Gigabyte AORUS Master 18 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB)
Workable for video editors, but not our first pick.
Updated July 2026

Gigabyte AORUS Master 18 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB)

Gigabyte · AORUS Master 18 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB) · 2025
$4,655 – $5,145
approximate range, US street price
Video Editor SelvaScore
60 / 100
#463 of 1739 ranked for this lens
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Weight 3.50 kg
Battery 6.0 hr
Display 18.0" 2560x1600
RAM 64 GB
Storage 2 TB

SelvaScore breakdown for Video Editors

What Video Editors need from a laptop, and where this one lands. These SelvaScores change with the use case lens you choose.

  • 69
    Multi-Core Performance Multi-Thread Scalability
    How fast the CPU handles heavy multi-tasking, video exports, and compilation workloads. Sustained multi-threaded CPU performance under thermal limits; measured via Cinebench nT.
  • 70
    System Memory RAM Capacity
    How much RAM the laptop has for running apps, browser tabs, and background processes simultaneously. Total installed DRAM capacity in GB; determines multi-application concurrency ceiling.
  • 58
    Storage Speed Storage Throughput
    How fast the internal drive reads and writes — affects boot times, file transfers, and game load times. Sequential read/write speeds in MB/s for the primary NVMe SSD; PCIe 4.0 vs 3.0 tier distinction.
  • 83
    Graphics Performance Rasterization Potency
    How well the GPU handles standard gaming and 3D rendering at your target resolution. Rasterization throughput normalized across GPU tier, total graphics power, and thermal envelope.
  • 86
    Video Memory VRAM Capacity
    How much dedicated video memory the GPU has for high-resolution textures, large AI models, and rendering. Discrete VRAM capacity in GB; determines maximum working set for GPU compute and rendering workloads.
  • 87
    GPU Render Speed Compute Throughput
    How fast the GPU handles rendering, video exports, and AI compute workloads. GPU TFLOPS rating and measured performance in compute-bound workloads (CUDA/OpenCL).
  • 66
    Storage Space Storage Capacity
    How much internal storage is available for files, apps, and media. Total installed NVMe/SSD capacity in GB; excludes external or expandable storage.
  • 71
    Color Accuracy Chromatic Accuracy
    How accurately the screen reproduces colors — important for photo and video work. Delta-E color deviation from reference and gamut coverage (sRGB/DCI-P3).

Objective profile of the laptop

How this laptop performs, regardless of the use case lens you choose. The same ten objective ratings for every buyer.

GraphicsGPU 99
How well it previews effects and color grading live, and handles high-resolution playback.Graphics performance and VRAM capacity for effects, grading, and smooth high-res playback.
PerformanceCPU 71
How fast exports, renders, and heavy creative processing finish.CPU performance for rendering, exporting, and processing creative workloads across single and multi-core tasks.
ScreenDisplay 80
How accurately colors show and how sharp the detail is, so what you see matches your final output.Color accuracy, pixel density, and contrast for color-critical creative work and screen-to-output matching.
MemoryRAM 84
Whether it can handle large creative files (high-res images, video tracks, 3D scenes) without crashing.Memory capacity for large creative files (high-res images, video tracks, 3D scenes) without crashes.
StorageStorage 68
How well it keeps high-res timelines playing smoothly, plus space for large video projects.SSD read/write speed enabling smooth high-res scrubbing without dropped frames, with footage capacity.
PortsConnectivity 66
How easily you can connect monitors, drives, and accessories, plus the quality of its Wi-Fi.Peripheral, display, and network interfaces including Thunderbolt, HDMI, SD, and Wi-Fi version.
SoundMultimedia 68
How good the speakers, webcam, and microphone are for calls, streaming, and watching video.Speaker output, webcam quality, and microphone capability for conferencing and media playback.
KeyboardInput 62
How nice the keyboard is to type on and how smooth and accurate the trackpad is.Keyboard key travel and feedback, plus trackpad size and tracking accuracy for typing and navigation.
MobilityMobility 27
How light and portable the laptop is, and how long the battery lasts on the go.Weight, thickness, and battery endurance determining portability and untethered runtime.
BuildChassis 78
How sturdy the build is, and how cool and quiet it stays under heavy use.Structural rigidity, thermal management, and acoustic behavior under sustained load.

