Gigabyte · 2024
Gigabyte Aorus 16X
2024
A 2.3 kg 16-inch with a Core i9-14900HX and 140W RTX 4070, a 165 Hz QHD+ panel, slotted RAM and a 99 Wh battery for about 2000 euros, a strong value gaming machine.
from € 1.999 RRP
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Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed and value, weakest on battery.
- Battery 4/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 504-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 165Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 2.3 kg for daily carry
Linux
Linux: not tested, likely Windows or macOS-only machine, expand for details
Not rated · Confidence: low · not enough verified data to score this honestly. · How we score
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 2 TB |
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 @ 165Hz, 504 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.3 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 99 Wh |
Common questions
- Does the Gigabyte Aorus 16X (2024) work with Linux?
- Not verified per distro yet, so we won't guess.
- Is the Gigabyte Aorus 16X (2024) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 8/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Gigabyte Aorus 16X (2024)?
- 2.3 kg (5.07 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 99 Wh pack. We score battery 4/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 2048 GB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows.
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from € 1.999 RRP
Check price on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-19.
