GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

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Overview
Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
AORUS Elite 16 BWHC3USC65SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 165Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.3 kg or 5.1 lbs
Color
Gray Tide
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) Laptops
Architecture
Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24.0
Base Clock
2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 170W CPU+GPU)
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing.
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Response Time
3ms
Panel Type
IPS Display, Anti-Glare
Color Gamut
100% sRGB
Brightness
400 nits (typical)
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
G-SYNC, Low Blue Light technology, Flicker-Free certified, 4-sided Super-slim Bezels (3mm)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (Max TGP with Dynamic Boost)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, 798 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot available (Total 2x M.2 slots), supports up to 4TB total storage.
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard.
RGB Customization
3-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).
Game Optimization
GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling.
Performance
Cooling Technology
WINDFORCE Infinity (Dual 84-blade Fans, 5x High-coverage Heat Pipes, 0.1mm Thin Fins, 3D VortX Air-Channeling with 4-way outlets, Keyboard & D-cover Inlets, Icy Touch Design, 0dB Ambient Experience via GiMATE)
Overclocking Support
Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms)
Performance Modes
Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes likely available.
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte.
Battery
Capacity
99Wh Battery Capacity
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support.
Power Adapter
240W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)
Ethernet
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.4
Ports
1x Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader, 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
3-zone RGB backlit membrane keyboard with N-Key rollover
Key Travel
1.7mm key travel
N-Key Rollover
N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
Touchpad Features
Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area
Audio
Speakers
2x 2W Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Vision®, Built-in Microphones
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
FHD 1080p IR Camera
Enhancements
Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in
Privacy Shutter
No
Build & Design
Material
Chassis details not fully specified, but a sleek design with iridescent logo.
Color Options
Gray Tide
RGB Lighting
3-zone RGB Keyboard, Iridescent Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector)
Dimensions
26 x 357 x 254 mm (H x W x D) / 1.02 x 14.05 x 10 inches
Additional Features
Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)
Software
Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello.
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe 4.0 SSDs (up to 4TB).
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU, GIGABYTE GiMATE AI Agent, Embedded LLM for AI tasks.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee
Additional Accessories
None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.
Launch Date
Release Date
2025 (model year, available from Q2/Q3 2025)
Status
Available

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