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9.4Graphics9.7
9.8Overall performance9.3
8.6Display9.5
9.5Memory & storage5.5
5.7Battery & portability5.3
9.1Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026)
| Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 284.1 mm | 270 mm | +14.1 mm |
| Width | 357.2 mm | 363 mm | −5.8 mm |
| Thickness | 28.6 mm | 29 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.6 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) better than Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)96 GB vs 32 GB3×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Battery capacity100 Wh vs 92 Wh+9%
Why is Raider 16 Max HX B2 RTX 5090 (2026) better than Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS+22%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light25,037 vs 28,614+14%
- Video memory16 GB vs 24 GB+50%
- Response time3 ms vs 1 ms3×
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 10,496+37%
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.6 kg+4%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- HDRNo · Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Keyboard backlightZone RGB vs Per-key RGB
- Per-key RGBNo · Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 2,000 GB+95%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 42 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 25,037 | 28,614 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 21,127 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,168 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,005 | — |
| 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 | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 96 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 96 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 92 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 28.6 mm | 29 mm |
| Width | 357.2 mm | 363 mm |
| Depth | 284.1 mm | 270 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 60.2 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | Zone RGB | Per-key RGB |
| Per-key RGB | No | Yes |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.2 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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