Gigabyte’s Budget Gaming Laptop Gets Better - Is it Enough? G6X (2024) Review

[@JarrodsTech]

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[@omcotah9481]

Hi! Could you give us some feedback on the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with R9 7945HX and RTX 4070 configuration?)

[@akmalmalianchinov2442]

I've been following your gaming laptop tier list video and started checking your website daily. Thanks to your recommendations, I found a great deal on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and purchased it (it was ranked S tier in your video). Even though I already have my new laptop, I still check the best deals daily out of habit. Recently, I noticed a deal on Best Buy for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16. While the listing says it's the 2023 model, the website shows an image of the 2024 version. Just thought I’d let you know. Thanks for all your help!

[@Jasper-yz7vy]

That hinge brings trauma from the GF63 Vietnam Flashbacks

[@JarrodsTech]

I feel this in my soul

[@firstname4337]

well he did say the reason it was so cool was because air was coming in through the keyboard -- so the hinge has its reason LOL

[@_ChatSoCute_]

lmao

[@Joe7892]

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[@Pearloryx]

@@Joe7892!

[@dinumihai6549]

0:40 Big NO NO pass for me thnx for showing all the good and bad

[@johnangelosantos6733]

i bought this model and the hinge is sturdy unlike in this vid.

[@longhoang8328]

@@johnangelosantos6733 is it good? how is the temp during gaming session?

[@johnangelosantos6733]

@@longhoang8328 i play valorant, nba 2k24, etc. all in high settings. The temperature is around 70 to 80 Celcius which is pretty normal given that all my games run in high settings with ease.

[@johnangelosantos6733]

that said, i have a great time using the laptop, it's good

[@IstoryahanKita]

sir how's the laptop cooling system?​@@johnangelosantos6733

[@renashbell40]

Where is the world's greatest technician when u need him😂

[@unionofslavstanrepublics2317]

0:33 Gigabyte taking inspiration from MSI I see. On one hand good to see better overall thermals than last year's G5, with higher TDP GPUs but still a poor screen (Why gigabyte?), loud fans under load in higher performance modes too and the control centre could definitely be better.

[@JarrodsTech]

I just don't understand the price. At least stuff like the GF63 is cheap with a low quality screen.

[@supernotnatural]

the issue with MSI from years ago lol I had that issue , but you can move on now.

[@coment80]

I have it and it works quite nicely. For this price (in my country the cheapest laptop with i7 and 4060), I can forgive its plastic casing. You can play absolutely everything on it in FHD and it doesn't work like a hair dryer. I've been using it for months and carry it in my backpack every day - and nothing bad has happened to it.

[@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT]

I plan to use it for light gaming and heavy video editing. Will there be a huge difference with a gaming laptop using RTX 3060 vs RTX 4060??

[@coment80]

​@@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT Hard to say. It depends from what program you are using , and can it take advantage from GPU for ex.

[@sumthingsup098]

How is the hinge?

[@WarEnergy95]

​@@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT if u editing FHD videos 4GB video memory is required as minimun, as this laptop has 4060 with 8gb dedicated video memory it should run any pc editing app smoothly

[@LaptopDealsEU]

No need to consider G6X, while LOQ is just better option at this price 👌

[@sandrooliveira458]

The LOQ line has Low GPU power and in some markets they are sold with RTX 2050 and 60hz screens

[@LaptopDealsEU]

@@sandrooliveira458 Only LOQ 2023 (LOQ 15IRH8, LOQ 15APH8) have 60Hz variants. All others, namely LOQ 2023 (LOQ 16APH8, LOQ 16IRH8) and LOQ 2024 (LOQ 15IRX9, LOQ 15IAX9I, LOQ 15AHP9, LOQ 15IAX9, LOQ 15ARP9) do not have a 60Hz screen option. Moreover, the vast majority of LOQs with 4060 have a TGP of 115W, which is higher than Gigabyte's. Only the LOQ 15IAX9 of the 4060 has a TGP of 105W, which is the same as in Gigabyte.

