XMG NEO 16 Gets Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and, for the First Time, an OLED Display
XMG introduces an updated version of its Intel-based XMG NEO 16. The laptop is available with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 5080 or 5070 Ti and replaces the previous Core Ultra 9 275HX with the new Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. The 2026 model also features upgraded 1600p display options. For the first time, the NEO 16 is available with a 240 Hz OLED panel, while the IPS panel - exclusively available in the entry-level RTX 5070 Ti configuration - now covers 100 per cent of both the sRGB and DCI-P3 colour spaces. A Mini-LED display with G-SYNC support can be pre-ordered with availability by the middle of October.
Displays with 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and a 180-degree hinge: New 240 Hz OLED panel, IPS panel now with 100% DCI-P3 coverage, Mini-LED panel with G-SYNC
For the first time, the XMG NEO 16 is available with a 240 Hz OLED panel, a display technology previously exclusive to the XMG FUSION 16. Like all display options for the NEO 16, the OLED panel has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. It is HDR-capable and offers a brightness of 500 nits in SDR mode and 1,000 nits in HDR mode.
The new 300 Hz IPS panel with 500 nits brightness is available exclusively for the entry-level configuration with the RTX 5070 Ti. Unlike the previous model, it covers not only the sRGB colour space but also 100% of the DCI-P3 colour space. This means that full DCI-P3 coverage is now available across all display options.
In addition, the HDR-capable Mini LED display offers 750 nits of brightness in SDR mode and 1,000 nits in HDR mode. Local dimming can be disabled if desired, and the display has a refresh rate of 300 Hz. A key new feature is support for NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus, which dynamically switches between the integrated and dedicated graphics processing unit.
Both the OLED and IPS displays use a MUX switch and NVIDIA Optimus for GPU switching. The Mini LED display combines the MUX switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. Unlike the previous NEO generation (E25), all three panels support Adaptive Sync and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) via NVIDIA Optimus using Intel's iGPU. All display options can also be switched to a maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz for more energy-efficient operation.
Pricing and availability
The base configuration of the XMG NEO 16 (M26), which can be freely configured on bestware.com, features an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 1600p OLED display with a 240 Hz refresh rate. The starting price is €3,199 (incl. 19% VAT).
Upgrades to an RTX 5080 (€625) or RTX 5090 (€1,295), as well as additional RAM and SSD storage, are available at an additional charge. Alternatively, customers configuring the laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti can select the 300 Hz IPS panel, saving €145 compared to the OLED display.
Several promotions currently running on bestware.com can be combined with the purchase of an NEO 16. Samsung SSDs are available at reduced prices in the configurator until September 14th. In addition, as part of Intel Gamer Days, customers purchasing laptops or desktop PCs with qualifying Intel processors can receive the games "Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis" and "STAR WARS: Galactic RacerTM". Just a few hours after the NEO 16 launch, another promotion will give customers the opportunity to unlock a third game.
Update: Mini-LED display now available for pre-order
28 September 2026
The Mini-LED display originally announced for a later launch has successfully completed validation for NVIDIA G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus and is now available for pre-order for the XMG NEO 16 (M26). The 300 Hz panel with 750 nits SDR and 1000 nits HDR brightness is available with GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 5080 and 5090. There is no additional charge compared with the OLED display already included in the starting price; compared with the IPS panel available with RTX 5070 Ti, the surcharge is €145 incl. 19% VAT.
Availability is planned for mid-October 2026. Existing orders with an IPS or OLED display can be changed to Mini-LED on request.
