GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) vs TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel)
64.9Performancechip62.9
100Graphics92.6
55.5Displayspec-based64.1
98.7Batteryspec-based98.7
29Portabilityspec-based24.5
4 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)2 spec wins — TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) scores 68.3 against 67.9 for TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 93
- 310% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 500 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 44% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 17,434
Reasons to pick the TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel)
- 25% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 240 Hz
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (G-SYNC, 100% DCI-P3) | IPS-type LED, matte (Mini-LED and OLED options) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz+25% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12 GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+310% | 500 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots, one PCIe Gen5) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,046Top 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,299Top 15% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+44%Top 1% | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Charging | 330 W | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg+6% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 29.9 mm | 28 mm+6% |
| Material | Mostly plastic chassis (Dark Tide black) | Aluminum lid, base and bottom case; plastic display frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 5 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo, DC-in | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (DisplayPort 2.1, 140W Power Delivery in), USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4a, 100W Power Delivery in), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 2.1, SD UHS-II card reader, 2.5Gbit LAN, 3.5mm 2-in-1 audio jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211); Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE200) optional |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with the optional Wi-Fi 7 card) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam with array microphone | 1080p FHD webcam with microphone and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Face recognition (Windows Hello compatible camera) |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | TUXEDO Stellaris 16 Gen8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) | TUXEDO OS or Ubuntu LTS preinstalled; Windows 11 Home or Pro optional |
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