Gigabyte AORUS 17X
Gaming LaptopProduct Gallery
Product Overview
Gigabyte AORUS 17X is a 17.3-inch flagship gaming laptop that features mechanical keyboard, up to 300Hz IPS display with 72% NTSC wide gamut, 10th-gen Intel Core i9-10980HK processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics.
Sharing much of its components with higher-spec'd AORUS 17G, the AORUS 17X trades portability for uncompromised performance. Like the 15G and 17G, this includes a mechanical keyboard with per-key RGB lighting. What the AORUS 17X adds include fancier lighting elements and a more extreme version of the WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System that includes a large Vapor Chamber. A significant bump in power supply is also included.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Powerful gaming performance with ray-tracing enabled
- Excellent mechanical keyboard and trackpad
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Mediocre audio
What external reviewers found
External score 74%
Pros
- Decent performance
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Gorgeous display
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- No G-Sync or FreeSync support
- Only two refresh-rate options
- Battery life could be better
- Bloatware and bloatware
- Loud fans
Your rating:
12345678910
?/10
Price Comparison
As associates of the merchants above, we earn a commission when you make a purchase using the supplied links.
Specifications
[[{"Ft":"Connectivity","Fn":"Ports","Fv":"3x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x DisplayPort 1.4 / USB-C + 1x Mic + 1x Headphone + 1x SD + 1x RJ45"},{"Ft":"Connectivity","Fn":"Wireless Connectivity","Fv":"WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 LE"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Battery | Capacity","Fv":"94 Wh"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Camera | Front","Fv":"HD"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Speakers","Fv":"2x 2W Speakers + 1x 3W Subwoofer"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Depth","Fv":"293 mm / 11.53 inch"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Height","Fv":"38 mm / 1.49 inch"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Width","Fv":"396 mm / 15.59 inch"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Weight","Fv":"3.75 kg / 8.26 lbs"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Aspect Ratio","Fv":"16:9"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Display Diagonal","Fv":"17.3 inch"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Display Type","Fv":"IPS IGZO, matte (240Hz) / IPS, matte (300Hz)"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Gamut","Fv":"72% NTSC"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Refresh Rate","Fv":"240 or 300Hz"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Resolution","Fv":"FHD (1920x1080)"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Audio","Fv":"ESS Sabre HiFi Audio DAC, Nahimic 3 3D Audio for Gamers"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Chipset","Fv":"Mobile Intel HM470 Express"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Graphics","Fv":"Intel UHD Graphics 630 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB, RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q 8GB, or RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q 8GB"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Keyboard Backlight","Fv":"AORUS Fusion RGB Per-Key"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Operating System","Fv":"Windows 10"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Processor","Fv":"10th-gen Intel Core i7-10750H, i7-10875H, or i9-10980HK"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Security","Fv":"Firmware-based TPM, supports Intel Platform Trust Technology (Intel PTT)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Key Travel","Fv":"2.5mm (Mechanical Keyboard w/ OMRON Gaming Switch)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Memory | Capacity","Fv":"Max 64GB (2x DIMMs)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Memory | Type","Fv":"DDR4 2666MHz or 2933MHz"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Power Supply","Fv":"330 W"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Storage","Fv":"2x M.2 SSD 2280 (1x NVMe + 1x NVMe/SATA) + 1x 2.5\u0026#34; SATA"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Debut","Fv":"2020"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Made In","Fv":"Taiwan"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Model Name","Fv":"AORUS 17X WB"}],[{"Ft":"Connectivity","Fn":"Ports","Fv":"3x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x DisplayPort 1.4 / USB-C + 1x Mic + 1x Headphone + 1x SD + 1x RJ45"},{"Ft":"Connectivity","Fn":"Wireless Connectivity","Fv":"WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 LE"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Battery | Capacity","Fv":"94 Wh"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Camera | Front","Fv":"HD"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Speakers","Fv":"2x 2W Speakers + 1x 3W Subwoofer"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Depth","Fv":"293 mm / 11.53 inch"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Height","Fv":"38 mm / 1.49 inch"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Width","Fv":"396 mm / 15.59 inch"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Weight","Fv":"3.75 kg / 8.26 lbs"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Aspect Ratio","Fv":"16:9"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Display Diagonal","Fv":"17.3 inch"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Display Type","Fv":"IPS IGZO, matte (240Hz) / IPS, matte (300Hz)"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Gamut","Fv":"72% NTSC"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Refresh Rate","Fv":"240 or 300Hz"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Resolution","Fv":"FHD (1920x1080)"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Audio","Fv":"ESS Sabre HiFi Audio DAC, Nahimic 3 3D Audio for Gamers"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Chipset","Fv":"Mobile Intel HM470 