Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 Comparison

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Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023, two laptops by Gigabyte. Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 was launched in January 2023. Both Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 are members of Gigabyte's Aero series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Gigabyte Aero Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023	January 2023	16.0"	354 x 255 x 18-22 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023	January 2023	14.0"	311 x 220.8 x 17 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Gigabyte Aero 16	January 2022	16.0"	356 x 248.5 x 22.4 mm	2.3 kg (5.07 lbs)
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED Intel 11th Gen	June 2021	15.6"	356 x 250 x 19.9 mm	2 kg (4.41 lbs)
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR Intel 11th Gen	June 2021	17.3"	396 x 270 x 21.5 mm	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
311 x 220.8 x 17 mm (12.24 x 8.69 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
354 x 255 x 18-22 mm (13.94 x 10.04 x 0.71-0.87 inches)
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 over Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023

Weight	1.49 kg vs 2.10 kg	0.61 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.8% vs ~82.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Noise Level	51.9 dB vs 55.2 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	90 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Response Time	1 ms vs 2 ms	Faster Response screen
Speaker Loudness	82.7 dB vs 81.6 dB	Generates higher sound levels
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Touchpad Size	12.1 x 7.8 cm vs 12.1 x 7.6 cm	Larger Touchpad Area
Avg. MSRP Price	$1200-1600 vs $2800-3200	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 over Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023

Side Bezel Thickness	4.7 mm vs 4.8 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	283 ppi vs 243 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 126°	More flexible screen
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels vs 2880 x 1800 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	99.9% vs 99.8%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	96.4% vs 88.7%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
GPU FLOPS	15 TFLOPS vs 7 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 4.0

Common Strengths of Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 and Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Technology	OLED vs OLED	High Screen Quality
HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 and Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Surface Area	687 cm2 (106.4 inches2)	903 cm2 (140 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.8%	~82.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.8 mm	~4.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver
Cover Opening Angle	126Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 and the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

Aero 14 OLED 2023 weighs 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs), whereas the Aero 16 OLED 2023 weighs 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 1.49 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 2.10 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 17.00 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 22.00 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 13700H	Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i9 13900H
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	14
Number of Threads	16	20
L3 Cache	18 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1634	1904
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10250	13394
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1702	1882
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	13247	16430

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1455 MHz	1545 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1755 MHz	1890 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	115 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	96 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560	3072
TMUs	80	96
ROPs	48	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 has a FLOPS value of 7 TFLOPS whereas the Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 15 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Aero 14 OLED 2023 and the Aero 16 OLED 2023, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED (2023)	Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	63 Wh	88 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right, Bottom
Charge Power	130 W	240 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

On the other hand, the Aero 16 OLED 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 88 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Aero 14 OLED 2023's 63 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 63 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 88 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The Aero 16 OLED 2023 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Aero 14 OLED 2023's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Aero 14 OLED 2023 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Aero 16 OLED 2023 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Aero 14 OLED 2023 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Aero 16 OLED 2023's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Aero 16 OLED 2023 features a higher pixel density with 283 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 243 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 283 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Aero 14 OLED 2023 offers a higher refresh rate of 90 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Aero 14 OLED 2023 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 offer the same maximum brightness of 600 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 600 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 600 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED 2023 vs Gigabyte Aero 16 OLED 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 have USB Type-C ports. Aero 14 OLED 2023 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Aero 16 OLED 2023 has 3x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Aero 14 OLED 2023 and Aero 16 OLED 2023 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes