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XMG CORE 16

UNDERCOVER GAMING

The lightweight 16-inch XMG CORE 16 impresses with its high mobile performance, all wrapped in a stylish and elegant design. High efficiency, numerous ports, and a robust aluminium chassis form the foundation of this powerful, compact all-rounder.

A highly efficient AMD CPU, modern GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards, and a high-capacity 99.8 Wh battery ensure maximum endurance away from the power socket, all while providing plenty of performance. This premium laptop for gamers and creatives is further enhanced with a high-resolution 500-nit display featuring 100% DCI-P3 colour space coverage, as well as up to 128 GB of RAM and 16 TB of SSD storage.

Stylish, Robust and Compact

2.1 kg Lightweight Aluminium Chassis
With Ergonomic 180-Degree Hinge

Ideal Performance Symbiosis

Efficient Chips of the
Latest Generation

Leistung 1
The Fastest Display in its Class

Non-glare 1600p Display with 300 Hz,
500 Nits and 100 % DCI-P3

Sustainable Storage Giant

Two RAM and SSD Slots each,
Upgradable at Any Time

Uncompromising Performance

Customisable Profiles,
Tailored to Your Needs

Whisper Quiet During Everyday Tasks

Sophisticated Cooling System
and Optimised Fan Curves

Maximum Precision and Ergonomics

Anti Ghosting, N-Key Rollover, Per-Key RGB, Concave Keycaps

Goodbye Dongle Life

All the Ports You Need – Cleverly Organised,
with Native Support for up to 4 External Displays

Just Keeps on Running

Huge 99.8 Wh Battery for Runtimes of
Over 8 Hours

Your Laptop - Your Freedom

Control Center mit umfangreichen
Individualisierungs-Optionen

High-Quality Aluminium Chassis
Lightweight, Mobile Elegance

Stylish, Robust and Compact

The compact 16-inch aluminium chassis of the XMG CORE 16 not only packs plenty of power but is also exceptionally portable, thanks to its low weight of just 2.1 kg. At the same time, the CORE 16 maintains its key values of exclusive elegance. The premium choice of materials and precise craftsmanship result in a sleek, restrained design that doesn’t compromise on stability and robustness, meeting professional standards.

Striking Performance from NVIDIA & AMD

Perfect Symbiosis for
Mobile Laptop Power

AMD Ryzen AI

Powerful CPUs with a Focus on Efficiency

Delivering powerful performance and high efficiency through the latest technology and innovative AI features, AMD Ryzen AI CPUs from the Strix and Kraken Point series provide the ideal foundation for mobile 16-inch gaming and creative tasks. The XMG CORE 16 offers the high-performance flagship Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with 12 cores and 24 threads, alongside the price-performance champion Ryzen AI 9 365, and the affordable, fast Ryzen AI 7 350.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series

Powerful
3D Performance

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 and 5060 are the perfect match for the high-resolution 1600p display of the compact XMG CORE 16, ensuring high FPS in demanding games. In addition to their gaming performance, these upper mid-range graphics cards come equipped with dedicated AI features and Tensor Cores, as well as the latest generation of streaming multiprocessors, providing everything you need for AI-assisted photo and video editing, as well as rendering tasks.

Two SSDs & Up to 128 GB RAM
Flexible Storage & Memory Options

Fast Loading Times & Premium RAM

With up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM and two M.2 slots supporting PCI Express 4.0, offering a maximum of 16 TB of SSD storage, the XMG CORE 16 is the perfect mobile all-rounder for demanding gaming and ambitious creative projects, such as video editing. For enhanced cooling, the M.2 slots are equipped with thermal pads, ensuring the SSDs maintain peak performance reliably and consistently whenever you need it.

Customised Composite Cooling System

Reliable Sustained Performance

Customisable
Power Limits

A dual air intake through the bottom and keyboard, coupled with phase-changing Honeywell PTM-7958 thermal pads on the CPU and GPU, ensures consistently high performance. For the ideal, individual balance of performance and the lowest possible operating noise, you can set the power limits of the processor and graphics card in the Control Center according to your preferences.

Quiet and
Cool

Numerous thoughtful optimisations make the cooling system the perfect match for this sleek laptop. It ensures high performance when needed or near-silent operation during everyday tasks, whether surfing the internet or working with office programs. The internally directed airflow dissipates heat through rear air outlets, keeping your mouse hand cool even during intensive use.

