The Erazer Major 16 X1 revealed few notable shortcomings in our review. Aside from elevated idle temperatures, underwhelming speakers, and pronounced fan noise under load (in gaming mode), there are no serious drawbacks. The Tongfang-based chassis impresses with its sturdy construction, extensive port selection, and responsive input devices. Further highlights include a bright QHD+ display with excellent colour accuracy out of the box. Both the compact 250-watt power supply and the mechanical webcam shutter are also commendable.
Medion leaves little to be desired in terms of performance. The Core Ultra 7 255HX and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ensure high and, above all, consistent speeds across applications and games alike. All things considered, we can confidently recommend the 16-inch model
Pros
+consistently strong CPU/GPU performance
+bright and colour-accurate display
+generous port selection
+high-quality chassis
+good input devices
+compact power adapter
+mechanical webcam shutter
Cons
–lid prone to fingerprints
–mediocre audio quality
–quite loud under load
–elevated idle temperatures
The Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 is available from around €2,600 (approximately $2,800 USD) at various online retailers (e.g. notebooksbilliger.de)
Memory
32 GB
, 2x 16 GB DDR5-5600, two SO-DIMM slots (both in use)
Display
16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, NE160QDM-NZL (BOE0D55), IPS, glossy: no, 300 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM870 (Arrow Lake-HX PCH)
Soundcard
Intel Arrow Point PCH – Audio Context Engine
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Line-In/Out, Card Reader: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Networking
Realtek Gaming 2.5GbE Family Controller (10MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 2.27 x 357 x 255 ( = 0.09 x 14.06 x 10.04 in)
Battery
80 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 4 Cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: FHD Primary Camera: 2 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: 2.0, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 250 W Power Supply, Erazer Control Center, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.45 kg ( = 86.42 oz / 5.4 pounds), Power Supply: 610 g ( = 21.52 oz / 1.34 pounds)
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.
The chassis of the Major 16 X1 differs significantly from the Major X20 we tested in 2023. Medion opts for a highly robust construction that feels pleasantly premium, thanks to its metal lid and rubberised top surface. Medion also earns points for the display’s 180° hinge. Build quality leaves no room for criticism. Weighing in at around 2.5 kg, the 16-inch device is slightly heavier than its predecessor, yet a bit lighter than the Vector 16.
The Major 16 X1 offers a wide range of ports. On the USB front, there are four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (3x Type-A, 1x Type-C) and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port with Power Delivery and Thunderbolt 4 support. External displays can be connected via HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1a. Additional features include 2.5 Gbit Ethernet, a very fast SD card reader, a combo audio jack, and a Kensington lock slot.
Wireless connectivity is handled by Intel’s Wi-Fi 6E AX211 module, which performs as expected. The built-in Full HD webcam delivers decent image quality.
One of the Erazer laptop’s key strengths lies in its excellent input devices. The keyboard impresses not only with its satisfying tactile feedback and well-thought-out layout, but also with generously sized arrow keys and a full numeric keypad. A dedicated function key next to the power button allows users to switch between performance modes, each represented by a distinct colour. The 12.3 cm x 7.7 cm touchpad offers a pleasant user experience. Precision, click mechanism, and multi-touch support all perform reliably.
Medion has equipped the Major 16 X1 with a 300 Hz-capable IPS panel in a 16:10 format, offering a resolution of 2,560 × 1,600 pixels. The average brightness of 539 cd/m² is excellent and clearly outshines all comparison models. Contrast, on the other hand, is only decent at 1,154:1, due to a slightly elevated black level of 0.5 cd/m². Viewing angles are typical for an IPS panel, and response times are in a similar range. Full sRGB coverage is another plus, though some competitors offer higher coverage in the AdobeRGB or DCI-P3 colour spaces.
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 15 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.5 ms).
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
10 ms … rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined
↗ 3.2 ms rise
↘ 6.8 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 21 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.1 ms).
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
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To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession – a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8350 (minimum: 5 – maximum: 343500) Hz was measured.
The performance of the Major 16 X1 sits somewhere between the mid-range and high-end segments. The test model (MD62736) comes with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM (2x 16 GB), which should be sufficient for the years ahead. The same can be said for the 2 TB NVMe SSD.
