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GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE vs GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
Product A: GIGABYTE
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MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
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ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E HeroProduct B: GIGABYTE
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GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
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GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASUS TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE23 of 70 fields differ
- 16 different values
- 7 known for one only
- 37 the same
- 10 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slotsA: 1B: 3X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 is 3 times higher.
- Rear USB-C portsA: 1B: 2X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more.
- M.2 slotsA: 3B: 4X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 1 more.
- Fan headersA: 6B: 8X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 2 more.
- Vcore stagesA: 14B: 16X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 has 2 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AB850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE: 244 × 305 mm
- BX870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7: 244 × 305 mm
All 78 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE, B850 A ELITE WF7 ICE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026The manual cover lists B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (B850 A ELITE WF7 ICE). GIGABYTE publishes no separate part number.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Manufacturer Part Number B850 A ELITE WF7 ICE.
GTIN / EAN
4719331866099, 8895230459475Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQLKRXKWRead 16 October 2026Amazon US item details list UPC 889523045947 and Mfr Part Number B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE. The EAN 4719331866099 is from Amazon UK, Amazon DE and LDLC.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Amazon UK item details: Global Trade Identification Number 04719331866099.
47193318648115Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Scan lists GTIN 4719331864811 for model X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7. Komputronik and OX.ee list the same EAN for X870 A ELITE WIFI7.6Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/929450/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-x870-a-elite-wifi7.htmlRead 14 October 2026Komputronik lists EAN 4719331864811 and manufacturer code X870 A ELITE WIFI7.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Board revision
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Platform
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CPU socket
Chipset
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2-2: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-16.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.
CPU overclocking
Board
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Form factor
Board dimensions
PCB layers
Back-connect design
RGB lighting on the board
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Power delivery
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Power stage layout
14+2+23Reviewhardwarecooking.fr/test-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 16 October 2026The review states 14+2+2 power phases (Vcore+SoC) with OnSemi 55A DrMOS MOSFETs. Sellers and Alktech write 60A for the stages, so the stage rating is not stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DQLKRXKWRead 16 October 2026Bullet: Power Design 14+2+2.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Title and first bullet: Twin 14+2+2 Phases Digital VRM with DrMOS.
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
Vcore power stage rating
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60A3Reviewtech-critter.com/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-hands-on-testRead 14 October 202616+2+2 phase configuration powered by 60A power stages, with the 16 Vcore phases in an 8+8 arrangement. The same figure is in the maker's text copied by Scan. HWCooling reads onsemi NCP302155R stages and calls them 55 A continuous.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Scan copies the maker's text: 16+2+2 Digital Twin power design with 60A DrMOS stages.
VRM controller
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CPU power connectors
Extra slot power connector
Memory
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Memory type
Memory slots
Max memory
Max memory speed (overclocked)
8,200MT/s3Reviewhardwarecooking.fr/test-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 16 October 2026The review gives up to 256 GB and DDR5-8200 depending on the configuration. It names no CPU family. The launch manual lists only 5200/4800/4400.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Title: up to 8200MHz DDR5 (OC). The listing names no CPU family.
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ECC memory
CUDIMM support
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Expansion slots
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Expansion slots
AGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 1 | 3 | Chipset | 2 |
BGIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 2 | 3 | Chipset | 1 |
Full-length PCIe slots
3
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5
5
Storage
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M.2 storage slots
AGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2B_CPU | 4 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
| M2C_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | No | Yes |
BGIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink | Shares lanes with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M2B_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | PCIEX16 slot runs at up to x8 when M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU is used. Not available with Ryzen 8000 processors |
| M2C_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | PCIEX16 slot runs at up to x8 when M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU is used. Not available with Ryzen 8000 processors |
| M2D_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | PCIEX4 slot is unavailable when M2D_SB is used |
M.2 slots
3
4
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
1
3
Rear ports
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Rear ports
AGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 5 | 5 |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available |
BGIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | USB4 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 4 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Rear USB ports
12
12
Rear USB-C ports
1
2
Fastest rear USB port
10Gbps
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
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No
Internal connectors
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Internal USB headers
AGIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
BGIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
Front USB-C header speed
20Gbps
20Gbps
Fan headers
ARGB headers
RGB headers
Networking
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Ethernet controllers
Realtek RTL81257Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00660675.htmlRead 16 October 2026LDLC spec table for the ICE: LAN chip Realtek RTL8125. Materiel.net prints the same. The Alktech review names RTL8125D, so the suffix is dropped.8Retailer pagemateriel.net/produit/202412050073.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Realtek RTL8125.
