Gigabyte · AORUS Master
Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AM6J)
Enthusiast gaming
A slim (19 mm) 2.3 kg 16" OLED that pairs an RTX 5090 with AMD's X3D CPU — which keeps both chips in the low 80s °C, cooler than the Intel rivals. The recurring complaint is noise: the performance fan preset is very loud. Pricing for the 2026 GEN 2 wasn't public at research time.
Pros
- 175 W RTX 5090 + AMD X3D CPU
- 240 Hz OLED
- Slim 19 mm, 2.3 kg
- Cool low-80s °C chips
Cons
- Very loud performance fan preset
- RAM caps at 64 GB
- 2026 pricing not public
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Configurations
RTX 5090 · Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D · GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (24 GB) · up to 175 W
Computex 2026 launch price unpublished; 2025 RTX 5090 model was ~$4,299.
Display
- Size
- 16"
- Panel
- OLED
- Resolution
- 2560×1600 (WQXGA)
- Refresh rate
- 240
Memory & Upgradeability
- Installed RAM
- 32 GB DDR5-5600
- Type
- DDR5 SO-DIMM (2× slots)
- Max RAM
- 64 GB
- Upgradeable
- Yes
- Soldered
- No
- Storage
- 1 TB NVMe (1× Gen5 + 1× Gen4)
Thermals & Noise
- Vapor chamber
- Yes
- Noise (gaming)
- Performance preset "excessively high" (Reddit)
- CPU temps
- Low 80s °C CPU (cooler than Intel equivalents)
- GPU temps
- Low 80s °C GPU at 175 W
- Throttling
- WINDFORCE Infinity EX (asymmetric Frost Fan + vapor chamber); up to 230 W thermal capacity.
Battery
- Capacity
- 99 Wh
Connectivity & I/O
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
Build & Design
- Materials
- "5-degree Black" aluminum
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Thickness
- 19 mm (17% thinner than prior gen)
Reliability & common issues
- Acousticsmoderate
Fan noise at the performance preset described as "excessively high"; balanced mode is loud but acceptable. The AMD X3D chip runs cooler than the Intel predecessor.
FAQ
What GPU does the Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AM6J) have?
It is offered with the RTX 5090 (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series). 1 configuration is listed.
Is the RAM upgradeable on the Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 GEN 2 (AM6J)?
Yes — the RAM is user-upgradeable up to 64 GB.
Sources & data quality
Compiled from manufacturer specs and independent reviews. Last verified 29 Jun 2026. Unknown values are left blank rather than guessed.
Recorded conflicts
- Price: Computex 2026 launch price not published; 2025 RTX 5090 model was ~$4,299.
