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Maingear Element 16 (2025) RTX 5080

RTX 5080 16GB · Core Ultra 9 275HX · 64GB RAM · 16" QHD+ 240Hz Mini-LED
$3,899
B-
59/100 overall
Maingear Element 16 (2025) RTX 5080 is a gaming laptop built around the Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 16GB, paired with 64GB RAM and a 16" QHD+ 240Hz Mini-LED display. It weighs 5.95 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 5 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~2 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 16 GB VRAM + 64 GB RAM means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $3,899, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 59/100 (tier B-).

Specifications

BrandMaingear
CategoryGaming
GPURTX 5080 16GB
CPUCore Ultra 9 275HX
RAM64 GB
VRAM16 GB
Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz Mini-LED
Weight5.95 lbs
Battery (claimed)5 hrs
Battery (realistic)~2 hrs
Price (USD)$3,899

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierB- · 59/100
GPU score92/100
CPU score96/100
AI / LLM capability~23B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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