GIGABYTE Shows AORUS Master 16 With Up To RTX 5090, AERO X16 With Ryzen AI 400, And Gaming A18 PRO With Raptor Lake Refresh
GIGABYTE has officially expanded its gaming laptop portfolio with a new wave of flagship and mainstream systems that target both extreme performance enthusiasts and AI focused creators. The latest lineup combines cutting edge AMD Zen 5 mobile processors, newly introduced Ryzen AI 400 series chips, and Intel Raptor Lake Refresh platforms, all paired with next generation NVIDIA RTX 50 series laptop GPUs. This move reinforces GIGABYTE’s strategy of covering the full gaming spectrum, from no compromise performance machines to more balanced and efficient gaming and productivity laptops.
AORUS Master 16 AM6J With Ryzen 9 9955HX3D And RTX 5090
The flagship of the lineup is the AORUS Master 16 AM6J, first revealed at CES and positioned as GIGABYTE’s most powerful gaming laptop to date. At its core is the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, currently regarded as the strongest mobile gaming processor available, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads. GIGABYTE will offer four configurations in total, three of which are powered by the 9955HX3D for maximum gaming and creator performance, while one configuration uses the Ryzen 9 8940HX from the Zen 4 family to provide a high performance alternative.
On the graphics side, users can configure the AORUS Master 16 with up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, with additional options including RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPUs. Display specifications remain consistent across configurations, featuring a 16 inch OLED panel with a 2560 by 1600 resolution and up to a 240Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals and deep contrast for both gaming and content creation.
Thermal performance is handled by the enhanced WindForce Infinity EX cooling system, which is rated for up to 230 watts of thermal capacity. This allows the system to sustain high power operation without throttling under prolonged gaming or rendering workloads. Audio is delivered through a quad speaker setup with four 2W speakers and Dolby Atmos support, while connectivity includes wired LAN, WiFi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. A large 99Wh battery rounds out the package, targeting longer unplugged usage for a system of this performance class.
AERO X16 With Ryzen AI 400 And RTX 5070
The AERO X16 shifts the focus toward a more balanced configuration that blends gaming capability with AI accelerated productivity. This model is built around the latest Ryzen AI 400 processors from AMD, including options for Ryzen AI 7 450, Ryzen AI 9 465, and the higher end Ryzen AI 9 HX 470. These processors are designed to deliver strong CPU performance alongside dedicated NPUs for AI assisted workloads.
Graphics options for the AERO X16 include the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs, which GIGABYTE positions as a sweet spot for smooth gaming at high and ultra settings while maintaining better efficiency and thermals than flagship configurations. The platform targets users who want a capable gaming laptop that can also handle creative workloads, AI enhanced applications, and everyday productivity without excessive size or power draw. Battery capacity is rated at 76Wh, aligning it closely with the Gaming A18 PRO in terms of mobility expectations.
GAMING A18 PRO With Intel Raptor Lake Refresh
For users who prefer larger displays and Intel platforms, GIGABYTE introduced the GAMING A18 PRO. This model is powered by the Intel Core 7 240H, a 10 core processor based on the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup from Intel. Two configurations are planned, pairing the CPU with either the GeForce RTX 5080 or the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.
The defining feature of the GAMING A18 PRO is its large 18 inch IPS display, offering a 1600p resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. This makes it particularly appealing for immersive gaming, multitasking, and content consumption. Like the AERO X16, it features a 76Wh battery, positioning it as a performance focused system rather than an ultra portable device.
GIGABYTE has confirmed that pricing and regional availability details for the new AORUS Master 16, AERO X16, and GAMING A18 PRO laptops will be announced in the near future. With configurations spanning RTX 5070 through RTX 5090 and CPU options from Ryzen AI 400 to Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and Intel Raptor Lake Refresh, this lineup clearly signals GIGABYTE’s intent to compete aggressively across the premium and mainstream gaming laptop segments in 2026.
Which of these GIGABYTE laptops best fits your gaming or creator needs, and would you prioritize raw GPU power or a more balanced AI focused configuration?