Express"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Graphics","Fv":"Intel UHD Graphics 630 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB, RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q 8GB, or RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q 8GB"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Keyboard Backlight","Fv":"AORUS Fusion RGB Per-Key"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Operating System","Fv":"Windows 10"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Processor","Fv":"10th-gen Intel Core i7-10750H, i7-10875H, or i9-10980HK"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Security","Fv":"Firmware-based TPM, supports Intel Platform Trust Technology (Intel PTT)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Key Travel","Fv":"2.5mm (Mechanical Keyboard w/ OMRON Gaming Switch)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Memory | Capacity","Fv":"Max 64GB (2x DIMMs)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Memory | Type","Fv":"DDR4 2666MHz or 2933MHz"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Power Supply","Fv":"330 W"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Storage","Fv":"2x M.2 SSD 2280 (1x NVMe + 1x NVMe/SATA) + 1x 2.5\u0026#34; SATA"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Debut","Fv":"2020"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Made In","Fv":"Taiwan"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Model Name","Fv":"AORUS 17X XB"}],[{"Ft":"Connectivity","Fn":"Ports","Fv":"3x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 + 1x HDMI 2.0 + 1x DisplayPort 1.4 / USB-C + 1x Mic + 1x Headphone + 1x SD + 1x RJ45"},{"Ft":"Connectivity","Fn":"Wireless Connectivity","Fv":"WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 LE"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Battery | Capacity","Fv":"94 Wh"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Camera | Front","Fv":"HD"},{"Ft":"Construction","Fn":"Speakers","Fv":"2x 2W Speakers + 1x 3W Subwoofer"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Depth","Fv":"293 mm / 11.53 inch"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Height","Fv":"38 mm / 1.49 inch"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Size | Width","Fv":"396 mm / 15.59 inch"},{"Ft":"Dimensions","Fn":"Weight","Fv":"3.75 kg / 8.26 lbs"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Aspect Ratio","Fv":"16:9"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Display Diagonal","Fv":"17.3 inch"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Display Type","Fv":"IPS IGZO, matte (240Hz) / IPS, matte (300Hz)"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Gamut","Fv":"72% NTSC"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Refresh Rate","Fv":"240 or 300Hz"},{"Ft":"Display","Fn":"Resolution","Fv":"FHD (1920x1080)"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Audio","Fv":"ESS Sabre HiFi Audio DAC, Nahimic 3 3D Audio for Gamers"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Chipset","Fv":"Mobile Intel HM470 Express"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Graphics","Fv":"Intel UHD Graphics 630 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8GB, RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q 8GB, or RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q 8GB"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Keyboard Backlight","Fv":"AORUS Fusion RGB Per-Key"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Operating System","Fv":"Windows 10"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Processor","Fv":"10th-gen Intel Core i7-10750H, i7-10875H, or i9-10980HK"},{"Ft":"Function","Fn":"Security","Fv":"Firmware-based TPM, supports Intel Platform Trust Technology (Intel PTT)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Key Travel","Fv":"2.5mm (Mechanical Keyboard w/ OMRON Gaming Switch)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Memory | Capacity","Fv":"Max 64GB (2x DIMMs)"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Memory | Type","Fv":"DDR4 2666MHz or 2933MHz"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Power Supply","Fv":"2x 330W"},{"Ft":"Performance","Fn":"Storage","Fv":"2x M.2 SSD 2280 (1x NVMe + 1x NVMe/SATA) + 1x 2.5\u0026#34; SATA"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Debut","Fv":"2020"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Made In","Fv":"Taiwan"},{"Ft":"Production","Fn":"Model Name","Fv":"AORUS 17X YB"}]]
RTX 2070 | RTX 2070 SUPER | RTX 2080 SUPER |
---|
Related Products
- Slim and light for a gaming laptop
- Bright 240Hz display
- Powerful Turbo Boost and Thermal Velocity Boost
External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)It's heavy at 8.3 pounds (3.8 kg), but that's actually middle of the pack for a 17-inch gaming monster. The air venting out the sides and back when running at full speed is hot enough to keep my coffee warm. Battery life, too, is pretty good for a gaming laptop.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
Cons
- No G-Sync or FreeSync support
- Only two refresh-rate options
- Battery life could be better
t3[2]
Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)Gigabyte Aorus 17x has an eight-core 10th-gen Intel Core i9-10980HK 2.4GHz processor, 32GB of RAM, 3GB of HDD/SSD storage, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super graphics card. Gaming performance was mostly excellent, with high frame rates and smooth gameplay, though we did notice the occasional stutter on GTA V. The laptop is packed with ports too, including the usual headphone and mic jacks, plus 3 x USB-C, 1 x Thunderbolt (USB-C) and 1 x DisplayPort.
Pros
- Super-smooth 4K display
- Powerful CPU and GPU
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Loud fans
techradar[3]
Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Aorus 17X outperforms the Zephyrus Duo by about 16% on average. The 17X is the most powerful pure gaming laptop your money can buy right now. Gigabyte thankfully doesn't load up the 17X with bloatware. There's no reason to subsidize a lower retail price with third-party pre-installs.
Pros
- Gorgeous display
- Excellent battery life
- Decent performance
Cons
- Bloatware and bloatware
Also Check
References
<
>
x