Alternatives to Gigabyte Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
10 desktop replacements at a similar price that compete with the Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
approx. price≈ $4,300
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Alternatives to the Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
20% pricier ≈ $5,200
- RAM (up to) 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Resolution class 4K (2160p/2400p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- SSD (up to) 4,000 GB vs 2,000 GB
- Battery capacity 90 Wh vs 99 Wh
- Advanced Optimus
12% pricier ≈ $4,800
- RAM (up to) 128 GB vs 32 GB
- RAM (base) 128 GB vs 32 GB
- Weight 3.2 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light 27,150 vs 28,453
- Cooling fans 2 vs 4
35% pricier ≈ $5,800
- Resolution class 4K (2160p/2400p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- GPU compute (FP32) 51.4 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS
- Video memory 24 GB vs 16 GB
- Panel type IPS vs Mini-LED
- Brightness 600 nits vs 1,200 nits
13% pricier ≈ $4,900
- RAM (up to) 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Resolution class 4K (2160p/2400p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Weight 2.89 kg vs 3.5 kg
- Refresh rate 144 Hz vs 240 Hz
- Panel type IPS vs Mini-LED
Same price ≈ $4,300
- RAM (up to) 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Weight 3.2 kg vs 3.5 kg
- Liquid metal (CPU)
- Brightness 500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- SSD (up to) 1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB
25% pricier ≈ $5,400
- RAM (up to) 192 GB vs 32 GB
- SSD (up to) 8,000 GB vs 2,000 GB
- GPU compute (FP32) 51.4 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS
- RAM speed 4,800 MHz vs 5,600 MHz
14% pricier ≈ $4,900
- Resolution class 4K (2160p/2400p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Weight 3.2 kg vs 3.5 kg
- Thickness 29 mm vs 30 mm
- Panel type IPS vs Mini-LED
- Brightness 600 nits vs 1,200 nits
54% pricier ≈ $6,600
- RAM (up to) 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Resolution class 4K (2160p/2400p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- RAM (base) 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Brightness 540 nits vs 1,200 nits
- Panel type IPS vs Mini-LED
12% cheaper ≈ $3,800
- Refresh rate 300 Hz vs 240 Hz
- Thickness 24 mm vs 30 mm
- Response time 3 ms vs 5 ms
- Brightness 500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- Panel type IPS vs Mini-LED