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5.7Graphics4.0
6.4Overall performance4.8
6.4Display8.6
9.7Memory & storage8.6
8.6Battery & portability7.9
5.6Features & cooling6.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Gaming A16 RTX 5060 (2025)Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 16 RTX 4050 (2024)
| Gaming A16 RTX 5060 (2025) | Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 16 RTX 4050 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 263 mm | 260.5 mm | +2.5 mm |
| Width | 358 mm | 359.7 mm | −1.7 mm |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 25.2 mm | −2.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.1 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Gaming A16 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 16 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)96 GB vs 64 GB+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,494 vs 7,945+45%
- SSD (up to)8,000 GB vs 4,096 GB+95%
- GPU compute (FP32)14.7 TFLOPS vs 11.7 TFLOPS+26%
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 2,560+30%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 16 RTX 4050 (2024): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 16 RTX 4050 (2024): No
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 512 GB+95%
- Thickness23 mm vs 25.2 mm+10%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
Why is Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 16 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Gaming A16 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- GPU power (TGP)85 W vs 100 W+18%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 80 Wh+5%
- Weight2.2 kg vs 2.1 kg+5%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncNo · Gaming A16 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- HDRNo · Gaming A16 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- SD card readerNo · Gaming A16 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- Brightness300 nits vs 350 nits+17%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- sRGB coverage65% vs 98%+51%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 189 ppi+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 85 W | 100 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 14.7 TFLOPS | 11.7 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,494 | 7,945 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 7 260 | Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| CPU maker | AMD | AMD |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU threads | — | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13620H, Ryzen 7 260 | Ryzen 7 7735HS, Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 10,114 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,192 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 741 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 65% | 98% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 8,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 150 W | 230 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 25.2 mm |
| Width | 358 mm | 359.7 mm |
| Depth | 263 mm | 260.5 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 55 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | Single-colour RGB | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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