Reviews · Updated 2026-10-16

Medion ERAZER Beast 16 X1 Ultimate AMD (2026) RTX 5070 Ti Review: The £100 Question

The Medion ERAZER Beast 16 X1 Ultimate AMD pairs an RTX 5070 Ti with the Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB of DDR5 and a 16-inch QHD+ display, listed at £2,399.99 by Scan UK. It is the Intel version's twin — £100 more expensive, with an older-architecture CPU.

That pricing makes the AMD version a hard sell on paper. The only buyers who should choose it are committed AMD loyalists.

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RTX 5070

Specifications

Battery	Not stated by retailer
CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Display	16" QHD+
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7)
Price (UK)	£2,399.99 listed at Scan UK (check the live price)
RAM	32GB DDR5
Storage	1TB SSD
Weight	Not stated by retailer

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Design & Build

The AMD Beast shares the Intel version's chassis: functional 16-inch gaming design, serious venting, budget spent on silicon rather than style. It is a machine bought for its components.

Weight and battery capacity are unstated. Expect typical 16-inch gaming portability — carryable, desk-happy, honest about its limits. The 8940HX is an efficient chip, but a 5070 Ti under load defines the battery story.

The AMD Beast 16 X1 Ultimate is the Intel version's twin with a different heart: the Ryzen 9 8940HX in place of the 290HX, at £100 more. The chassis, panel, memory and storage are otherwise identical — the choice is purely about CPU preference and price. For AMD loyalists, the option matters; for value-first buyers, the Intel twin's newer architecture and lower price make the decision straightforward. It is the same excellent formula with a different processor.

Display

The 16-inch QHD+ panel is the right resolution band for the RTX 5070 Ti. The listing does not confirm refresh rate or panel type — the familiar ERAZER information gap, and the key detail competitive players need.

Confirm the panel spec with Scan. For general gaming and creative work the resolution carries the experience; for esports, the refresh rate decides it.

The QHD+ panel's resolution suits the 5070 Ti perfectly: the sweet-spot GPU at the sweet-spot resolution, with the 8940HX's multi-core muscle for everything else. The unconfirmed refresh rate is the familiar ERAZER gap — verify with Scan before buying, especially for competitive play. For general gaming and creative work, the resolution and GPU are ideally matched. The panel is well-chosen for the components; only the refresh-rate confirmation is missing.

Performance / Gaming

The RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB of GDDR7 is the sweet-spot GPU, and the Ryzen 9 8940HX is a proven enthusiast-class mobile chip: strong multi-core performance, good efficiency, and no bottleneck for the 5070 Ti in games. It is a generation behind AMD's newest architectures, but proven silicon is not bad silicon.

32GB of DDR5 is the right memory spec, and the 1TB SSD is adequate to start. We do not invent FPS figures; the factual read is strong, proven core components at a value price — with the Intel twin offering newer CPU architecture for £100 less.

The 8940HX is proven enthusiast silicon: strong multi-core performance, good efficiency, and years of refinement behind it. It is a generation behind AMD's newest architectures, but proven is not the same as inadequate — and the maturity means stable behaviour. The 5070 Ti is the sweet-spot GPU regardless of CPU camp. 32GB of DDR5 is the correct spec. This is a capable, honest combination — simply £100 more expensive than its Intel twin with the newer chip.

Thermals & Noise

The 8940HX is a known quantity thermally: efficient for its performance, but still a high-performance chip that needs real cooling under sustained loads. Expect audible fans during gaming — normal for the class — with quieter profiles for everyday tasks.

Battery capacity is unstated; assume the class standard. The 5070 Ti's efficiency versus higher-tier cards is a genuine small advantage.

AMD's HX chips are known quantities thermally: efficient for their performance, but still high-performance silicon that needs real cooling under sustained loads. Expect audible fans during heavy work and gaming — normal for the class — with quieter profiles for lighter tasks. The 16-inch chassis provides adequate volume. The 5070 Ti's efficiency helps. For buyers who prefer AMD's platform, the thermal behaviour is familiar and manageable.

