vs
9.7Graphics9.6
9.8Overall performance9.8
5.7Display4.4
8.4Memory & storage9.6
4.6Battery & portability3.7
6.6Features & cooling7.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024)
| Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026) | Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 250.7 mm | 284 mm | −33.3 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 357 mm | −2 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 28.6 mm | −8.6 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.7 kg | −0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026) better than Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024)?
- Weight1.9 kg vs 2.7 kg+42%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- Video memory24 GB vs 16 GB+50%
- Thickness20 mm vs 28.6 mm+43%
- Brightness400 nits vs 300 nits+33%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
- GPU shader cores10,496 vs 9,728+8%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Why is Vector 16 HX RTX 4090 (2024) better than Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- GPU compute (FP32)31.8 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+42%
- Battery capacity83 Wh vs 90 Wh+8%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light21,690 vs 25,757+19%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core16,148 vs 18,789+16%
- USB-C ports1 vs 33×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,639 vs 2,173+33%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- SD card readerNo · Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 175 W |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 10,496 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.8 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 21,690 | 25,757 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Core i9-13980HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 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 i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 16,148 | 18,789 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,036 | 2,987 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,639 | 2,173 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| 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 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 83 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 150 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 28.6 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 250.7 mm | 284 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | White, Gray | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | — | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 62 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
Related comparisons
vs
Gigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5070 (2025)vsGigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)7.69.2
vsGigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2025)vsGigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)6.19.2
vsAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 OLED GU606 RTX 5070 (2026)vsGigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)9.39.2vs
Gigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)vsLenovo Legion 7a 15 G11 Radeon 8060S (2026)9.28.9
vsAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405 RTX 5080 (2026)vsGigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)9.39.2vs
Gigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5090 (2026)vsLenovo Yoga Pro 9 16 G11 RTX 5070 (2026)9.29.2