6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processor – More Time Saved. More Time for Game.

With the all new Intel® Skylake architecture and 14nm process, the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor is blazing fast and efficient! Save more time starting up and spend more time on gaming. This new processor consumes 78% less power than the previous generation which allows you to safely and smoothly multitask each and every day! Moreover, Skylake comes with PCIe SSD, DDR4 memory, USB 3.1 Type-C, and HDMI 2.0, a total solution package!

**Specification may differ by country and region. Please contact your local dealers or retailers for the latest product information.
GTX 980M: Powerhouse on Your Laps

New 900M series in Maxwell architecture brings a breakthrough in performance and improved power efficiency. Powered by a GTX 980M graphics, X5 scores P10000+* in 3DMark 11, conquering all available game titles at high settings with ease! Experience desktop-level performance in this ultraportable form factor.

True 4K UHD 3840x2160 Display: Explore the Battle Field in Vivid Detail

AORUS now brings 4K gaming to laptops! The Ultra-HD (3840x2160) resolution options on the AORUS X5 packs over 8 million pixels into the high-quality 15.6" display. The upgraded display exceeds over 282 PPI (Pixel Per Inch), surpassing even the high-resolution standard set by the Retina display. Along with their astonishing graphic performance, AORUS is fully capable of presenting all the finest details to gamers.

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M.2 PCIe SSD – The Next Storage Revolution

Perfected PCI Express SSD technology with the next generation form factor, M.2 is like a breath of fresh air to storage performance with its mind blowing speed! With a single drive reaching 2000 MB/s, game loading and system booting all happen in the blink of an eye. Being 4x faster than any traditional SATA SSD, the benefits are obvious: the faster it is, the better it is.

Massive Capacity up to 3.5TB

Combining speed and capacity has never been easy. But X5 has incorporated both as standards. Its unique quad-storage houses three 512GB M.2 PCIe SSDs* for minimal response time plus one 2TB hard drive for huge collection of games and data. Taking all your stuff around or system backup without resorting to cloud storages would never be a problem.

* Product specifications and availability may vary by country and region. We recommend you to check with your local dealers for the latest product information.

DDR4 – Ultimate Memory for Ultimate Gaming

The long awaited DDR4 has officially arrived, and is spectacular! Better than its predecessor DDR3 in every way, DDR4 is a must have for any hardcore gamer. At a frequency of 2133 MHz, it runs high-resolution games faster and smoother than ever before. Not to mention with a single stick of DDR4, you can have a max capacity of 16GB, double that of DDR3. Using less power at only 1.2v, DDR4 in turn generates less heat in your machine, possessing the trifecta required of RAM for the ultimate gaming experience!

Massive Memory: 4 slots for 64 GB Peak Access

Running simultaneous applications, multiple processing, databases or spreadsheets holds you back? Fill up the 4 slots on your X5 with 64GB DDR3L memory. The unrealistic performance will lead you all the way to pure gaming dominance.

World’s First Laptop with Hardware Live Stream Engine

Gameplay Now goes live on your X5! Fully integrated Hardware Live Stream Engine eliminates the fuss of connecting extra compressor. Record and stream simultaneously in high-definition without losing system performance and gameplay frames. Hardware Live Stream Engine offers up to 30% extra fps than streaming and recording in software mode. We stream it the hard way, so your gameplay looks the opposite.

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**Please note Hardware Live Stream Engine is optional and it takes up one of the three M.2 slots.

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime Anywhere

Now set up the stage and share your greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats—keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro! The show starts wherever you flip open your AORUS X5!

*Free 1-year Xsplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster Premium license

USB 3.1 Type-C – Quality of Life Upgraded

It is common to turn a USB a few times before it fits. But those days are over with USB 3.1 Type-C! The Type-C connector is universal, making connecting via USB no long a chore. Not only is it easier to connect, it’s fast. USB 3.1 has twice the throughput of USB 3.0, transferring 100GB video in as little as 80 seconds. Through greatly improved data transfer speed and pluggability, USB 3.1 Type-C puts a focus on the improvement of quality of life for a gamer’s daily routine!

HDMI 2.0 – True 4K Ultra HD

The incorporation of HDMI 2.0 brings screen resolution to the next level. Unlike HDMI 1.4 which only supports 8-bit color up to 30 frames per second, HDMI 2.0 display is truly breathtaking. Supporting up to 18 Gbps transfer, the true potential of 4K resolution is realized through 12-bit color and up to 60Hz refresh rate! See videos, photos, and games how they were meant to be seen, in true high definition!

*Requires HDCP 2.2 supported monitors

Macro Keys: One Click Execution, Pure Dominance

Macro keys rarely available on gaming laptops are now an X5 standard. AORUS exclusive macro keys simplify your killer combos into one-click execution keys. The scissor-switch key structure guarantees lightning response ensuring pure dominance during gameplay.

Macro Engine : Program Your Signature Moves

AORUS exclusive programmable Macro Engine automates and simplifies routine operations. Record your macros and share your killer moves with other AORUS owners. It takes just 1-click to access AORUS official forum, where cloud sharing, hot macro ranking and the latest gaming news are prepared for you.

Immerse with AORUS Audio

Enhance your audio experience with AORUS Audio. With 4 modes (games, music, movies, meeting) to choose from, the AORUS Audio provides you lifelike sound which allows you to immerse yourself in any usage situation. For example, the Game mode includes 4 other modes such as first-person-shooter (FPS) and racing and role-playing games (RPGs). Each sound is produced with accuracy and clarity, bringing battlefield to life.

Super Slim & Lightweight: A Gaming Milestone

The power beyond imagination is accompanied by its subtle yet elegant frame and design. Squeezing such smashing performance into a chassis less than 0.9 inch takes tremendous expertise and the best thermal know-how. Own this ultimate gaming flagship to find out the top-tier craftsmanship.

Fan Control: Customized Stability

4 Fan Speed Modes offer most comprehensive user scenarios: Quiet/ Normal promises noise-free experience for light uses such as web browsing and movie viewing; Gaming mode aims at more resource-demanding sessions in which performance and cooling is the first priority; you can also adjust the fan speed of Normal/ Gaming mode with Customize mode.

Killer LAN: Zero Latency Is King

Killer LAN ensures 100% packet transmission even under busy network traffic while generic LAN chips manage an average of 14.9% packet loss rate. Waste no more time on buffering for online games, streaming video or live video chat. Explore a latency-free Internet experience with X5!

802.11ac: 45% - 70% faster than regular 802.11n

802.11ac, the next generation of wireless, promises intensified signals and more stable connections. Experience wireless gaming like never before! Enjoy stronger throughput, extended coverage, less speed decline, and above all, freedom to play anywhere with your X5.

System Gauge Readies You for Any Challenge

The best policy to win any game is to make sure your system is 100% with you. System Gauge presents the user comprehensive system information, including CPU & GPU loads, temperature, fan speed, network conditions and power scheme. A simple glance is all it takes to keep track of how your system works.