A new model of AERO 15 OLED is here – now with the Intel 11th Gen. Core i7-11800 processor and the NVIDIA RTX 3080. Looking for a powerful laptop?
Product on Review: AERO 15 OLED YD Laptop
Manufacturer: GIGABYTE
Street Price: GBP £3500 USD $3799 | AUD $4299
It’s been a long time coming but the Intel 11th Gen and NVIDIA RTX 2nd Gen combo is finally here – for power hungry enthusiasts and avid content creators, both elements not only supplies more than ample throughput but it paves the way for new technology possibilities.
In the spotlight today is the AERO 15 OLED YD. Within, YD uses Intel’s Core i7-11800H, 16GB DDR4, the RTX 3080 (8GB) and a PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD. Such a strong lineup is likely to yield excellent performance, but the star of the show with this model is the beautiful Samsung AMOLED display which promises to deliver a feast for the eyes!
AERO 15 OLED YD comes in at a big asking price, is it really worth the money? Let’s find out!
GIGABYTE on the AERO 15 OLED
The all-new AERO 15 OLED creator laptop has a performance upgrade with the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processor. The elegant and powerful design is paired with an unparalleled 4K HDR visual experience, bringing users a faster, smoother, and more immersive creative journey.
Technical Specifications
Below are the technical details surrounding the AERO 15 OLED from GIGABYTE:
OS
Windows 10 Pro
Display
15.6″ (3840×2160) Samsung AMOLED Display (60Hz)
CPU
Intel Core i7-11800H
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 3080 (8GB)
Memory
16GB (2×8) DDR4 (3200MHz)
SSD
1x 1TB M.2 SSD Gen4
Webcam
720p / 30fps
Communication
WiFi – 802.11ax (WiFi 6)
Audio Jack
1x Mic-in 1x Headphone-out
USB 3.2 Gen2
0x
USB 3.2 Gen1
3x
Card Reader
Yes – UHS-II compliant
Video Out
1 x HDMI 2.1
1x DP 1.4
Battery (Type)
Li-Ion 99Wh
AC Adapter
230W adapter
Dimension (WxDxH) mm
356 x 250 x 19.9
Weight (kg w/ Battery)
2 KG
Windows 10 Pro
Display
15.6″ (3840×2160) Samsung AMOLED Display (60Hz)
CPU
Intel Core i7-11800H
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 3080 (8GB)
Memory
16GB (2×8) DDR4 (3200MHz)
SSD
1x 1TB M.2 SSD Gen4
Webcam
720p / 30fps
Communication
WiFi – 802.11ax (WiFi 6)
Audio Jack
1x Mic-in 1x Headphone-out
USB 3.2 Gen2
0x
USB 3.2 Gen1
3x
Card Reader
Yes – UHS-II compliant
Video Out
1 x HDMI 2.1
1x DP 1.4
Battery (Type)
Li-Ion 99Wh
AC Adapter
230W adapter
Dimension (WxDxH) mm
356 x 250 x 19.9
Weight (kg w/ Battery)
2 KG
Closer Look Video Review
For this review we’ve produced a video which reveals a close, detailed overview of AERO 15. Please check out the video below for a comprehensive look at this new product:
Benchmarks: Temperatures
For our first benchmark test we observe the max. CPU/GPU temperatures of the system while allowing Unigine Heaven 4.0 to run on a 30 minute loop. To report back on the temperatures we use CoreTemp and GPU-Z which provide the peak figures.
Benchmarks: Boot Time & Battery Uptime
In this test we observe how fast the boot into Windows 10 is by using a digital stopwatch. Battery uptime is another important observation, for this we charge the notebook up to 100% and then disconnect the charging unit and leave Heaven 4.0 running on a continuous loop until the notebook loses all power.
Benchmarks: Cinebench R20 & 7-Zip
Cinebench is a real-world cross-platform test suite that evaluates your computer’s hardware capabilities. Improvements to Cinebench Release 20 reflect the overall advancements to CPU and rendering technology in recent years, providing a more accurate measurement of Cinema 4D’s ability to take advantage of multiple CPU cores and modern processor features available to the average user. Best of all: It’s free.
