Verdict – One of the fastest RTX 5070 Ti laptops
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
Cons
Price and availability
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)
To put the Major 16 X1 through its paces, we lined it up against worthy rivals: the MSI Katana 17 HX (RTX 5070), the MSI Vector 16 HX AI (RTX 5070 Ti), and the powerhouse Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 (RTX 5080). For good measure, we also included the previous-gen Erazer Major X20 with an RTX 4070 in our comparison tables.
Specifications
Chassis
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.
Connectivity and features
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.
SD card reader
| SD Card Reader | |
| average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Gaming (20 - 204, n=72, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Average of class Gaming (25.8 - 261, n=71, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 (AV PRO microSD 128 GB V60) | |
Communication
Webcam
Maintenance
Input devices
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.
Display
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.
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Brightness Distribution: 85 %
Center on Battery: 577 cd/m²
Contrast: 1154:1 (Black: 0.5 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.12 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.83, calibrated: 1.33
ΔE Greyscale 2.2 | 0.09-98 Ø5.1
73.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
99.8% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
73.2% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.123
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 NE160QDM-NZL (BOE0D55), IPS, 2560x1600, 16", 300 Hz | Medion Erazer Major X20 BOE CQ NE160QDM-NZ1, IPS, 2560x1600, 16", 240 Hz | MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK CSOT MNH301CA3-1, IPS, 2560x1440, 17.3", 240 Hz | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG B160QAN02.3 (AUO7DB2), IPS, 2560x1600, 16", 240 Hz | Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 BOEhydis NE180QDM-NZ2, IPS, 2560x1600, 18", 240 Hz | |
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| Display | -4% | 18% | 15% | 16% | |
| Display P3 Coverage | 73.2 | 69.4 -5% | 97.3 33% | 96.6 32% | 97.1 33% |
| sRGB Coverage | 99.8 | 98 -2% | 99.6 0% | 99.8 0% | 99.9 0% |
| AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 73.9 | 70.9 -4% | 89 20% | 84.4 14% | 84.7 15% |
| Response Times | -36% | -15% | 21% | 2% | |
| Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 10 ? | 13.1 ? -31% | 5.2 ? 48% | 4.3 ? 57% | 5.6 ? 44% |
| Response Time Black / White * | 5.2 ? | 7.3 ? -40% | 9.2 ? -77% | 6 ? -15% | 7.3 ? -40% |
| PWM Frequency | |||||
| Screen | -12% | -5% | -28% | -39% | |
| Brightness middle | 577 | 374 -35% | 296 -49% | 473 -18% | 478 -17% |
| Brightness | 539 | 357 -34% | 272 -50% | 426 -21% | 456 -15% |
| Brightness Distribution | 85 | 92 8% | 87 2% | 85 0% | 89 5% |
| Black Level * | 0.5 | 0.33 34% | 0.27 46% | 0.42 16% | 0.4 20% |
| Contrast | 1154 | 1133 -2% | 1096 -5% | 1126 -2% | 1195 4% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.12 | 2.43 -15% | 1.35 36% | 3.47 -64% | 3.94 -86% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.32 | 3.97 -20% | 4.76 -43% | 7.24 -118% | 8.6 -159% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 1.33 | 1.4 -5% | 0.78 41% | 1.36 -2% | 0.75 44% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.2 | 3.1 -41% | 2.7 -23% | 3.1 -41% | 5.5 -150% |
| Gamma | 2.123 104% | 2.191 100% | 2.201 100% | 2.486 88% | 2.212 99% |
| CCT | 6457 101% | 6194 105% | 6770 96% | 6832 95% | 7059 92% |
| Total Average (Program / Settings) | -17% /
-14% | -1% /
-2% | 3% /
-12% | -7% /
-22% |
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Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 4 ms fall | ||
| 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)
| 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. | |||
Performance
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.
Test conditions
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 |
Processor
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.
