Gigabyte Aero 15 Y9

Gigabyte continues to lead the way with powerful yet small gaming laptops. At 4.5 pounds, the Aero 15 Y9 is one of the lightest 15.6-inch models you can buy, but packs a one-two CPU and GPU punch that can knock down any game or graphics creation task. The 4K display is bright and colorful, but limits the battery life and gaming performance compared to 1080p models. Unfortunately, the AI software doesn’t help gaming performance much yet. It’s also expensive, but pricing should be comparable to rival models once they’re released.

A portable machine that also wants to be a desktop replacementGigabyte has made another stellar laptop with the Aero 15Y. It continues to be one of the most portable 15.6-inch laptops you can buy today, thanks to its slim design and excellent battery...