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9.7Graphics6.4
9.8Overall performance8.2
5.7Display8.0
8.1Memory & storage8.8
4.5Battery & portability9.4
6.4Features & cooling9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)Pro 9i Aura Edition 16 RTX 5060 (2026)
| Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026) | Pro 9i Aura Edition 16 RTX 5060 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 250.7 mm | 247.9 mm | +2.8 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 360.6 mm | −5.6 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 17.2 mm | +2.8 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 5090 (2026) better than Pro 9i Aura Edition 16 RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)31.8 TFLOPS vs 16.6 TFLOPS+92%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light21,690 vs 11,734+85%
- Video memory24 GB vs 8 GB3×
- GPU shader cores10,496 vs 3,3283.2×
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 120 Hz+38%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,639 vs 1,149+43%
- CPU cores20 vs 16+25%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Pro 9i Aura Edition 16 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- Upgradable RAMYes · Pro 9i Aura Edition 16 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- CPU threads20 vs 16+25%
- Key travel1.7 mm vs 1.5 mm+13%
Why is Pro 9i Aura Edition 16 RTX 5060 (2026) better than Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs 3K (1800p/2000p)
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- Battery capacity83 Wh vs 92 Wh+11%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- Advanced OptimusNo · Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026): Yes
- HDRNo · Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- RAM typeDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- USB-C ports1 vs 22×
- SD card readerNo · Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 100 W |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 10,496 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.8 TFLOPS | 16.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 21,690 | 11,734 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Core Ultra 7 356H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.7 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 356H, Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 16,148 | 16,019 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,036 | 2,823 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,639 | 1,149 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2880 × 1800 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | 3K (1800p/2000p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 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 | 212 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 7,467 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | — |
| RAM slots | 2 | — |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | No |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh | 92 Wh |
| Power adapter | 150 W | 245 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 17.2 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 360.6 mm |
| Depth | 250.7 mm | 247.9 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | White, Gray | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | — | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 50.1 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | — |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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