The Erazer Control Centre offers three performance modes: Silent, Balanced and Gaming. These differ significantly in terms of noise levels and overall performance (see table). All measurements were carried out in Gaming mode, with the battery test being the only exception.
Medion Control Center mode
Silent
Balanced
Gaming
Cyberpunk 2077 noise
34 dB(A)
49 dB(A)
54 dB(A)
Cyberpunk 2077 performance (FHD/Ultra)
30 fps locked
122 fps
129 fps
Cinebench R15 multi score
2971 points
4008 points
4796 points
The Core Ultra 7 255HXis a fast 20-core chip from Intel’s Arrow Lake generation (8 P-cores, 12 E-cores), built on a 3 nm process. The Major 16 X1 performs very well in our CPU benchmarks. It not only outpaces the older Major X20 (Core i9-13900HX) but also surpasses the Vector 16 HX, which features the same 255HX processor. The laptop also delivers consistent scores throughout the Cinebench loop.
Medion equips the 16-inch model with a very fast 2 TB SSD from Phison. In sequential read tests, the M.2 drive even exceeds 10,000 MB/s at times. As with competing devices, there were no noticeable slowdowns during the sustained loop test.
We’ve already tested NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti a few times now. The 12 GB model based on the Blackwell architecture performs strongly in 3DMark, outperforming the previous-gen RTX 4070 by around 43% and the RTX 5070 in the MSI Katana 17 by approximately 35%. Its performance also sits slightly above the average we’ve seen so far for the RTX 5070 Ti. Meanwhile, the RTX 5080 in the Beast 18 X1 only pulls ahead by just over 10%. For the Major 16 X1, Medion allows a TGP of 140 watts including Dynamic Boost.
For our gaming tests, we focused primarily on QHD performance. Once again, the 16-inch model delivers slightly better frame rates than most of its rivals. The RTX 5080 extends its lead to around 20%, while the RTX 5070 Ti proves nearly 40% faster than the RTX 5070, thanks in part to its larger VRAM (12 versus 8 GB).
Overall, the Major 16 X1 is capable of running almost all modern games smoothly at 2,560 × 1,440 or 1,600 pixels with maximum settings. Only in extremely demanding or poorly optimised titles such as Oblivion Remastered does it fall short of the 40 FPS mark. In such cases, DLSS 4 and, where supported, multi-frame generation provide effective relief. Stalker 2 is one example (see table).
The long-term test with Cyberpunk 2077 brought no surprises: The frame rate of the Major 16 X1 remained very constant.
In Gaming mode, the 16-inch laptop gets quite loud under load: 53 to 54 dB(A) is clearly audible and may be distracting, making headset use advisable. That said, some competitors are even louder, approaching 60 dB(A). In idle mode, the Medion laptop remains pleasantly quiet, with an average of 27 dB(A), the lowest value in the test field.
Power Supply (max.) 56 °C = 133 F | Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-900
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 44.8 °C / 113 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F for the devices in the class Gaming. (-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 49 °C / 120 F, compared to the average of 40.5 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming. (-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 50 °C / 122 F, compared to the average of 43.3 °C / 110 F (±) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 33.6 °C / 92 F, compared to the device average of 33.9 °C / 93 F. (-) 3: The average temperature for the upper side is 46.3 °C / 115 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F for the class Gaming. (-) The palmrests and touchpad can get very hot to the touch with a maximum of 46 °C / 114.8 F. (-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (-17.1 °C / -30.8 F).
In our stress test using Furmark and Prime95, the Core Ultra 7 255HX reached around 81 °C after a while, while the RTX 5070 Ti levelled off at approximately 84 °C. Temperatures in Cyberpunk 2077 were similar (see screenshot for reference).
Surprisingly, sound quality has taken a step back compared to the previous model. While the Major X20 performed very well in this area, the Major 16 X1 only manages a place in the lower midfield. The bass, in particular, could have used more depth and power.
With an 80 Wh battery, the 16-inch laptop sits comfortably between the Katana 17 (75 Wh) and the Vector 16 (90 Wh). In our Wi-Fi test, with screen brightness reduced to 150 cd/m², the Major 16 X1 achieved a solid runtime of just under 6.5 hours.
Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 (Erazer Major Series)
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