Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17"
Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16"

Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17" Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16"

Common Features

  • Both products are gaming laptops.
  • Neither product uses a fanless design.
  • Both products have a backlit keyboard.
  • Both products have a 1-year warranty period.
  • Both products have a thickness of 26 mm.
  • Neither product is weather-sealed (splashproof).
  • Neither product has a rugged build.
  • Both products have LCD, LED-backlit, IPS displays.
  • Neither product has a touch screen.
  • Neither product has an anti-reflection coating.
  • Both products support up to 4 displays.
  • Both products have 32GB of RAM.
  • Both products use flash storage.
  • Both products have 1024GB of internal storage.
  • Both products use GDDR7 graphics memory.
  • Both products are NVMe SSDs.
  • Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate.
  • Both products support multithreading.
  • Both products use DDR5 memory.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.

Main Differences

  • The weight is 2650 g on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 2580 g on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The volume is 2749.032 cm³ on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 2494.544 cm³ on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The width is 396 mm on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 358 mm on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The height is 267 mm on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 268 mm on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The screen size is 17.3″ on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 16″ on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The resolution is 2560 x 1440 px on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 2560 x 1600 px on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The pixel density is 169 ppi on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 188 ppi on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The refresh rate is 165Hz on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 360Hz on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The CPU speed is 6 x 2.4 & 4 x 1.8 GHz on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 8 x 2.4 & 12 x 1.8 GHz on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The CPU threads are 16 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 20 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The VRAM is 8GB on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 16GB on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The floating-point performance is 23.22 TFLOPS on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 23.04 TFLOPS on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The texture rate is 362.9 GTexels/s on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 384 GTexels/s on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The pixel rate is 121 GPixel/s on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 144 GPixel/s on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The GPU clock speed is 2235 MHz on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 975 MHz on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The maximum memory amount is 64GB on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 192GB on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The turbo clock speed is 4.9GHz on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 5.2GHz on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The GPU turbo is 2520 MHz on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 1500 MHz on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The PCI Express (PCIe) version is 4 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 5 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The PassMark result is 23805 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 50739 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The PassMark result (single) is 3569 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 4645 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The battery size is 53.35 Wh on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 80 Wh on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) are 1 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 0 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) are 1 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 2 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The USB 4 40Gbps ports are 0 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 1 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The Bluetooth version is 5.2 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 5.3 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The USB 2.0 ports are 1 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 0 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The mini DisplayPort output is 1 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 0 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 80W on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The memory bus width is 128-bit on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 256-bit on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The maximum memory bandwidth is 405.8 GB/s on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 811.5 GB/s on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The render output units (ROPs) are 48 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 96 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The texture mapping units (TMUs) are 144 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 256 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The shading units are 4608 on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 7680 on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The L2 cache is 9.5 MB on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 36 MB on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The unlocked multiplier is not available on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ but is present on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The CPU temperature is 100 °C on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 105 °C on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
  • The RAM speed (max) is 5200 MHz on Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and 6400 MHz on Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″.
Specs Comparison
Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17"

Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17"

Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16"

Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16"

Design:
Type Gaming Gaming
weight 2650 g 2580 g
Uses a fanless design
Has a backlit keyboard
warranty period 1 years 1 years
volume 2749.032 cm³ 2494.544 cm³
width 396 mm 358 mm
height 267 mm 268 mm
thickness 26 mm 26 mm
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
has a rugged build

Both the Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ are gaming laptops, and they share some similar design features, but there are also a few key differences. Both models weigh in at a relatively hefty weight, with the Range 17 G2 Max at 2650 g and the Zero 16 Ultra slightly lighter at 2580 g. Neither product uses a fanless design, and both feature a backlit keyboard, which is great for gaming in low-light environments.

In terms of size, the Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max is larger, with a width of 396 mm, while the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra is more compact at 358 mm in width. The Zero 16 Ultra's height of 268 mm is also marginally higher than the Range 17 G2 Max’s 267 mm. The thickness of both models is the same at 26 mm. When it comes to volume, the Range 17 G2 Max has a larger volume of 2749.032 cm³, compared to the Zero 16 Ultra’s 2494.544 cm³, reflecting the slightly bigger size of the Range 17 G2 Max.

