{"id":88812,"date":"2026-06-05T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/?p=88812"},"modified":"2026-06-09T14:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:55:17","slug":"news-computex-2026-xmg-pro-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/en\/news-computex-2026-xmg-pro-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Computex 2026: XMG unveils new XMG PRO 18, NEO 16, and more laptops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Computex 2026, XMG is showcasing the PRO 18 and PRO 18 Value Edition \u2013 the brand&#8217;s first 18-inch laptops in approximately 15 years. In addition, the company is announcing a new XMG NEO 16 featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an optional OLED display. New variants of the XMG APEX 17, APEX 16 MAX, and PRO 16 Value Edition are also planned, all featuring an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/en\/news-computex-2026-xmg-pro-18\/#xmg-pro-18-with-290hx-plus-and-5070-ti-or-270hx-plus-and-5070-with-12-gb-vram\" >XMG PRO 18 with 290HX Plus and 5070 Ti or 270HX Plus and 5070 with 12 GB VRAM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/en\/news-computex-2026-xmg-pro-18\/#xmg-neo-16-optional-oled-display-cpu-upgrade-to-290hx-plus\" >XMG NEO 16: Optional OLED display, CPU upgrade to 290HX Plus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/en\/news-computex-2026-xmg-pro-18\/#xmg-apex-17-apex-16-and-pro-16-ve-to-feature-rtx-5070-with-12-gb-vram\" >XMG APEX 17, APEX 16, and PRO 16 VE to feature RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/en\/news-computex-2026-xmg-pro-18\/#pricing-and-availability\" >Pricing and availability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xmg-pro-18-with-290hx-plus-and-5070-ti-or-270hx-plus-and-5070-with-12-gb-vram\"><\/span>XMG PRO 18 with 290HX Plus and 5070 Ti or 270HX Plus and 5070 with 12 GB VRAM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>XMG returns to the 18-inch laptop market for the first time since the XMG P801 in 2011 \u2013 an 18.4-inch desktop replacement with a 16:9 display that was significantly heavier and thicker than modern laptops.<\/p>\n\n<p>The standard edition of the XMG PRO 18, currently in development, combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card and a 300 Hz IPS display at 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 500 nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage.<\/p>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2add4dbf9ab&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2add4dbf9ab\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"New product presentation at Computex 2026: XMG PRO 18\" class=\"wp-image-88817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n<p>XMG is also planning a Value Edition aimed at a more budget-friendly price range. The XMG PRO 18 VE features a Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of GDDR7 VRAM and a display with slightly different specifications. While the 1600p IPS panel offers the same brightness and colour gamut coverage, the refresh rate is 180 Hz.<\/p>\n\n<p>Both processors and laptops support Intel Binary Optimization Tools to improve gaming performance in compatible titles.<\/p>\n\n<p>Apart from their larger displays and chassis, the 18-inch laptops share the same internal technological platform as the XMG PRO 16, with the only exceptions being the CPU and graphics card. Consequently, external ports, as well as RAM and SSD expansion options, remain identical.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2add4dc0022&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2add4dc0022\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"88828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_3-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"XMG PRO 18 Gaming Laptop (front left)\" class=\"wp-image-88828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_3-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2add4dc04da&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2add4dc04da\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"88826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"XMG PRO 18 Gaming Laptop (front right)\" class=\"wp-image-88826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_2-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p>On the rear, the laptops feature the power adapter port, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 2.1, and Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort functionality and 100 W (20 V, 5 A) or 140 W (20 V, 7 A) Power Delivery. Connectivity options on the sides include a USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port with DisplayPort 1.4a and 100 W Power Delivery, three USB-A 3.1 Gen1 ports, a 2.5-gigabit Ethernet port, an SD Express-compatible card reader for full-size SD cards, and a 2-in-1 audio jack for headphones and microphone. While the Thunderbolt and USB-C ports are routed via Intel\u2019s energy-efficient iGPU, HDMI and Mini DisplayPort are connected directly to NVIDIA\u2019s high-performance dGPU. Wireless connectivity is provided via Wi-Fi 7.<\/p>\n\n<p>The laptops offer two SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM with CSO-DIMM support, alongside two M.2 SSD slots \u2013 one with PCI Express 5.0 and the other with PCI Express 4.0 \u2013 allowing flexible storage and memory configurations.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2add4dc13f4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2add4dc13f4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"88831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_4-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"XMG PRO 18 Gaming Laptop (rear)\" class=\"wp-image-88831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_4-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_4-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a2add4dc18c7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a2add4dc18c7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"88833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_5-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"XMG PRO 18 Gaming Laptop (bottom panel)\" class=\"wp-image-88833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_5-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_5-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xmg-pro-18-m26_preview_5-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p>Both the PRO 18 and PRO 18 VE include a 99 Wh battery and, unlike the PRO 16, feature an expanded sound system with four instead of two speakers. In addition to a 151.5 x 96.5 mm glass touchpad, there is a new keyboard that makes more efficient use of the space available in the larger chassis, and a Full HD webcam with Windows Hello via infrared.