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Typelaptoplaptop
Screen
Screen size18 "18 "
Screen typeminiLEDminiLED
Surface treatmentglossgloss
Screen resolution3840x2400 (16:10)3840x2400 (16:10)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1000 nt1000 nt
Contrast2000000 :12000000 :1
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)100 %100 %
HDRHDR10HDR10
VESA DisplayHDR CertificationDisplayHDR 1000DisplayHDR 1000
CPU
SeriesCore Ultra 9Core Ultra 9
Model285HX275HX
Code nameArrow Lake (Series 2)Arrow Lake (Series 2)
Processor cores24 (8P+16E)24 (8P+16E)
Total threads2424
CPU speed2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
TurboBoost / TurboCore frequency5.5 GHz5.4 GHz
CPU TDP55 W55 W
Passmark CPU Mark61010 score(s)
RAM
RAM64 GB64 GB
Max. RAM96 GB96 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed6400 MHz5600 MHz
Slots22
Graphics card
Graphics card typededicateddedicated
Graphics card seriesNVIDIA GeForceNVIDIA GeForce
Graphics card modelRTX 5080RTX 5080
Video memory16 GB16 GB
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
GPU TDP175 W150 W
Advanced Optimus
VR
Storage
Drive typeSSD M.2 NVMeSSD M.2 NVMe
Drive capacity2048 GB2048 GB
M.2 drive interfacePCI-E 5.0 4xPCI-E 4.0 4x
Additional M.2 connector1
Addittional M.2 connectors interfacePCI-E 4.0 4x
Connections
Connection ports
HDMI
v 2.1
HDMI
v 2.1
Card reader
USB A 10Gbps (3.2 gen2)32
USB4 40 Gbps2
USB4 80 Gbps2
Thunderbolt interfacev5 2 pcsx2 v4
Alternate Mode
Monitors connection33
LAN (RJ-45)2.5 Gbps2.5 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetoothv 5.4v 5.4
Multimedia
Webcam1920x1080 (Full HD)1920x1080 (Full HD)
Camera shutter
Speakers66
Brand acousticsDynaudioDynaudio
Security
fingerprint scanner
3D face scanner
kensington / Noble lock
fingerprint scanner
3D face scanner
kensington / Noble lock
Keyboard
BacklightRGB per keyRGB per key
Lighthing syncMSI Mystic Light Sync
Key designisland typeisland type
Num block
Additional keys11
Input devicetouchpadtouchpad
Battery
Battery capacity6578 mAh6459 mAh
Battery capacity100 W*h100 W*h
Battery voltage15.18 В15.4 В
Powered by USB-C (Power Delivery)
Fast charge
Power supply Included400 W280 W
General
Preinstalled OSWin 11 HomeWin 11 Pro
Materialmatte plasticaluminium / magnesium alloy
Dimensions (WxDxT)404x308x33 mm400x290x34 mm
Weight3.6 kg2.9 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalogapril 2025march 2025
Glossary

Model

The specific model of the processor installed in the laptop, or rather, the processor index within its series (see above). Knowing the full name of the processor (series and model), you can find detailed information on it (up to practical reviews) and clarify its capabilities.

TurboBoost / TurboCore frequency

Processor clock speed achieved in TurboBoost or TurboCore "overclocking" mode.

Turbo Boost and Turbo Core technologies are used by different manufacturers (Intel and AMD, respectively), but they have the same principle of operation: load distribution from more loaded processor cores to less loaded ones to improve performance. The "overclocking" mode is characterized by an increased clock frequency, and it is indicated in this case.

For more information about clock speed in general, see the relevant paragraph above.

Passmark CPU Mark

The result shown by the laptop processor in the Passmark CPU Mark test.

Passmark CPU Mark is a comprehensive test that is more detailed and reliable than the popular 3DMark06 (see above). It checks not only the gaming capabilities of the CPU, but also its performance in other modes, based on which it displays the overall score; this score can be used to fairly reliably evaluate the processor as a whole (the more points, the higher the performance).

RAM speed

The clock speed of the RAM installed in the laptop.

The higher the frequency (with the same type and amount of memory) — the higher the performance of RAM in general and the faster the laptop will cope with resource-intensive tasks. However modules with the same frequency may differ somewhat in actual performance due to differences in other characteristics; but this difference becomes significant only in very specific cases, for the average user it is not critical. As for specific values, the most popular modules on the modern market are 2400 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2933 MHz and 3200 MHz. Memory at 2133 MHz or less is found mainly in outdated and low-cost devices, and in high-performance configurations this parameter is 2933 MHz, 3200 MHz, 4266 MHz, 4800 MHz, 5200 MHz, 5500 MHz, 5600 MHz, 6000 MHz, 6400 MHz and more.

GPU TDP

The amount of heat generated by the graphics processing unit (GPU) during normal operation. TDP is expressed in watts. It allows you to evaluate the thermal characteristics of a laptop and determine its potential for working with high graphics loads. The higher the GPU TDP value, the more power the GPU consumes, which may require a more efficient cooling system to avoid overheating and ensure stable operation of the device. Laptops with higher GPU heat dissipation are better suited for gamers or graphics and video production professionals.

