GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 $3,999 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260)
Overview
Brand
GIGABYTE	GIGABYTE
Model
AORUS Master 16 BYH-C5USE64SH	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch OLED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.52 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Dark Tide	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
32 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.7 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16.0 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Panel Type
OLED	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-Sync, TÜV Rheinland Certified	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Response Time
	3ms GTG
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4	DLSS 4
TGP
Up to 175W	140W
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Slots
2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 slot, 1x M.2 PCIe Gen4 slot	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
No	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via GIGABYTE Control Center	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning via GiMATE	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Dual Fans	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Turbo, AI	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
99Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Varies with usage	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Power Delivery 3.0 via USB-C	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
330W	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.4	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB4/DisplayPort 2.1/PD 3.0), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4/DisplayPort 1.4/PD 3.0), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
4 x 2W Speakers	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, Built-in Microphone	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Dark Tide	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key RGB and Light Bar	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
14.06 x 10 x 1.18 inches	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with WINDFORCE Infinity EX	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed GIGABYTE Control Center and GiMATE	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
Not specified	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2025.0	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

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

Advantages of GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU)

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg vs 2.5 kg or 5.52 lbs)

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