<\/p>\n\n<p>Despite the generous 18-inch form factor, both laptops remain comparatively light and slim, weighing around 2.8 kg with a height of approximately 24.5 mm. The display lid is constructed from aluminium to enhance structural stability.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xmg-neo-16-optional-oled-display-cpu-upgrade-to-290hx-plus\"><\/span>XMG NEO 16: Optional OLED display, CPU upgrade to 290HX Plus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>In addition, XMG announced an updated version of the high-end NEO 16 laptop, based on the existing chassis. This model continues to offer a choice of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 5080, or 5090 graphics cards, but now features the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, the same as in the PRO 18, with full support for the Intel Binary Optimization Tool.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-NEO-16_16-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The XMG NEO 16 is set to launch in 2026 with an Intel Core Ultra 290HX Plus processor and an optional OLED display\" class=\"wp-image-88805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-NEO-16_16-9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-NEO-16_16-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-NEO-16_16-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-NEO-16_16-9-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-NEO-16_16-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Mini-LED panel retains the same specifications as the previous model, featuring a resolution of 2,560 \u00d7 1,600 pixels, 750 nits of SDR brightness, 1,000 nits of HDR brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. However, the display is currently undergoing validation by NVIDIA, and XMG plans to add G-SYNC support to this new version of the laptop.<\/p>\n\n<p>For the first time, the NEO 16 will also be available with an OLED display option. This panel offers a resolution of 2,560 \u00d7 1,600 pixels, a 240 Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage, and 500 nits of SDR brightness. A confirmed figure for peak HDR brightness is not yet available.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"xmg-apex-17-apex-16-and-pro-16-ve-to-feature-rtx-5070-with-12-gb-vram\"><\/span>XMG APEX 17, APEX 16, and PRO 16 VE to feature RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>XMG has announced a new series of laptops equipped with NVIDIA\u2019s GeForce RTX 5070, now featuring 12 GB of VRAM instead of 8 GB. These models will expand the existing range of configurations.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-APEX-17_16-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The XMD APEX 17 is set to launch in 2026 with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 featuring 12 GB of VRAM\" class=\"wp-image-88808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-APEX-17_16-9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-APEX-17_16-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-APEX-17_16-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-APEX-17_16-9-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xmg.gg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XMG-APEX-17_16-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The XMG APEX 17 will be the first of these laptops to launch, with its release scheduled for the coming weeks. This 17.3-inch laptop features an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and a 16:9 IPS panel with a resolution of 2,560 \u00d7 1,440 pixels, 300 nits of brightness, a 240 Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage.<\/p>\n\n<p>Next is the 16-inch XMG APEX 16. As before, it is available with either an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX or Ryzen 9 8945HX processor and features a 16:10 IPS panel with a resolution of 2,560 \u00d7 1,600 pixels, 500 nits of brightness, a 300 Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage.<\/p>\n\n<p>In addition, the Value Edition of the XMG PRO 16, which was previously available only with an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, will now also be offered with the GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB as an alternative configuration. The IPS display specifications are identical to those of the APEX 16.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pricing-and-availability\"><\/span>Pricing and availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Aufgrund der angespannten Marktlage, die nicht nur RAM- und SSD-Preise, sondern auch die Komponentenverf\u00fcgbarkeit beeinflusst, kommuniziert XMG keine Verkaufspreise der zur Computex angek\u00fcndigten Laptop-Neuheiten. Diese folgen ebenso wie Details zur Ausstattung und Leistung in Pressemitteilungen zum Launch des jeweiligen Modells.<\/p>\n\n<p>The first model to launch will be the <a href=\"https:\/\/bestware.com\/en\/xmg-apex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XMG APEX 17<\/a> with a GeForce RTX 5070 and 12 GB of VRAM, which is expected to arrive in mid-June. This will be followed by the XMG APEX 16 and PRO 16 VE with the RTX 5070\/12, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bestware.com\/en\/xmg-neo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XMG NEO 16<\/a> with a Core Ultra 9 290HX processor and optional OLED display, and the two newly developed 18-inch laptops, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bestware.com\/en\/xmg-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XMG PRO 18<\/a> and XMG PRO 18 VE, which are scheduled to launch at various points between August and September 2026.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Computex 2026, XMG is showcasing the PRO 18 and PRO 18 Value Edition \u2013 the brand\u2019s first 18-inch laptops in approximately 15 years. 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