[@mglisty]

@@sandrooliveira458 just dont buy those

[@RegenXF1]

​@@sandrooliveira458There's a rtx 4060 Lenovo loq too and a rtx 3050 one also

[@Noname-iq1gz]

Not really. I’m pretty sure this years model gets a 3050, which isn’t great at all at the price they’re charging

[@tommypearson9260]

I got the G5 KF 2024 version 75w 4060 I7-13620H Pretty impressed with the upgradability. Put in a T500 2TB drive and added 64GB DDR5 5600 effective at 5200 unfortunately i have a good cooling pad and the performance is pretty solid. Mind you i paid $999.00

[@davitdavid7165]

The weight chart is very appreciated

[@MrSensible2]

Greetings from the UK! Just a heads up on something you might want to cover in a future vid. I just bagged myself a Lenovo LOQ 15 for £700 (1,344 Ozzie dollars). It comes with the new Ryzen 7 7435HS, 24 GB of DDR5, a 512GB SSD, a 300 nit 1080p screen & an Nvidia 4060 GPU. Windows 11 is preloaded but I will need to get myself a separate activation key. £700 for such a spec is insanely low here in Blighty. The catch, such as it is, is that the 7435HS has no iGPU, so it's not ideal for people on the go. That said, I've spent the last 15 years using my various laptops to play games with them plugged into a wall socket. It sounds like the LOQ is your favourite budget laptop. Well IMHO, LOQ just redefined the meaning of budget laptop gaming so you might want to put the word out!

[@AmineeeMa]

you are an exellent PC reviewer my friend, keep yourself like you are . and good luck

[@medvejonka746]

impressive cooling solution

[@davitdavid7165]

I have a suggestion for the new weight charts. Have it dissplay the weight with and without the charger at once and make separate ones for lb and kg

[@AlinnnnCos]

Amazing , you always give good advice and nice reviews !

[@saturnotaku]

The control center may have Gigabyte's name, but it was developed by Clevo. This version is positively god-tier compared to the software package Gigabyte includes on the laptops it developed in house.

[@yypingu]

Hi Jarrod! I am not sure if this is to be of concern, but I would like to suggest showing the PCH temps on laptops. I have noticed nowadays that some laptops have had heatsinks for their PCHs and some that don't. I'm not sure if it affects performance and usability, but I think its something to monitor to maintain longevity especially if we seek to use it as a desktop replacement... Cheers!

[@Mister_Soyuz_on_YT]

I bought this around October 2024. I setup around November 1. So far I like this is an IPS and WUXGA. An upgrade from my old gaming laptop Cyberpower Tracer IV with FHD and no IPS. At stock value for 32GB RAM and 2 TB of storage for $1,300 is a good deal at Amazon. I have 140 and 120 FPS consistency when I play Diablo 4 and Forntite. The performance mode really makes the fans run loud as a jet plane, so loud! But when I do normal photo and video editing this laptop is very quiet and good! Overall it is an awesome gaming laptop brand. I also registered my gaming laptop to get support with RAM and SSD specs.

[@rexaifi]

Gigabyte really need to up their game in giving more quality laptop and that control center is inconsistent and just plain bad across its lineup of laptops.

[@zGehenna]

I have this laptop personally and it works perfectly fine. Hinges are fine

[@Pamani_]

The screen is a dealbreaker. It no longer matter how many fps you have if you send them to such a slow display. Like dude 25+ms shouldn't even cut it for 40 hz ^^'

[@hardsss4]

Am just wondering how a big company like Gigabyte can not make good laptops they are always behind and always have a major issue in their machines, why is that ?

[@fork775]

Great review Jarrod! Can we expect a Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) review soon? 👀

[@Mart-E12]

My biggest complaints about it so far are terrible colors, dark, dull, washed out and terrible motion blur. Why are there no monitor options on laptops? The screen clearly needs at least a little overdrive or response time tweaks. My PC's 144hz screen looks far more clearer than this blurry 165hz crap.

[@FoxxFire]

I wish all portable computers and phones had that little wheel where you could set the charge limit. For example, on my iPhone, I know 80 percent charge might not be enough to get me through a long day of heavy use. However, 90 percent definitely will be enough. Apple lets us set an 80 percent limit but nothing else. Anyway, my point is I do agree that the little wheel charge limit choice setting in the software of this laptop is such a great software feature.

