Gigabyte has expanded its 2025 AI PC lineup with two new series featuring AMD’s latest AI processors and Nvidia’s Blackwell mobile GPUs. Built for hybrid users, the A16 and X16 lineup has you covered, whether you have creative work to do or simply want to enjoy gaming.
The Gigabyte Gaming A16 and Aero X16 laptops offer up to an RTX 5070 GPU with 85W max graphics power, capable of achieving 14 hours of use on a single charge. All are Copilot+ ready, giving you a hand when needed while you focus on your task. Both series are fairly thin and light, measuring 22.99mm / 2.2kg on the A16 and 19.99mm / 1.9kg for X16. The Aero series comes in Space Grey or Lunar White, with a sandblasted finish, while the Gaming keeps things simple with a Black body. The most striking difference is surely the A16’s ability to lay the screen flat, making them ideal for collaborative work.
The Gaming A16 will be available in two main variants, the A16 CTH and A16 CVH. The first gives you a choice between an 8-core Core i5-13420H and a 10-core Core i7-13620H alongside a mobile RTX 5050 8GB GPU, while the second offers a single configuration combining the 10-core i7-13620H with a stronger RTX 5060 8GB. While both get access to a 1920×1200 165Hz IPS display plus a MUX Switch to reduce power consumption when the dedicated GPU isn’t needed, only the A16 CVH gets the brighter and sharper 2560×1600 IPS option.
Other than that, all models come packed with up to 64GB of DDR5-5200 memory and 4TB of NVMe storage, with the possibility to upgrade either using the laptop’s SO-DIMM and dual Gen 4 M.2 slots. The same goes for connectivity, where you get one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with DP alt mode and PD 3.0, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0, an HDMI 2.1, a 1GbE LAN, plus a 3.5mm combo jack, regardless of the config. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 are also present, as well as two 2W speakers with Dolby Atmos. Everything is fed from a 76Wh battery that can be charged using the included 150W AC adapter.
On the other hand, the Aero X16 series ditches Intel’s 13th Gen chips for AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 300, all while boosting the GPU performance. Once more, we find two main variants, the X16 1TH and X16 1WH. The former comes equipped with an 8-core Ryzen AI 7 350 plus an RTX 5050 8GB, whereas the latter upgrades the GPU to an RTX 5070 8GB while keeping the same CPU. A sensible choice since the Ryzen should be plenty fast as it is, so better focus on improving graphics. Unlike the A16 series, all X16 models get the same display options, giving you the choice between a 300nits 1920×1200 IPS panel at 165Hz or a 400nits 2560×1600 IPS at 165Hz. Furthermore, all are Pantone validated, making them ideal for colour-critical work.
Moving to memory and storage, the X16 series can be bundled with up to 64GB of DDR5-5600 and 4TB of NVMe SSD, both of which are upgradable. That said, while the SO-DIMM capacity is equivalent to the A16 lineup, storage gets slightly downgraded to one Gen 4×4 plus one Gen 4×2 M.2 slots. Nothing worth worrying about, but a difference nonetheless. Connectivity-wise, all models offer one USB 4 with DP Alt mode and PD 3.0, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0, one HDMI 2.1, 1GbE LAN, and a 3.5mm combo jack. The rest is similar to the A16 series, i.e. Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual 2W Dolby speakers, and a 76Wh battery with its 150W adapter.
Now, as for which one is best for you, it will depend on your needs. The Aero has better overall specs, offering faster CPU, GPU, and connectivity, but the Gaming offers a nifty screen and is likely to cost less due to its modest hardware. Depending on the retail price, go with the cheapest one unless you need a specific feature.
We’ll report back with pricing for all models.
