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- Intel Core i9 14900HX
- RTX 5070
- 32 GB DDR5
- 1 TBSSD
- 15.6″ 165Hz
- 4.96 lbs
Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19
ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US takes 9.5 weighted points vs 6.5, winning on CPU Benchmark, GPU Benchmark, Refresh Rate. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX · NVIDIA RTX 5070
| Category | Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US | Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Productivity | 5.5/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Programming | 5.9/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Engineering / 3D | 6.5/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Student | 5/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Travel / Portability | 4.1/10 | 4.1/10 |
| AI Workloads | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.3/10 | 9.7/10 |
| Spec | Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US | Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| PassMark Score | 56,488 | 55,708 |
| CPU Cores | 8P+16E | 16 |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 5070Ti | NVIDIA RTX 5070 |
| G3DMark Score | 23,094 | 20,472 |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 64 GB DDR5 |
| RAM Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 1 TBSSD | 2 TBSSD |
| Display | 16″ IPS | 16″ IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Pixel Density | 189 PPI | 189 PPI |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Weight | 6 lbs | null lbs |
| Thickness | 1.12″ | null″ |
| Amazon Rating | 4.2 ★ (51) | 5 ★ (6) |
| Value Score | 8.3/10 | 9.7/10 |
The ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US's Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is ~1% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (56,488 vs 55,708). In practice the difference is marginal.
The RTX 5070Ti in the ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US is ~13% faster (23,094 vs 20,472 G3DMark) — a modest but real FPS edge.
Office scores: 5.5/10 vs 6.6/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.
Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 165 Hz. The ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.
Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD. Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070: 64 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD.
6 lbs / 1.12″ vs null lbs / null″. The ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US is 6.0 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 4.1 vs 4.1.
Value scores land 8.3/10 vs 9.7/10. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 extracts more performance per dollar.
Buy the ASUS Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-211US — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Ryzen 9 / RTX 5070 only if budget matter more to you.
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