Earlier this year at CES 2025, XMG unveiled its latest lineup of NEO 16 laptops, setting the stage for an exciting year in tech. These laptops, now available for pre-order, bring cutting-edge technology to consumers with various high-performance options from both Intel and AMD, ensuring fans of both brands have something to get excited about.
The NEO 16 E25 comes packed with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, boasting 8 performance cores and 16 efficiency cores. Meanwhile, the NEO 16 A25 offers AMD enthusiasts the power of Ryzen 9 9955HX or the even more robust 9955HX3D, each featuring 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads.
For gamers and creators in need of serious graphical power, the NEO 16 offers several GPU configurations: the RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB VRAM, the RTX 5080 with 16 GB VRAM, and the premium RTX 5090 with an impressive 24 GB VRAM.
XMG has also advanced its cooling solutions with the updated OASIS external water cooling unit (Mk2-V4). This model features a quieter pump and improved mounting mechanisms to further enhance the performance of their high-end GPUs, reducing noise and thermal constraints.
Display-wise, users have two top-tier 16-inch options to choose from: a 300 Hz IPS panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1600, 500 nit brightness, and complete sRGB coverage, or a stunning Mini LED display with the same specs but offering up to 1000 nit HDR brightness and a full 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.
The NEO 16’s chassis has been given a boost in sturdiness and style, now featuring a full aluminum body with a sleek RGB LED light bar. The 99.8 Wh battery ensures long usage times, and despite its power, the laptop remains portable with the IPS version weighing around 2.65 kg and the Mini LED version about 2.8 kg.
Portability is complemented by efficient power supplies employing silicon carbide semiconductors, with the lightweight PSU options tailored to your chosen GPU.
Storage options are equally robust, supporting dual M.2 SSDs with up to 8TB capacity on both PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 interfaces. Ram config currently peaks at 96 GB, with plans to expand to 128 GB. Though the Intel models support faster DDR5-6400 RAM, the AMD variants run DDR5-5600.
Port selections are well thought out, featuring Mini DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C with DisplayPort capabilities, and a variety of additional ports to ensure connectivity in any scenario.
Pricing for these tech wonders starts at €2,699 for the Intel version and €2,649 for AMD, inclusive of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD, among other perks. Higher specs can be configured for additional costs, giving consumers flexibility to tailor the build to their needs. The laptops are slated to ship starting in April, following NVIDIA’s sales guidelines. So whether you’re an Intel fan or an AMD enthusiast, XMG’s latest offerings promise a tailored experience that stands out in performance and design.
