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Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E

Chipset:: B860
Socket:: LGA1851
Form Factor:: Micro-ATX
Network:: WiFi 6E + Thunderbolt

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Manufacturer: Gigabyte Last updated: September 11, 2026

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Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E Review

The B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E is the micro-ATX sibling of the B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE, trading Wi-Fi 7 for Wi-Fi 6E and a smaller footprint while keeping Thunderbolt support and a PCIe 5.0 GPU slot.

Power delivery uses a 12+1+2+1 phase design, a step down from its ATX sibling's 14+1+2+1 configuration but still adequate for Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 chips at stock clocks. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support overclocked speeds up to 9200MHz. Expansion includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 support. Storage covers three M.2 slots. A 2.5GbE LAN controller handles wired networking, paired with Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt support. Against its ATX sibling Gigabyte B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE in this batch, the B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E trims one phase from the VRM and downgrades to Wi-Fi 6E, making it the pick for compact cases where a micro-ATX footprint matters more than Wi-Fi 7.

Power Delivery and VRM Design

Power delivery uses a 12+1+2+1 phase design, a step down from its ATX sibling's 14+1+2+1 configuration but still adequate for Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 chips at stock clocks.

Memory Support

Four DDR5 DIMM slots support overclocked speeds up to 9200MHz.

Expansion and Storage

Expansion includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 support. Storage covers three M.2 slots.

Connectivity

A 2.5GbE LAN controller handles wired networking, paired with Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt support.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against its ATX sibling Gigabyte B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE in this batch, the B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E trims one phase from the VRM and downgrades to Wi-Fi 6E, making it the pick for compact cases where a micro-ATX footprint matters more than Wi-Fi 7.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Compact micro-ATX Intel builds that don't need Wi-Fi 7
Builders who want Thunderbolt in a smaller form factor

Not for

Anyone who specifically wants Wi-Fi 7
Builds needing the full 14+1+2+1 VRM of the ATX sibling

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Model Number	B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E
Form Factor	Micro-ATX

Platform and CPU compatibility

Platform	Intel
Socket	LGA1851
Chipset	B860
Newest CPU Family Supported	Core Ultra Series 2
Oldest CPU Family Supported	Core Ultra Series 2

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5
Memory Slots	4
Max Memory	256 GB
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	256 GB
Max Rated Memory Speed	9200 MT/s
ECC Memory Support	None

Expansion & Connectivity

M.2 Slots	3
PCIe 5.0 Support	Yes
Wi-Fi Onboard	Yes

Physical fit

Board Width	244 mm

M.2 storage

M.2 Slots Onboard	3
M.2 PCIe 5.0 Slots	1
M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots	2
M.2 CPU Attached Slots	1

Other storage

SATA Ports	4

PCIe expansion

PCIe x16 Slots	2
Primary Graphics Slot Gen	PCIe 5.0

Rear USB

Rear USB4 or TB Ports	1
Rear USB 20Gbps Ports	0
Rear USB 10Gbps Ports	2
Rear USB 5Gbps Ports	4
Rear USB 2.0 Ports	4

Internal headers

Front USB-C Header Speed	10Gbps
Fan and Pump Headers	6
ARGB Headers	3

Power delivery

Vcore Power Stages	12
Power Stage Current Rating	60 A
EPS 12V Configuration	Two 8-pin

Builder features

BIOS Flashback	Yes
Tool Free M.2 Retention	Yes

Network and audio

Max Ethernet Speed	2.5 Gbps
Ethernet Port Count	1
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Audio Codec	Realtek

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E (LGA1851/Intel B860/mATX/12+1+2+1 Phase VRM/Thunderbolt/Wi-Fi 6E)?

Key specs for the Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E: Chipset B860, Socket LGA1851, Socket Type LGA1851, Max Memory 256 GB, Max Memory Capacity 256 GB, Form Factor Micro-ATX.

Will the Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E (LGA1851/Intel B860/mATX/12+1+2+1 Phase VRM/Thunderbolt/Wi-Fi 6E) work with my current setup?

The Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E (LGA1851/Intel B860/mATX/12+1+2+1 Phase VRM/Thunderbolt/Wi-Fi 6E) lists Socket is LGA1851. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E (LGA1851/Intel B860/mATX/12+1+2+1 Phase VRM/Thunderbolt/Wi-Fi 6E) best suited to?

Best suited to: Compact micro-ATX Intel builds that don't need Wi-Fi 7; Builders who want Thunderbolt in a smaller form factor.

What are the drawbacks of the Gigabyte B860M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E (LGA1851/Intel B860/mATX/12+1+2+1 Phase VRM/Thunderbolt/Wi-Fi 6E)?

Not the best fit for: Anyone who specifically wants Wi-Fi 7; Builds needing the full 14+1+2+1 VRM of the ATX sibling.