As for durability, neither product is weather-sealed or splashproof, and neither has a rugged build. Both laptops come with a standard 1-year warranty period. Overall, the differences in size and weight are the most noticeable distinctions between the two models in terms of design.

Display:
screen size 17.3" 16"
resolution 2560 x 1440 px 2560 x 1600 px
pixel density 169 ppi 188 ppi
Display type LCD, LED-backlit, IPS LCD, LED-backlit, IPS
has a touch screen
refresh rate 165Hz 360Hz
has anti-reflection coating
supported displays 4 4

The Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ both feature high-quality displays, though there are some differences between them. The Range 17 G2 Max has a larger screen size at 17.3″, while the Zero 16 Ultra comes with a more compact 16″ display. In terms of resolution, both models have high definitions, but the Range 17 G2 Max has a resolution of 2560 x 1440 px, whereas the Zero 16 Ultra offers a slightly higher resolution of 2560 x 1600 px. This gives the Zero 16 Ultra a slightly taller display compared to the Range 17 G2 Max.

When it comes to pixel density, the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra edges ahead with a higher value of 188 ppi, compared to the Range 17 G2 Max’s 169 ppi. Both laptops use an LCD, LED-backlit, and IPS display type, ensuring vivid colors and wide viewing angles. Neither product has a touch screen, and both lack an anti-reflection coating, meaning they might be prone to glare under direct light.

Both models support up to four displays, which is ideal for multitaskers or those looking to set up multiple monitors. Finally, the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra boasts a much higher refresh rate of 360Hz, compared to the Range 17 G2 Max’s 165Hz, making the Zero 16 Ultra better suited for ultra-smooth gaming experiences.

Performance:
RAM 32GB 32GB
Uses flash storage
internal storage 1024GB 1024GB
CPU speed 6 x 2.4 & 4 x 1.8 GHz 8 x 2.4 & 12 x 1.8 GHz
CPU threads 16 threads 20 threads
VRAM 8GB 16GB
floating-point performance 23.22 TFLOPS 23.04 TFLOPS
GDDR version GDDR7 GDDR7
texture rate 362.9 GTexels/s 384 GTexels/s
pixel rate 121 GPixel/s 144 GPixel/s
Is an NVMe SSD
DirectX version DirectX 12 Ultimate DirectX 12 Ultimate
GPU clock speed 2235 MHz 975 MHz
uses multithreading
maximum memory amount 64GB 192GB
DDR memory version 5 5
turbo clock speed 4.9GHz 5.2GHz
GPU turbo 2520 MHz 1500 MHz
PCI Express (PCIe) version 4 5
semiconductor size 4 nm 4 nm
has XeSS (XMX)
Supports 64-bit

The Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ both offer impressive performance specifications, though they differ in some key areas. Both laptops feature 32GB of RAM and use flash storage with 1024GB of internal storage, which ensures fast read/write speeds. The CPU in the Range 17 G2 Max consists of 6 cores running at 2.4 GHz and 4 cores running at 1.8 GHz, totaling 16 threads, while the Zero 16 Ultra features a more powerful setup with 8 cores running at 2.4 GHz and 12 cores at 1.8 GHz, totaling 20 threads. This difference suggests that the Zero 16 Ultra could handle more simultaneous tasks more efficiently due to its higher thread count.

Both laptops feature NVMe SSDs, ensuring fast storage access, and they support DirectX 12 Ultimate, enabling cutting-edge gaming experiences. The Range 17 G2 Max has a VRAM of 8GB, while the Zero 16 Ultra doubles this to 16GB. The Zero 16 Ultra also slightly outperforms the Range 17 G2 Max in floating-point performance, with a rating of 23.04 TFLOPS compared to the Range 17 G2 Max’s 23.22 TFLOPS. Additionally, the Zero 16 Ultra has higher texture and pixel rates, with 384 GTexels/s and 144 GPixel/s, respectively, compared to the Range 17 G2 Max’s 362.9 GTexels/s and 121 GPixel/s, which suggests better graphical processing capabilities for the Zero 16 Ultra.

