AORUS 15-X9-RT4BD 15" Thin Bezel FHD LG IPS 144Hz LCD

AORUS 15-X9-RT4BD 15" Thin Bezel FHD LG IPS 144Hz LCD

AORUS 15-X9-RT4BD 15" Thin Bezel FHD LG IPS 144Hz LCD

Description

Style:15"|RTX 2070|FHD|i7-8750H|16GB+512GB+2TB World's first and only | all Intel inside Gigabyte leads the industry by collaborating with Intel - The world renowned Tech giant. This time round, the AORUS uses a combination of high-performance parts by Intel, called the all Intel inside technology. Expect a brand new multitasking-expert 6 Core Intel CPU, durable and ultra- fast 760P SSD and Intel based Killer Wi-Fi for smarter broadband connectivity. All these high-performance parts work together seamlessly, so that you can concentrate on more important tasks at hand. Bluetooth; Ethernet; HDMI; Mini DisplayPort; USB, SODIMM, 11. 0

Features:
Note: The Fan speed concern of loud noise had been solved by the software update. The users can install the latest Control Center and Ai suite from the Smart Update in Control Center.The ready version of Control Center and Ai suite is 19.03.29.01 or above
15.6" Thin Bezel LG FHD 144Hz 1920x1080 IPS Anti-Glare display LCD. Intel Core i7-8750H (2.2Ghz-4.1GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GDDR6 8GB
16GB DDR4 2666MHz Samsung DRAM module | M.2 NVMe PCIe 512GB Intel 760P SSD + 2TB HDD | Windows 10 Home
Microsoft Azure AI | all Intel inside | Intel Wi-Fi AC adapter
Island style RGB FUSION keyboard | Dual fans + 6 heat pipes + 9 vents
Killerdoubleshot Pro | Nahimic 3D Audio
14.2 x 9.68 x 0.96 inch | 5.29 Ibis | 1 Year Global warranty

Product Details:
Screen Size: 15.6 inches
Screen Resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
Max Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor: 4.1 GHz Intel Mobile CPU
RAM: 16 GB SO-DIMM
Hard Drive: 2 TB Hybrid Drive
Graphics Coprocessor: NVIDIA GeForce
Chipset Brand: NVIDIA
Card Description: Dedicated
Graphics Card Ram Size: 8 GB
Wireless Type: 802.11ac, Bluetooth
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 4
Brand Name: GIGABYTE
Series: AORUS 15
Item model number: AORUS 15-X9-RT4BD
Hardware Platform: PC
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Item Weight: 5.29 pounds
Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 9.7 x 1 inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 14.2 x 9.68 x 0.96 inches
Processor Brand: Intel
Processor Count: 1
Computer Memory Type: SODIMM
Hard Drive Interface: PCIE x 4
Hard Drive Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Optical Drive Type: No Optical Drive
Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Shipping Weight: 8.3 pounds
Date First Available: January 29, 2019

Pros
+sharp and attractive narrow bezel design
+full-performance "Max-P" RTX options
+144 Hz display comes standard
+3x storage bays, 2x SODIMM
+relatively easy serviceability
+improved clickpad feedback
+integrated NumPad
+Microsoft Azure AI
+MicroSD reader

Cons
-smaller battery; abysmal battery life
-CPU performance could be better
-no per-key RGB lighting
-fans are always active
-no Optimus or G-Sync
-pulsing fan behavior
-loud when gaming
-no Thunderbolt 3
-smaller trackpad

The 15.6-inch Aorus X5 launched in 2015 as Gigabyte's premier ultra-thin gaming laptop for enthusiasts. Its chassis, while super-sleek at the time, had remained essentially the same for years. Competing gaming laptops had evolved in the meantime to be even thinner and smaller than the best that Aorus had to offer. The X5 lineup was in dire need of an overhaul to better challenge the competition.