Cinebench R15 multi sustained test
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AIDA64: FP32 Ray-Trace | FPU Julia | CPU SHA3 | CPU Queen | FPU SinJulia | FPU Mandel | CPU AES | CPU ZLib | FP64 Ray-Trace | CPU PhotoWorxx
| Performance Rating | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Average of class Gaming | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / FP32 Ray-Trace | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (27732 - 32373, n=2) | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Average of class Gaming (7192 - 85542, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Julia | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (140290 - 163570, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average of class Gaming (35040 - 252486, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / CPU SHA3 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (6445 - 7513, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average of class Gaming (1728 - 10389, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / CPU Queen | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (115802 - 130615, n=2) | |
| Average of class Gaming (50699 - 200651, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / FPU SinJulia | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average of class Gaming (5020 - 33636, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (11066 - 12035, n=2) | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / FPU Mandel | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (72938 - 84513, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average of class Gaming (17585 - 134044, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / CPU AES | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average of class Gaming (19065 - 328679, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (96832 - 112828, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / CPU ZLib | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (1510 - 1752, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Average of class Gaming (373 - 2531, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / FP64 Ray-Trace | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (15137 - 17617, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Average of class Gaming (3856 - 45446, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / CPU PhotoWorxx | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (39697 - 49664, n=2) | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average of class Gaming (10805 - 62916, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
System performance
In terms of system performance, the Major 16 X1 takes first place in the test field, just ahead of the Beast 18 X1.
PCMark 10: Score | Essentials | Productivity | Digital Content Creation
CrossMark: Overall | Productivity | Creativity | Responsiveness
WebXPRT 3: Overall
WebXPRT 4: Overall
Mozilla Kraken 1.1: Total
| Performance Rating | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | |
| Average of class Gaming | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| PCMark 10 / Score | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Average of class Gaming (5776 - 9852, n=128, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (7842 - 7858, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| PCMark 10 / Essentials | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average of class Gaming (9057 - 12600, n=128, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (10737 - 10773, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| PCMark 10 / Productivity | |
| Average of class Gaming (6662 - 14612, n=128, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (9270 - 9510, n=2) | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| PCMark 10 / Digital Content Creation | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Average of class Gaming (7440 - 19351, n=128, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (12817 - 13186, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| CrossMark / Overall | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (1944 - 2097, n=2) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Average of class Gaming (1247 - 2344, n=110, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| CrossMark / Productivity | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (1845 - 1959, n=2) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Average of class Gaming (1299 - 2211, n=110, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| CrossMark / Creativity | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (2249 - 2400, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Average of class Gaming (1275 - 2729, n=110, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| CrossMark / Responsiveness | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Average of class Gaming (1030 - 2330, n=110, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (1468 - 1713, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| WebXPRT 3 / Overall | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (319 - 325, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Average of class Gaming (237 - 532, n=122, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| WebXPRT 4 / Overall | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (305 - 306, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average of class Gaming (176.4 - 341, n=109, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 / Total | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Average of class Gaming (397 - 674, n=132, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (425 - 425, n=2) | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
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| PCMark 10 Score | 7858 points | |
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| AIDA64 / Memory Copy | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (68939 - 77224, n=2) | |
| Average of class Gaming (21750 - 97515, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Read | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (82336 - 85818, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average of class Gaming (22956 - 104349, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Write | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (66479 - 133486, n=2) | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Average of class Gaming (22297 - 133486, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| AIDA64 / Memory Latency | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (106.4 - 110, n=2) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Average of class Gaming (59.5 - 259, n=141, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
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DPC latencies
As with most current laptops, latency levels are relatively high. The older Major X20 performed better in this regard.
| DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95 | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
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Mass storage
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.
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Sustained read performance: DiskSpd read loop, queue depth 8
GPU performance
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.
