Gigabyte Aorus X3 Plus v5

The Gigabyte X3 has a solid specification, but this smaller gaming notebook is hindered in several important areas. The GPU can’t keep up with the high-resolution screen, and the rest of the components don’t justify the high price. It’s ergonomically iffy, and it’s barely any slimmer or lighter than its 15.6in rivals. I’d take this system’s hefty price and spend that money elsewhere.

NBR knows a device is something special when we struggle to list “cons” at the conclusion of a review. The Aorus X3 Plus V5 is one of those devices. With an attractive portable design, top-notch performance, a solid keyboard and a beautiful display this...

The X3 Plus v5 is a great gaming laptop, minus the usual bulk The X3 Plus v5 is a great gaming laptop, minus the usual bulk. It can't quite match the performance of monsters such as the Schenker XMG U726, but then it's slightly more affordable and a...

The latest version of the X3 continues to deliver excellent game performance at a fraction of the weight of...

". we would have liked to see a few more changes along with the price...

As the smallest Aorus offering, the X3 Plus v5 gets a lot of things on target while missing the mark on a few vital areas. The 13.9-inch display is especially strange as it looks phenomenal with its wide color gamut, dense resolution, very deep...