Ethernet ports
1
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
2.5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
Max Wi-Fi channel width
Wi-Fi module
MediaTek MT79251Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and the appendix table: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (module MT7925B22M) on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE on PCB rev. 1.1. HWCooling, LANOC and tech-critter tested boards with the MediaTek chip. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value.2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 with the MediaTek MT7925 chip and Bluetooth 5.4 on the tested board.
Audio
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Audio codec
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Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC, with no revision split in this manual.2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Realtek ALC1220 (7.1).4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220 CODEC.
DAC chip
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Features
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BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The only rear panel button is Q-Flash Plus. HWCooling lists Clear CMOS among buttons, LANOC mentions only the header.4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Rear panel has the Aorus branding and a small BIOS flash push button. Clear CMOS is only a header.
POST code display
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows a two-digit display (DB_PORT) with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2). Section 2-7 also lists four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). LANOC describes a two-digit readout beside the status LEDs.4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Status LEDs plus a two-digit readout for errors.
Power button on the board
Dual BIOS
Pre-installed I/O shield
Yes2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026The rear connector panel has a cover with a perforated part behind the USB4 controller heatsink.4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026The rear I/O comes with the cover integrated.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector2Reviewalktech.co/articles/unboxing-overview-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-am5-motherboardRead 16 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Click makes removing and installing the M.2 heatsink easy and tool-less. M.2 EZ-Latch Plus applies to all three M.2 slots. The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot has PCIe EZ-Latch Plus. The Wi-Fi antennas use WIFI EZ-Plug per the Amazon listings. The review also sees RGB LEDs under the chipset heatsink, which is a single small light that does not count as board lighting.3Reviewhardwarecooking.fr/test-gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 16 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus and M.2 EZ-Latch Click for the SSDs and the heatsink, and an EZ-Latch Plus button that releases the PCIe slot latch.6Retailer pageamazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQM7H82VRead 16 October 2026Bullets: PCIe Gen5 x16 with PCIe UD Slot and EZ-Latch Plus, M.2 Gen5 with EZ-Latch Plus, and Wi-Fi 7 with WIFI EZ-Plug and Directional Antenna.
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 drive clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless M.2 heatsink) in section 2-8, and PCIe EZ-Latch Plus in section 2-5. The push-pin antenna connection is from HWCooling and tech-critter. The manual itself lists SMA antenna connectors.2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026Remote switch on the right edge releases the PCIe x16 slot latch. The Wi-Fi antennas connect with two push-pins and no screws.3Reviewtech-critter.com/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-hands-on-testRead 14 October 2026Review names the PCIe EZ-Latch for tool-free graphics card release, M.2 EZ-Latch heatsinks and the EZ-Plug Wi-Fi antenna connector.
Measured
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VRM temperature under CPU load
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Power draw idle
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Power draw CPU stress
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In the box
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In the box
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x G Connector, 1 x M.2 thermal pad, 2 x packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package. Alktech also lists a metal AORUS case badge in the box.
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x G Connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package.
Links
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Product page
www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE-rev-1x11Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B850-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE-rev-1xRead 16 October 2026The page title appeared in the job and in web search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.
www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-10-1111Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-10-11Read 14 October 2026The page title appeared in web search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.
Spec sheet
Manual
www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b850_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 16 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1101 for B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE and B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The file name for the full manual on download.gigabyte.com was not found.
www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1002 for X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 and the ICE model, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. It covers the rev. 1.0 and rev. 1.1 boards. The maker's rev. 1.2 manual was not readable.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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