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9.8Graphics7.1
9.7Overall performance8.9
9.7Display8.6
7.2Memory & storage9.6
2.9Battery & portability5.3
9.3Features & cooling6.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026)Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026)
| Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026) | Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 269 mm | 266.4 mm | +2.6 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 359 mm | −2 mm |
| Thickness | 26 mm | 27.9 mm | −1.9 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.5 kg | +0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026) better than Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)51.4 TFLOPS vs 18.4 TFLOPS2.8×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light30,836 vs 13,5542.3×
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 115 W+52%
- Video memory24 GB vs 8 GB3×
- GPU shader cores10,496 vs 3,3283.2×
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Response time0.2 ms vs 3 ms15×
- Brightness500 nits vs 400 nits+25%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026): No
- HDRYes · Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
Why is Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026) better than Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- Battery capacity83 Wh vs 90 Wh+8%
- Weight2.97 kg vs 2.5 kg+19%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- USB-A ports2 vs 3+50%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 6,400 MHz+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 10,496 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 51.4 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 30,836 | 13,554 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 20 |
| CPU threads | — | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen AI 7 450, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 19,135 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 3,085 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 1,892 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 0.2 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 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 | — | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.97 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 26 mm | 27.9 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 359 mm |
| Depth | 269 mm | 266.4 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 61.8 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 5 Gbit/s | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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