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Laptop Gigabyte P55W v5

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The Gigabyte P55W v5 is a laptop designed to meet the needs of professionals and gamers. With a 15.6-inch screen and a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, it offers an immersive and high-quality visual experience. Powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, this model ensures optimal performance, even when running demanding tasks.

This laptop is equipped with 8 GB of DDR4 memory, expandable up to 32 GB, and a hybrid storage system combining a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD, allowing for quick data access and efficient file management. The NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M graphics card with 3 GB of dedicated memory ensures smooth graphics for gaming and multimedia applications.

The Gigabyte P55W v5 also stands out for its connectivity, offering USB 3.2 ports, HDMI, and an Ethernet port, as well as support for Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.1. Its 63 Wh battery provides satisfactory autonomy for extended use.

Its sleek black design and backlit keyboard add a modern touch, while its dimensions of 379.71 mm x 269.38 mm x 26.8 mm and weight of 2500 g make it a portable device. The Gigabyte P55W v5 is therefore an ideal choice for those looking for a high-performance and versatile laptop, suitable for both gaming and work.

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Editorial note

The Gigabyte P55W v5 stands out for its remarkable performance, powered by a 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor. This model ensures increased speed and efficiency, particularly suited for demanding tasks and video games. Its 15.6-inch Full HD display, equipped with IPS technology, offers exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors, contributing to an immersive visual experience. In terms of storage, the hybrid HDD + SSD system allows for quick data access while providing ample storage capacity, ideal for users with significant file and application needs. Additionally, connectivity is ensured through Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, and multiple USB ports, guaranteeing fast and reliable connections with various devices. However, the weight of 2500 g may pose a challenge for those seeking a portable laptop, and the lack of USB 2.0 ports and Thunderbolt ports limits connectivity options with some older peripherals. The battery, while adequate, may not suffice for extended sessions, especially during intensive gaming. Finally, the black design, although modern, is prone to showing fingerprints and scratches, requiring regular maintenance to maintain a neat appearance. Despite these drawbacks, the Gigabyte P55W v5 remains a solid choice for professionals and gamers looking for a high-performance and reliable laptop.

Score details

Performance

Optimal performance thanks to the 6th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, providing increased speed and efficiency for demanding tasks.

display

15.6-inch Full HD display with IPS technology, ensuring exceptional display quality and vibrant colors for an immersive visual experience.

storage

Hybrid storage system HDD + SSD, allowing for quick data access while providing ample storage capacity.

connectivity

Complete connectivity with Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, and multiple USB ports, ensuring fast and reliable connections with various devices.

Usability

Backlit keyboard and modern design, offering a pleasant typing experience even in low-light conditions.

Robustness

The weight of 2500 g may make the laptop less convenient to carry, especially for on-the-go use.

Features

The lack of USB 2.0 ports and Thunderbolt ports limits connectivity options with some older or specific peripherals.

Battery life

The battery capacity, while acceptable, may not be sufficient for prolonged use without recharging, especially during intensive gaming sessions.

Design

The black design, while modern, is likely to show fingerprints and scratches more easily, requiring regular maintenance to maintain its appearance.

Advantages

Intel® Core™ i7 6th generation processor

15.6-inch Full HD IPS display

Hybrid storage HDD + SSD

Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity

Backlit keyboard for low light

Advanced security with Intel technologies

Disadvantages

2500 g weight is impractical

No USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt ports

Insufficient battery for prolonged use

Non-touchscreen

Black design easily shows marks

Technical Specifications P55W v5

General Information

Design

  • Product type
    Laptop
  • Product color
    Black
  • Format
    Clamshell
  • Market position
    Play

Representation / realization

  • Motherboard chipset
    Intel® HM170

Memory

  • Type of internal memory
    DDR4-SDRAM
  • Memory frequency
    2133 MHz
  • Memory locations
    2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    32 GB
  • Memory support
    SO-DIMM
  • Internal memory
    8 GB

Storage support

  • Built-in memory card reader
    Yes
  • Compatible memory cards
    SD
  • Total storage capacity
    1128 GB
  • Storage media
    HDD+SSD
  • Number of installed hard drives
    1
  • Hard drive capacity
    1000 GB
  • Capacity of the Solid State Drive (SSD)
    128 GB
  • Optical reader
    DVD Super Multi

