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5.6Graphics8.5
5.5Overall performance8.2
6.7Display8.9
2.6Memory & storage3.7
8.0Battery & portability7.7
7.0Features & cooling5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
LOQ 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026)Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026)
| LOQ 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026) | Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 255 mm | 270 mm | −15 mm |
| Width | 345 mm | 363 mm | −18 mm |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 24 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.3 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is LOQ 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026) better than Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026)?
- Weight2.1 kg vs 2.3 kg+10%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Webcam1,440p vs 720p2×
- Thickness23 mm vs 24 mm+4%
Why is Crosshair 16 Max HX E2 RTX 5070 (2026) better than LOQ 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026)?
- CPU cores8 vs 243×
- GPU compute (FP32)14.9 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS+76%
- Battery capacity60 Wh vs 80 Wh+33%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,489 vs 15,354+62%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- SSD (up to)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 4,608+80%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- Response time18 ms vs 3 ms6×
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 128 GB4×
- Ethernet1 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s5×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5050 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 | 2,560 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 14.9 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,489 | 15,354 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 355 | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 8 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 8 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 355, Core Ultra 7 356H | Core Ultra 7 251HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,489 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,757 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 760 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.3″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 18 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 72% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 148 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 | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 128 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 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 60 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 | 2.1 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 345 mm | 363 mm |
| Depth | 255 mm | 270 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Grey | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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 | 1,440p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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