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

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Overview
Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
AORUS Master 16 BXH-C4USE64SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Dark Tide (Black)
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 230W CPU+GPU Combined)
Additional Features
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)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Response Time
0.2ms (G2G)
Panel Type
OLED Display
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits (SDR), VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 (peak 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio)
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare Display, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Certified, Dolby Vision®
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
140W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, up to 230W total thermal power with CPU)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, AI-enhanced graphics and performance, 1962 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots, 2x16GB configured for 32GB total)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
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
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 with N-Key rollover.
RGB Customization
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.
Performance
Cooling Technology
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, via GiMATE)
Performance Modes
Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes available (e.g., Gaming, Creator, Silent).
Benchmark Scores
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 Li-Polymer Battery
Backup Time
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 (up to 100W)
Power Adapter
330W 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, 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
Per-Key RGB backlit membrane keyboard, N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
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
4x 2W Speakers (total 8W)
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos®, Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Built-in Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Ready
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
Aluminum chassis with anti-fingerprint coating
Color Options
Dark Tide (Black)
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector), RGB Light Bar (on some designs, common for Master series).
Dimensions
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, NIL Technology for exquisite appearance, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
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.
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe SSDs (up to 4TB total).
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W 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
March 2025 (Pre-orders started Feb 2025, availability from March 2025)
Status
Available

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