GIGABYTE Aero 14 is an impressive Windows 10 laptop for work and gaming

by Madalina Dinita

Former Managing Editor

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer. She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies -- AI and DNA computing in... Read more

Posted: Jul 10, 2016

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The Windows 10 laptop clan just welcomed a new member: the impressive GIGABYTE Aero 14 laptop. This device is extremely powerful and versatile and can be used for both work and gaming.

The GIGABYTE Aero 14 has an innovative design that will definitely stand the test of time. It’s the perfect choice if you’re often on the go with 10 hours of battery life an entire day and weighing only 1.89 kilos/ 4.2 lbs, which makes it an ultraportable.

The GIGABYTE Aero 14 is powered by a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M GPU and the Intel Quad cCore i7 H-series CPU, giving it enough computing power to perform even the most demanding tasks you can throw at it. The  QHD 2560×1440 IPS display renders crystal-clear images from various viewing angles.

The full tech specs include:

• OS: Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10, Windows 7 Professional
• CPU:6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ (2.6GHz-3.5GHz)
• Display:14″ QHD 2560×1440 IPS Wide Viewing Angle Anti-Glare Display LCD
• System Memory: 8GB/16GB DDR4 2133, 2 slots (Max 32GB)
• Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM170 Express Chipset
• Video Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 530, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M GDDR5 3GB, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M GDDR5 2GB
• Supports NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
• Storage: 2 x M.2 SSD slots (Type 2280, supports NVMe PCIe X4 & SATA)
• Keyboard Type Auto-Adjusting Backlit Keyboard
• Individual Macro Keys
• Optical Disk Drive N/A
• I/O Port USB 3.0 (Type-A)*3, USB 3.1(Type-C)*1, HDMI 2.0, mini-DP, Headphone-out jack (Audio-in Combo), SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack
  *Optional: USB-to-LAN Converter
• Audio 1.5 Watt Speaker*2, Microphone, Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater
• Communications Wireless LAN: 802.11 ac (a/b/g/n compatible)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth V4.1+ LE
• Webcam: HD Camera
• Security Kensington Lock
• Battery: Li Polymer 94.24Wh
• Adapter: 150W
• Dimensions: 335(W) x 250(D) x 19.9(H) mm
• Weight ~1.89kg (w/Battery)

You can buy the GIGABYTE Aero 14 laptop from NewEgg for $1,599 in black, green or orange. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing the GIGABYTE Aero 14 is out of stock, so we suggest you check out NewEgg’s website from time to time to see when it becomes available again.

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