XMG is introducing 2026 refreshes of its 16-inch laptops from the APEX and PRO model series with the XMG APEX 16 and XMG PRO 16 VE. Unlike the 2025 APEX 16 MAX and PRO 16 VE models, the new versions feature an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM. Both models also receive minor adjustments to their cooling systems and bottom ventilation.

XMG APEX 16: Ryzen 9 9955HX or 8945HX and RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM

Following in the footsteps of the XMG APEX 16 MAX (M25), the new XMG APEX 16 (M26) offers a choice between the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX from the Fire Range and the Ryzen 9 8945HX from the Dragon Range refresh generation. Both processors feature 16 cores and 32 threads. For graphics, the laptop uses the updated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM and a maximum graphics power of 115 watts, including Dynamic Boost. By contrast, the 2025 XMG APEX 16 MAX (M25) is equipped with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and therefore remains available as the higher-end MAX version of the 16-inch laptop.[](https://www.techpowerup.com/img/AmdgOGOkYJClqq3X.jpg) [](https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LGRxE3yYjUc7rqwM.jpg) [](https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fmU8mgk6uuVvdHHe.jpg)Read full story