Battery & Portability

With weight and battery unstated, treat the AMD Beast as a desk-first 16-inch machine that travels acceptably. The 16-inch size remains the best compromise for this performance tier.

Commuters should look at thinner machines. Value buyers should look at the Intel twin first.

With weight and battery unstated, the class standard applies: desk-first, travel-capable. The 16-inch size keeps the machine practical. The 8940HX's efficiency is reasonable for the performance. Exact figures are unknown, but the form factor is proven for the use case. This is a performance machine that moves between desks, not a travel companion — the same honest positioning as its Intel twin.

Keyboard & Extras

ERAZER machines typically include full-size backlit keyboards, numeric keypads and control-centre software. Specifics here are unconfirmed.

The brand honesty stands as with the other Beasts: MEDION support depth and ERAZER resale trail the big gaming names. The price reflects it — mostly.

The 32GB of RAM is the correct spec with no asterisk. The 1TB SSD is adequate to start. ERAZER's software handles the essentials; MEDION's support is basic. The AMD platform choice is the story: some buyers prefer AMD's drivers, feature set or simply the brand — and for them, the £100 premium is the cost of preference. Value-first buyers should take the Intel twin and pocket the difference. The practical package is otherwise identical and honest.

Price & Value UK

At £2,399.99 listed at Scan UK, the AMD Beast costs £100 more than its Intel twin, which ships a newer-architecture 290HX CPU. On value alone, the Intel version wins — the AMD chip would need to be cheaper, not dearer, to make the choice interesting.

The AMD version only makes sense for buyers with a firm AMD preference or specific platform needs. Everyone else should buy the Intel Beast at £2,299.99 and pocket the difference. Check the live price — a discount could change the maths.

At £2,399.99, the AMD Beast costs £100 more than its Intel twin with the newer-architecture 290HX — and on value alone, the Intel version wins. The AMD version exists for buyers with a firm platform preference, and for them it remains a capable machine at a fair price. Everyone else should buy the Intel Beast. The verdict is price-conditional: if a discount ever flips the maths, reconsider; until then, the Intel twin is the rational choice. Check the live price.

Pros & Cons

✓ What we like

RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB GDDR7 — the 1440p-class sweet spot
Ryzen 9 8940HX: proven enthusiast-class mobile CPU
32GB DDR5 and 1TB SSD as standard
16-inch QHD+ ideal for the GPU
Strong multi-core performance for creative work
Value-brand pricing for strong core specs

✕ Worth knowing

Battery capacity and weight not stated by the retailer
Display refresh rate and panel type not fully stated
Only 1TB of SSD storage
ERAZER is a value brand — polish and support trail premium names
£100 more than the Intel version with a last-gen-architecture CPU

Verdict

The AMD ERAZER Beast 16 X1 Ultimate is a good machine at the wrong price: the 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti are proven performers, but £2,399.99 is £100 more than the Intel twin with its newer 290HX CPU. The maths does not favour AMD here.

Buy the Intel version unless you have a firm AMD preference. If a discount ever flips the pricing, reconsider — until then, the Intel Beast is the pick.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy the AMD or Intel version?

The Intel version ships the Core Ultra 9 290HX at £2,299.99; the AMD version ships the Ryzen 9 8940HX at £2,399.99. The Intel chip is the newer architecture and the Intel machine is £100 cheaper — on paper, the Intel version is the better buy unless you have a specific AMD preference.

Is the Ryzen 9 8940HX still good in 2026?

The 8940HX is a refresh of AMD's proven high-performance mobile architecture: strong multi-core performance and good efficiency. It is a generation behind AMD's newest, but it remains a capable enthusiast-class chip that will not bottleneck a 5070 Ti.

What display does the AMD Beast 16 X1 Ultimate have?

The listing confirms 16-inch QHD+ but not the refresh rate or panel type. Confirm with Scan before buying — the refresh rate matters for competitive players.

Is 12GB of VRAM enough?

For pure gaming at 1600p, 12GB is comfortable today. Buyers planning very long ownership or heavy 3D work should consider whether the 5080's 16GB is worth the step up.