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XMG PRO 18 Brings 12GB VRAM to Computex 2026 Laptops

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XMG has returned to the 18-inch laptop market with the PRO 18 and PRO 18 Value Edition, unveiled at Computex 2026. The PRO 18 runs on an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card featuring 12 GB VRAM. The 2.8 kg chassis measures 24.5 mm thick with an aluminum display lid, sharing its platform with the existing PRO 16 series.

Both models feature a 99 Wh battery and Intel Binary Optimization Tools for improved gaming performance. The standard PRO 18 sports a 2,560 x 1,600 IPS display with 300 Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 coverage, while the Value Edition drops to 180 Hz. Expandability includes two SO-DIMM sockets for up to 128 GB DDR5-6400 RAM and dual M.2 SSD slots across PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 configurations.

Connectivity spans HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 2.1, and Thunderbolt 4 with 140 W Power Delivery. XMG has not disclosed pricing yet due to challenging market conditions affecting component availability and costs. Production models will feature standard keycaps and a matte finish around the keyboard area.