Maximum Battery Capacity
99.8 Wh for Outstanding Runtimes

Compact, yet exceptional in battery life: the XMG CORE 16 is equipped with a 99.8 Wh battery, offering the maximum capacity permitted for unrestricted mobile laptop use. This ensures you can go through your day without worrying about finding the next power socket. Thanks to the efficient AMD CPUs, which feature an energy-saving integrated graphics unit for 2D tasks, this high-performance laptop easily lasts more than a full working day without needing a recharge: over 8 hours when streaming YouTube, and even longer when using standard office software.

100 % DCI-P3 and 500 Nits
Razor-Sharp and Bright
Premium Display for Gamer & Creatives

With a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels across 16 inches, the anti-glare display presents all content with exceptional clarity. A brightness of 500 nits ensures excellent readability, even in very bright environments or outdoor settings. The 100% coverage of the extended DCI-P3 and sRGB colour space makes the laptop the first choice for colour-accurate image and video editing, while gamers benefit from smooth visuals thanks to the 300 Hz refresh rate. The display can also be opened up to 180 degrees with one hand for added convenience.

First-Class Connectivity with Rear Ports
All the Ports You Need
2x
USB-C
3x
USB-A
RJ45
LAN
Full-Size
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HDMI
2-in-1
Audio
Goodbye Dongle Life

The impressive range of ports – especially for a laptop in the compact class – makes the XMG CORE 16 an exceptionally versatile all-rounder for productive use. Many of the larger ports are located at the rear, including an HDMI 2.1 port, Mini DisplayPort 2.1, a Thunderbolt-compatible USB4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 and 140 W Power Delivery, as well as the power supply connection. On the sides, you will find an additional USB-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 and 100 W Power Delivery, three USB-A ports, Gigabit LAN, a 2-in-1 audio jack for headset and microphone, and a lightning-fast SD Express-compatible card reader for full-size memory cards.

Four Native Display Connectors
Ready for impressive multi-monitor setups

If you’re looking for the ultimate multi-monitor setup for productivity, gaming, or both, the XMG CORE 16 is the ideal choice. With two DisplayPort-capable USB-C ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a Mini DisplayPort 2.1, the laptop supports up to four external monitors natively in addition to its built-in display. This enables you to manage multiple workflows simultaneously, without the need to switch back and forth between individual program windows.

Compact Full-Size Keyboard
Maximum Control with Extended Layout
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XMG CORE 16 M25 LP Feature 08 Keyboard Mobile
Per-Key
RGB
N-Key Rollover
Anti Ghosting
Precision Tool

The backlit full-size keyboard offers all the comfort and functionality you need. Gamers benefit from freely programmable per-key RGB lighting, anti-ghosting, and N-key rollover, while creatives enjoy a fully-fledged four-row numeric keypad, full-size offset arrow keys, concave keycaps, and a quickly switchable Fn-Lock via the ‘FN’ and ‘ESC’ key combination. Thanks to the enhanced stability of the key mechanism, the keyboard ensures an excellent typing experience with maximum precision.

XMG Control Center & BIOS Tuning
All Settings Under Control
Fine Tuning for Advanced Users

The powerful XMG Control Center gives you complete control over your laptop’s performance settings – from pre-defined, customised profiles that allow you to select the ideal balance of performance, noise and temperatures at the touch of a button, to the creation of custom profiles and manual tuning options. This allows you to get the best out of your laptop’s powerful components.

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  • 16.0″ IPS | 2560×1600 px | 16:10 | 300 Hz | 500 nits | AMD FreeSync | 100 % DCI-P3/sRGB | non-glare
  • factory-calibrated colour profiles can be downloaded and set via Control Center
  • alternatively 60 and 240 Hz settable
  • AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | 12 cores/24 threads | up to 5.1 GHz | 24 MB cache | Ryzen AI
  • AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | 10 cores/20 threads | up to 5 GHz | 24 MB cache | Ryzen AI
  • AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | 8 cores/16 threads | up to 5 GHz | 16 MB cache | Ryzen AI

integrated (iGPU):
AMD Radeon 890M | 16 compute units (with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
AMD Radeon 880M | 12 compute units (with Ryzen AI 9 365)
AMD Radeon 860M | 8 compute units (with Ryzen AI 7 365)

dedicated (dGPU):
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 8 GB GDDR7 | 100 W TGP (+ 15 W Dynamic Boost)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | 8 GB GDDR7 | 100 W TGP (+ 15 W Dynamic Boost)

internal display connection:
iGPU with NVIDIA Optimus or dGPU (via MUX switch)