[@AnySumptionBanter]

Did I miss it? does caps lock, nums lock, or any other lock key light up itself when its on? Would like to know on all laptops.

[@iftekarhossain686]

Jarrod please do a Tuf A14 review asap

[@iraklimgeladze5223]

New laptop weight chart, Nice!

[@user-sk4gj3ji3o]

How about the hinges ?

[@Dreadnoughty]

This Laptop looks almost identical to my XMG Apex 15. Some ports are switched but at the same position. The Internals are almost identical too (Not the specs but cooler desing and mainboard layout) Temps are the same too but mine is much quieter (R7 7840HS + RTX 4050). My Apex 15 has a much better screen.

[@cameronbosch1213]

It might be a Clevo laptop, that might be why.

[@yukegaming8788]

That wobble when opening the screen is a deal breaker, jesus. Too bad with these beefy specs...

[@jolo9939]

Hey man, I hope you're doing good. I would like to ask if 6gb gpu vram is enough for casual gaming, rendering, etc.

[@BaekBalDosa]

Thank you!

[@LoblehDPhung]

bought it on deal on blackfriday, wasnt too sure of my choice after this review but i can say so far so good, mine doesnt bind like the one in this video, great performance when plugged. bad when not plugged. I use mine in an office so i can let it plugged so not much a downgrade for me.

[@rion9236]

Those hinges are competing against the champion Hinges Problem.

[@bangrunus420]

Oh hell nah not the ancient hinge design slapped onto a 2024 budget chassis. Did they really see the GF63 and thought it was a good idea lmao.

[@nocommentarygaming2644]

Yep even if this was $500, it's an instant pass. Not that you should ever consider Gigabyte when LOQ exists.

[@Paulex57]

Naaah man, I've already dealt with HP (hinge problem) laptops before. This is a hard pass since I've already learnt the hard way.

[@Mr.Heister]

What about the asus rog zephyrus g16? Is the hinge on that any good? I'm thinking about buying one cus my lenovo's hinges broke and I hade to throw that away

[@323ReTrO]

Don't buy thin gaming laptops. Horrible for gaming and for daily use. Just get a tablet. Easy

[@judannahabuqe]

nice buddy thank you

[@danielkirk5660]

3:40 is that a 3rd m.2 slot on the RHS next to the RAM? if not what is it for? Looks like there's a screw just above that ribbon cable that could be used to screw another 2280 m.2 SSD down?

[@sumesh-kumar]

probably the keyboard connection from the other side

[@danielkirk5660]

@@sumesh-kumar there's no way that's a keyboard connector

[@sumesh-kumar]

@@danielkirk5660 My bad. I think you are right. It is labeled as J_SSD3 when the other M.2 slots are marked J_SSD1 and J_SSD2. It just seems they have removed the connector from the board for some reason.

[@kamilbanicki2533]

That cooling is... intresting. That piece of copper, closer to the battery, looks like it could have a 3rd fan, at least for me.

[@arthasfrost]

the thing is, its not any cheaper even if they didnt designed to include a 3rd fan

[@jeshanvincemarcelino9394]

Is the predator helios neo 16 better than this?

[@fallingReign1]

Bought my G5 at $1049 CAD($760USD) brand new from Canada computers. The other laptops in the same price range were 2050/3050 laptops. This new G6X looks like it should be in the same price range but when i look online its $1799 CAD. That price is insanely high with the G5 still at $1049 and better laptops consistently going on sale, I seriously question Gigabytes logic on that price point.

[@schizofennec]

their TGP is usually really low too i think the cyborg 14 or one of the smaller ones is like 45w 4060 lol

[@fallingReign1]

​ you are right the cyborg definitely has about 45watt 4060. The G5 has a 65-75 watt GPU but with all 4060s capped at 100watts by Nvidia(even if the laptop says 140 the GPU still uses only 100) I do get some great performance. I play cyberpunk high settings without RT, using DLSS and FG and get a consistent above 140 fps at 1080p and about 80-90 with RT ultra, and all the extra RT settings excluding the path tracing. BG3 I get about 140fps act 1 and later acts about 90-110 max settings. Xdefiant medium settings I seem to fluctuate from 140-160 fps. Witcher 3 max settings and RT enabled I get 90-100 fps. The temps on the laptop are not the best but changing out the thermal paste and using a cooling pad fixed most of it.

