Gigabyte G5 KD 15.6″ RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop Review

There are a lot of great laptops in the Gigabyte range, from slim and light models that are great for those who travel, to affordable units that are ideal for at-home use. However, today I’m really interested in one of their gaming laptops, and while they do tend to be a bit thicker and heavier, and often a little more expensive too, being able to play the latest PC games anywhere you take it certainly has some appeal. Their new G5-series comes equipped with a range of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards paired with the potent Intel 11th Gen i5 processors, so they should be pretty potent when it comes to gaming, or just about any other task really.

Gigabyte G5 KD

The model I have is well equipped, featuring the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 graphics card. It’s the mobile version, of course, but it’ll boost up to 1425 MHz and draws up to 105W using Nvidia Max-Q technologies. There’s also the Intel Core i5011400H CPU, which runs at 2.7 GHz with a 4.5 GHz boost. And aside from the graphics card and processor, it features a lovely 15.6″ thin bezel HD IPS display, which runs at a silky smooth 144Hz. It’ll support 1 x 2.5″ SSD and 2 x M.2 (1 x Gen3 and 1 x Gen4), and there are two DDR4 slots, supporting DDR4 3200 up to 64GB. However, retailers can build their own configurations on storage and memory, so watch out for different specifications and price points.

Features

• Windows 11 Home
  Windows 11 Pro
• NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs
• 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 Processor H-Series
• 15.6″ Thin Bezel FHD IPS-Level 144Hz Display
• Support 3 Slots of Storage System
• Support Wi-Fi 6 Technology
• All-New GAMING CENTER Software
• All-zone of Single Colored Backlit Keyboard
• G5 Gaming Laptop: The 144Hz high refresh rate smooth visual is perfect for gaming and aiming for the higher FPS.

For in-depth features and specifications, please check out the official Gigabyte G5 KD product page here.

What Gigabyte Had to Say

“Setting the new standard for all-around entertainment by providing a beautiful balance of gaming, entertainment, and work capabilities. Welcome to your new go-to. The G5 gaming laptop combines gaming, entertainment, work and more! Its powerful 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processer allows you to effortlessly handle multiple tasks at the same time. Moreover, it features up to a 144Hz screen, 6TB storage capacity and next-gen Wi-Fi 6 technology; with a tool for every task, this laptop can be by your side as you weave through different roles, supporting more than fight and also your everyday life.” – Gigabyte