Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 AI Review: Intel Core Ultra 9 & GeForce RTX 5080 Powerhouse Launched in India

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Gaming laptops are undergoing a seismic shift as AI-enhanced features and cutting-edge hardware converge to deliver desktop-class performance on the go. Enter the Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 AI, recently launched in India with Intel’s brand-new Core Ultra 9 chipset and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. Priced from ₹3,15,000, this 16-inch powerhouse blends blistering frame rates, OLED-level visuals, and intelligent AI assistants, all wrapped in a robust chassis. In this review, we’ll unpack its design, display, core performance, AI integrations, cooling, and more—so you know exactly what makes the Aorus Master 16 AI tick, and whether it deserves a place on your desk.

Design & Build: A Premium, Gamer-Ready Chassis

At first glance, the Aorus Master 16 AI’s Dark Tide finish and angular accents signal its gaming pedigree. The CNC-milled aluminum lid feels rigid and resists flex, while the magnesium-alloy palm rest strikes a balance between sturdiness and lightweight portability roughly 2.5 kg on the scale  The three-zone RGB backlit keyboard not only looks the part but offers up to 1.7 mm of key travel, ensuring tactile feedback whether you’re in an MMO raid or a fast-and-furious FPS showdown 

Key Highlights

Dimensions & Weight: About 2.5 kg; 16 × 11 × 0.9 inches

Keyboard: Three-zone RGB, 1.7 mm travel, N-key rollover

Chassis: CNC aluminum lid, magnesium-alloy deck

Display: 16-Inch OLED with 240 Hz Smoothness

A standout feature is the laptop’s 16-inch WQXGA (2,560×1,600) OLED panel with a silky-smooth 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. Gamers will appreciate the tear-free gameplay courtesy of NVIDIA G-SYNC support, while creators benefit from 100 % DCI-P3 color coverage and up to 500 nits peak brightness for vivid HDR highlights. Dolby Vision HDR certification further elevates visuals, whether you’re watching cutscenes or editing 4K footage.

Display Specs at a Glance

Feature	Specification
Panel Type	OLED
Resolution	2,560 × 1,600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate	240 Hz
Response Time	1 ms
Color Gamut	100 % DCI-P3
Peak Brightness	500 nits
HDR Support	Dolby Vision

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Raw Performance: Core Ultra 9 Meets RTX 5080

Under the hood sits Intel’s flagship Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, packing 24 cores/24 threads, a 36 MB cache, and peak clocks of 5.4 GHz. This beast handles multitasking, compiling code, and streaming simultaneously without batting an eye Graphics duties fall to NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16 GB GDDR7) built on the Blackwell architecture. Whether you’re maxing out Ray Tracing in Cyberpunk 2077 or training small-scale AI models, the RTX 5080 delivers desktop-level fidelity and AI-accelerated workflows.

Benchmark Highlights (Approximate)

3DMark Time Spy: ~17,000+

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core: ~23,000+

Far Cry 6 (Ultra Preset, 1440p): 75–85 fps

AI Features: GiMATE Voice Assistant & “Press and Speak”

What elevates the Aorus Master 16 AI beyond raw horsepower is GiMATE, Gigabyte’s proprietary AI agent. By pressing a dedicated key, you can dictate performance profiles (“Switch to silent mode”), adjust fan curves, or even query system metrics via natural language commands. This hands-free approach streamlines in-game adjustments and system diagnostics, saving precious seconds over manual menu diving.

GiMATE Capabilities

Voice-Driven Profiles: Gaming, content creation, silent

System Queries: Temperature, clock speeds, GPU utilization

Audio Control: Set EQ presets, toggle surround sound

Cooling: Wind force Infinity EX for Sustainment

Sustaining high clocks requires serious thermal headroom, and Gigabyte’s Windforce Infinity EX system delivers. Two vapor chambers, dual 0.1 mm fins, and 158-blade Frost Fans work in concert to dump heat efficiently and quietly during light loads. Under full tilt, you’ll hear a gentle hum rather than a screaming jet engine, and temperatures stabilize in the low 80 °C range for both CPU and GPU even under extended benchmarks.

Connectivity & Ports: Ready for Anything

A robust I/O selection ensures the Master 16 AI slots seamlessly into any setup:

Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C): 40 Gbps data, DisplayPort

HDMI 2.1: Up to 4K 120 Hz output

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A × 3

2.5 GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7: Ultra-low latency networking

3.5 mm Combo Jack & SD Card Reader

Whether you’re docking dual 4K monitors or streaming to a capture card, this port array has you covered 

Memory, Storage & Upgradeability

Out of the box, you get 32 GB DDR5-5600 RAM (upgradable to 64 GB) and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (up to 4 TB supported). Generous M.2 slots and two RAM SO-DIMM sockets let enthusiasts push capacity even higher—perfect for large-scale video editing or data-intensive simulations 

Price & Availability in India

Gigabyte has confirmed the Aorus Master 16 AI will be available on Amazon and Flipkart from late June, starting at ₹3,15,000 for the base Core Ultra 9 + RTX 5070 Ti configuration. The top-end Core Ultra 9 + RTX 5080 SKU with 32 GB/2 TB is priced around ₹3,33,000 

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How It Compares: Key Competitors

Model	CPU/GPU	Display	Battery	Price (INR)
Aorus Master 16 AI	Core Ultra 9 / RTX 5080	16″ OLED 240 Hz	~6 hrs	₹3.15–3.33L
MSI Vector 16 HX AI	Core Ultra 9 / RTX 5080	16″ QHD 240 Hz	~5 hrs	₹3.00–3.20L
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025)	Core Ultra 9 / RTX 5090	16″ Mini-LED 240 Hz	~4 hrs	₹4.20L+

The Aorus Master 16 AI holds its own by offering OLED fidelity versus MSI’s QHD LCD and beating ASUS on price per performance—without compromising on AI features or thermal headroom.

Pros & Cons

Pros

State-of-the-Art Hardware: Core Ultra 9 + RTX 5080 delivers desktop-class gaming

Ultrafast OLED: 240 Hz refresh, 1 ms response, Dolby Vision HDR 

GiMATE AI Assistant: Hands-free system tuning and voice commands

Robust Cooling: Windforce Infinity EX keeps thermals in check

Comprehensive I/O: Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 7

Cons

Portability Trade-Off: 2.5 kg is hefty for frequent travel

Battery Life: ~6 hours under mixed use; not a marathon runner

Premium Price: May stretch the budgets of mid-range buyers

The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 AI stakes a compelling claim as India’s premier AI-driven gaming laptop, marrying Intel’s latest Core Ultra 9 silicon with NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 GPU, a stunning 240 Hz OLED panel, and an intelligent GiMATE assistant—all within a thermally robust chassis. While its weight and price place it firmly in the enthusiast camp, nobody in this segment can match its combination of performance, display quality, and AI-powered convenience. If you demand the fastest frame rates, brightest HDR visuals, and a voice-enabled tuning companion, the Aorus Master 16 AI is the gamer’s dream machine—just be prepared to shoulder a little extra heft and a premium price tag for the privilege.