How it ranks in every lens

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Balanced
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Daily Driver
25
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Remote Worker
31
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Digital Nomad
37
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Family Hub
84
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Casual Gamer
61
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Gaming
99
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AAA Gamer
99
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Esports
66
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Streamer
94
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Sleeper
30
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Strategy / Simulation
70
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Student
24
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STEM Student
26
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Campus Commuter
33
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Digital Note Taker
37
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Researcher
24
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Multimedia
27
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Creator
53
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Video Editor
60
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3D Artist
79
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Audio Engineer
40
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Visualist
45
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Social Media Creator
36
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Workstation
95
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CAD / BIM
99
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Full-Stack Dev
35
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Financial Analyst
86
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Field Engineer
25
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AI / ML
97
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What owners report

Experiences owners describe in their reviews, grouped by what they mention. Counts show how many owners raised each point. This reflects ownership, separate from the spec-based scores above.

Order & support

  • 3 owners reported warranty claims refused or support failing to resolve the issue
  • 1 owner reported a 'new' unit arriving used, tampered, or with damage disguised

Audio & multimedia

  • 1 owner reported a soft or poor webcam that looks bad on video calls

Keyboard & input

  • 1 owner reported a fingerprint or face login unreliable enough to abandon

Reliability

  • 1 owner reported the machine dying or bricking within the first few months

Connectivity

  • 1 owner reported monitors and docks that just work effortlessly over USB-C

Build & chassis

  • 1 owner reported a laptop that feels well built overall

Technical profile

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Processor & Graphics
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GraphicsRTX 5090
Display
Display18.0" 2560x1600
Memory & Storage
Memory64 GB
Storage2 TB
Software & Battery
OSWindows
Battery6.0 hr
Weight3.50 kg
Processor
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX · 24c · Class HX · Gen 2
Graphics
GPURTX 5090 · 24 GB VRAM · 175 W TGP
Display
Screen18.0" · 2560x1600 · 240 Hz · 1000 nits · MINI_LED
Color gamutdci_p3
Memory
RAM64 GB DDR5
Storage
Capacity2 TB
Typenvme_ssd
Connectivity
Wi-Fiwifi7
Thunderbolt 4Yes
EthernetYes
Build & chassis
MaterialAluminum
Form factorClamshell
Weight3.50 kg
Thickness30.0 mm
Battery & power
Battery6.0 hr (99 Wh)
Input
Keyboard travel1.8 mm
RGB keyboardYes
Software
OSWindows

Improve on this

Want one thing better? Each row is a different laptop that beats this one on that point and still scores well for video editors, with the price difference shown.

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Longer battery 6h → 12h
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB, 2TB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 (Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB, 2TB) Video Editor 72 +12 storage 68→92ports 66→88GPU 99→57RAM 84→49display 80→66+3 more -$2901 Lighter 3.5kg → 1.6kg
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro, 24GB, 1TB)
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro, 24GB, 1TB) Video Editor 71 +11 camera & audio 68→91CPU 71→91ports 66→69RAM 84→31GPU 99→64storage 68→49+1 more -$2901 Better ports 66 → 83
Lenovo Legion 5i (Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB)
Lenovo Legion 5i (Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB) Video Editor 78 +18 battery & weight 27→54GPU 99→71RAM 84→64build 78→61+3 more -$3000 Better keyboard 62 → 92
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition (Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB, 2TB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Aura Edition (Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB, 2TB) Video Editor 66 +6 battery & weight 27→83camera & audio 68→80RAM 84→39GPU 99→58build 78→72+1 more -$3000 Cheaper
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (Core Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB)
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (Core Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB) Video Editor 78 +18 battery & weight 27→48camera & audio 68→72GPU 99→68keyboard 62→52display 80→72+3 more -$3211

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