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5.6Graphics6.8
5.4Overall performance6.4
6.7Display7.2
2.8Memory & storage3.2
8.6Battery & portability8.6
8.2Features & cooling5.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aurora 16 RTX 5060 (2025)Gaming A16 RTX 5070 (2025)
| Aurora 16 RTX 5060 (2025) | Gaming A16 RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 265 mm | 263 mm | +2 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 358 mm | −1 mm |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 23 mm | = |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.2 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Aurora 16 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Gaming A16 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Battery capacity96 Wh vs 76 Wh+26%
- CPU cores10 vs 8+25%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Gaming A16 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Gaming A16 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Gaming A16 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6+17%
- sRGB coverage100% vs 65%+54%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%
- Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+13%
- Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.2+4%
Why is Gaming A16 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Aurora 16 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)14 TFLOPS vs 20.1 TFLOPS+44%
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 165 Hz+38%
- GPU power (TGP)80 W vs 85 W+6%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,490 vs 13,588+18%
- Weight2.57 kg vs 2.2 kg+17%
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 4,608+38%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- IR camera (face login)No · Aurora 16 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- USB-A ports2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 80 W | 85 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 14 TFLOPS | 20.1 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,490 | 13,588 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core 7 240H | Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 10 | 8 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core 5 210H, Core 7 240H, Core 9 270H | Core i7-13620H, Ryzen 7 260 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 65% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 71% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 96 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Power adapter | 180 W | 150 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 358 mm |
| Depth | 265 mm | 263 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Magnesium alloy | Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 55.6 dB | 55 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | USB4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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