Compared to a 5-inch prime focus reflector,a 5-inch Newtonian reflector will:

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Both telescopes have the same aperture (5-inch) and same focal ratio, so they will have the same light-gathering power. However, the Newtonian reflector will have a shorter tube compared to the prime focus reflector, which might make it slightly easier to build. The presence of chromatic aberration and the size of the hole in the center of the mirror are not related to the choice between these two types of telescopes.

Compared to a 5-Inch Prime Focus Reflector,a 5-Inch Newtonian Reflector