Aorus X5

certified for X-Rite Pantone ; superb performance ; RGB lighting ; useful tools ; Thunderbolt 3 ; 144 Hz panel ; NVMe SSD ; G-Sync

right fan rattles under pressure on certain parts of the case ; temperature- and noise development in 3D operation ; the CPU could make better use of the Turbo ; high power consumption ; backlight bleeding

The 2018 version of the Aorus X5 v8 is able to stand up to its rivals in most areas. Not only the rather robust metal case but also the connectivity, the input devices and the display were convincing. The 144 Hz IPS panel offers a perfect compromise...

good 4K display ; relatively slim ; high-performance hardware ; Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0 & miniDP ; fast card reader ; overclocking tool ; macro keys

high power consumption ; low battery runtimes ; mediocre Wi-Fi ; high temperatures in the WASD area

The Aorus X5 V7 is a good gaming package that has improved noticeably since its predecessor, the V6. The good 4K display, the many ports including Thunderbolt 3, the macro keys and Aorus tool for overclocking and quick changes of important settings are...

4x storage bays, 4x SODIMM slots, 2x HDMI 2.0 ports ; very fast performance; overclockable CPU and GPU ; high sRGB coverage; high quality WQHD+ panel ; 120 Hz/5 ms FHD or WQHD+ display options ; stylish design; thin and portable ; dedicated column of...

coil whine and backlight bleeding on our test unit ; slight CPU throttling under extreme loads ; high power demand; average battery life ; PWM detected on all brightness levels ; slightly uneven keyboard backlight ; Aorus software is clunky at times ;...

Aorus has carved itself a niche in the gaming market by offering hardware normally found on larger notebooks in a chassis half the thickness. The X5 v6 even offers a unique set of features including its 3K 1620p display, dual HDMI 2.0 ports, and Live...

GPU performance rivaling GTX 980M, 3x M.2 RAID bays, 1x 2.5-inch SATA III, 4x video-out ports, 4x SODIMM slots, High quality 3K matte G-SYNC display, Very high performance-to-weight ratio, Live Streaming Engine, No GPU throttling, Easily accessible...

Loud fan noise when gaming, Very warm surface temperatures when gaming, No PCIe x4 slot or external desktop GPU support, No Thunderbolt support, Soldered CPU and GPUs, Build quality of lid could be better, Shallow key travel, Glossy touchpad exhibits...

The Aorus X5 is everything we've come to expect from Aorus. It's a notebook for users who aren't satisfied with the performance and features of ultralight gaming notebooks like the Asus G501 or MSI GS60, but still want the power and expandability of...

Powerful performance ; Slim design ; Attractive 3K display ; RGB-backlit keyboard

Noisy fans ; Build quality issues ; Wide and long ; Rattling keyboard

Loud and proud, the noisy Aorus X5 V6 sounds off big time when you're pushing it to its limits. Put up with that, though, and you'll enjoy its powerful gaming chops, stellar display and vibrant, RGB-backlit gaming keyboard.

Gamer-specific features ; Gorgeous screen ; Tons of storage

Fan noise ; Lackluster speakers ; Battery life

Scores in depth Update: Gigabyte has informed TechRadar that a new BIOS update has fixed a bug that caused Nvidia's G-Sync technology to drag down the Aorus X5's performance. We've since installed the new firmware and retested the laptop to find the...

"The Aorus X5 proves it’s possible to have top-tier mobile gaming performance in a very small package..."