AORUS 16 (2023)

AORUS 16 BKF / AORUS 16 BSF

AORUS 16

All-Round Player

16:10 Gaming Laptop with Quad-fan Cooling

The new AORUS 16 is equipped with up to the 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 laptop GPU. The MUX switch technology provides better frame rates and the new 16:10 screen extends the visual display. The understated design conveys quality and performance, dominating the gaming world with overwhelming performance.

Key Features

Windows 11 Home
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and full ray tracing
Up to 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor H-Series
Up to 16" 16:10 QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz Panel
WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
MUX Switch Technology
Supports DDR5 Memory

New 16" Horizons

The 16” screen is designed with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which extends the field of vision and provides a comfortable and beautiful visual experience. Enjoy sharp and precise game graphics through a high resolution and high refresh rate screen, which perfectly balances QHD+ 240Hz images and smoothness. The built-in wide color gamut provides vivid images and immersion, allowing you to appreciate realistic graphics while gaming.

The screen of the AORUS gaming laptop has received TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification, a globally recognized certification institution for product safety. Reduced blue light provides a healthy and comfortable viewing experience. It has also received flicker-free certification, which reduces eye fatigue and dryness due to flickering.

16 : 10

Aspect Ratio

Up to

QHD+

Sharp Resolution

Up to

240 Hz

Smooth Refresh Rate

3ms

Fast Response Time

sRGB 100%

Realistic and Vivid Visuals

NVIDIA Powers the World's AI. And Yours.

Upgrade to advanced AI with NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ GPUs and accelerate gaming, creating, productivity, and development. Thanks to specialized built-in AI processors, you get world-leading AI technology and performance powering everything you do—plus, your data always stays secure on your Windows PC.

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AI-Powered Performance and Lifelike Graphics

Get a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.

Accelerate Your Ideas

NVIDIA Studio takes your creative projects to the next level. Unlock RTX and AI acceleration in top creative apps, NVIDIA Studio drivers for max stability, and a suite of exclusive tools to fast-track your creativity.

Optimized Power and Performance

NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.

The Latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H Processor

AORUS 16 is equipped with 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7 14-core H-series processors, which include 6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores, With a maximum clock speed of 5.0GHz, it provides stable performance when multitasking or running performance-intensive games.

14cores

20threads

24MB

Cache

Up to

5.0GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

*Product specifications and product appearance may differ by country and region. We recommend that you check with your local dealers for the actual specifications and appearance of the products available in your country.

MUX Switch Technology

The new MUX switch technology allows gamers to switch between graphics card output modes for additional performance. The simple interface of the GIGABYTE Control Center allows the user to switch to discrete graphics card output to the screen with a single button, easily improving gaming performance.

WINDFORCE Infinity instant cooling

With the exclusive WINDFORCE Infinity cooling technology, ultra-thin fan blades provide more air intake space, greatly improving cooling efficiency while unleashing the powerful performance of the CPU and GPU in the thin laptop and maintaining the comfort of operation. WINDFORCE Infinity keeps you cool during gaming.

4 Heat Pipes

The 4 built-in heat pipes quickly divert the heat from the CPU and GPU to the exhaust vents, providing highly stable performance.

Quad Powerful Fans

The powerful dual 12V fans with 71 blades and the dual 5V fans with 37 blades are continuously draw in cool air and expel internal heat.

0.2mm ultra-thin thermal fins

The 182 cooling fins are distributed around the 4 exhaust vents, providing a total fin area of 148000m㎡ maintaining the comfort of operation.

Echoes of the Abyss

The mysterious spatial design of Echoes of the Abyss combines cosmic energy with RGB lighting effects. Infinite energy courses through the refined design. The metal chassis is only 19.5mm thin. The design simplifies the complex; together with the RGB effects, it conveys a sense of fashion in any scenario.

RGB Light Bar

19.5mm Ultra-thin Metal Chassis

Precise Command Triggers

Enjoy the tactile feedback of every command you enter with key travel up to 1.7mm. Each key press is precisely received using full anti-ghosting technology, allowing you to enjoy the intensity of battle.

Three-zone RGB Keyboard

1.7mm

Key Travel

Fully Anti-Ghosting N-Key Rollover

Per Key Macro Function

Exclusive GIGABYTE Control Center software

GIGABYTE Control Center is an integrated settings app developed for professional gamers. Complex settings are simplified into an intuitive and convenient interface. Leave the settings to the software while you enjoy your favorite games.

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AI Boost Smart Optimization

AORUS laptops are the only laptops on the market equipped with Microsoft Azure AI technology, which can detect the game you are playing and automatically apply corresponding CPU/GPU and fan settings. Enjoy an optimized gaming experience without additional settings.

MUX Switch Setting

The powerful MUX switch allows you to select the discrete GPU to maximize GPU performance, or the integrated GPU to extend battery life.

Real-time Monitoring

The GIGABYTE Control Center Dashboard helps gamers monitor their CPU, GPU, and memory usage, as well as CPU and GPU temperatures in real-time to optimize performance for customized use.

We care! Eye Care!

GIGABYTE's exclusive AI Eye Care technology adjusts the screen brightness automatically while you work in different lighting scenarios. AI Eye Care protects your eyes and reduces your fatigue!

