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6.0Graphics8.3
5.9Overall performance8.3
7.5Display8.8
9.1Memory & storage4.1
7.5Battery & portability6.3
9.7Features & cooling9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
18 Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
| 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 290 mm | 287 mm | +3 mm |
| Width | 365 mm | 401 mm | −36 mm |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 30 mm | −1.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.5 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)96 GB vs 32 GB3×
- SSD (up to)12,288 GB vs 2,000 GB6.1×
- Refresh rate300 Hz vs 240 Hz+25%
- Weight3.15 kg vs 3.5 kg+11%
- Webcam2,160p vs 1,080p2×
- Thickness28.5 mm vs 30 mm+5%
- Response time3 ms vs 5 ms+67%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) better than 18 Area-51 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- Brightness500 nits vs 1,200 nits2.4×
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light21,921 vs 28,453+30%
- Battery capacity96 Wh vs 99 Wh+3%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,606 vs 22,441+14%
- GPU compute (FP32)37.4 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+12%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 2,000 GB3.9×
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 7,680+30%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,945 vs 2,132+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.4 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 21,921 | 28,453 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 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 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,606 | 22,441 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,197 | 3,342 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,945 | 2,132 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 5 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 96 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 96 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 12,288 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 3 | 3 |
| 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 |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.15 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 365 mm | 401 mm |
| Depth | 290 mm | 287 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Green | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 55.9 dB | 53 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 2,160p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.2 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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