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A 16 inch black steel gaming laptop with a matte finish and tapered profile

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GAMING A16 CTHI3US894SH gaming laptop

SKU CH-A0D4-K2QB0

16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz panel driven by an RTX 5050 GPU, Intel Core i7-13620H processor, 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB NVMe SSD running Windows 11 Home

  • Screen size16 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 13th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • 10-core Intel i7-13620H reaches 4.9 GHz for responsive gaming
  • RTX 5050 laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles
  • 0" 165 Hz WUXGA panel delivers smooth motion
  • 16 GB DDR5 5200 and 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe load levels fast
  • Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI 2.1 connect displays and networks cleanly

16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz gaming laptop

The GIGABYTE GAMING A16 CTHI3US894SH is a 16-inch Windows 11 Home laptop built around an Intel Core i7-13620H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR7. It ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5200 memory in a single stick and a 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD. The non-touch IPS panel delivers 1920 x 1200 resolution at 165 Hz and supports a MUX switch for direct GPU output.

Suits mobile gamers and creators.

This configuration fits users who want high-refresh 16:10 gaming and content creation on the move, with a 10-core CPU, dedicated RTX graphics and expandable memory slots supporting up to 64 GB DDR5. Buyers needing a lighter chassis under 2 kg, a touchscreen, or a larger factory SSD should evaluate other models.

RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7 GPU decides fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR7. It defines the graphics performance ceiling for modern titles and GPU-accelerated workloads; if that tier matches the target frame rates and settings, the surrounding CPU, memory and storage complement it without bottleneck.

How it compares

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Price $1,033.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 165 Hz
Typical for this category: the median of 2,443 items is 165 Hz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameGAMING A16 CTHI3US894SH
Product colorBlack Steel
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7-13620H
Processor modelIntel Core i7-13620H
CPU cores10-core (6P+4E) Processor
L3 cache size24 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5200
Memory configuration16 GB x 1
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots1
Storage
Storage drive1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
SSD storage1 TB NVMe
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency165 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16 in (40.6 cm)
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatWUXGA
Screen featuresSupports MUX Switch
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyYes
Audio & video
SoundMicrophone
Dolby Atmos
Speakers2 × 2 W speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
NetworkingGigabit LAN and WLAN
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.2
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (1 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 1 x USB4 / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Power adapter150-watt AC Adapter
Battery packLi Polymer 76 Wh
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.11 in × 10.33 in × 0.77 in-0.91 in
Product weight4.85 lb (2.2 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Keyboard1-zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, Up to 1.7 mm Key-travel (Support N-Key)
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Do I need to buy an external monitor to use the HDMI 2.1 output?

No, the built-in 16.0" 165Hz WUXGA panel works immediately; the HDMI 2.1 port is only required if you want a second display.

Can I keep my USB 2.0 mouse and USB 3.2 Gen1 keyboard connected at the same time?

Yes, the laptop provides one USB 2.0 Type-A and two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports so both legacy and current peripherals work together.

How do I confirm the MUX Switch is routing frames to the RTX 5050?

Open the GIGABYTE Control Center, select GPU Mode, and verify Discrete or Dynamic is active; the on-screen indicator will show the dedicated GPU driving the 165Hz panel.

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