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.