Panel lighting is adjustable actively, providing the most comfortable screen brightness.
AI Eye Care can actively sense changes in ambient light sources and adjust the screen brightness of the laptop display for you, giving your eyes the most comfortable experience. It can be personalized, of course! AI Eye Care can personalize the laptop screen brightness to suit your preference! Whether in high-brightness work environment or immersed in personal games indoor, GIGABYTE's exclusive AI Eye Care technology provides you with a comfortable visual experience for your work, life, and gaming experience.

INCREDIBLE USER EXPERIENCE

Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in

The upgraded FHD 1080p webcam provides clearer images while meeting and streaming. Use Windows Hello and the infrared camera to perform quick log-in without entering the password, smart and simple!

Immersive Audio Experience

DTS Sound Unbound is an advanced spatial sound effect feature that renders the most realist game sound positioning to the player, providing them the enormous auditory advantage.

Defeat All Foes with Ultra-Low-Latency
Supports the Latest Wi-Fi 6E

The latest Wi-Fi 6E expands on the 6GHz band with a dedicated spectrum, greatly reducing the latency caused by crowded connections.

3X Higher Peak Data Rates
4X Capacity Improvement in dense or congested environments comparing to Wi-Fi 5

No More Dropped Frames in Key Moments
Supports the Latest DDR5

AORUS gaming laptops support the latest DDR5-4800 memory, enjoy stable output during multi-tasking or fierce game battles.

The 99Wh Capacity. Ultra-long Battery Life

Enjoy the best entertainment experience without plugging in your laptop! You can also use the GIGABYTE original charger for fast charging. It can charge the laptop to 50% battery in just 30 minutes, providing the best mobility during extensive use on the go.

GaN Charger, Compact and Dapper

Keep the AORUS 16 game on the go with a GaN charger (up to 280W) that is not only faster and lighter than traditional adapters, but also up to 40% smaller.

5.85" (L) x 2.66" (W) x 1.24" (H)
Weight 1.43 lbs. / 0.65 kg
Gallium Nitride Semiconductors
Up to 40% smaller than other 280W adapters
*Optional. The adapter may differ by country and region. Please contact your local dealers or retailers for the latest product information.

More possibilities

The comprehensive ports support up to 2 external monitors at the same time. Expand your peripherals without compromising on any device.

Thunderbolt™ 4

Next-gen high-speed transmission technology, Thunderbolt™ 4, offers 40 Gbps of speed, which is double the bandwidth of previous generations. Let the speed power up your production output and life quality!

XBOX GAME PASS ULTIMATE

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME

Play over 100 high-quality games with friends on your PC, console, phone or tablet for one low monthly price.* With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.

*Xbox game pass Ultimate: Xbox Game Pass sold separately. Credit card required. Unless you cancel, you will be charged the then-current regular membership rate when the promotional period ends. Terms, exclusions, and streaming limits apply. Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta): select devices and regions. After term, active membership required to play games and online multiplayer. Game catalog varies over time, region, and by device. DLC sold separately; if a game is removed from catalog or your membership ends, you will need to purchase the game separately to use your DLC. If you’re already an Xbox Live Gold and/or Game Pass for Console/PC member, any days remaining in your membership(s) will be converted to Ultimate using a conversion ratio. Future code redemptions also subject to conversion ratio. All conversions to Ultimate are final. Details and system requirements at www.xbox.com/gamepass. Offer valid in all Xbox Game Pass markets excluding Russia. Digital Direct: Your digital content will be delivered directly to your device during set-up; no codes required.

This function is switching through the BIOS and needs to be restarted to complete the setting. Feature and app availability may differ by model. We recommend that you check with your local dealers for the actual specifications and appearance of the products available in your country.
N-Key Rollover: Supports 80 simultaneous key presses.
802.11ax 2x2 160MHz enables 2402Mbps maximum theoretical data rates, ~3X faster than standard 802.11ac 2x2 80MHz (867Mbps) Wi-Fi as documented in IEEE 802.11 wireless standard specifications, and requires the use of similarly configured 802.11 ax wireless network routers.
Up to 4X more throughput in dense environments as documented in IEEE 802.11 wireless standard specifications, and requires use of similarly configured 802.11ax wireless network routers.
Performance may change due to differences in systems, specifications or testing environments
Recharges your battery up to 50% within 30 minutes when the system is off (using “shut down” command). Recommended for use with the GIGABYTE adapter provided with the laptop, not recommended with a smaller capacity battery charger. After charging has reached 50% capacity, charging speed will return to normal speed. Charging time may vary +/-10% due to System tolerance. Available on select GIGABYTE products.
Research conducted on comparable competing gaming laptops' adapters available for sale as of Mar. 2023.

All the performance test conducted by by GIGABYTE LAB may change due to differences in systems, specifications or testing environments, please refer to the actual situation.

Features

Summary

Visuals

Performance

Cooling technology

Design

Keyboard

GCC

Eyecare

USER EXPERIENCE

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* Product specifications and product appearance may differ from country to country. We recommend that you check with your local dealers for the specifications and appearance of the products available in your country. Colors of products may not be perfectly accurate due to variations caused by photographic variables and monitor settings so it may vary from images shown on this site. Although we endeavor to present the most accurate and comprehensive information at the time of publication, we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.