Gigabyte has unveiled its new gaming laptop, the ultra-thin and light Aero 14. The top-end Aero 14 boasts an Intel Core i7-6700HQ, 32GB DDR4-2133 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, plus a 14-inch QHD (2560×1440) IPS display and two M.2 PCIe dual storage SSDs.
The laptop weighs in at 1.89kg, measures 19.9mm thick, and packs in three USB 3.o ports, one USB 3.1 ports, and a 94.24Wh battery for up to 10 hours of continuous power. Its keyboard features a series of macro keys down its left-hand side, which can be customised via Gigabyte’s Macro Hub software.
Specifications:
| OS | Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Windows 7 Professional |
| CPU | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ (2.6GHz-3.5GHz) |
| Display | 14″ QHD 2560×1440 IPS Wide Viewing Angle Anti-Glare Display LCD |
| System Memory | 8GB/16GB DDR4 2133, 2 slots (Max 32GB) |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel® HM170 Express Chipset |
| Video Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 530 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M GDDR5 3GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M GDDR5 2GB Supports NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology |
| Storage | *Support Dual-Storage System -2 x M.2 SSD slots (Type 2280, supports NVMe PCIe X4 & SATA)*The storage capacity may differ by country and region. Please contact your local dealers or retailers for the latest product information. |
| Keyboard Type | Auto-Adjusting Backlit Keyboard Individual Macro Keys |
| Optical Disk Drive | N/A |
| I/O Port | USB 3.0 (Type-A)*3, USB 3.1(Type-C)*1, HDMI 2.0, mini-DP, Headphone-out jack (Audio-in Combo), SD Card Reader, DC-in Jack *Optional: USB-to-LAN Converter |
| Audio | 1.5 Watt Speaker*2, Microphone, Dolby® Digital Plus™ Home Theater |
| Communications | Wireless LAN: 802.11 ac (a/b/g/n compatible) Bluetooth: Bluetooth V4.1+ LE |
| Webcam | HD Camera |
| Security | Kensington Lock |
| Battery | Li Polymer 94.24Wh |
| Adapter | 150W |
| Dimensions | 335(W) x 250(D) x 19.9(H) mm |
| Weight | ~1.89kg (w/Battery) |
The Gigabyte Aero 14 – available in black, green, and orange – is still awaiting a release date and RRP.
