GIGABYTE G5 Series Gaming Laptops


In October this year, GIGABYTE launched G5 series gaming laptops in India. These included the GD, MD, and KD models powered by 11th-generation Intel Core processors. Now the brand has updated the G5 series laptops with 12th-generation Core chipsets. It’s worth noting that the latest offerings have different model numbers i.e. GE, ME, and KE compared to the 11th-generation Core variants.

The GIGABYTE G5 series laptops feature a 15.6-inch IPS LCD display bearing an FHD+ resolution. It offers a 144Hz refresh rate and 300 nits peak brightness. The laptops feature a backlit keyboard along with a number pad. They are equipped with dual 2W speakers, dual-array microphones, and DTS:X Ultra.

Under the hood, the GIGABYTE G5 series is equipped with a 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor. The GE, ME, and KE variants come with NVIDIA RTX 3050, RTX 3050Ti, and RTX 3060 GPUs onboard respectively. The laptops pack 16GB RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD storage. There are also two M.2 slots and a swappable bay which can provide up to 6TB of storage. The laptops feature WINDFORCE cooling technology that comprises dual fans, 5 heat pipes, and four exhaust vents.

The GIGABYTE G5 series laptops are backed by a 54WHrs battery unit with support for 150W charging on GE and ME models. The KE variant supports 180W charging speed. Connectivity options on the laptops include WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, three USB Type-A ports, a USB-C port, HDMI, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack

The GIGABYTE G5 series gaming laptops start at Rs 77,887. They are available for purchase from Flipkart and offline retail stores across the country.