The GIGABYTE AORUS 17H was one of the first RTX 4080 gaming laptops to get listed on Amazon, and while we continue to wait for 15-inch and 16-inch machines featuring next-generation GPUs, we managed to catch this 17-inch unit, mostly because it is priced lower than most laptops with RTX 3000 graphics processors. Yes, that is correct; with its $2,389 price tag, the AORUS 17H is cheaper, and considering its specifications, it will be attractive for many buyers looking to procure the absolute best.

In terms of design and build quality, reviewers state that the AORUS 17His made to last with a combination of metal and plastic, though the aesthetics give off that ‘gamer’ vibe quite a bit, unlike other brands that go for a more muted appearance. GIGABYTE likely wants its RTX 4080-powered gaming laptop to stand out. Speaking of the RTX 4080, this GPU can run up to 175W on this machine, which is the maximum power limit of laptop-based RTX 4000 graphics processors, so that is impressive to see.

The AORUS 17H gives off that 'gamer' aesthetic quite a bit

Alongside that RTX 4080, we get Intel’s 13th-generation Core i7-13700H, which offers six performance cores and eight efficiency cores, totaling 14 cores. You also get 16GB of DDR5 RAM, along with a 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD; both the RAM and SSD can be upgraded down the road quite comfortably. Keep in mind that the AORUS 17H is quite a thick gaming laptop, which you should expect since the RTX 4080 and 14-core CPU cannot be tamed with a thin cooling solution.

The most disappointing aspect of this gaming laptop is its display. The minimum that GIGABYTE should have aimed for was 1440p, but instead, we got a 1080, 360Hz IPS LCD panel. The laptop’s RTX 4080 and its 12GB GDDR6 VRAM are more than capable of pushing out a high framerate at 1440p, and at 1080p, it will go into fifth gear. We recommend purchasing a high-resolution, high-framerate monitor to let the GPU really flex its muscles.

GIGABYTE AORUS 17H's port selection is plentiful for the majority of gamers

The ports selection is decent, and that 99WHr battery will allow users to carry around the laptop for many hours away from the wall, according to tests performed. At the time of writing, there are only 10 units available in stock, and we do not know when that stock will be replenished and at what price. Given that the GIGABYTE AORUS 17H is cheaper than previous-generation gaming laptops, we believe that it should be a fantastic purchase for buyers who want to lug around a desktop replacement.

Get the GIGABYTE AORUS 17Hwith an RTX 4080 from Amazon