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

GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,299	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,599	Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
Overview
Brand
GIGABYTE	GIGABYTE
Model
AORUS Elite 16 BWHC3USC65SH	AORUS Master 16 BXH-C4USE64SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, 165Hz	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.3 kg or 5.1 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Gray Tide	Dark Tide (Black)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)	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)	Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)	2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 170W CPU+GPU)	55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 230W CPU+GPU Combined)
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing.	Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing, Intel vPro Technology
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	0.2ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS Display, Anti-Glare	OLED Display
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
400 nits (typical)	500 nits (SDR), VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 (peak 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
G-SYNC, Low Blue Light technology, Flicker-Free certified, 4-sided Super-slim Bezels (3mm)	Anti-Glare Display, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Certified, Dolby Vision®
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	12GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (Max TGP with Dynamic Boost)	140W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, up to 230W total thermal power with CPU)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, 798 AI TOPS (GPU only)	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, AI-enhanced graphics and performance, 1962 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots)	Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots, 2x16GB configured for 32GB total)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 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.	1 additional PCIe Gen5x4 M.2 Slot available, and 1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot (Total 2 M.2 slots for expansion, supports up to 4TB total storage).
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.	Yes, supports PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 0 for higher-end configurations.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard.	Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard with N-Key rollover.
RGB Customization
3-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).	Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).
Game Optimization
GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling.	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)	WINDFORCE Infinity EX (Vapor Chamber, 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)	Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms, via GiMATE)
Performance Modes
Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes likely available.	Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes available (e.g., Gaming, Creator, Silent).
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte.	Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte, but expected leading performance for its class (e.g., Time Spy: ~20,377 with RTX 5080 variant, will be slightly lower for 5070 Ti).
Battery
Capacity
99Wh Battery Capacity	99Wh Li-Polymer Battery
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for gaming laptop.	Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for a gaming laptop, supports long usage hours.
Charging Type
Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support.	Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support (up to 100W)
Power Adapter
240W AC Adapter	330W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)
Ethernet
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)	RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.4	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	1x Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0, up to 120Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0, up to 40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader (UHS-II), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
3-zone RGB backlit membrane keyboard with N-Key rollover	Per-Key RGB backlit membrane keyboard, N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
Key Travel
1.7mm key travel	1.7mm key travel
N-Key Rollover
N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting	N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
Touchpad Features
Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area	Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area
Audio
Speakers
2x 2W Speakers	4x 2W Speakers (total 8W)
Audio Enhancements
Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Vision®, Built-in Microphones	Dolby Atmos®, Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Built-in Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Ready
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)	Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
FHD 1080p IR Camera	FHD 1080p IR Camera
Enhancements
Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in	Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Chassis details not fully specified, but a sleek design with iridescent logo.	Aluminum chassis with anti-fingerprint coating
Color Options
Gray Tide	Dark Tide (Black)
RGB Lighting
3-zone RGB Keyboard, Iridescent Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector)	Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector), RGB Light Bar (on some designs, common for Master series).
Dimensions
26 x 357 x 254 mm (H x W x D) / 1.02 x 14.05 x 10 inches	23.11-29.97 mm (H) x 357.12 mm (W) x 254 mm (D) / 0.91-1.18 x 14.06 x 10 inches
Additional Features
Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.	Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, NIL Technology for exquisite appearance, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)	Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)
Software
Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello.	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).	Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe SSDs (up to 4TB total).
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU, GIGABYTE GiMATE AI Agent, Embedded LLM for AI tasks.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W AC Adapter	Yes, 330W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee	Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee
Additional Accessories
None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.	None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.
Launch Date
Release Date
2025 (model year, available from Q2/Q3 2025)	March 2025 (Pre-orders started Feb 2025, availability from March 2025)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) or GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX):

Offers better Weight (2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs vs 2.3 kg or 5.1 lbs)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU)

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