M.2 drive interface

The connection interface used by the M.2 SSD installed in the laptop (see "Drive type").

One of the features of the M.2 connector and drives for it is that they can use two different connection interfaces: PCI-E (in one form or another) or SATA. We emphasize that this paragraph indicates the data of the SSD module; the connector itself may provide other interface options, including more advanced ones — see "M.2 connector interface" (for example, a drive with a PCI-E 3.0 2x connection can be placed in a connector that also supports the faster PCI-E 4.0 4x). However, anyway, the connection connector usually allows you to realize all the features of the installed drive; so this item allows you to quite reliably evaluate the capabilities of the standard M.2 module.

As for specific interfaces, nowadays you can mainly find the following options:

— SATA 3. The SATA interface was originally designed for traditional hard drives. The third version of this interface is the latest; it provides data transfer rates up to 600 Mbps. This is significantly less than PCI-E, and in general, very little by the standards of SSD drives. Therefore, M.2 connection using SATA is typical mainly for low-cost entry-level modules. However, even these media are generally faster than most HDDs.

— PCI-E. Universal interface for connecting internal peripherals. Provides generally faster speeds than SATA, making it better suited for SSD modules: theoretically, PC...I-E allows you to realize the full potential of SSDs, even the fastest. In fact, the supported data transfer rate may be different — depending on the version of the interface and the number of lines (data transmission channels). Here are the options most relevant for modern laptops:
  • PCI-E 3.0 2x. Connection using 2 lanes PCI-E version 3.0. This version provides speeds of about 1 GB/s per line; respectively, two lines give a maximum of just under 2 GB / s.
  • PCI-E 3.0 4x. Connection using 4 lanes PCI-E version 3.0. Provides a maximum speed of about 4 GB / s.
  • PCI-E 4.0 4x. Connection using 4 lanes PCI-E version 4.0. In this version, the throughput, compared to PCI-E 3.0, has been doubled — thus, 4 lines give a maximum speed of about 8 MB / s.
Note that in the case of M.2 connectors, different PCI-E variations are usually quite compatible with each other — except that the connection speed when working with a "non-native" connector will be limited by the capabilities of the slowest component. For example, when connecting a PCI-E 3.0 4x SSD module to a PCI-E 3.0 2x slot, this speed will correspond to the capabilities of the connector, and when connected to PCI-E 4.0 4x, to the capabilities of the drive.

Additional M.2 connector

The number of additional M.2 connectors on the laptop motherboard.

In this case, any free M.2 connector is called additional (if there is an installed drive, the connector is considered the main one and its characteristics are given above — see "M.2 connector interface" and so on). There may be several such free slots — therefore, our catalog specifies the number of additional M.2 connectors, and not just their presence.

Anyway, this parameter will be useful primarily if the laptop is bought for an upgrade. It allows you to estimate how many M.2 SSDs (or other peripherals with such a connection) can be additionally installed in the device. At the same time, when choosing specific components, you should also take into account the interface and the size of free M.2 slots (see below for more details).

Addittional M.2 connectors interface

A connection interface supported by the laptops optional M.2 connector (see above). Recall that this connector is initially free; so this information allows you to evaluate the compatibility with additional components and, accordingly, the possibility of upgrading.

Two main types of interfaces can be implemented through the M.2 connector: SATA and PCI-E. SATA was originally created for hard drives, its support is inexpensive, but the speed of such a connection does not exceed 600 MB / s — this is very low by the standards of SSDs and other modern peripherals. Therefore, in the additional connector (s) M.2, one or another type of PCI-E is most often implemented. This interface has several variations that differ in version, number of lines and, as a result, speed; Here are the options most relevant for modern laptops:

— PCI-E 3.0 2x. Connecting using 2 lanes of PCI-E version 3.0 gives a maximum speed of just under 2 GB / s.
— PCI-E 3.0 4x. Connection using 4 lanes PCI-E version 3.0. Provides a maximum speed of about 4 GB / s.
— PCI-E 4.0 4x. Connected using 4 lanes PCI-E version 4.0, throughput is about 8 Mbps.
— PCI-E. Connection via PCI-E, for which the manufacturer did not specify the details (version and number of lines).

It is worth noting here that in the case of M.2, different versions of PCI-E are quite compatible with each other (except that the speed of work will be limited by the capabilities of the slower side —...the drive or connector). Therefore, even if the specific capabilities of such a connector are not specified, this is generally not critical (these capabilities will not hurt to clarify unless if high performance is fundamentally important to you).

USB A 10Gbps (3.2 gen2)

Number of USB 3.2 gen2 ports provided in the laptop. Previously, this interface was known as USB 3.1 gen2 and USB 3.1.

USB of all versions is the most popular modern interface for connecting various peripherals to computer - from keyboards, mice and flash drives to very original devices. It can also be used to charge smartphones and other gadgets. The more USB ports laptop has, the more peripherals you can connect to it without using splitters. Specifically, USB 3.2 gen2 allows you to achieve speeds of up to 10 Gbps, as well as deliver up to 100 W of power to external devices (although the USB Power Delivery function that provides this is not strictly required). Moreover, such connectors are also compatible with peripherals of earlier versions that have classic USB A plugs.
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