Aorus delivered in CES 2019 where the OEM proudly showed off its Aorus 15 to supplant the aging Aorus X5. The brand new chassis carries some of the bells and whistles we've come to expect from a mid-range to enthusiast gaming laptop including narrow bezels and a 144 Hz display with fast response times. It competes directly with the growing number of ultra-thin 15.6-inch gaming laptops like the MSI GS65, Asus ROG GL504, Razer Blade 15, Alienware m15, and the Acer Predator Triton 500 just to name a few.

Two initial SKUs are available: the Aorus 15-W9 and the Aorus 15-X9. Both options carry the exact same CPU (Core i7-8750H) and display (matte 1080p144) and they are only separated by the GPU (full-power RTX 2060 or RTX 2070). For this review, we'll be comparing the Aorus 15-X9 to all the aforementioned alternatives as well as the older Aorus X5 that it replaces.
Aorus 15 X9 (15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8750H (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile - 8192 MB, Core: 1215 MHz, Memory: 1750 MHz, GDDR6, 417.49
Memory
16384 MB

, DDR4-2666, 19-19-19-43, Dual-Channel
Display
15.6 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, LG Philips LP156WFG-SPB2, IPS, LGD05E8, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Cannon Lake HM370
Storage
Intel SSD 760p SSDPEKKW512G8, 512 GB

, Secondary: 2 TB Seagate ST2000LM015
Weight
2.4 kg ( = 84.66 oz / 5.29 pounds), Power Supply: 854 g ( = 30.12 oz / 1.88 pounds)
Price
2000 USD
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

Case

Aorus laptops revel in sleek and distinctive gamer designs in contrast to the subtler look of Gigabyte systems. The Aorus 15 retains the gamer aesthetic while addressing the two biggest drawbacks of the Aorus X5 chassis: the thick bezels and flimsy lid. The bezels are now significantly thinner without needing to re-position the webcam and lid rigidity is thankfully not adversely affected. It's still more flexible than the lids of the Razer Blade 15, Asus ROG GL504, and Alienware m15, but it is at least an improvement over the outgoing generation. Hinge rigidity is also satisfactory with minimal teetering when adjusting the angle up to 140 degrees.

Construction quality and base rigidity are excellent with no creaking or warping when attempting to twist it. Applying moderate pressure on the palm rests or keyboard center will slightly depress the surface and so it isn't perfect. It still feels stronger than the MSI GS65 and comparable to the Alienware m15 albeit in a thicker and heavier package than both.

The chassis is thicker than the last generation Aorus X5 by almost 1.5 mm, but it makes up for this by being lighter (2.4 kg vs. 2.7 kg) and with a significantly smaller footprint. The massive bezels of the X5 have been trimmed to be more in line with the latest designs from MSI, Alienware, and Razer.

As far as ultra-thin gaming laptops go, the Aorus 15 is thicker than the GS65, Blade 15, Alienware m15, and even Gigabyte's own Aero 15 by several millimeters. It's a laptop that straddles the line for what we consider to be "ultra-thin". Gigabyte says this was necessary in order to offer uncompromised performance from a standard non-Max-Q RTX 2070 GPU.

Connectivity

Port selection has changed slightly from the last generation model. Whereas the Aorus X5 integrates a full-size SD reader with two audio jacks, the Aorus 15 integrates a MicroSD reader with a single audio jack. Everything else remains identical including the lack of Thunderbolt 3. The Aorus brand is supposed to be Gigabyte's premier gaming series and so we're a little baffled to see Thunderbolt support missing here.

Ports are evenly distributed along the rear and sides with the rear ports being more difficult to access. Lenovo has seemingly solved this issue on the competing Legion Y740 series by having LED symbol indicators along the back.

SD Card Reader

Not only has Gigabyte downgraded the card reader to MicroSD, but transfer rates are much slower as well. Transferring 1 GB worth of photos from our UHS-II test card takes about 13 seconds compared to less than half that on the older Aorus X5. Still, this is better than the Blade 15 which has no card reader at all.