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 45294 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 74060 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 39810 points | |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 16796 points | |
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Gaming performance
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 Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered | |
| 2560x1440 Ultra Preset AA:T | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (28 - 30.1, n=2) | |
| Average of class Gaming (12.7 - 41.7, n=6, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| 2560x1440 Ultra Preset + Quality DLSS | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (41.9 - 44.7, n=2) | |
| Average of class Gaming (25.3 - 59.7, n=6, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Cyberpunk 2077 2.2 Phantom Liberty - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset (FSR off) | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (104.9 - 135.5, n=8) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Average of class Gaming (6.76 - 166.5, n=119, last 2 years) | |
| GTA V - 1920x1080 Highest Settings possible AA:4xMSAA + FX AF:16x | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| Average Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (124.7 - 161, n=6) | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
| Average of class Gaming (12.1 - 186.9, n=123, last 2 years) | |
| MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK | |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark - 1920x1080 High Quality | |
| Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 | |
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG | |
| Average Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop (135.8 - 181.4, n=8) | |
| Average of class Gaming (19.2 - 212, n=139, last 2 years) | |
| Medion Erazer Major X20 | |
The long-term test with Cyberpunk 2077 brought no surprises: The frame rate of the Major 16 X1 remained very constant.
Cyberpunk 2077 ultra FPS chart
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD DLSS | QHD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (2015) | 186 | 181 | 149 | 143 | ||
| Dota 2 Reborn (2015) | 213 | 186 | 185.5 | 171.4 | ||
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018) | 221 | 173.1 | 132.4 | |||
| X-Plane 11.11 (2018) | 144.1 | 123.7 | 101.6 | |||
| Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) | 188 | 161 | 156 | 103 | ||
| Cyberpunk 2077 2.2 Phantom Liberty (2023) | 166.9 | 143.2 | 129 | 80.8 | ||
| Stalker 2 (2024) | 89.8 | 76.6 | 65.5 | 104.6 | 49.9 | |
| Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (2025) | 153.5 | 126.7 | 88.2 | 86.1 | 62.7 | |
| Civilization 7 (2025) | 212 | 202 | 141.9 | |||
| The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered (2025) | 94 | 81.8 | 42.9 | 44.7 | 30.1 | |
| Doom: The Dark Ages (2025) | 94.9 | 86.1 | 85.4 | 82.5 | 59.1 |
Emissions
Noise emissions
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), which is the lowest value in the test field.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 26 / 27 / 30 dB(A) |
| Load |
| 53 / 54 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min:  , med:  , max:  Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 25 dB(A) | ||
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Medion Erazer Major X20 i9-13900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK i7-14650HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noise | -0% | -9% | -6% | -11% | |
| off / environment * | 25 | 24 4% | 25 -0% | 25 -0% | 25 -0% |
| Idle Minimum * | 26 | 25 4% | 31 -19% | 33 -27% | 25 4% |
| Idle Average * | 27 | 29 -7% | 32 -19% | 34 -26% | 39 -44% |
| Idle Maximum * | 30 | 31 -3% | 34 -13% | 38 -27% | 42 -40% |
| Load Average * | 53 | 50 6% | 50 6% | 46 13% | 52 2% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * | 54 | 58 -7% | 47 13% | 53 2% | |
| Load Maximum * | 54 | 57 -6% | 59 -9% | 49 9% | 55 -2% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 53 |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
Temperatures leave a mixed impression. Because of the relatively moderate fan noise, the chassis surfaces already warm up noticeably at idle, reaching around 34 °C. Under load, temperatures rise to as much as 50 °C in the rear half of the chassis, which is high but still typical for a gaming laptop. That said, we would have preferred a cooler palm rest area.
(-) 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).
| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Medion Erazer Major X20 i9-13900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK i7-14650HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 1% | 1% | 5% | 10% | |
| Maximum Upper Side * | 49 | 46 6% | 52 -6% | 53 -8% | 47 4% |
| Maximum Bottom * | 50 | 49 2% | 56 -12% | 52 -4% | 48 4% |
| Idle Upper Side * | 36 | 37 -3% | 33 8% | 33 8% | 29 19% |
| Idle Bottom * | 37 | 38 -3% | 32 14% | 29 22% | 33 11% |
* ... smaller is better
Stress test
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).
Speakers
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.
Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (82 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 19.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (13.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 8.4% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (9.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 74% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 22% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 54% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 38% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Medion Erazer Major X20 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (86 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 11.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.7% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (10.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 6% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 92% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 4% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 94% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Power management
Power consumption
Power draw is largely unremarkable. The system consumes between 18 and 23 watts when idle and between 110 and 297 watts under load. These values are typical for a device in this performance class.
| Off / Standby | 0.1 / 0.4 Watt |
| Idle | 17.8 / 20.7 / 23.4 Watt |
| Load |
110 / 297 Watt |
   
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| Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Medion Erazer Major X20 i9-13900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK i7-14650HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | Average of class Gaming | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 7% | 15% | 6% | 12% | 4% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 17.8 | 12 33% | 9.7 46% | 7.1 60% | 7.9 56% | 14.1 ? 21% |
| Idle Average * | 20.7 | 16 23% | 15 28% | 15.9 23% | 11.5 44% | 20.2 ? 2% |
| Idle Maximum * | 23.4 | 26 -11% | 23.7 -1% | 29.5 -26% | 16.6 29% | 27.1 ? -16% |
| Load Average * | 110 | 115 -5% | 126 -15% | 124 -13% | 130 -18% | 107.6 ? 2% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra * | 233 | 205 12% | 222 5% | 253 -9% | ||
| Cyberpunk 2077 ultra external monitor * | 232 | 202 13% | 217 6% | 245 -6% | ||
| Load Maximum * | 297 | 319 -7% | 227 24% | 336 -13% | 330 -11% | 259 ? 13% |
| Witcher 3 ultra * | 191.6 |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption Cyberpunk and stress test
Power consumption with external monitor
Battery life
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 Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, 80 Wh | Medion Erazer Major X20 i9-13900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 62.3 Wh | MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK i7-14650HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, 75 Wh | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG Ultra 7 255HX, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, 90 Wh | Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, 99 Wh | Average of class Gaming | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -39% | -20% | 10% | 25% | 2% | |
| WiFi v1.3 | 380 | 232 -39% | 305 -20% | 419 10% | 476 25% | 386 ? 2% |
| Reader / Idle | 345 | 572 ? | ||||
| H.264 | 252 | 459 ? | ||||
| Load | 96 | 85.8 ? |
Notebookcheck overall rating
The Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 is, for the most part, a well-executed and fairly powerful 16-inch gaming laptop.
Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736
- 07/02/2025 v8
Florian Glaser
Total Sustainability Score: Comparable alternatives
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Height | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 85.2%  | Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 MD62736 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX ⎘ Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop ⎘ 32 GB Memory, SSD | List Price: 2600 EUR | 2.5 kg | 2.27 mm | 16.00" 2560x1600 189 PPI IPS |
2. 89% v7 (old)  | Medion Erazer Major X20 Intel Core i9-13900HX ⎘ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU ⎘ 32 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $12.99 Vaxson 2-Pack Protector Film... 2. $16.99 [2 Pack] Synvy Film Protecto... 3. $12.98 Puccy 2 Pack Touch Pad Film ... List Price: 2499 Euro | 2.4 kg | 29 mm | 16.00" 2560x1600 189 PPI IPS |
3. 77.3%  | MSI Katana 17 HX B14WGK Intel Core i7-14650HX ⎘ Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 1024 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $49.99 230W 200W AC Adapter Replace... List Price: 1800 EUR | 2.7 kg | 28 mm | 17.30" 2560x1440 170 PPI IPS |
4. 84%  | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX ⎘ Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop ⎘ 16 GB Memory, 512 GB SSD | Amazon: 1. $2,524.00 HIDevolution [2025] MSI Vect... 2. $1,899.00 EXCaliberPC (2025 MSI Releas... 3. $2,489.00 HIDevolution [2025] MSI Vect... List Price: 2000 EUR | 2.6 kg | 28.6 mm | 16.00" 2560x1600 189 PPI IPS |
5. 82.5%  | Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 MD62731 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX ⎘ Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop ⎘ 32 GB Memory, SSD | List Price: 3700 EUR | 3.6 kg | 30.4 mm | 18.00" 2560x1600 168 PPI IPS |
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