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5.7Graphics9.5
5.7Overall performance9.3
7.5Display3.6
9.1Memory & storage5.7
7.5Battery & portability3.5
9.7Features & cooling6.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
18 Area-51 RTX 5070 (2025)Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)
| 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 (2025) | Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 290 mm | 308 mm | −18 mm |
| Width | 365 mm | 404 mm | −39 mm |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 32 mm | −3.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)?
- Refresh rate300 Hz vs 144 Hz2.1×
- SSD (up to)12,288 GB vs 4,000 GB3.1×
- RAM (up to)96 GB vs 64 GB+50%
- Weight3.15 kg vs 3.6 kg+14%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025): No
- HDRYes · Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Cooling fans4 vs 22×
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Webcam2,160p vs 1,080p2×
- Dolby AtmosYes · Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Thickness28.5 mm vs 32 mm+12%
Why is Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025) better than 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,944 vs 31,723+87%
- Video memory8 GB vs 24 GB3×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 10,4962.3×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- GPU compute (FP32)38.5 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS+34%
- Battery capacity96 Wh vs 99 Wh+3%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 4,000 GB7.8×
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Fan noise (max. load)55.9 dB vs 45.8 dB+22%
- Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 5.5 GHz+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 38.5 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 16,944 | 31,723 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 285HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,606 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,197 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,945 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2400 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | 4K (2160p/2400p) |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 96% | — |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 12,288 GB | 4,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 4,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 3 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 360 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.15 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 365 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 290 mm | 308 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Green | Black |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 55.9 dB | 45.8 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 2,160p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.2 | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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