- InfinityBook Max 16 delivers Intel Core Ultra 9 performance in the desktop class
- RTX 5060 and 5070 GPUs allow customizing power and fan noise levels
- 8 mm low-profile cooling handle combined CPU and GPU power up to 170w
Tuxedo has unveiled the InfinityBook Max 16, a 16-inch Linux workstation built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, a 24-core processor derived from the desktop design.
The company says the CPU can sustain power levels of up to 140 watts at maximum fan speed, which is remarkable for a device that weighs just over 2kg.
Tuxedo also claims that around 90% of its maximum performance can be achieved under 100 watts, which can reduce fan noise during longer workloads.
Power scaling and thermal limits in a thin business chassis
The device is offered with RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 GPUs, reinforcing its role as a compact mini-workstation rather than a conventional ultraportable business laptop.
The power of the RTX 5060 can be set between 45 and 115 watts, while the RTX 5070 operates between 50 and 115 watts, allowing users to adjust performance and fan noise behavior based on preference rather than fixed standards.
The InfinityBook Max 16 has an 8mm chassis, which is slightly thicker than the solution used in the InfinityBook Pro 15.
It uses a low-profile cooling assembly that enables a combined CPU and GPU power budget of up to 170 watts at full fan speed.
This number reflects the upper thermal limits of the design rather than sustained quiet operation, but users can reduce processor and graphics power for lower acoustic output.
The InfinityBook Max 16 includes a wide range of external interfaces for a system of its size, as Thunderbolt 4 is accompanied by another USB-C port, HDMI 2.1 and Mini DisplayPort, supporting up to four external displays simultaneously.
It includes two USB-C ports with USB-C Power Delivery support up to 140 watts, along with three USB-A ports intended for conventional peripherals, and also comes with two memory slots supporting up to 128GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and two NVMe SSD slots.
There is also a PCIe 5.0 slot and a PCIe 4.0 slot allowing up to 8 TB of total storage capacity.
This system has two display options, a 2560 x 1600 LED panel rated at 500 nits with a 300Hz refresh rate, along with an alternative 2880 x 1800 OLED panel that covers the full DCI-P3 color space.
Under the hood, it includes a 99Wh battery with USB-C charging support, but full performance requires a 240W GaN power adapter.
The InfinityBook Max 16 comes with full Linux support and offers Tuxedo OS and Ubuntu 24.04, both available with optional full-disk encryption along with Windows 11 for users who need it.
The base configuration starts at 1,899 euros for buyers in Germany, while customers outside of Europe get a starting price of around 1,596 euros excluding tax.
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