Reviews · Updated 2026-10-16

Medion ERAZER Beast 16 X1 Ultimate (2026) RTX 5070 Ti Review: 290HX Bargain

The Medion ERAZER Beast 16 X1 Ultimate puts an enthusiast-class Core Ultra 9 290HX behind an RTX 5070 Ti — a CPU-GPU combination premium brands charge far more for — listed at £2,299.99 by Scan UK. It is the Intel twin of the AMD version, £100 cheaper.

Flagship CPU, sweet-spot GPU, value-brand price. The formula that made the 5080 Beast compelling works here too.

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RTX 5070

Specifications

Battery	Not stated by retailer
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX
Display	16" QHD+
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7)
Price (UK)	£2,299.99 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 Beast's design brief is unchanged: spend the budget on silicon, keep the chassis functional. Expect a substantial 16-inch gaming laptop with gamer styling and serious venting — bought for its components, not its looks.

Weight and battery capacity are unstated. The honest expectation is typical 16-inch gaming fare: carryable, desk-happy, and honest about being neither an ultrabook nor a desktop replacement.

The Beast 16 X1 Ultimate with the 5070 Ti is ERAZER's sweet-spot flagship: an enthusiast 290HX CPU with the GPU most buyers should choose, at a price premium brands cannot approach. The chassis is functional — the silicon is the product — but the 16-inch form factor is inherently practical. For buyers who want maximum core performance per pound with the rational GPU choice, this is the formula perfected. It is the thinking enthusiast's machine.

Display

The 16-inch QHD+ panel is the right resolution band for the RTX 5070 Ti: sharp at 1600p-class density and achievable at high frame rates. The listing does not confirm refresh rate or panel type — the key unconfirmed detail for competitive players.

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

The QHD+ panel's resolution is the ideal band for the 5070 Ti: sharp at 1600p-class density, achievable at high frame rates. The unconfirmed refresh rate is the gap to close — competitive players need the answer. For general gaming and creative work, the resolution carries the experience; the 5070 Ti's strengths align perfectly with the panel. Prospective buyers should verify with Scan before committing: the refresh rate decides the competitive verdict.

Performance / Gaming

The RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB of GDDR7 is the sweet spot of the laptop line, and the Core Ultra 9 290HX behind it is arguably more CPU than the GPU needs — which means the 5070 Ti will never wait on the processor, and streaming, editing or heavy multitasking alongside gaming is effortlessly handled. 32GB of DDR5 is the right memory spec.

Storage is a single 1TB SSD — adequate to start, quick to fill with modern installs. We do not invent FPS figures; the factual statement is an enthusiast CPU paired with the sweet-spot GPU at a price the premium brands cannot approach.

The 290HX-plus-5070 Ti pairing is arguably the ideal enthusiast combination: a top-tier CPU that will never bottleneck, with the sweet-spot GPU that delivers 90% of the 5080's real-world experience for far less. This is the combination knowledgeable builders choose — CPU headroom for everything, GPU sanity for the budget. 32GB of DDR5 is the correct spec. The 1TB SSD is adequate to start. There is no waste and no weak link.

Thermals & Noise

The 290HX is a powerful chip and the 5070 Ti is no slouch, so the cooling system works for its living. Expect audible fans under sustained load — normal for the class — with quieter profiles for everyday tasks via MEDION's software.

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

An enthusiast CPU in a value chassis means the cooling works for its living: expect audible fans under sustained loads — the price of 290HX performance without the premium price. The 5070 Ti's efficiency helps relative to higher-tier cards. MEDION's software offers quieter profiles for lighter work. For headset gamers the acoustics are moot; the sustained CPU-GPU performance is what the cooling is built to deliver. It is honest, functional thermal design.

Battery & Portability

With weight and battery unstated, treat the 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. Performance-per-pound buyers are in the right place.

With weight and battery unstated, the class standard applies: desk-first, travel-capable, with the battery covering productivity between charges. The 16-inch size keeps the machine practical to move. Exact figures are unknown, but the form factor is proven. Buyers wanting unplugged endurance should look at thin-and-light machines; performance-per-pound buyers are in the right place. The 5070 Ti's efficiency is a small genuine advantage.

Keyboard & Extras

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

The brand honesty stands: MEDION support depth and ERAZER resale trail the big gaming names. At £2,299.99 for this silicon, most buyers will accept the trade knowingly.

The 32GB of RAM is the correct spec with no asterisk — a genuine advantage over 16GB machines at similar prices. The 1TB SSD is the component to watch; supplement as the library grows. ERAZER's control software handles the essentials; the keyboard is typically a functional full-size unit. MEDION's support is basic, but at £2,299.99 for a 290HX plus 5070 Ti, the buyer is paying for silicon — and getting an exceptional amount of it.

Price & Value UK

At £2,299.99 listed at Scan UK, the Intel Beast undercuts its AMD twin by £100 with arguably the stronger CPU for most buyers. Against the wider 5070 Ti class, it is outstanding value — an enthusiast CPU and the sweet-spot GPU for barely more than the cheapest 5070 Ti available.

The value case: maximum core performance per pound in the 5070 Ti class. Confirm the panel refresh rate and check the live price; if both check out, this is a shortlist machine.

At £2,299.99, the Intel Beast 16 X1 Ultimate is outstanding value — an enthusiast CPU and the sweet-spot GPU for barely more than the cheapest 5070 Ti available. The panel refresh rate is the pre-purchase homework; everything else is exceptional. For maximum core performance per pound in the 5070 Ti class, this is the pick — and £100 less than its AMD twin with the newer CPU architecture. Check the live price.

Pros & Cons

✓ What we like

RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB GDDR7 — the 1440p-class sweet spot
Core Ultra 9 290HX: enthusiast CPU at a value price
32GB DDR5 and 1TB SSD as standard
16-inch QHD+ ideal for the GPU
£2,299.99 is outstanding spec-per-pound
CPU headroom for streaming and creation

✕ 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
290HX CPU is more than most 5070 Ti buyers need

Verdict

The Intel ERAZER Beast 16 X1 Ultimate is the spec-per-pound champion of the 5070 Ti class: a 290HX enthusiast CPU with the sweet-spot GPU for £2,299.99. Premium brands charge far more for this combination.

Confirm the panel refresh rate before buying — it is the one unknown that matters. If it suits your games, this is one of the smartest buys under £2,300 in the UK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Core Ultra 9 290HX overkill for a 5070 Ti?

Yes — the 290HX is an enthusiast-class mobile CPU that guarantees the 5070 Ti is never CPU-limited, with superb headroom for streaming, content creation and heavy multitasking. It is arguably more CPU than the GPU needs, which is a nice problem to have.

What display does the Beast 16 X1 Ultimate have?

The listing confirms 16-inch QHD+ but not the refresh rate or panel type. QHD+ suits the 5070 Ti well; confirm the refresh rate with Scan if high-refresh competitive play matters to you.

Should I buy the Intel or AMD 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. Otherwise the specs are near-identical — pick on price or brand preference.

Is 12GB of VRAM enough?

For pure gaming, 12GB is comfortable at 1600p today. It is less future-proof than 16GB, so buyers planning to keep the machine for many years or doing heavy 3D work should weigh the 5080 class instead.