GIGABYTE AORUS 17X: 17.3" 16:9 Thin Bezel QHD 2560x1440 240Hz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro (AORUS 17X AXF-D4US694SH)
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-14. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The GIGABYTE AORUS 17X: 17.3" 16:9 Thin Bezel QHD 2560x1440 240Hz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro (AORUS 17X AXF-D4US694SH) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category, priced around $2637.01. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6 Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX Processor 5.6 GHz Memory: DDR5 5600 16GB*1 (16GB) / Storage: 1TB (Gen4 M.2 SSD)
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored GIGABYTE AORUS 17X: 17.3" 16:9 Thin Bezel QHD 2560x1440 240Hz… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro graphics cards category. GIGABYTE's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6
- ✓ Backed by GIGABYTE's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6
- Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX Processor 5.6 GHz
- Memory: DDR5 5600 16GB*1 (16GB) / Storage: 1TB (Gen4 M.2 SSD)
- Display 17.3" 16:9 Thin Bezel QHD 2560x1440, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Certified
- Connectivity: Windows 11 Pro, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth V5.2
Full Specifications
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Model | AXF-D4US694SH |
| Warranty | 1 Year manufacturer |
| UnitCount | 1 |
| ReleaseDate | 2023-08-18T00:00:01Z |
| Manufacturer | GIGABYTE |
| ItemPartNumber | AXF-D4US694SH |
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GIGABYTE AORUS 17X: 17.3" 16:9 Thin Bezel QHD 2560x1440 240Hz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro (AORUS 17X AXF-D4US694SH) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-14. Price and availability subject to change.
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