Gigabyte has introduced a new Aorus X3 line up of gaming laptop featuring – 13.3-inch X3 and 13.9-inch X3 Plus – touted as the “most powerful and lightest” in its class. Both the laptops run Windows 8.1/ 8.1 Pro.
First up is the Aorus X3. It has 13.3- inch QHD 2560×1440 Wide Viewing Angle LCD display. The laptop is powered by 4th Generation Intel Core i7-4710HQ Processor (2.5GHz-3.5GHz). Other features include Intel HD Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M GDDR5 6GB, USB(3.0)*2, USB(2.0)*1, HDMI, mini Display port, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out (SPDIF), SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack, Killer LAN Chip, LAN: 802.11ac, Bluetooth V4.0.
The laptop measures 330(W) x 263.5(D) x 22.9(H) mm and weighs around 1.8 kg.
The X3 Plus has 13.9-inch QHD 2560×1440 Wide Viewing Angle LCD and 13.9-inch QHD+ 3200×1800 Wide Viewing Angle LCD display options. It is also powered by 4th Generation Intel Core i7-4710HQ Processor (2.5GHz-3.5GHz). Other features include Intel HD Graphics 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M GDDR5 6GB, USB(3.0)*2, USB(2.0)*1, HDMI, mini Display port, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out (SPDIF), SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack, HD Camera, Killer LAN Chip, LAN: 802.11ac, Bluetooth V4.0.
You can check out specifications of both the laptops here
| Specification | ||
| X3 | X3 Plus | |
| OS | Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Pro |
| CPU | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ Processor (2.5GHz-3.5GHz) | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ Processor (2.5GHz-3.5GHz) |
| Display | 13.3" QHD 2560×1440 Wide Viewing Angle LCD | 13.9" QHD 2560×1440 Wide Viewing Angle LCD 13.9" QHD+ 3200×1800 Wide Viewing Angle LCD |
| System Memory | 8GB DDR3L 1600 2 slots (Max 16GB) | 8GB DDR3L 1600 2 slots (Max 16GB) |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel® HM87 Express Chipset | Mobile Intel® HM87 Express Chipset |
| Video Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M GDDR5 6GB Supports NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M GDDR5 6GB Supports NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology |
| Storage | M.2 SSD 128GB/256GB/512GB, 2slot *The storage size may differ between different countries and regions. Please confirm with the local dealers or retailers for the latest specifications. | M.2 SSD 128GB/256GB/512GB, 2slot *The storage size may differ between different countries and regions. Please confirm with the local dealers or retailers for the latest specifications. |
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Keyboard Individual Macro Keys | Backlit Keyboard Individual Macro Keys |
| Optical Disk Drive | N/A | N/A |
| I/O Port | USB(3.0)*2, USB(2.0)*1, HDMI, mini Display port, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out (SPDIF), SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack | USB(3.0)*2, USB(2.0)*1, HDMI, mini Display port, RJ45, Mic-in, Earphone-out (SPDIF), SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack |
| Audio | Speaker*2 | Speaker*2 |
| Communications | LAN: Killer LAN Chip Wireless LAN: 802.11ac Bluetooth: Bluetooth V4.0 | LAN: Killer LAN Chip Wireless LAN: 802.11ac Bluetooth: Bluetooth V4.0 |
| Webcam | HD Camera | HD Camera |
| Security | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Battery | Li Polymer 73.26Wh | Li Polymer 73.26Wh |
| Dimensions | 330(W) x 263.5(D) x 22.9(H) mm | 330(W) x 263.5(D) x 22.9(H) mm |
| Weight | ~1.8 kg | ~1.8 kg |