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4.4Graphics8.7
7.8Overall performance8.8
5.7Display9.2
8.4Memory & storage5.0
4.6Battery & portability4.0
6.6Features & cooling5.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aero X16 RTX 5050 (2026)Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5070 (2026)
| Aero X16 RTX 5050 (2026) | Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5070 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 250.7 mm | 246 mm | +4.7 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 344 mm | +11 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 20 mm | = |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.9 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Aero X16 RTX 5050 (2026) better than Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5070 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Battery capacity83 Wh vs 80 Wh+4%
- Dolby AtmosYes · Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- Key travel1.7 mm vs 1.6 mm+6%
- Screen size16″ vs 15.3″+5%
Why is Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5070 (2026) better than Aero X16 RTX 5050 (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)12.2 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS2.1×
- GPU power (TGP)85 W vs 115 W+35%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,251 vs 13,371+45%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 4,608+80%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- HDRNo · Aero X16 RTX 5050 (2026): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- USB-C ports1 vs 22×
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 85 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 12.2 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,251 | 13,371 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen AI 7 450, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Ryzen AI 9 465, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 | Core Ultra 7 251HX, Core Ultra 7 356H, Core Ultra 9 386H, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 16,148 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,036 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,639 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 15.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 197 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 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) | 2,048 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 150 W | 245 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.88 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 344 mm |
| Depth | 250.7 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | White, Gray | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | — | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 51.9 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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