Gigabyte Aero 15X-CF2 (W/ Pantone screen & GTX 1070 Max-Q)

Rating: 8.0.

The updated Gigabyte Aero 15X is an intriguing and exciting machine. For starters, it’s a 15.6in system with a frame that looks almost impossibly slim and light – because Gigabyte has crammed that larger panel into the body of a 14in machine.

That’s not the only interesting thing about this laptop. It’s got a screen calibrated by Pantone, so colours should be near-perfect, and its aluminium body contains the Max-Q version of Nvidia’s GTX 1070.

This version of the Aero15X is a little more expensive than the model we’ve reviewed before – and it’s more expensive than the Razer Blade, which is its key rival. Can we be convinced to part with our cash?

Specifications:

• OS: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
• CPU: Intel core i7 7700HQ (2.8Ghz – 3.8GHz)
• Display: 15.6” Full HD LCD in LED backlight 1920×1080 16:9
• Memory Supplied: 2 x 8GB
• Memory Type: DDR4
• Memory Speed: 2400
• Max Memory Support: 32GB
• Graphics Chipset: nVidia GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q
• Graphics Memory: 8GB GDDR5
• Storage: 512GB M.2 SSD
• Keyboard Type: Chiclet
• 1 Ports: 4
• HDMI Port(s): 1
• Microphone/headphone Jack(s): 1
• Card Reader: SD (XC/HC)
• Audio: 2.0 sound by Realtek
• Wireless LAN – Intel 2×2 802.11ac
• Bluetooth: V4.2
• Webcam: Full HD type (30fps@1080p)
• Warranty: 2yr Return to Base

Total cost £1,999 inc vat.

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