Screen

  • Screen size
    15.6 "
  • Screen resolution
    1920 x 1080 pixels
  • LED backlighting
    Yes
  • Dual-screen
    No
  • Type HD
    Full HD
  • Display area
    Matte
  • Image format
    16:9
  • Type of panel
    IPS
  • Dual-screen
    No

Other features

  • LightScribe
    No
  • Power adapter included
    Yes
  • LightScribe
    No

Graphique

  • Distinct graphics adapter model
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
  • Dedicated graphics card memory
    3 GB
  • Type of graphics card
    GDDR5
  • Graphics adapter model included
    Intel® HD Graphics 530
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Base frequency of integrated graphics card
    350 MHz
  • Dynamic frequency (max) of integrated graphics card
    1050 MHz
  • Maximum memory of integrated graphics card
    1.7 GB
  • Integrated graphics card DirectX version
    12.0
  • OpenGL version of integrated graphics card
    4.4
  • ID of the integrated graphics card
    0x191B
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Dedicated graphics card adapter
    Yes
  • Integrated graphics adapter family
    Intel® HD Graphics

Audio

  • Number of built-in speakers
    2
  • Speaker power
    4 W
  • Built-in microphone
    Yes

Camera

  • Front camera
    Yes

Network

  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
    Yes
  • Wifi standards
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
    Yes
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
    Yes
  • LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Bluetooth model
    4.1
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
    Yes

Connectivity

  • Quantity of Thunderbolt ports
    0
  • Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports
    3
  • Headset output
    1
  • Headset output
    1
  • HDMI version
    2.0
  • Headset output
    1
  • Headset output
    1
  • Microphone jack input
    Yes
  • Headset output
    1
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt ports
    0
  • Quantity of Thunderbolt ports
    0
  • DVI Port
    No
  • DVI Port
    No
  • Charging port type
    DC-in jack

Keyboard

  • Pointing device
    Touchpad
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes
  • Backlight keyboard
    Yes

Battery

  • Battery technology
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Number of battery cells
    6
  • Battery capacity
    63 Wh
  • Battery capacity
    5400 mAh

Power

  • AC power adapter
    180 W

Security

  • Cable anti-theft lock
    Yes
  • Cable lock location type
    Kensington

Weight and dimensions

  • Width
    379.71 mm
  • Weight
    2500 g
  • Depth
    269.38 mm
  • Height (front)
    26.8 mm
  • Height (rear)
    34 mm

Processor

  • Number of QPI links
    -
  • Parity FSB
    -
  • Processor family
    Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor Turbo Frequency
    3.5 GHz
  • Processor model
    i7-6700HQ
  • Number of processor cores
    4
  • Number of processor threads
    8
  • Processor socket (processor receptacle)
    BGA 1440
  • Computer bus
    8 GT/s
  • Processor cache type
    Smart Cache
  • Processor cache memory
    6 Mo
  • Version of PCI Express locations
    3.0
  • Processor lithography
    14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    64-bit
  • Bus type
    DMI3
  • Processor code name
    Skylake
  • Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)
    45 W
  • PCI Express Configurations
    1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    16
  • Configurable TDP down
    35 W
  • Tcase
    - °C
  • Tjunction
    100 °C
  • ECC supported by the processor
    Non
  • Processor frequency
    2.6 GHz
  • System bus processor
    - MHz
  • Stepping
    R0
  • Processor series
    Séries de processeurs mobiles Intel Core i7-6700
  • Processor manufacturer
    Intel
  • Processor generation
    Intel® Core™ i7 de 6e génération

Special features of the processor

  • Intel® anti-theft technology (Intel® AT)
    -
  • Intel® Smart Connect Technology
    -
  • Intel® Rapid Start Technology
    -
  • Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)
    -
  • Intel HD Technology
    -
  • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
    -
  • Intel® Active Management Technology version
    -
  • Intel® Based Switching Request
    -
  • Physical Address Extension (PAE)
    -
  • Scalability
    -
  • Thermal solution specification
    -
  • UART
    -
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    2.0
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Supported instruction set
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
  • CPU Configuration (max)
    1
  • Graphic lithography and IMC
    14 nm
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
    No
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Processor packaging size
    42 x 28 mm
  • Processor code
    SR2FQ
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • SIPP Version (Intel® Stable Image Platform Program)
    0.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Conflict-free processor
    Yes
  • Processor ID ARK
    88967
  • Version of Intel® identity protection technology
    1.00

