GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) vs GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
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67.3Performance69.1
100Graphics100
71.8Displayspec-based78.4
98.7Batteryspec-based98.7
38.4Portabilityspec-based20
4 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)4 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) scores 74 against 73.1 for GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026)
- 34% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 24.5 mm vs 30.9 mm
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025)
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 21% higher charging: 400 W vs 330 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR True Black 1000) | Mini LED (VESA DisplayHDR 1000, G-SYNC, Pantone validated) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24 GB GDDR7, up to 175 W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (4 slots, up to 128 GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: one PCIe Gen5, one Gen4) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (one Gen5 and two Gen4 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,180+5%Top 9% | 3,033Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,966+3%Top 9% | 19,464Top 14% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090Top 1% | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Charging | 330 W | 400 W+21% |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg+34% | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 24.5 mm+21% | 30.9 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo, DC-in | 1x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, full-size SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam with array microphone | FHD (1080p) IR webcam with array microphone |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (2026) | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 18 AM8H (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) | Windows 11 Home Advanced (US model) or Windows 11 Pro |
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