Gigabyte · 2023
Gigabyte AERO 16 OLED BSF
A 1.9 kg 16-inch with a 4K 60 Hz OLED and a 99 Wh battery for about 5 hours, the cheapest RTX 4070 OLED creator option here.
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- Best for creative work programming gaming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and build, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 8/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
Linux
Excellent · Best on fedora. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Raptor Lake H plus a 105W RTX 4070 in Optimus mode, NVIDIA proprietary driver required. Gigabyte Control Center is Windows-only, so fan curves are not adjustable from Linux.
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Suspend needs the NVIDIA suspend services enabled. The 4K OLED is 60 Hz only, so no high-refresh tradeoff to manage. Base config is 16 GB on slotted DDR5, worth bumping.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13700H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (105W) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 3840x2400 @ 60Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight |
| Weight | 1.9 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 99 Wh, around 5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Gigabyte AERO 16 OLED BSF work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). Raptor Lake H plus a 105W RTX 4070 in Optimus mode, NVIDIA proprietary driver required.
- What does the Gigabyte AERO 16 OLED BSF cost?
- RRP is about 1899 USD (2099 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Gigabyte AERO 16 OLED BSF good for creative work?
- For creative work we score it 6/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Gigabyte AERO 16 OLED BSF?
- 1.9 kg (4.19 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 99 Wh pack, around 5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Gigabyte AERO 16 OLED BSF?
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from € 2.099 $1,899 RRP
Check price on AmazonShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
