XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9) Comparison

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Overview
Brand
XMG
Model
Apex 16 Max (E26)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
64GB Laptops
Storage
2TB Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16.0-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) Mini-LED, 300Hz, HDR
Operating System
Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Weight
Laptop: 2.66 kg (5.87 lbs) \| Power Supply: 0.81 kg (1.79 lbs)
Color
Black (Understated design, no external lighting)
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops
Architecture
Zen 5 (Fire Range-HX)
Cores
16 Cores
Threads
32 Threads
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz
Cache
64MB L3 Cache, 16MB L2 Cache
TDP
130W Sustained (PL1) / 135W Short Burst (PL2)
Additional Features
Precision Boost Overdrive support, Integrated Radeon Graphics
Display
Screen Size
16.0 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
300Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
Mini-LED (BOE NE160QDM-NM9), IPS-level technology
Color Gamut
99.7% Display P3, 100% sRGB, 87.9% AdobeRGB
Brightness
750 nits (SDR Max), 974 nits (HDR Peak)
Contrast Ratio
74,200:1 (with Local Dimming enabled)
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 20kHz PWM Dimming, 180-degree flat hinge, Calman verified factory calibration
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR7 (1750 MHz)
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell
Clock Speed
Core: 2640 MHz (Boost)
TGP
140W Maximum (115W Base + 25W Dynamic Boost 2.0)
Ray Tracing
4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
DLSS 4.0 with Multi-Frame Generation
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy Graphics: ~20,500
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Optimus (Standard), Resizable BAR
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz
Configuration
64GB (2 x 32GB modules)
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 96GB (2 x SO-DIMM slots, supports 48GB modules)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe SSD
Performance
Seq. Read: ~13,400 MB/s \| Seq. Write: ~12,000 MB/s
Secondary Storage Options
1 x M.2 2280 slot (PCIe 4.0 x4 supported)
RAID Support
Yes, RAID 0/1 support via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No
RGB Customization
Per-key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Game Optimization
XMG Control Center (Power limit control, fan curves, macro management)
N-Key Rollover
Yes, full anti-ghosting
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooling, 5x copper heatpipes, high-density fins
Thermal Interface
Liquid Metal applied to CPU and GPU
Performance Modes
Eco, Quiet, Entertainment, Performance (Custom PL1/PL2 available)
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 20,349 \| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core: ~34,500
Battery
Capacity
99.8Wh (6450 mAh) Lithium-Polymer
Backup Time
Productivity: ~4 hours \| Video Playback: ~5 hours (with iGPU/Lower Brightness)
Charging Type
USB-C Power Delivery (up to 140W on rear port, 100W on side port)
Power Adapter
280W Slim AC Adapter (812g)
Connectivity
WiFi
MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (Tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz)
Ethernet
Realtek RTL8125 2.5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s)
Bluetooth
5.3
Ports
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DP 1.4 via dGPU, 140W PD - Rear), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DP 1.4 via iGPU, 100W PD - Left), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps - Left), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps - Right), 1x HDMI 2.1 (Full bandwidth), 1x Mini-DisplayPort 2.1, 1x SDXC Card Reader (Full-size, UHS-II support), 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Mic Combo Jack, 1x Kensington Lock slot
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Silent Chiclet with Number Pad
Key Travel
1.7mm
Actuation Force
60g
Touchpad Features
150 x 90 mm Microsoft Precision Glass Clickpad
Audio
Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Sound Blaster Studio, High-Definition Audio
Microphone
Dual-array with AI Noise Cancellation
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD Hybrid IR Camera
Features
Windows Hello Facial Recognition, Physical Privacy Shutter
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum (Display Lid), Plastic (C-cover and Bottom Base)
Chassis Dimensions
356.7 x 253.8 x 26.0 mm
Hinge Design
Drop-hinge with 180-degree opening angle
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes (Oculus/Vive certified)
Security
TPM 2.0 (Hardware-based), Kensington Lock
AI Features
Dedicated AMD Ryzen AI NPU
Box Contents
Laptop
XMG Apex 16 Max (E26)
Power Adapter
280W PSU and regional power cable
Maintenance
Microfiber cloth, thermal paste (optional kit)
Documentation
Quick Start Guide, 24-month Warranty Card
Launch Date
Release Date
January 20, 2026
Status
Available for custom configuration

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