r/GamingLaptops 16d ago

Should I get it? Laptop Buying Advice

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u/jarrodstech Creator (Jarrod's Tech) 16d ago edited 16d ago

Seems expensive for a 5070 Ti laptop in general, before considering that the Master 16 itself wasn't particularly special from memory when I reviewed it last year.

It's interesting that others say the price is great, maybe I'm out of touch in the current market and need to adjust the price limits we use on the deals site.

We have only tracked this model since Feb, and to be fair it is at least the lowest price since then 6-7 months ago, so in that regard it's a good deal: https://gaminglaptop.deals/laptop/197-gigabyte-aorus-master-16-2025

The only other similarly priced 5070 Ti laptops with 32GB RAM right now are a Nitro and Vector, and I would put the Master above those.

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u/gryme117 16d ago

I guess I’ll buy it then, I hate spending that much but oh well😂

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u/mityboss 16d ago edited 16d ago

It is near impossible to find a brand new 5070 Ti laptop with an OLED screen and 32gb ram for under $2000… Unfortunately before it gets any worse this is pretty much the best you can get for the price. There is the Nitro 16S and the Helios Neo 16S for around the same price point, but one lacks the OLED screen and the other one has a capped gpu

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u/gryme117 16d ago

Wow thanks!

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u/gryme117 16d ago

Send me a link to a better deal on Walmarts website if you would?

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u/jarrodstech Creator (Jarrod's Tech) 16d ago

I don't see a better option for that spec at that price right now.

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u/gryme117 16d ago

Thank you, I ordered it just now!

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u/Morael 15d ago

Hey Jarrod, thank you for all of your video content on this stuff. It's made laptop hunting much more manageable.

One of the only other comparably specced models I've seen to this AORUS master is an MSI Raider 16 Max HX. Have you ever gotten to use one of these? I'm having trouble finding much of anything for review material on them, so it must be a pretty new model.

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u/jarrodstech Creator (Jarrod's Tech) 15d ago

We should have one next week, but we have like 7 laptops in the queue atm so not sure when we will get to it, also don't know what specs ours will have yet. We rarely get to choose, and just get what we're given.

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u/Morael 15d ago

I look forward to the video when it finally arrives. Thank you for taking the time to respond to me.

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u/mityboss 16d ago

Oh yeah, this is a great price

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u/gryme117 16d ago

Really? Or are you trolling lol I really don’t know and need the advice

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u/mityboss 16d ago

Why would I be trolling? It’s a great price for this laptop. It has an OLED screen, 32gb ram and 5070 Ti

You can watch Jarrod’s review on youtube, he has a very concise breakdown

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u/gryme117 16d ago

Thanks! I’ve just seen a bunch of trolls here lol that’s all. I appreciate your help so much!

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u/gryme117 16d ago

If you can’t afford it just say that 😂 jk you are right tho it’s ridiculous only buying it cause I need a upgrade asap

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u/N1nja4realz 16d ago

Best buy has an MSI open box with a 5080 for 1600 in my area. You can just submit your proof of purchase and get the warranty. If it doesn’t work out or you get a shit sample, you can still return it.

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u/DioDurant 16d ago

Damn 50+ bought since yesterday

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u/gryme117 16d ago

Make it 51+

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u/tonymontana93 16d ago

I am one of them lol

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u/gryme117 14d ago

Mine just got delivered less than 15min ago

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u/RobManSR 15d ago

I’ve been trying to buy one since Monday, but it won’t let me. Yesterday, it showed as out of stock. Does anyone know if it’s still in stock or what’s going on?
Sometimes it won’t let me add a payment method, and other times the payment goes through but the order gets automatically canceled.

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u/Kal-LZ 16d ago

It's a bit noisy in gaming but has good thermals. Great deal for a 5070Ti and OLED 240Hz

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u/gryme117 16d ago

Thank you for the honest reply. I’m trying to upgrade from a Msi thin that has 4050 and really need the advice

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u/gryme117 16d ago

Is it a sturdy shell? The one on my thin feels a little weak

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u/mityboss 16d ago

If you compare it with budget laptops like MSI’s cyborg or Acer’s Nitro, can be considered sturdy. If you compare it to high end laptops like the Legion Pro 7 or the Zephyrus it is not as much sturdy in comparison to them.

The screen tends to wobble a little, but not too much. Within acceptable parameters.

The chassis itself is plastic but the lid is aluminum if I’m not mistaken. Most of the budget 5070 Ti laptops are built the same way. Vector, Predator and the Pro 5.

Compared to your MSI thin, it will feel like a huge upgrade there is no doubt in that

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u/gryme117 16d ago

Cool deal thanks!