[@TrusteftTech]

Those hinges/keyboard are are just trouble waiting to happen. Unless this is a manufacturing defect of the specific laptop and not by design, I don't think I would willingly pay money for it. Unless...I used it as I use my laptop, just always open, plugged in external monitor and input devices and never close or move the lid. It looks so bad. And I usually mock people who try to flex the laptops/keyboards for video reviews. Well done to Gigabyte for upgradability options and for cool temps. Well done. Question, the total system latency (11:37) does it change dramatically when used with an external monitor and disabled internal monitor?

[@jomskii.j]

What’s your thoughts about the new Acer Nitro V15?

[@victorien3704]

Since theyre literally almost the same specs (except the screen), whats better? This gigabyte G6X or the Lenovo Loq 15 IXR9 (which has the same processor, ram, and gpu)?

[@cameronbosch1213]

Loq

[@unionofslavstanrepublics2317]

Definitely the LOQ.

[@noorxt979]

My friend, can you suggest a gaming laptop for only $1000?

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

Good video. This laptop is $1900 Cdn.. We have different definitions of "budget gaming laptop". (It's a nice laptop.)

[@mathmans]

Thanks. Please review legion pro 5i 2024

[@Hubwood]

Would you assume the Cooling Pad "disturbs" the "designed" airflow of the Laptop? Leaving some parts (Mosfets/Ram etc.) hotter than without it, causing the Laptop to slightly throttle power or sth.? 🤔I remember HWunboxed additing additional Airflow Holes to the TUF A15 (2020) causing better temps for the cpu but some parts got hotter...

[@JarrodsTech]

Don't know, I suppose it's possible, not something I have looked into at all.

[@RinoDavis-xe7sm]

When am I getting a Acer predator Helios neo 16 2024 review 🥺 ?

[@JarrodsTech]

Expected next week

[@rb-lw9wi]

no computex laptops?

[@JarrodsTech]

We didn’t go because there wasn’t enough to make the trip worthwhile

[@ACUgamerzH]

Sir please review infinix gt book

[@yohii4588]

Is Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 2023 (PHN16-71) i7 13700HX | RTX 4060 8 RAM | 16 GB RAM worth it? For $1,191.57 usd? If not any recommendations?

[@reven06]

Definitely

[@nero5303]

Lenovo Thinkbook 16 G6+ 2024 with TGX port combine is perfect 😅 , just my own opinion ( samething with Oculink port ). TGX ( Oculink) can connect vs dGPU like 4080 in atleast 90% performance, that can solve alot of thing about 'mobility feature' today 😅

[@nero5303]

Of course, still need have to a 'Mini' Dock go together 😅

[@Espi68One]

Done my research and sticking with the MSI Vector GP68, but I will need to talk to the DEVIL about selling my soul for it. $2K.....not too expensive, but way outside my budget.

[@Lennox032]

The fans sound like the 290x jet engine.

[@Wtrxprs007able]

Been waiting for this review since ive been looking at getting one of these to upgrade from my old 2016 asus rog gl552vw. Wow the market has changed since then and its not great.

[@FifaPirateYT]

Do the gigabyte aorus 17h plzzzz

[@Sincro_1]

Whats the best budget gaming laptop under 1k

[@riichobamin7612]

1K what ? US Dollars ? Australian Dollars ? British Pounds ? Mention the currency.

[@Sincro_1]

@@riichobamin7612 US i want to buy a gaming laptop with a Ryzen 7 7840 and RTX 4050 thats all i really care about since ive never had a gaming laptop before idk what to look for.

[@Un4GivNX]

DARK OATH FTW!