Software

  • Installed operating system
    Windows 10 Home
  • Operating System Architecture
    64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence download speed on the Internet?
Download speed on the Internet is determined by the type of connection you have. For example, if your connection is 25 Mb/s, you should theoretically be able to download 25 MB per second.
What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?
The size of your laptop is usually indicated in inches, knowing that one inch equals 2.54 centimeters. This measurement corresponds to the diagonal of the screen, which you should measure from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.
What does the term HDMI mean?
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. An HDMI cable allows for the transmission of audio and video signals between different devices.
What is the best method to clean my laptop?
To remove fingerprints, a clean, slightly damp cloth is recommended. For dust in hard-to-reach areas, it is advisable to use compressed air.
How can I clean my keyboard?
Turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to dislodge dirt. The keys can also be cleaned with a damp cloth.
What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows for the wireless transmission of data between electronic devices via radio waves. Generally, the range of this connection can reach up to ten meters.
What is the weight of the Gigabyte P55W v5?
The weight of the Gigabyte P55W v5 is 2500 g.
What is the screen size of the Gigabyte P55W v5?
The screen of the Gigabyte P55W v5 measures 15.6 inches.
What is the resolution of the screen of the Gigabyte P55W v5?
The resolution of the screen of the Gigabyte P55W v5 is 1920 x 1080 pixels.
What is the width of the Gigabyte P55W v5?
The width of the Gigabyte P55W v5 is 379.71 mm.
What is the depth of the Gigabyte P55W v5?
The Gigabyte P55W v5 has a depth of 269.38 mm.
Is the manual for the Gigabyte P55W v5 available in French?
Unfortunately, we do not have a French version of the manual for the Gigabyte P55W v5. It is only available in English.

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General Information

The Gigabyte P55W v5 is a laptop from the brand Gigabyte, known for quality and innovation in the IT sector. This model, identified by the reference P55W v5 | 9WP55WV55-FR-A-002, is designed to provide optimal performance and an enhanced user experience, particularly in demanding work environments.

Design

The P55W v5 features a modern black finish that gives it an elegant look. Its bar format is practical for varied use, whether for work or entertainment. This model is primarily aimed at professional users, with features tailored to the needs of gamers.

Representation / Realization

Equipped with an Intel® HM170 motherboard, the P55W v5 ensures efficient resource management, thus allowing optimal performance when using resource-intensive applications.

Memory

The internal memory of the computer is of type DDR4-SDRAM, with a capacity of 8 GB expandable up to 32 GB. With a frequency of 2133 MHz and two SO-DIMM slots, this configuration allows for smooth data and application management.

Storage

The P55W v5 integrates a hybrid storage system combining a 1000 GB HDD and a 128 GB SSD, thus providing quick access to data while ensuring a large storage capacity. It is also equipped with a memory card reader compatible with SD.

Screen

Its 15.6-inch screen with a Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution provides remarkable display quality. The IPS technology ensures vibrant colors and a good viewing angle, while the LED backlighting improves visibility in low-light conditions.

Audio

The P55W v5 is equipped with two built-in speakers with a power of 4 W, offering immersive sound quality. An integrated microphone allows for clear audio communications for calls and recordings.

Graphics

For graphic needs, this computer is equipped with a dedicated graphics adapter NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M with 3 GB of dedicated memory, ensuring a smooth visual experience for gaming and multimedia applications. An integrated graphics processor Intel® HD Graphics 530 also provides a good level of performance for everyday tasks.

Connectivity

The P55W v5 offers complete connectivity with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.1, and various ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, and an Ethernet port. This allows for fast and reliable connections with different devices.

Battery

Equipped with a nickel-metal hybrid (NiMH) battery of 63 Wh and 6 cells, the P55W v5 ensures adequate autonomy for daily use, although recharging may be necessary during intensive sessions.

Processor

The heart of the computer is a Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ 6th generation processor, with a base frequency of 2.6 GHz and the ability to boost up to 3.5 GHz thanks to Turbo Boost technology. With 4 cores and 8 threads, it efficiently handles multitasking tasks.

Software

Delivered with Windows 10 Home, the P55W v5 benefits from a 64-bit architecture, providing a smooth and intuitive user experience, as well as efficient resource management.