Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) vs Eluktronics HYDROC 16 (HYDROC-16)
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Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ has a better performing processor.
- Legion 9i has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
- For graphics performance Eluktronics HYDROC 16 has a faster graphics card.
- Legion 9i features a bigger display.
- HYDROC 16 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS)
Eluktronics HYDROC 16 (HYDROC-16)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) | Eluktronics HYDROC 16 (HYDROC-16) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.04 x 9.64 x 1.04 inches | |
| (35.66 x 24.49 x 2.64 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 4000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 7, 2026 | July 17, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,149.99 | $5,499.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,149.99 | $5,499.00 |
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Compare Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ / Eluktronics HYDROC 16 vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) summary
Lenovo Legion 9i is a reasonably priced gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card that is fine well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant Intel processor and a decent amount of RAM for its price. WQUXGA resolution is passable for the 18″ 240 Hz IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is passable leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo Legion 9i 18" WQUXGA IPS 240Hz Gaming Notebook Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 64GB RAM 2TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Eclipse Black
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 9
Processor Model: 290HX Plus
Processor Core: Tetracosa-core (24 Core)
Processor Threads: 24
ASIN: B0HM843HJ8
Eluktronics HYDROC 16 (HYDROC-16) summary
Eluktronics HYDROC 16 is an adequately priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 video card which is superb well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a reasonable Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. Just Quad HD resolution is mediocre for the 16-inch monitor. The 4000gb SSD storage is reasonable but could be higher.
Eluktronics HYDROC 16 Flagship Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16” QHD 300Hz 500-Nit, 64GB RAM, 4TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD, WiFi 7, W11 Home, Liquid Cooled Mobile Workstation
Ultimate Cooling - Proudly featuring the an internal hydraulic chamber partnered with an external liquid cooler (included). Enjoy this laptop with desktop caliber qualities while at home and unplug just as easy as an AC adapter for mobile use in seconds. The best of both world's at your fingertips!
Next-Gen Performance: Intel's Core Ultra 9 275HX delivers unprecedented multi-core performance for gaming, content creation, and heavy workloads with enhanced efficiency
Enjoy The View – A 16" 16:10 QHD (2560 x 1600) color accurate display with up to 500-nits of brightness. An incredibly fast 300Hz refresh rate.
Supercharged RTX Graphics Card - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU with 24GB GDDR7 running up to 175 watts! You may see some gaming laptops from others tout the same graphics card, but pay close attention to the wattage. At least we know every last drop of performance is included here...
Premium Storage & Memory - 4TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD partnered with 64GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM. Plus, our systems don't contain soldered memory or storage locking you in to one option for your future.
Premium Composition & Hardware - Per-key RGB NKRO membrane keyboard; Intel WiFi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4; Nahmic Audio with Smart Amp; Full HD Webcam with a physical privacy switch and a dedicated IR sensor for Windows Hello; Thunderbolt 4 with 140 watt Type-C charging; 2,500GB RJ-45 port; 99WHr Battery all encompassed in a CNC machined aluminum chassis!
Why Eluktronics? – A brand that has catered to gaming enthusiasts, engineers, military & professionals for more than 15 years. Our mission is to perfect the gaming laptop. We strive to provide the highest performing gaming laptops in the industry. Our products feature a professional design you can feel comfortable bringing to a meeting. They contain no bloatware & no external branding because this is going to be your laptop, not ours. We are based in the USA & strictly offer US based support.
ASIN: B0FCFBCQTY