The XMG Apex 17 (M25) redefines budget workstations with its Ryzen 9 9955HX, offering stellar performance for heavy tasks. The 12 GB GeForce RTX 5070 enhances AI capabilities and high-res gaming with its 50% larger VRAM compared to the 8 GB variant.

Released amid global memory shortages, the Apex 17 stands out as one of the first notebooks with the new 12 GB RTX 5070. This GPU upgrade eliminates VRAM bottlenecks in demanding titles at high resolutions and maxed-out settings, while still delivering solid 1600p gaming performance with DLSS support.

The 17.3" IPS display features vivid colors, 100% sRGB coverage, and a 240 Hz refresh rate—ideal for both gamers and creative professionals. Paired with the overkill AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor, the system delivers exceptional performance across gaming and creative applications like Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.

The laptop supports up to 128 GB DDR5 memory and dual M.2 NVMe SSDs for substantial upgradeability, though component costs in 2026 make high-end configurations expensive. Starting at €2249, the Apex 17 balances performance, display quality, and expandability for demanding workloads.