A fully inserted MicroSD card protrudes by about 1 mm for easy ejecting.

Communication
Removable M.2 WLAN module adjacent to the HDD

The Killer 1550i is capable of theoretical transfer rates of up to 1.73 Gbps and it includes all the auxiliary features as found on the Killer 1535. Gigabyte equips its Aero 15 series with the exact same Killer option. We didn't experience any connectivity issues during our time with the unit. Performance can be faster than what we've recorded below since our server setup is limited by a 1 Gbps line.

Maintenance

The bottom panel can be removed with a standard Philips screwdriver and a sharp edge in contrast to the Torx screws on the Aorus X5. The latches around the Aorus 15 are quite tight, however, so it may take some practice to safely remove the bottom plate.

Once inside, users have direct access to all three storage bays, both DDR4 SODIMM slots (up to 32 GB), battery, and WLAN module.

Keep in mind that a sticker must first be broken to remove the bottom panel which could impact the limited warranty.

Accessories

Input Devices

Keyboard

Keyboard feedback is better than on the Razer Blade 15 with slightly louder clatter than on the MSI GS65. The actuation point doesn't feel as crisp as on an HP Spectre x360 15, but we find the typing experience to be satisfactory nonetheless. A minor annoyance is the extra-small Arrow keys, Backspace key, and Vertical Bar "|" key. All of these keys were much larger on the last generation Aorus X5.

An integrated NumPad is present unlike on most other 15-inch gaming laptops. On the Aorus 15, however, the number keys are narrower and thus more cramped. It's too bad that the laptop does not utilize the empty space along the sides of the keyboard to fit larger NumPad keys.

Aorus has dropped the column of Macro keys as well as the per-key RGB lighting of the Aorus X5 for a more standard three-zone RGB lighting.

Touchpad

We're happy to see that the glossy and sticky touchpad of the last generation Aorus X5 and X7 series is now gone for a more traditional look and feel. Glide is smooth and responsive no matter the cursor speed with just minimal sticking when moving very slowly. Unfortunately, the matte plastic surface will accumulate grease very quickly for an unsightly look after just a few days of use.

Trackpad size (11.5 x 6 cm) is smaller than on both the XPS 15 (10.5 x 8.5 cm) and last generation Aorus X5 (10.6 x 7.8 cm). There is ample space both above and below the trackpad that appears under-utilized.

The integrated mouse keys are a huge improvement over the previous generation. Feedback is much firmer for a satisfying click without being very loud.

Display

Gigabyte has switched panel manufacturers from AU Optronics to LG Philips for the Aorus 15. The high quality LP156WFG-SPB2 IPS panel found here was also used on last year's Lenovo Legion Y530. Both systems subsequently share similar characteristics including the fast black-white response times for reduced ghosting, native 144 Hz refresh rate for smoother gameplay, and almost identical color spaces. Contrast ratio, oddly enough, is notably higher on the Aorus. Display brightness is typical of gaming laptops at about 300 nits.

The matte panel is crisp and almost grain-free. Backlight bleeding is also kept to a minimum as it's largely unnoticeable as shown by our picture below.

There are no other display options available at the moment meaning no 4K UHD or touchscreen features. We personally prefer 1080p144 for gaming purposes at this screen size anyway. The system can still output to a 4K UHD monitor at 60 Hz via mini DisplayPort or HDMI 2.0.

There are no G-Sync options available at the time of writing.

Color space is approximately 60 percent and 95 percent of the AdobeRGB and sRGB standards, respectively, to be nearly identical to the FHD Aero 15 and many other gaming laptops with fast 144 Hz IPS panels. High refresh rate panels with wider gamuts are still not widely available for this particular screen size.

Measurements with an X-Rite colorimeter show a color accurate display out of the box. Nonetheless, we're able to marginally improve the display even further through our own calibration. Our final results bring down the average grayscale and color dE values from 3.4 and 2.58 to 1.0 and 1.33, respectively.

