Gigabyte P56XT GTX 1070 Gaming Notebook Review

Gigabyte P56XT Notebook

Shopping for a new laptop, notebook, ultrabook, etc, can be a daunting task. There are seemingly endless configurations on the market from every major brand. Finding the one that is right for you can take days of research. Hopefully, the latest notebook from Gigabyte, the P56XT, should take away some of that stress. For those looking for a fairly lightweight, portable, and powerful gaming laptop, it certainly ticks all the right boxes.

Equipped with a blazing fast GTX 1070 and a powerful Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU, it’s obviously going to be no slouch. The P56XT is only pushing a 1080P panel, so hitting Ultra Quality on your games shouldn’t be an issue. There is an optional 4K panel model available for those who need it though, but for most day-to-day users, the HD model should be more than enough.

Blazing fast storage will certainly help with productivity, as will the swappable ODD/HDD bay, full-size keyboard, and best of all, that huge 91Wh battery!

Features & Specifications

• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 GDDR5 8GB
• 7th Gen Intel® Core i7-7700HQ Processor
• M.2 PCIe Gen.3 X4 SSD – Max Up To 2000MB/s
• Rapid & Massive Quadruple-Storage: 2 x 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD + 2 x 2TB HDD(optional)
• Swappable Storage Bay ODD/HDD slot
• DDR4 2400MHz – Up to 32GB
• 91Wh Huge Battery Capacity
• Thunderbolt™ 3: Ultra Fast Transfer Speeds up to 40Gbps / 5V 3A Charging
• 3+1 Multi Display
• 4K UHD IPS Display with Wide Color Gamut (optional)
• Full-sized GIGABYTE Fusion RGB Per-Key Backlit Gaming Keyboard
• XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster for Streaming and Recording

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070: The Ultimate Performance

“The new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series GPU features the latest Pascal architecture, breaking the limits of laptop performance. The new GPU delivers not only the ultimate performance and efficiency but also easily provides an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience and smooth high-res gameplay. Hardcore gamers can now possess over-the-top performance on the mobile platform with crystal clear, captivating motion graphics, and jaw-dropping visuals.” – Gigabyte

7th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor: Here Comes the New Generation of Performance

“With the latest “Kaby Lake” architecture, the 7th Generation Intel Core™ i7 Processor outperforms its predecessor in every aspect, added with HEVC10b and VP9 decoding for outstanding 4K capabilities and extra extended mobility. Experience seamless next generation performance.” – Gigabyte

RGB Fusion Keyboard | In The Dark There is Light

“The all-new AORUS RGB Fusion features per-key RGB backlighting in 16.8 million color variations, delivering virtually unlimited customization. Each and every key can be customized to light up only the required keys for each application, allowing the user to instantly identify which keys to press. Users can go a step further and setup animated illumination effects like breathing, waves, and ripples. Per-key backlighting can achieve not only practical benefits of quick identificatio but also a unique visual experience and endless customization. The Fusion app can combine audio, backlight, and macro settings to profiles, and switch automatically between games or applications.” – Gigabyte