Benchmarks: PCMark 10
PCMark 10 is the latest version in our series of industry standard PC benchmarks. Updated for Windows 10 with new and improved workloads, PCMark 10 is also faster and easier to use.
PCMark 10 features a comprehensive set of tests that cover the wide variety of tasks performed in the modern workplace. With express, extended, and custom run options to suit your needs, PCMark 10 is the complete PC benchmark for the modern office.
PCMark 10 features a comprehensive set of tests that cover the wide variety of tasks performed in the modern workplace. With express, extended, and custom run options to suit your needs, PCMark 10 is the complete PC benchmark for the modern office.
Benchmarks: 3DMark TimeSpy & Port Royal
Time Spy is a DirectX 12 benchmark test for gaming PCs running Windows 10. With its pure DirectX 12 engine, built from the ground up to support new API features like asynchronous compute, explicit multi-adapter, and multi-threading, Time Spy is the ideal benchmark for testing the DirectX 12 performance of the latest graphics cards.
Benchmarks: Metro Exodus, Apex Legends, AC: Odyssey, Fortnite
AERO 15 uses the RTX 3080 for graphics delivery, in this section we test popular gaming titles to see how effective the 3D capabilities are. We report on the average framerate using FRAPS or in-game benchmark tool.
Conclusion
Combining Intel’s 11th Gen processors and NVIDIA’s 2nd Gen RTX GPUs is an absolute delight for power hungry enthusiasts and avid content creators. Not only does it supply more than ample throughput but it paves the way for new technology possibilities.
As can be expected, the hardware configuration for AERO 15 OLED YD delivers solid all-round performance. AERO 15 has no reservations about offering reliable 3D performance in the latest triple-a gaming titles nor does it shy away from contributing to improve content creation workflows. Though, we would have liked to see 1080p as the native resolution – 4K stretches things too far (even for the mighty RTX 3080) when gamers want to max out on the detail preset.
The display on our AERO 15 OLED YD is fantastic and must be seen to really appreciate its true glory. The Samsung AMOLED display provides excellent brightness, higher contrast ratio and supports a higher colour gamut. If screen quality is a top priority then this laptop is an obvious choice.
In the past we’ve seen laptops struggle with extreme CPU temperatures throughout countless Intel generations but it’s really encouraging to see the 11th Gen. processors and more specifically the Intel Core i7-11800H operate at 70-80C (predecessors would skyrocket beyond 90C).
Since we have an Intel 11th Gen processor, we now have greater functionality and some new tech such as Thunderbolt 4 – by using a Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 port, this opens the door for ultra-fast data solutions. We were however surprised to see no USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports – just Gen 1. This is something of an oversight!
Pricing is for the AERO 15 OLED YD sees it hit shelves for a whopping: GBP £3500 | USD $3799 | AUD $4299 – the OLED display is likely the cause of a price hike but for some this will be worth the premium.
AERO 15 OLED YD is ideal for content creators and gamers who require specialist tools and the ample power while on the move!
Pros
+ Nice physical design
+ Reasonably thin and lightweight
+ Low CPU/GPU temps for a laptop
+ Beautiful Samsung AMOLED display
+ RGB backlit keyboard
+ A great performer
+ Offers Thunderbolt 4/USB 4
+ Features a super-fast PCIe 4 SSD
Cons
– No USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
– Expensive
– Lacks secondary storage drive
– Just a 720p webcam
– Can struggle with 4K/Max gaming
+ Nice physical design
+ Reasonably thin and lightweight
+ Low CPU/GPU temps for a laptop
+ Beautiful Samsung AMOLED display
+ RGB backlit keyboard
+ A great performer
+ Offers Thunderbolt 4/USB 4
+ Features a super-fast PCIe 4 SSD
Cons
– No USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
– Expensive
– Lacks secondary storage drive
– Just a 720p webcam
– Can struggle with 4K/Max gaming
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