AORUS 15-X9-RT4BD 15" Thin Bezel FHD LG IPS 144Hz LCD

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
ℹTo dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.

In comparison: 51 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 13646 (minimum: 43 - maximum: 2500000) Hz was measured.

Outdoor visibility is not all that different from the Aorus X5. The display is a little brighter this time but it's not enough to make a real difference when under sunlight. Both the matte panel and wide viewing angles help to reduce glare.

Performance

Unlike the Aorus X5 v8 and Gigabyte Aero 15 with the Core i7-8850H and Core i9-8950HK, respectively, all current SKUs of the Aorus 15 ship with the Core i7-8750H only. This particular Coffee Lake-H CPU is very common amongst mainstream to high-end gaming laptops. There are no Max-Q or RTX 2080 or even Optimus options for now.

Processor
CineBench R15

Multi-thread performance is about 8 percent slower than the average i7-8750H in our database taken from 75 other laptops. This is due to the more limited Turbo Boost potential of the chassis and so the Aorus will generally run at slightly slower clock rates than expected. When running CineBench R15 Multi-Thread in a loop, the initial high score of 1022 points drops to 959 points by the second loop and it never recovers from there. Both the MSI GS65 and Aero 15-X9 are able to run the same processor at slightly faster clock rates for longer periods.

Raw multi-thread performance is still significantly faster than the Core i5-8300H and last generation Core i7-7700HQ by about 30 percent and 45 percent, respectively. Users aiming for stable 144 FPS, however, will want every ounce of CPU power they can get from the i7-8750H.

See our dedicated page on the Core i7-8750H for more technical information and benchmark comparisons.

System Performance

PCMark results are about where we expect them to be considering the CPU and GPU. The exception is its Digital Content Creation score which is particularly high at 16 percent over the similarly equipped Asus ROG GL704.

Storage Devices

There are three internal storage bays (2x RAID-compatible M.2 2280 PCIe x4 slots + 1x 2.5-inch SATA III) compared to four on the Aorus X5 (3x M.2 2280 + 1x 2.5-inch SATA III). While Xotic PC offers a bevy of capacities and combinations, it's simple enough to access the drives and upgrade on your own if desired.

The 512 GB NVMe Intel drive on our test unit is a notable improvement over the NVMe Toshiba drive on the Alienware m15 and our last Aorus X5 v8. In particular, sequential write rates are now much faster and closer to a Samsung PM981. Note that Gigabyte utilizes a similar Intel SSD for its Aero 15 series as well.

Optane does not appear to be an option.

See our table of HDDs and SSDs for more benchmark comparisons.

GPU Performance

This is our fifth laptop equipped with RTX 2070 graphics and 3DMark benchmarks show it to be within just 1 to 2 percentage points of our average. In other words, Gigabyte has not artificially throttled or reduced the performance of the GPU in any way. Owners can expect 6 to 10 percent slower performance than the RTX 2080 Max-Q and a 30 to 35 percent boost over the standard laptop RTX 2060. Anyone upgrading from the older GTX 1060 will see a massive gain of about 65 percent.

When compared to our RTX 2070 desktop reference, however, the RTX 2070 in our Aorus is about 10 to 15 percent slower.

Gaming Performance

Performance in Witcher 3 is where we expect it to be in relation to other RTX 2070 laptops we've tested. It is unfortunately closer to an RTX 2070 Max-Q than it is to a proper desktop RTX 2070. The RTX 2080 Max-Q can be up to 14 percent faster depending on the laptop in question.

Idling on Witcher 3 shows no recurring dips in frame rates to suggest no interrupting background activity when gaming.

See our full review on the RTX Turing series for more technical information and our dedicated page on the GeForce RTX 2070 for more benchmark comparisons.

Emissions

System Noise

The cooling system consists of twin ~50 mm fans with six heat pipes between them. Both fans are always active no matter the setting or load. Competing machines like the Alienware m15 and MSI GS65 are still quieter and can run completely silent for at least a period of time during low processing loads.

