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Gigabyte 16" AERO 16 XE5 Creative Laptop

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Gigabyte 16" AERO 16 XE5 Creative Laptop
Key Features
  • 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 14-Core (12th Gen)
  • 16GB of DDR5 RAM | 1TB SSD
  • 16" 3840 x 2400 AMOLED Display
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Edit photos and videos on the go with the 16" AERO 16 Creative Laptop from GIGABYTE. Offering the robust functionality of creative desktop computers in a compact form factor, the Aero 16 provides you with the capabilities to streamline your creative workflow no matter where you are.
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Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 16" Overview

Edit photos and videos on the go with the 16" AERO 16 Creative Laptop from GIGABYTE. Offering the robust functionality of creative desktop computers in a compact form factor, the Aero 16 provides you with the capabilities to streamline your creative workflow no matter where you are.

This laptop is built around the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H 14-Core processor along with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB solid-state drive, working together to enhance the performance so you can easily run demanding creative applications. Experience high-end graphics fidelity thanks to the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti paired with a 16" AMOLED display featuring a 4K UHD (3840 x 2400) resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. See your images clearly and ensure your colors are accurate when editing thanks to the 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and VESA DisplayHDR 500 brightness. Connect resource-demanding peripherals such as external drives to the two Thunderbolt 4 ports, both of which support DisplayPort and which of which supports 100W of power. Or, utilize the USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port for accessories or to connect this laptop to a DisplayPort over a USB-C enabled monitor. Additionally, this laptop includes the GIGABYTE Aero Hub external adapter which gives you access to an additional HDMI, miniDP, RJ45 Ethernet, and USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port.

Powered by Intel 12th Gen
The AERO 16 is built with the 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, bringing in a 35% boost in performance from the previous generations, and reaching a maximum clock rate of 4.7 GHz.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Whether you're an aspiring artist or an industry veteran looking to do your best work, NVIDIA GPUs make it happen. From ray tracing, to VR, and to AI-powered 8K video editing, NVIDIA GPUs streamline and boost your workflow.
Soundless Dedication at Every Second
GIGABYTE's unique cooling technology includes two 59-blade fans, 5 heat pipes, and multi-face heat dissipation fins. This allows the laptop to operate with a total thermal design power (TDP) up to 125 watts under "Performance Mode" as this thermal solution can quickly dissipate heat, ensuring a calm and stable throttle-free performance under heavy loads of gaming or multimedia processing.
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
With the next-gen Wi-Fi 6E, the AERO 16 supports not only the Wi-Fi 6 and the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands of the previous generation, but also the 6 GHz frequency band, enabling faster speed and lower delays. This allows users to enjoy zero lag in AR/VR experiences and massive document downloading, diffusing creativity to the far beyond and exploring the future of the metaverse.
Thin 16" 4K+ AMOLED Display
Featuring a 16:10 golden ratio screen size, brilliant images become even more vivid and colorful, not only maximizing the working area but also offering users better brightness and premium contrast. The display supports 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, displaying 30% more of the sRGB color gamut.
VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black
With VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification, the display has a high contrast ratio of more than 1,000,000:1 reaching maximum peak brightness of 500 cd/m² and 0.0005 cd/m² nits of extreme black, providing the most vivid texture detail.
More Colors
Boasting a film-industry standard of 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, images are presented with the most realistic and exquisite colors, mastering color management to the fullest.
Advanced Eye Protection
Originating from OLED technology, this display releases only about 6.5% of harmful blue light. With SGS certification, it reduces eye strain, offering more pleasant experiences for creators with long working hours.
Smoother Dynamic Images
With a response time of only 0.2ms, the display presents smoother dynamic images without ghosting. When browsing web pages, the sharp text and images are always presented with crystal clear visibility.
X-Rite Factory Calibration & Pantone Validated Dual Certification
With the first 4-side bezel design, you get all the workspace you need. Each and every AERO panel is color calibrated by world renowned X-Rite calibration technology before it leaves the factory. With the Pantone Validated certification, you can experience perfect color accuracy the moment you turn on the AERO.
High Capacity, High Efficiency
With Intel Thunderbolt 4, transmission and display are all in one port, saving all your time for your next creation. AERO 16 laptops support up to PCIe Gen 4x4 4TB SSDs. It has a bandwidth and sequential read of up to 7000 MB/s, which is 2 times faster than the previous generation, allowing users to preview faster, store more, read faster, and work faster.
Thunderbolt 4
Transferring data and video display are all done in just one port. With two built-in Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports, you can achieve a transfer speed of up to 40 Gb/s. Additionally, the reversible USB Type-C port can output video to two 4K screens.
Liberate Your Inspiration
Never let anything come into your way of creativity. AERO 16 comes with a large 99Wh battery, reaching the maximum allotted size for air travel, allowing you to savor your creativity anywhere, anytime.
Software & Hardware Compatibility Testing
To make sure AERO users have a great creating experience, GIGABYTE has conducted a series of software compatibility tests. The AERO 16 creator laptops are fully compatible with all GIGABYTE/AORUS accessories including monitors, keyboards, mice, and the Gaming BOX external graphics box, creating an intensely powerful creative station.
AERO Hub
The included creator AERO hub offers HDMI, MiniDP, USB Type-A, and RJ45 ports. With the advantage in flexibility, expansion capacity, and easy storage, you can set up your mobile workshop whenever and wherever you want.
Login with Just a Glance
The AERO 16 uses the infrared camera with Windows Hello facial recognition to login, and the Windows precision touchpad supports a variety of touch gestures that offer you hands-free efficiency and high privacy.
Play Your Unique Melody
The new AERO series adopts the DTS:X Ultra audio technology for the first time, letting you enjoy the full depth of high-fidelity audio. Virtual 7.1-channel surround sound innovation provides outstanding sound experience and performance. From gaming and watching movies to conference calls, DTS:X Ultra brings true 3D surround effect and voice communication is clearer than ever with Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation technology which removes noise from incoming and outgoing audio.
Windows 11 Home
A New Start Position
Windows 11 has been completely redesigned from its predecessor to emphasize productivity, creativity, and ease of use. The customizable Start Menu is now at the center of the taskbar and utilizes the cloud, allowing you to quickly find and access recent files, regardless of what platform or device was previously used to view them. The streamlined Start Menu design also lets you pin apps and recent files in addition to powering down the system.
Making Productivity a Snap
Multitask with speed and efficiency with the ability to snap apps side by side. Snap Layouts and Snap Groups help to keep your windows organized using different layouts that are designed to fully optimize your screen space, no matter its size and resolution. Windows 11 also remembers their positions, so you can resume from where you left off when selecting Snap Groups from the task bar, allowing you to switch between both individual applications and entire projects. Snap Layouts are also automatically restored when docking laptops with external monitors.
Microsoft Teams Integration
Stay connected with friends, family, coworkers, and clients with Microsoft Teams Chat integrated onto the Windows 11 taskbar. With a touch, you can connect to your contacts via text, voice, and video, regardless of whether they're using Windows, Android, or iOS devices. You can also communicate with those who don't have the Teams app installed using two-way SMS messaging.
Adapting to You
The Adaptive Input feature automatically optimizes the Windows 11 interface to however you prefer to interact with your device, whether it's using a mouse, keyboard, touch, voice, or handwriting.
Next Level Gaming
Windows 11 is designed to deliver smooth, immersive gaming experiences with DirectX 12 Ultimate providing realistic graphics at high frame rates while Auto HDR automatically adjusts your game's lighting and contrast for high dynamic range. DirectStorage technology streamlines data access to better take advantage of high-speed devices such as NVMe solid-state drives and directly from graphics cards without dragging down the CPU, which minimizes load times while helping to reduce artifacts such as texture popping. Topping it all off is Xbox Game Pass integration, which provides you with access to a massive library of games with a membership subscription.
Redesigned Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store is rebuilt from the ground up for a streamlined experience when looking for content such as apps, games, movies, and shows. Apps downloaded from the Store have been tested for security and family safety. Android apps will also be available on the Microsoft Store through the Amazon Appstore and can be used directly on your PC from the taskbar or Start Menu.

Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 16" Specs

Key Specs
Operating System
Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7-12700H (12th Gen)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
Display Size
16"
Native Resolution
3840 x 2400
Touchscreen
No
Total Installed Storage
1 TB
USB-C
1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and 100 W Power Delivery)
1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort)
1 x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.2
Weight
5.07 lb / 2.3 kg
Performance
Processor
Intel Core i7-12700H (12th Gen)
CPU
Up to 3.5 GHz Efficiency 8-Core
Up to 4.7 GHz Performance 6-Core
L3 Cache
24 MB
Graphics Type
Dedicated
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
16 GB
Buffered Memory
No
Display
Panel Type
OLED
Display Size
16"
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Native Resolution
3840 x 2400
Touchscreen
No
Maximum Brightness
500 nits / cd/m2
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Contrast Ratio
1,000,000:1
Response Time
0.2 ms
Viewing Angle (H x V)
178 x 178°
Storage and Expansion
SSD Slots
1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 (In Use)
1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 (Available)
Total Installed Storage
1 TB
Optical Drive
No
Inputs / Outputs
USB-C
1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and 100 W Power Delivery)
1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort)
1 x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (Supports DisplayPort)
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
Built-In Speakers
, 2x 2 W
Built-In Microphones
, 2
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Communications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.2
GPS
No
NFC
No
Webcam
User-Facing: 720p
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
Capacity
99 Wh
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
Chiclet-Style Keyboard with Backlight
Pointing Device
TouchPad
General
Security
Firmware TPM (Software-Based), Facial Recognition
Power Supply
230 W with Barrel/Proprietary
Dimensions
14.02 x 9.78 x 0.88" / 35.61 x 24.84 x 2.24 cm
Weight
5.07 lb / 2.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
9.62 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
19.4 x 12.3 x 3.4"

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