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2.7Graphics4.2
3.1Overall performance5.7
4.0Display5.4
8.1Memory & storage8.0
7.0Battery & portability5.5
3.0Features & cooling2.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Gaming A18 RTX 5070 (2025)Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)
| Gaming A18 RTX 5070 (2025) | Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 293 mm | 280 mm | +13 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm | = |
| Thickness | 25 mm | 30 mm | −5 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.1 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Gaming A18 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)128 GB vs 96 GB+33%
- Weight2.8 kg vs 3.1 kg+11%
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Thickness25 mm vs 30 mm+20%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Why is Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Gaming A18 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)13 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS2×
- CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light10,495 vs 15,580+48%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- Advanced OptimusNo · Gaming A18 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Keyboard backlightSingle-colour RGB vs Zone RGB
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Max CPU clock4.9 GHz vs 5.4 GHz+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 10,495 | 15,580 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 7 260 | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 24 |
| CPU threads | — | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13620H, Ryzen 7 260 | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 21,832 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 3,163 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 2,086 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 98% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 128 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,200 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 8,000 GB | 8,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 150 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 25 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 293 mm | 280 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 58.6 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | Single-colour RGB | Zone RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | No |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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