Fan noise becomes unstable when running higher loads. No matter what setting we use, the laptop would sometimes automatically set itself to "Max Fan" mode for absolutely no reason at all. For example, simply launching 3DMark 11 would automatically cause the fans to spin at a blisteringly loud 64 dB(A) even when Windows is on the Power Saver profile. This thankfully does not occur when browsing or streaming video, but the fact that this can happen at all by default is unacceptable. Avoid High Performance mode if the extra horsepower is not needed to reduce the occurrence of pulsing fans.

"Max Fan" mode is fortunately not needed when gaming. Nonetheless, the Aorus 15 is still louder than many competing gaming laptops. We're able to record a fan noise of 51.8 dB(A) when playing Witcher 3 compared to about 45 dB(A) on the Aero 15. The 50 dB(A) range is where we recommend headphones if possible especially when playing sound-sensitive titles like Metal Gear Solid V or Metro Exodus.

We can notice no coil whine on our test unit.

Temperature
Four sets of rear ventilation, but most heat exhausts from the back two

Surface temperatures when idling are flat at a maximum of only 28 C towards the center of the keyboard. Since the fans are always running and drawing air from the top corners of the keyboard, these specific areas will always be cooler as shown by our temperature maps below.

When running Witcher 3, the keyboard center and bottom surface can become as warm as 40 C and 60 C, respectively. The bottom of the Aorus 15 has a large mesh that exposes the entire cooling solution for more ventilation when compared to the older Aorus X5. As a result, it's thankfully only the heat pipe that is 60 C and not the mesh itself. Be sure to not block or impede airflow through any of the many ventilation grilles.

The hot spots are never on the palm rests, WASD keys, or NumPad keys for comfortable gaming no matter the load. This is an improvement over the older Aorus X5 where the palm rests and WASD keys can be 40 C or warmer.

Stress Test

We subject the laptop to extreme loads in order to identify for any potential throttling or stability issues. When subjected to Prime95 load, the CPU can be observed running at up to 3.6 GHz for the first few seconds before hitting 80 C. Thereafter, clock rates drop to the 2.9 GHz to 3.0 GHz range for a cooler core temperature of 76 C. Although this is above the base clock rate of 2.2 GHz, it's still nowhere near the 3.9 GHz maximum Turbo Boost that the CPU is capable of. The behavior lines up with what we recorded during our CineBench loop test above where the CPU was fastest only during the initial loop.

When running both Prime95 and FurMark simultaneously, CPU and GPU temperatures stabilize at up to 95 C and 83 C, respectively. If Max Fan mode is enabled, then temperatures drop to 87 C and 73 C, respectively.

Witcher 3 is a more real-world representation of general gaming load. When running the game, the CPU and GPU stabilize at 86 C and 80 C, respectively, which are comparable numbers to the Asus ROG Strix GL504. Much larger systems like the 17.3-inch MSI GE75 can run the game at cooler core temperatures of about 70 C. The processors run warmer than we would like on the Aorus, but it's a fair trade-off for the small form factor and full-power RTX 2070 GPU.

Activating Max Fan mode when running Witcher 3 will cause CPU and GPU temperatures to drop to 77 C and 67 C, respectively, without tangibly increasing performance. The bump in fan noise, however, is substantial and so we don't find Max Fan mode to be necessary for most conditions.

Running on battery power will limit CPU and GPU performance. A 3DMark Fire Strike run on batteries returns Physics and Graphics scores of 7294 and 5292 points, respectively, compared to 13310 and 20227 points when on mains.

Speakers

There is nothing special about the stereo 2 W speakers. Maximum volume is enough to fill a small room (and essentially necessary if on Max Fan mode) with roll-off at 250 Hz as we've come to expect from most laptops without dedicated subwoofers. High volume introduces no static or chassis vibrations.

