improve its build quality and attention to detail if they want to compete with other top-tier laptops. For a superior build, GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED could be the right choice.
Display
The display on the GIGABYTE G6X is a mixed bag. While it's bright and has decent color accuracy, it suffers from noticeable ghosting and smudging, particularly when playing fast-paced games or scrolling quickly through content. This can be attributed to its lower response rate and lack of G-Sync technology. The display also exhibits minor smearing during rotational movements, which can detract from the overall gaming experience. Considering the competition's offerings, such as the ASUS TUF F15 with 100% sRGB coverage and no ghosting, the G6X's display feels somewhat subpar, especially at its current price point. A better alternative might be Dell Inspiron 16 7630, featuring a next-level display.
Performance
The performance of the GIGABYTE G6X is where it truly shines. The laptop handled demanding games with ease, delivering frame rates that would impress even the most seasoned gamers. In Apex Legends, we saw a solid 180 FPS, while Counter-Strike: Global Offensive topped out at 200 FPS. Cyberpunk 2077 and God of War Ragnarok also ran smoothly, with performance boosted by the laptop's advanced features like Frame Gen. However, the display's limited refresh rate and ghosting issues did take some shine off the experience. Still, overall performance was top-notch, making this a viable option for those seeking a powerful gaming laptop. You may find GIGABYTE AERO 15 OLED a better fit, thanks to its superior performance.
Battery and Charging
The GIGABYTE G6X's battery life is average, lasting around 4-5 hours on moderate use. Charging time is reasonable, taking about an hour to reach 80% capacity. However, the laptop lacks a USB-C charging port, forcing users to rely on the proprietary power adapter. Despite this, the battery life and charging speed are not deal-breakers, but rather minor annoyances in an otherwise capable gaming laptop.
Connectivity
The GIGABYTE G6X's connectivity features are somewhat underwhelming. The laptop has only one USB-A port, one USB-C port, and an HDMI output, which is inadequate for modern needs. Additionally, the display ghosting issue could be a major concern for some users. Overall, the G6X falls short in terms of connectivity and display quality compared to other laptops in its class. GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED might be a smarter choice, offering an upgraded connectivity.
Features
The GIGABYTE G6X features a decent processor and impressive gaming performance, with good FPS in popular games like Apex Legends and Cyberpunk 2077. However, it's let down by a mediocre keyboard, trackpad, and display, which show noticeable ghosting and smudging. A higher-quality display is desperately needed to compete with the competition. For an improved features, GIGABYTE AERO 16 OLED is worth considering.
Support and Maintenance
The GIGABYTE G6X falls short in key areas: keyboard, trackpad, and display quality are subpar compared to competitors. While gaming performance is decent, the laptop's lackluster design makes it a hard sell at its price point. GIGABYTE needs to up their game for future releases or reconsider pricing.
Pros
1. It's a great gaming laptop, performing well in games like Balders Gate 3 (180 FPS), Counter Strike (200fps), Cyberpunk (277 FPS), God of War (150 FPS), and Witcher 3 with tweaking (70-130 FPS).
2. The performance is great, you can play a lot of games and have a really good time.
3. GIGABYTE G6X has great FPS in gaming benchmarks like black myth Wukong (all cinematic settings full R) (180 FPS), Counter Strike 2 (200fps quite often)
4. Performance on this machine is great, you can play a lot of games and have a really good time.
Cons
1. The display has noticeable smearing and smudges going on with the display when you turn quickly, which could be due to lack of g-sync or slower response rate.
2. The keyboard, mouse, and touchpad are not premium quality, making it hard to pay a premium price for this laptop.
3. The display is a deal breaker because it's not that bad of an experience if you're on a budget but if there are other budget options without ghosting problem and with higher quality keyboard and mouse.
4. Compared to the competition like Asus tough F-15, GIGABYTE G6X has lower quality display, lower color gamut and lower response rate.
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