Review: Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR

Conclusion

Owing to numerous refinements throughout the years, Gigabyte's line of Aero laptops has emerged as one of the best destinations for enthusiasts and power users wanting to take desktop-grade performance on their travels.

Building on the foundations of the award-winning Aero 15, the larger Aero 17 HDR ups the ante with an eight-core, 16-thread Intel Core processor, up to GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics, and a 17.3in 4K HDR display that's large, bright and true to life.

The extra screen real estate is a star attraction for both productivity and gaming, and Gigabyte delivers such high-end capabilities in a sleek package that bears little resemblance to the chunky 17.3in laptops of the past. Connectivity is excellent, the full-size keyboard and trackpad get most things right, and battery life is sufficient for a full day's work. The price tag is an obvious hurdle, and the webcam is still terrible, but Aero 17 HDR gets plenty right.

Bottom line: in the market for a 17in powerhouse? Put Gigabyte's Aero 17 HDR near the top of your shortlist.

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR

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The Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR laptop is available to purchase from Scan Computers.

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