Energy Management

Power Consumption

Power consumption when idling is nearly identical to the last generation Aorus X5. Unfortunately, this is hardly a compliment as the Aorus system draws much more power than competing 15.6-inch gaming notebooks during low loads as shown by our table below. Expect an average consumption of almost 35 W simply by idling on desktop compared to less than half that on the MSI GS65 or Alienware m15.

Consumption becomes more normal during higher loads like gaming. When running Witcher 3, we're able to record a constant draw of 175 W compared to 155 W on the Razer Blade 15 with the RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics. It's a 13 percent increase in consumption for an 11 to 16 percent boost in graphics performance over the Aorus rival.

Running both Prime95 and FurMark simultaneously will draw up to 241 W from the medium-sized (~15.5 x 7.5 x 3 cm) 230 W AC adapter. This is unsustainable, however, and power draw eventually settles at 217 W as shown by our graph below.

Older Aorus laptops had AC adapters with USB ports whereas this newer adapter does not. The Aorus 15-Y9 with RTX 2060 graphics ships with a lighter 180 W AC adapter instead.

Battery Life

Runtimes have always been quite poor on Aorus laptops and now it's even worse on the Aorus 15. Battery capacity has been reduced significantly from the last generation Aorus X5 (90 Wh vs. 62 Wh) and when coupled with the lack of Optimus graphics switching, we're only able to record a WLAN runtime of just 1.5 hours. Even idling on desktop at the lowest settings possible (minimum brightness, Power Saver, WLAN off) results in a runtime of just 105 minutes. Results are below average for the category.

Charging from empty to full capacity takes about 1.5 hours.

Verdict

In review: Gigabyte Aorus 15-X9. Test model provided by Xotic PC

The Aorus 15 takes several steps forward and a few steps back when compared to the older Aorus X5. It's smaller, lighter, more powerful, and runs cooler than the last generation model with a stronger chassis to top it all off. The trackpad and lid in particular have been improved to be easier to use and more rigid, respectively, and ventilation is stronger.

However, there are a handful of disadvantages. Last year's Aorus X5 integrates a full-size SD reader, more storage bays, per-key RGB lighting, G-Sync, a larger battery, a larger trackpad, and dedicated Macro keys. To see all these features missing on the newer Aorus 15 is a bit disappointing because we're used to Aorus products being enthusiast offerings with all the bells and whistles often associated with high-end gaming laptops. The Aorus 15 sits somewhere between mid-range and high-end in this regard.

Other aspects of the Aorus X5 weren't improved at all on the Aorus 15. Fan noise, battery life, and the lack of Thunderbolt 3 are still absent or even worse on this latest iteration. Raw graphics performance over the GTX 1070 and RTX 2070 Max-Q is about 15 to 25 percent each depending on the title and resolution.

GIGABYTE leads the industry by collaborating with Intel® - the world renowned tech giant. This time round, the AORUS uses a combination of high-performance parts by Intel®, called the All Intel® Inside technology. Expect a brand new multitasking-expert 6 core Intel® CPU, durable and ultra-fast 760p SSD and Intel® based killer Wi-Fi for smarter broadband connectivity. All these high-performance parts work together seamlessly, so that you can concentrate on more important tasks at hand.
When the world is hyped about AI, you as an individual should ask and think what AI can really do for you. GIGABYTE went a step further by adapting the perspective and experiences of our users and cooperate with Microsoft Azure to bring you the world’s first AI laptop - the AORUS 15. User preference data passes through the Microsoft Azure Machine Learning platform in order to dynamically determine the best CPU and GPU wattage setting for optimal gaming performance and shortest media processing times possible. Users will experience absolute smoothness without hassle whether it is for gaming or content creation.

