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6.8Graphics8.5
6.7Overall performance8.2
8.9Display8.9
4.4Memory & storage3.7
9.1Battery & portability7.7
6.3Features & cooling5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025)Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026)
| Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025) | Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 255.3 mm | 270 mm | −14.7 mm |
| Width | 344.9 mm | 363 mm | −18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 21.5 mm | 24 mm | −2.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.3 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Weight2.2 kg vs 2.3 kg+5%
- Brightness500 nits vs 400 nits+25%
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6+17%
- Thickness21.5 mm vs 24 mm+12%
Why is Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026) better than Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- CPU cores8 vs 243×
- MUX switchNo · Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS+42%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,308 vs 15,354+25%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 4,608+38%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Pixel density150 ppi vs 189 ppi+26%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 6,400 MHz+14%
- Key travel1.6 mm vs 1.7 mm+6%
- Screen size15.1″ vs 16″+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 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 | 3,328 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,308 | 15,354 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 8 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Ryzen 7 250, Ryzen 7 260, Core Ultra 7 251HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 7 251HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.1″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 150 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | No | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 245 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 21.5 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 344.9 mm | 363 mm |
| Depth | 255.3 mm | 270 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.1 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Zone RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | No |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.6 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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