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Colorfire Meow X16 Pro launches with RTX 5060 for $1,559

Owen Carter 2 min read

Colorful launches the Colorfire Meow X16 Pro gaming laptop in China. It features an RTX 5060 GPU, Ryzen 7 8745HX CPU, and 180Hz display for $1,559.

Colorfire Meow X16 Pro launches with RTX 5060 for $1,559
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Colorful has released the Colorfire Meow X16 Pro, a gaming laptop that targets buyers looking for a unique aesthetic without sacrificing core performance. The device stands out with its orange-and-white chassis and cat-themed design, offering a visual alternative to the standard black gaming rigs. This launch gives Chinese consumers a new option in the mid-range segment that prioritizes distinct styling alongside capable hardware.

Orange cat-themed laptop ships in China with Ryzen 7 and 180Hz display

The laptop runs on an Ryzen 7 8745HX processor built on the Zen 4 architecture. It pairs this CPU with an 5060 Laptop GPU running at 115 Watts. This configuration targets solid gaming performance for 1080p and 1440p titles while maintaining a manageable power profile for a 16-inch device.

Specifications

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (Zen 4)
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (115W)
  • TDP: 170W combined
  • RAM: 16 GB DDR5-5200 dual-channel
  • Storage: 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD + M.2 slot (PCIe 5.0 support)

Visuals come from a 16-inch IPS display that supports a 2560×1600 resolution and a 180Hz refresh rate. The screen delivers 500 nits of peak brightness and covers 100% of the sRGB color space. Memory consists of 16 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5200 RAM, and storage starts with a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD.

The system includes a dedicated AI voice chip and a Smart Control ecosystem for software management. Connectivity options feature Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, three USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. An 80 Wh battery supports 100 W USB-C PD charging, and the total system power draw reaches up to 170 Watts.

Colorful lists the Colorfire Meow X16 Pro at 10,499 CNY (around $1,559), which is around $1,559. The laptop went on sale in China on September 1, 2024. Availability is currently limited to the Chinese market, with no immediate plans for global distribution mentioned in the launch details.

Source: NotebookCheck