VISUAL
PERFORMANCE
DESIGN
INTERNET
AUDIO
INPUT
GEFORCE RTX™ GRAPHICS REINVENTED
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ delivers the ultimate laptop gaming experience. Powered by the new NVIDIA Turing™ GPU architecture and the revolutionary RTX platform, RTX graphics cards bring together real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading. This is a whole new way to experience games.
Ray Tracing
Ray tracing is the holy grail of gaming graphics, simulating the physical behavior of light to bring real-time, cinematic-quality rendering to even the most visually intense games like never before. Experience ray tracing first-hand with the interactive demos and videos below.
DLSS
Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) is new RTX technology that uses the power of deep learning and AI to train the GPU to render crisp images, while running up to 2x faster than previous generation GPUs using conventional anti-aliasing techniques.

LG® IPS 144Hz High Refresh Rate Gaming Display | Victory Within a Blink of an Eye
The AORUS 15 welcomes the integration of a super-fast high refresh rate LG IPS 144Hz display. The indisputable high-quality display offers phenomenal wide-viewing angles and smooth image reproduction that takes you to victory without skipping a frame.
Coffee Lake CPU | Wake Up to the Extreme
The next upgrade is here, introducing the all new Intel® Core™ i7-8750H . Moving up from the previous Kaby Lake architecture CPU’s, the all new Coffee Lake architecture increases the performance with a whopping additional 50% in multitasking performance, with better energy efficiency and processing power that lets you steam, record and play at the same time without worries. The wait is over. Introducing the Intel® Core™ i7-8750H with AORUS 15. The greatest meets the greatest.
*Claim based on comparison between Intel® Core™ i7-8750H vs Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ on Cinebench R15 CPU
SAMSUNG® Performance RAM | Every Detail Screams Extreme
Games are becoming more demanding with the introduction of 4K gaming. Ram speed needs to catch up in order to meet the demands. AORUS decided to up the game by upping the DDR4 speed to the latest and extreme speed of 2666Hz. Feel the difference right away and let ram demanding games be a thing of the past.
6TB storage with Intel® M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Every gamers dream is to have a large storage equipped with an ultra-fast SSD. The AORUS 15 comes with two M.2 slots and one 2.5 HDD, with a total of up to 6TB of storage that satisfies the need to store large amounts of games and media. It does not just stop at the expansion, the AORUS 15 equips a high-quality Intel® 760p PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD with read speeds of up to 3000 MB/s. Gamers no longer need feel the drag of loading screens and get into action right away.
*Product specifications and availability may vary by country and region. We recommend you to check with your local dealers for the latest product information.
Dual Fans + 6 Heatpipes + 9 Vents | Next Stage Cooling Performance
AORUS continues its powerfully effective cooling system for light and thin high-end gaming laptops. The new generation AORUS 15 take it to the next level by designing 50% of the base surface area as vent intakes, in addition with 6 specially designed heatpipes, 9 vents and dual powerful fans. All these parts works together to dissipate the heat generated by the CPU and GPU in order to create the coolest and stable performance gaming laptop by AORUS.
Multiple Ports | Expand Possibilities

Strong Exterior | Cool Interior
From the AORUS research center comes a breakthrough of high performance in a thin and light chassis. With exclusive heat dissipating technology working in a chassis that is no thicker than 2.5 cm, with distinctive design cues that comes from the wings of a modern fighter jet. The AORUS 15 is in its top form to provide you with nothing but victory.
Extremely Thin Bezel | Clean Cut Design
This Marks the first AORUS gaming laptop with a thin-bezel display design, pushing the boundary of technology by having a 15.6 inch display in a portable 14 inch like chassis. AORUS breaks the gaming laptop tradition by offering portability where others can’t.
Killer™ DoubleShot™ Pro | Full Bandwidth Utilization
Killer™ DoubleShot™ Pro provides unprecedented speed, intelligence, and control for systems with Killer™ Wireless adapter and a Killer™ Ethernet controller. DoubleShot™ Pro automatically picks the fastest network connection and sends all high priority traffic over that interface. All standard traffic is then sent over the other interface. This ensures the highest priority traffic will always be put on the fastest and most reliable link, giving you lag free gaming experience even while running multiple downloads the same time.