HDMI 2.1 connection (with dot marking):
iGPU with NVIDIA Optimus

DisplayPort 2.1 via USB4 connection (rear):
iGPU with NVIDIA Optimus

DisplayPort 1.4a via USB-C connection (left):
iGPU with NVIDIA Optimus

HDMI 2.1 connection (with dot marking):
dGPU

Mini DisplayPort 2.1 connection:
dGPU

five external displays directly addressable
additional external displays possible with docking station/adapter
VR Ready

  • composite cooling system with copper heatpipes
  • two fans, with 84 mm and 70 mm in diameter, 8 mm in height and 89 fan blades
  • two air outlets with a total of 144 copper cooling fins
  • PTM7958 phase change thermal compound on CPU and GPU

CPU + GPU: 160 watts (sustained)
GPU-only: 115 watts (sustained)
CPU-only: 105/100 watts (for 10 seconds/sustained)

power limits of CPU (10-105 watts) and GPU (50-115 watts) can be defined in the individual performance profiles

Thermals and sustained power limits may vary with room temperature and airflow. Values represent average capabilities under normal conditions. CPU-only power limits are based on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The power limits with Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 9 365 are up to 10 watts lower.

  • advanced control center with customisable power liwiths, fan curves, display profiles (incl. blue light filter) etc.
  • power profiles can be changed quickly via a dedicated button (three predefined and one customised)
  • Windows installation without additional third-party software (for configurations with operating system)
  • 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM | Dual Channel | max. 128 GB | max. 5600 MT/s | max. 1.1 V
  • 2x M.2 2280 SSD via PCI Express 4.0 x4
  • RAID 0/1 support
  • Stereo speakers
  • Nahimic by SteelSeries Software
  • Microphone with noise cancellation
  • Full HD webcam (Windows Hello compatible)
  • keyboard with per-key RGB backlight, concave keycaps, fully-fledged numeric keypad, dedicated navigation keys,
    offset full-size arrow keys, N-key rollover, anti-ghosting and Fn lock function
  • dedicated performance mode switch button above keyboard
  • Microsoft Precision Touchpad, integrated buttons | 123 x 77.5 mm (W x D)
  • innovative surface material with optimised glide characteristics
  • automatic palm recognition to avoid false inputs
  • supports scrolling, tapping, swiping and other multi-finger gestures as defined by the operating system

left:
2-in-1-audio (headphones + mic)
USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps | DisplayPort 1.4a | 100 W Power Delivery)1)
USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps)
RJ45 port (Gigabit)

rear:
HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbps | HDCP 2.3 | VRR/G-SYNC)
Mini DisplayPort 2.1 (DP80/UHBR20 | VRR/G-SYNC)
DC-in (5.5/2.5 x 12.5 mm; IEC 60130-10)
USB4 (40 Gbps | DisplayPort 2.1 (DP40/UHBR10) | 140 W Power Delivery)2)

right:
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps)
full-size card reader (SD Express/UHS-II)3)

¹⁾ details:
USB Power Delivery: 20V/5A (100 watts), min. 20V/3A (60 watts)
power supply for peripherals: max. 5V/3A (15 Watt)
DisplayPort 1.4a with two DisplayPort-Streams and a total of 32.4 Gbps

²⁾ details:
USB4 with 40 Gbps (Thunderbolt 4-compatible)
USB Power Delivery: 20V/7A (140 watts), min. 20V/3A (60 watts)
power supply for peripherals: max. 5V/3A (15 watts)
DisplayPort 2.1 with two DisplayPort-Streams and a total of 40 Gbps
eGPU-compatible

³⁾ read/write speeds card reader:
SD Express up to 900/500 MB/s
SDXC UHS-II up to 270/230 MB/s

  • Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5
  • Gigabit LAN (supports Wake on LAN and LAN/PXE boot)
  • Kensington NanoSaver Lock (left side)
  • TPM 2.0 (via fTPM)
  • Secure Boot
  • physical webcam shutter
  • support for biometrical login via Windows Hello
  • support for hardware encryption with compatible SSDs
  • 240 watts (125 x 70 x 25 mm | 611 g incl. EU power cord)
  • power cable socket: C6
  • replaceable 99.8 Wh Li-poly battery (internally screw-mounted)
  • different battery charging profiles selectable in Control Center
  • iGPU-only operating mode selectable
  • display lid, top and bottom case made of aluminium
  • display frame made of plastic
  • 180° display opening angle
  • one-hand opening
  • PH 0 screw heads

ca. 2.1 kg

357 x 254 x 23 mm (W x D x H)

  • Laptop (incl. battery)
  • power supply
  • driver USB stick

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