Other specifications, such as GPU clock speed and turbo clock speed, show that the Range 17 G2 Max has a higher GPU clock speed at 2235 MHz, compared to the Zero 16 Ultra’s 975 MHz, but the Zero 16 Ultra compensates with a higher turbo clock speed of 5.2 GHz, while the Range 17 G2 Max is at 4.9 GHz. Both laptops support multithreading and have a maximum memory capacity of 64GB for the Range 17 G2 Max, and 192GB for the Zero 16 Ultra. Finally, the Zero 16 Ultra benefits from PCIe version 5, while the Range 17 G2 Max supports PCIe version 4, suggesting the Zero 16 Ultra might offer faster data transfer speeds.

Benchmarks:
PassMark result 23805 50739
PassMark result (single) 3569 4645

In terms of benchmark performance, there is a noticeable difference between the Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″. The PassMark result for the Range 17 G2 Max is 23,805, while the Zero 16 Ultra achieves a significantly higher result of 50,739. This shows that the Zero 16 Ultra offers considerably better overall performance in multi-threaded tasks and processing power.

When comparing the single-threaded performance, the Range 17 G2 Max has a PassMark result of 3,569, while the Zero 16 Ultra scores 4,645. Again, the Zero 16 Ultra outperforms the Range 17 G2 Max, providing a higher single-threaded performance, which can contribute to faster task completion in certain applications that rely more on single-core speeds.

Overall, the benchmarks indicate that the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra is more powerful in both multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, making it the stronger performer in terms of raw processing power.

Connectivity:
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) 1 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) 1 2
USB 4 20Gbps ports 0 0
USB 4 40Gbps ports 0 1
Thunderbolt 4 ports 0 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) 0 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) 1 2
Thunderbolt 3 ports 0 0
has an HDMI output
Has USB Type-C
supports Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
has an external memory slot
Bluetooth version 5.2 5.3
RJ45 ports 1 1
HDMI ports 1 1
HDMI version HDMI 2.1 HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort outputs 0 0
USB 2.0 ports 1 0
has AirPlay
mini DisplayPort outputs 1 0
has a VGA connector

Both the Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ offer a solid array of connectivity options, though there are some differences between the two. The Range 17 G2 Max has one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB-C), one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB-A), and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (USB-A). In comparison, the Zero 16 Ultra has two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) and one USB 4 40Gbps port, offering faster data transfer capabilities. Neither model includes USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C or Thunderbolt ports, though both laptops have USB Type-C support.

When it comes to video output, both laptops are equipped with one HDMI port supporting HDMI 2.1, and neither has DisplayPort outputs or a VGA connector. The Range 17 G2 Max features one mini DisplayPort output, whereas the Zero 16 Ultra does not include one. Both models support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) standards, providing excellent wireless connectivity. Bluetooth is also supported on both devices, with the Range 17 G2 Max using Bluetooth 5.2 and the Zero 16 Ultra using the newer Bluetooth 5.3.

Both laptops feature RJ45 ports for wired Ethernet connections and support AirPlay, allowing wireless streaming to compatible devices. Neither product has an external memory slot, and both come with HDMI 2.1 ports for high-definition video output. Overall, the Zero 16 Ultra offers slightly more advanced connectivity options, particularly with its USB 4 40Gbps port and newer Bluetooth version.

Battery:
battery size 53.35 Wh 80 Wh
Has sleep-and-charge USB ports
Has a MagSafe power adapter

The Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ both offer sleep-and-charge USB ports, which allow for charging devices even when the laptop is in sleep mode. However, there is a difference in battery size between the two models. The Range 17 G2 Max comes with a 53.35 Wh battery, while the Zero 16 Ultra has a larger 80 Wh battery, potentially offering longer battery life.

Neither model features a MagSafe power adapter, so users will need to rely on other charging methods. Despite the larger battery in the Zero 16 Ultra, both laptops offer similar convenience with sleep-and-charge ports, but the Zero 16 Ultra's bigger battery may provide more extended usage in situations where power consumption is a factor.

Overall, the key difference in the battery category is the size, with the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra offering a significantly larger battery than the Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max.

