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7.8Graphics8.5
7.4Overall performance8.6
7.2Display8.6
3.2Memory & storage3.7
5.6Battery & portability6.5
5.3Features & cooling3.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Omen 15 RTX 5070 (2026)Crosshair A16 HX E8W RTX 5070 (2026)
| Omen 15 RTX 5070 (2026) | Crosshair A16 HX E8W RTX 5070 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 253 mm | 270 mm | −17 mm |
| Width | 343 mm | 363 mm | −20 mm |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 26 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Omen 15 RTX 5070 (2026) better than Crosshair A16 HX E8W RTX 5070 (2026)?
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Crosshair A16 HX E8W RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Crosshair A16 HX E8W RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Thickness24 mm vs 26 mm+8%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)52.2 dB vs 59 dB+13%
- Pixel density197 ppi vs 189 ppi+4%
Why is Crosshair A16 HX E8W RTX 5070 (2026) better than Omen 15 RTX 5070 (2026)?
- CPU cores8 vs 162×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- SSD (up to)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Battery capacity70 Wh vs 80 Wh+14%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- Weight2.42 kg vs 2.3 kg+5%
- Brightness300 nits vs 400 nits+33%
- Response time6 ms vs 3 ms2.2×
- SD card readerNo · Omen 15 RTX 5070 (2026): Yes
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.2 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,978 | 15,208 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 7 8745HX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| CPU maker | AMD | AMD |
| CPU cores | 8 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i5-14500HX, Core 5 210H, Core Ultra 5 225H, Ryzen 5 240, Core Ultra 5 235HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core 7 240H, Core Ultra 7 255H, Ryzen 7 260, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 356H, Core i9-14900HX, Ryzen 9 8940HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 386H, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 15,758 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,785 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 1,698 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.3″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 6 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 197 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | — | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 512 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 | 70 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 150 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.42 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 26 mm |
| Width | 343 mm | 363 mm |
| Depth | 253 mm | 270 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) | 52.2 dB | 59 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 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 | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | — | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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