Laptop Gaming Aorus X7v2 Review and Specs

Laptop Gaming Aorus X7v2 Review and Specs - Opting for a new brand Gigabyte hoped to leave its mark on the niche ultra-portable gaming laptop market with the first Aorus X7. Combining impressive specs into an attractive aluminum build, the high-end gaming device certainly managed to turn a few heads. With the release of Nvidia’s new line 800M GPUs Gigabyte is back with the Aorus X7v2 and the device looks better than ever.

Sporting an even faster processor, increased storage options and dual SLI-enabled Nvidia GeForce 860M GPUs the portable gaming rig offers performance on par with any desktop replacement on the market. While the notebook offers augmented innards, the laptop still boasts the same incredibly thin form factor.

Laptop Gaming Aorus X7v2 Review and Specs

The mix of power and portability isn’t cheap, as the unit NBR tested is currently listed at $2,300, but those looking for that elusive combination will likely find the Aorus X7v2 well worth the steep asking price.

Build and Design

Aorus X7v2 FrontWhile Gigabyte has made a number of changes to the refreshed Aorus X7v2 one thing that has remained the same is the device’s attractive black aluminum build. The slim angular design and slow moving curves are reminiscent of a hood found on an expensive sports car. Devoid of backlights or loud neon coloring, the Aorus X7v2 offers a clean understated aesthetic save for the large chrome logo on the lid’s center.

A generously sized power button sporting the same logo can be found on the top center of the laptop’s deck. The full sized keyboard and touchpad are located below. The aluminum surface provides a comfortable palm-rest while typing, though the right-hand side of the deck can heat up when the machine is taxed causing slight discomfort.

Laptop Gaming Aorus X7v2 Review and Specs

Aorus X7V2 backMeasuring in at 16.8” x 12” x 0.9” and weighing in at 6.6 pounds the Arous X7v2 is incredibly light for a 17.3-inch gaming laptop, but it still isn’t exactly conducive to extensive travel. Even though the curved aluminum chassis is easy to grip, at 6.6 pounds the device can be difficult to hold with only one hand. The Aorus X7v2 is still one of the lightest 17.3-inch gaming laptops on the market matching the incredibly sleek Razer Blade Pro at 6.58 pounds, though the MSI GS 70 Stealth Pro beats out both units at around 5.9 pounds. While the Aorus X7v2 may not be as light as the MSI GS 70 Stealth Pro it’s worth noting that the laptop’s specs are more in line with desktop replacements such as the MSI GT70 Dominator and Alienware 18, making the device’s portable form factor all the more impressive.

The Aorus X7v2 offers an unmatched level of performance and portability in an attractive eye catching design, but users will have to pay for this alluring combination.

Opting for a new brand Gigabyte hoped to leave its mark on the niche ultra-portable gaming laptop market with the first Aorus X7. Combining impressive specs into an attractive aluminum build, the high-end gaming device certainly managed to turn a few heads. With the release of Nvidia’s new line 800M GPUs Gigabyte is back with the Aorus X7v2 and the device looks better than ever.

Laptop Gaming Aorus X7v2 Review and Specs

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Specs

Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
2.5GHz Intel Core i7-4710HQ CPU
Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M SLI (8GB GDDR5)
16GB of DDR3
mSATA 384GB (128GB x3) SSD (RAID 0)
1TB HDD (7200 RPM)
Killer Lan
802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.0

Ports and Features

Aorus X7v2 ports leftAorus X7v2 ports right. The Aorus X7v2 offers ample connectivity with a wide array of ports. The left side of the device features a Kensington Lock Slot, an Ethernet connector (LAN RJ45), a Surround port, a D-Sub port, a USB 3.0 port, a microphone jack and a headphone jack. The right side of the device houses an SD Card Reader, two more USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI connector and a MiniDisplay connector. On the back of the device users will find two USB 2.0 ports and the power jack.

Comand and Control

The Aorus X7v2 offers Panorama technology with the ability to host a single image across three monitors via its miniDisplay, HDMI and Surround ports. The device also boasts Killer LAN networking, ensuring consistent low-latency when using wired connections.

Keyboard and Touchpad

Aorus X7V2 keyboardThe Aorus X7v2 offers a backlit full-sized Chiclet keyboard complete with macro keys (to the left) and a number pad (to the right). The keyboard is actually quite compact, but still manages to offer enough spacing that I never accidentally struck the wrong key. With the compact key layout it’s easy to reach every button, even the F functions at a moment’s notice. Key travel is somewhat limited, but the feedback is solid with keys quickly snapping back into place. With the responsive feedback and intelligent layout the keyboard performed well in general use and gaming.

To the left of the keyboard sits a row of five programmable macro keys ranging from G1 to G5. However, the device actually offers a total of 25 programmable keys with five different layers as denoted by various colors. Setting up macros proves simple with added application Macro Hub. The software clearly depicts each layer and allows users to program individual keys by clicking on them. From there users can edit their own individual macros, set the key to launch a specific program or chose from one of the basic macro functions provided. There’s not a plethora of extra features with Macro Hub, but that’s also the appeal. It’s incredibly quick and pain free allowing users to setup their macros almost instantly.

Micro HubAnother neat feature offered in the Arous X7v2 is the window key lock. The function works exactly as it sounds essentially disabling the windows key function so user’s don’t accidentally minimize whatever full screen application they’re working on. The featured can easily be turned on and off from the Command and Control application with a simple mouse click.

Laptop Gaming Aorus X7v2 Review and Specs

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