The XMG NEO 16 presented at CES 2025 is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with a completely revised design and modular interior architecture. It offers a choice between high-end processors from Intel and AMD as well as the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 graphics cards. The gaming notebook is now going on sale.
Key features of the XMG NEO 16:
- Processor options: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX/9955HX3D
- Graphics cards: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 5080 or 5070 Ti
- Display: 16:10 panel with 2560 x 1600 pixels, optional mini LED with 1000 nits brightness and 300 Hz refresh rate
- Cooling: Revised air cooling system with optional external water cooling XMG OASIS
Modular design for flexible configurations
The internal design of the XMG NEO 16 is modular, with the CPU and GPU located on separate boards. A bridge connects these modules and transfers eight PCIe 5.0 lanes as well as the power supply. This approach facilitates individual configuration and can reduce potential repair costs, as only the affected module needs to be replaced in the event of a defect.
Powerful cooling options
The NEO 16 features a newly developed air cooling system with larger fans and optimized air outlets that increase airflow and improve heat dissipation. For additional cooling performance, the optional XMG OASIS external water cooling system is available, which is securely connected to the laptop via a new snap-in mechanism. This combination allows the system to operate at high performance with reduced operating noise.
High-quality display options
XMG offers two display variants for the NEO 16:
- Standard display: 300 Hz fast IPS panel with 2560 x 1600 pixels, G-SYNC support and 500 nits brightness.
- Optional upgrade: Mini LED panel with 1000 nits (HDR) or 750 nits (SDR) brightness, 1000 illumination zones and 300 Hz refresh rate. This panel covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space and is therefore ideal for content creation and gaming
Advanced connectivity and storage options
The XMG NEO 16 offers a variety of connectivity options, including two USB-C ports (one with Thunderbolt 4 support), HDMI 2.1, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, three USB-A 3.2 ports and an SD card reader. Up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM is available for the RAM, and two M.2 SSDs with PCIe 4.0 connection can be installed.
Prices and availability
The basic configuration of the XMG NEO 16 (E25) and XMG NEO 16 (A25), which can be freely configured on bestware.com, includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, a 1 TB Kingston Fury Renegade SSD and a 300 Hz 1600p IPS display. The starting price is €2,699 (Intel) or €2,649 (AMD).
Upgrades to more powerful graphics cards such as the RTX 4070, 4080 or 4090 and the optional XMG OASIS water cooling system are available for an additional charge. Pre-orders are available now, with deliveries expected from the end of June for models with RTX 4090 and from mid-July for other configurations. XMG is offering an early bird discount of 5% on all pre-orders until March 18.
Pre-ordering of all laptop configurations is now possible, with delivery scheduled for April (Core 9 Ultra 275HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX) or May (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D), depending on the configuration and in accordance with the current NVIDIA sales embargo.
With the XMG NEO 16, users get a powerful and flexibly configurable gaming laptop that is suitable for both demanding gamers and professional users thanks to its modular architecture and optional water cooling.