[@troastkoop]

Hello there. I'm a casual that's trying to find a gaming laptop for the first time in 8 years and I'm struggling to pick between two options that are available for me: 1. The mentioned Gigabyte G6x 9kg; 2. Lenovo LOQ 15 15IRX9 (RTX 4060, still choosing between 13450HX or 13650HX) Both seem to be around the same level and have their specific pros and cons, but my biggest concern is, obviously, games. I want to play FPS games like Overwatch and Gigabyte's screen response time frightens me a little. I'd be grateful if anyone can share their opinion/experience with these laptops, it'd help me greatly to make a final choice. :)

[@王力-p6w]

This laptop is a downgraded version of the clevo model. They removed one M.2 ssd slot and the south bridge fan.

[@firstname4337]

@10:33 is the Lenovo LOQ 15 (2024) on the chart twice ? once at 299.5 and again at 322 ?

[@davitdavid7165]

It is. Maybe the loq16 is the top one

[@velociraptorblue866]

Will you test the new ASUS TUF Gaming A14? It will be maxed speced out with a 4060 and AMD ryzen 9 AI 300 series

[@Harindu101]

Can you make a G5 vs G6x video, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease😊

[@daniel85850]

I need the new video of legion 7 i pro 20204

[@TeodorStojkovski530]

Should i get thid laptop or asus tuf ryzen 7 7735hs rx 7600s 8gb?

[@quellochebestemmiafrugonel9708]

I found it for 850€, or I should buy a Katana 15 with the same component for 999€?

[@imranchowdhury660]

Please do Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024 model)

[@mkk9385]

Hello, why did the CPU 13650 HX not use its full speed, i.e. 4.9 GHz, in your test and only used 3.50 GHz? Doesn't this mess up the results of temperature tests and benchmark games? I wrote this text with Google Translate, I apologize if I used wrong words

[@mkk9385]

In other tests that I saw on KZbin, the CPU speed reaches 4.8 GHz and the CPU temperature reaches 90 degrees. I think the Windows power plan settings were on balance, not high performance.

[@adarshsfc238]

Azer nitro v I5 13th gen Rtx 4050 6gb 16gb ram 1tb storage Will be better than this?

[@sumesh-kumar]

OMG that webcam is atrocious

[@nightxiv9329]

Very confused by the models of these gigabyte laptops. Mine is cheaper the G6KF, (same price as the 4050 laptop) but I have a 4060, i7 13620H, 32gb of ram. My build quality is way better, though mine is a fingerprint magnet. My keyboard flexes 0% when I open the lid, I have more ports, and I swear mine looks thinner. However my laptop thermal throttles a good bit

[@ahtouchhicham3827]

How was ur experience so far ? Is it worth buying?

[@nightxiv9329]

@ yes! My cpu gets very hot which can be frustrating but it doesn’t really affect my FPS a whole lot. I also live in a desert so it’s very hot. Now that the temps are in the 60-70 range my laptops doing just fine :) I love the laptop I get 120-165+ fps in almost any game I run

[@Noname-iq1gz]

Do you think a tuf a15 with a 4060 and a ryzen 7 7735hs for 1120usd is a good deal? Some people say the screen is really bad so I’m not sure about that

[@elderman64]

I saw that screen a few days ago in my local Asus store, next to a G16 it looked like garbage. Whether it's because of how good the G16 is or how bad the TUF display is, the reviews seem to suggest its both

[@zenpy_]

@@elderman64 Yeah go for looks. lets see how that works out for you in the long run.

[@elderman64]

@@zenpy_ That comment was literally about display quality, not "looks" idk how the heck do u even comprehend it that badly. Your school has failed you

[@zenpy_]

@@elderman64 I was replying to your first statement. Saying the tuf was garbage was a bit stretch. (Same with the "your school has failed you")

[@elderman64]

@@zenpy_ Read again, "next to a G16 it looked like garbage". Not to mention G16 displays are alright at best. Either way, if you have a tuf then enjoy it. No need to get defensive and cry about it here that advice was for someone else.

[@shikikanaz4624]

saw lenovo low with rtx 3050 6gb for just under $900 aud. worth it or spend 500 more for rtx 4050

[@Spurdospaerde692]

Does one have to use an HDMI cable that lights up in rainbow colours if one has an LGBTV like Jarrod does? Anyway, I think that the side USB-C ports identify as DisplayPort capable, so it's a bit transphobic to exclude those ports from connecting to your external monitor.