Features:
release date January 2025 January 2025
has stereo speakers
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
megapixels (front camera) 1MP 1MP
supports ray tracing
supports DLSS
has Dolby Atmos
Stylus included
Has a fingerprint scanner
number of microphones 1 1
Uses 3D facial recognition
has voice commands
has a front camera
Has S/PDIF Out port
has a gyroscope
has GPS
has an accelerometer
has a compass
Has an optical disc drive

The Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ are quite similar when it comes to their feature set. Both laptops are equipped with stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and a 1MP front camera. They also support ray tracing and DLSS, enhancing gaming visuals and performance. Neither model includes Dolby Atmos audio, a stylus, or a fingerprint scanner. Both laptops feature one microphone, 3D facial recognition is not supported, and neither supports voice commands.

Neither laptop includes an S/PDIF Out port, gyroscope, GPS, accelerometer, or compass. Both devices also lack an optical disc drive. Despite these similarities, both products come with the same set of core features, providing a similar overall user experience in terms of entertainment, security, and connectivity.

Overall, there are no significant differences in the feature sets of the Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max and the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra, with both devices offering the same set of functionalities in this category.

Miscellaneous:
clock multiplier 24 24
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR Intel Resizable BAR Intel Resizable BAR
GPU architecture Blackwell Blackwell
has LHR
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 50W 80W
Supports 3D
Supports multi-display technology
OpenCL version 3 3
OpenGL version 4.6 4.6
Supports ECC memory
memory bus width 128-bit 256-bit
effective memory speed 25400 MHz 25400 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 405.8 GB/s 811.5 GB/s
render output units (ROPs) 48 96
texture mapping units (TMUs) 144 256
shading units 4608 7680
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)
GPU memory speed 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
Type Laptop Laptop
L2 cache 9.5 MB 36 MB
Has an unlocked multiplier
Uses big.LITTLE technology
Has NX bit
CPU temperature 100 °C 105 °C
Has integrated graphics
memory channels 2 2
instruction sets SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
RAM speed (max) 5200 MHz 6400 MHz

The Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ share several key technical features, though they do differ in some areas. Both laptops use a clock multiplier of 24 and support Intel Resizable BAR (also known as AMD SAM). The GPU architecture for both is Blackwell, and neither model has LHR (Lite Hash Rate) restrictions. Both support 3D and multi-display technology, and both have integrated graphics. The CPU temperature is slightly lower on the Range 17 G2 Max at 100 °C, compared to 105 °C on the Zero 16 Ultra.

When it comes to memory, the Range 17 G2 Max has a 128-bit memory bus width and an effective memory speed of 25,400 MHz, while the Zero 16 Ultra has a significantly wider 256-bit memory bus and the same memory speed of 25,400 MHz. The Zero 16 Ultra also has a much higher maximum memory bandwidth of 811.5 GB/s, compared to the Range 17 G2 Max’s 405.8 GB/s. Additionally, the Zero 16 Ultra offers more shading units (7,680 vs 4,608) and a larger L2 cache (36 MB vs 9.5 MB), which could contribute to better overall performance in certain tasks.

The memory speed is also higher on the Zero 16 Ultra, supporting a maximum RAM speed of 6,400 MHz, compared to the Range 17 G2 Max’s 5,200 MHz. Both laptops have the same number of memory channels (2) and support ECC memory. Other specs like the GPU memory speed and Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) support are the same across both models, indicating similar capabilities in computational tasks. Finally, the Range 17 G2 Max has an unlocked multiplier, while the Zero 16 Ultra does not, offering potentially more flexibility for overclocking on the Range 17 G2 Max.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ and Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″. Both laptops are designed for gaming, feature backlit keyboards, and have 32GB of RAM. The Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ has a larger screen size of 17.3″ compared to the 16″ screen of the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″, and its refresh rate is 165Hz, while the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ offers a 360Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″ has 8GB of VRAM, whereas the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ has 16GB of VRAM. The battery size is 53.35 Wh in the Thunderobot Range 17 G2 Max 17″, while the Thunderobot Zero 16 Ultra 16″ features a larger 80 Wh battery.