XMG Warns Laptop Prices Will Rise as SO-DIMM Memory Costs Surge Nearly Sixfold

XMG laptop prices are going up again as the PC hardware market continues to feel the pressure of rising memory costs. The company has confirmed a new round of price adjustments across several of its laptop families, with most affected models expected to become more expensive by around €100 to €150. In some cases, the increase could climb even higher depending on the configuration.

The latest price change is mainly tied to the sharp rise in DDR5 SO-DIMM memory prices, the type of RAM commonly used in laptops. According to XMG, the purchase cost of DDR5 laptop memory has increased by nearly six times since July 2025. The company says this dramatic jump has made it impossible to keep laptop pricing unchanged without passing at least part of the cost on to buyers.

Almost all current XMG laptop lines will be affected by the new pricing, with one key exception: the recently launched XMG NEO 16 (M26) will not be included in this round of increases. For other models, buyers should expect a noticeable bump in pricing, especially if they are choosing higher-end hardware configurations.

The situation is not limited to memory alone. While RAM prices are the biggest factor behind the adjustment, XMG also points to rising procurement costs for other important components, including CPUs, GPUs, and storage drives. This means premium gaming laptop configurations are being hit from multiple directions.

One of the biggest increases applies to models configured with the GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU. XMG says some RTX 5090 options will receive an additional price increase of up to €120, reflecting higher component costs for top-tier graphics hardware. This makes high-performance gaming and creator laptops even more expensive at a time when many buyers are already dealing with inflated hardware prices across the market.

However, not every model is getting more expensive. The XMG APEX 17 (M25) and XMG FUSION 16 (M25), both available with RTX 5070 graphics, are exceptions to the broader price hike. These two models are actually receiving price reductions of around €35 to €50, making them slightly more attractive options for buyers who want strong gaming performance without stepping into the most expensive GPU tiers.

The broader issue behind these changes is the ongoing memory supply crunch. DDR5 prices have surged across both desktop and laptop markets, and current industry signals suggest relief may not arrive anytime soon. XMG has indicated that it does not expect component prices to fall in the medium term, especially as memory manufacturers continue to forecast tight supply and strong demand for DRAM and NAND flash in the years ahead.

For laptop buyers, the message is clear: waiting may not guarantee a better deal. If memory and component prices continue climbing, gaming laptops, workstation laptops, and high-end creator notebooks could become even more expensive. Those planning to buy an XMG laptop may want to compare current prices carefully before the new adjustments fully take effect.

The latest XMG price hike is another sign that the laptop market is entering a more expensive phase. With DDR5 SO-DIMM memory prices rising sharply and premium CPU and GPU supply costs also moving upward, manufacturers are being forced to revise pricing across their product stacks. For consumers, this could mean fewer discounts, higher upgrade costs, and more expensive high-performance laptop configurations heading into the coming months.