[@dontblinkoryouwillmissme]

pls review predator helios neo 16 2024 next 🙏

[@martcano7134]

Did the replacement of MSI thin Gf63 known as MSI thin 15/a15 got any better on the build quality etc? Never seen anyone with a detailed review on it

[@Shine-gh5en]

Thanks to your reviews I was able to pick a cool laptop for me! I'm a student from Ukraine, so I needed not too expensive device to replace my pc since I need to bring it on with me to university... And my choice fell to the tuf a16 advantage edition! My version got an impressive 2.5k 240hz screen with 100% dci-p3 coverage, a pure pleasure to look at and work on! The rx 7600s to my surprise can carry games pretty well in native qhd on great settings, and the ryzen 7 7435hs (actually 7735 but without igpu) is definitely the beast, and 1tb ssd definitely helps me store a lot of stuff. The only con of this laptop is not really good life time on battery since there's no intergrated graphics, but overall I'm satisfied with my choice, so thank you once again for your wonderful reviews, they also helped me to improve my engish skills! I bought it for only 50k₴ (about 1250$), comparing to other laptops I had for similar money, it was definitely a wonderful deal. P.S. I cried a lot when I compared prices on laptops in USA and here... I wish we could have their prices

[@MohammadAsifulHoque]

It's actually clevo laptop using gigabytes brand name.

[@Pravculear]

if anything fails on that laptop first, my money is on the hinges.

[@Gazer-x5s]

Legion slim 5 still rocks

[@AlinnnnCos]

Would you say the below configuration is worth 1320 british pounds in uk ? Laptop Gaming Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72-71YK cu procesor Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX pana la 5.5GHz, 16", WQXGA, IPS, 240Hz, 2560 x 1600, 16 GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 8GB GDDR6, No OS, Abyssal Black

[@iiTzGandhi]

Hey man, How are you? I want to thank you for guiding me to buy me a laptop in 2021 (I bought a Strix G15). I want to buy a new laptop for my sister cause she gonna need it for her higher studies (Architecture) I saw that Asus ROG flow x13 or z13 is suitable. But there is no 2024 variant (I guess). Can you suggest a best new laptop ?

[@rachitbhatt40000]

Please Make Next Video On Top 3 Best Gaming Laptops In The Year 2024, Please. ❤

[@JarrodsTech]

We haven't tested enough 2024 models yet, but we might do a mid-year update soon

[@Shini1984]

Quiet mode just disables the dedicated GPU? Sounds fun! Count me in! I'll buy a GPU and put it on a shelf to make it quiet! 😂😂😂😂

[@markhd3059]

I was like it's a decent laptop until you mentioned the price... You can literally get a Dell G16 13900HX + 4070 for 1170$ instead lol

[@polasn-p3o]

I was hoping for good budget gaming laptop from gigabyte but the build quality is just to cheap this G6X is on par with GF63

[@Dr.D00p]

As Luke once said...'What a piece of junk!'

[@gamedevinn]

Another disappointment from Gigabyte ! Great job team !

[@aadityarauniyar6922]

At this point, why do people even buy gigabyte laptops?

[@COYSMike]

This largely looks garbage to be avoided at all cost

[@TechnoLawyer]

As with many of these, if you can catch it on a crazy deal, have at it, otherwise , just buy the Lenovo.

[@dungthd]

Last gen g5 has better hinge 😂

[@vignesh306]

0:40 Ahh hell nah

[@twotonekrazy7051]

lol

[@mathmans]

Thanks, please also review lenovo legion pro 5i gen 9 (2024)

[@spyro91rep.productions22]

Over price that’s not budget friendly

[@carltonleboss]

Like a G6, like a G6...

[@Avfc18742]

Surely it's about time that 8gb of vram on any device should be left in the past. A minimum of 12 should be the norm as games are needing more and more vram with each passing year.

[@TarnishedEldenKing]

lmao, this laptop is so bad for its price, it should be like 800$. it is beaten by acer nitro/tuf/loq which all have WAY better screens for less money and full powered GPUs. oh and the build quality is not even close.

[@mikediezel0923]

you can just flash it with 140w vbios and do a little undervolting