XMG laptops: notebooks for high standards

Modern laptops have become an integral part of everyday life for many users: they're powerful, flexible, boast long battery life, and unlike desktop PCs, they're portable.

XMG gaming laptops are versatile notebooks that excel not just in gaming but also in various other applications - from affordable price-performance champions to uncompromising high-end laptops with cutting-edge features.

If you're planning to play graphically complex games on a gaming laptop, we recommend at least a Full HD display, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 or even better, an RTX 4060, along with a fast Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processor.

With at least 16 GB of laptop RAM, you are already well-equipped. 32 GB of RAM is better to future-proof your laptop for upcoming games. However, as of 2023, 8 GB of RAM will no longer suffice for gaming.

There are no limitations to your choice of components. If you're looking for a laptop for professional video, photo and graphics editing or for high-end gaming you can configure our devices with up to 64 GB or 96 GB of RAM, the fastest Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs, or the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics chips. The RTX 4090 is currently NVIDIA's top model and is the ideal choice for content creation, gaming in 4K resolution at maximum quality, or use in a laptop for VR (Virtual Reality).

Tip: Even with a laptop from the previous model generation, you can still have a good gaming experience with graphics cards such as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, GeForce RTX 3070 or RTX 3080. However, these have somewhat less performance than the new RTX 40 GPUs. In addition, they only support DLSS 2 instead of DLSS 3.

Whether it's a budget laptop or a high-end notebook, on bestware.com you can configure each device yourself and purchase a laptop optimally tailored to your needs. It's always worth taking a look at the website or signing up for the newsletter. Here, we also keep you updated on weekly laptop offers and attractive discount campaigns.

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What is the difference between a laptop and a notebook?

The terms ‘laptop’ and ‘notebook’ are used completely synonymously in current usage. In the past, ‘notebook’ denoted smaller and lighter mobile devices, while ‘laptop’ could also mean a large desktop replacement model. However, this distinction no longer exists today."

Which laptop is best for me?

In what follows, we'd like to provide a brief overview of our XMG laptops. This laptop buying guide specifically covers devices ranging from entry-level gaming laptops to high-end gaming laptops, VR Ready laptops and extremely powerful workstation laptops.

If, on the other hand, you're looking for a multimedia laptop, a slim and light laptop, a simple, inexpensive laptop for home and office, or an inexpensive laptop for students, you'll find options in notebooks from XMG's sister brand SCHENKER.

The laptop's specifications and performance significantly influence its cost. The range extends from inexpensive laptops for 500 or 800 euros to fully equipped gaming laptops with the maximum possible performance for several thousand euros.

The fundamental advantage of a laptop over a desktop PC is that while mobile notebooks offer performance on par with large, stationary tower PCs, they are significantly more space-saving and portable. The display, touchpad, and keyboard are already integrated into the unit. Simply open the device, and you can start working right away.

All XMG laptops feature excellent connectivity options. You can connect all your accessories, such as additional monitors, a full-size keyboard and mouse or a headset to the notebook without additional adapters. And you will even find high-quality additional accessories such as laptop stands and cooling pads, laptop sleeves or laptop backpacks on bestware.com.

Some models offer choices between 14-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch, or 17-inch displays—depending on whether you prefer a larger notebook display or a more compact laptop.

By the way, if you are looking for desktop PCs: XMG also offers a broad portfolio of freely configurable models.

XMG NEO

XMG NEO laptops represent the pinnacle of XMG's offerings, guaranteeing high-end performance. For this reason, the gaming laptops have already been awarded several times as test winners.

In addition to Intel's Core i9-13900HX, the NEO series offers a selection of the fastest graphics cards. These also include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 laptop GPUs in the top configuration variants. In addition, there are razor-sharp, 240 Hz fast displays with 2,560 x 1,600 pixels.

Featuring one of the industry's best laptop cooling systems, the XMG NEO 16 and NEO 17 utilise liquid metal to cool both the processor and graphics card. This allows the high-end components to develop their full potential and operate at the maximum permissible power limits.

If you want to get even more performance out of the NEO series, you can opt for the optional external XMG OASIS laptop water cooling system. This not only improves temperatures even further, but also enables unprecedented quiet gaming at maximum FPS even under full load.

XMG CORE

XMG CORE laptops introduce a wide range of high-end features aimed at the upper performance tier. These include an optional mechanical laptop keyboard with CHERRY MX Ultra Low Profile switches, a generously dimensioned cooling system and liquid metal for cooling the processor and graphics card.

Ample connectivity options, up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 99 Wh battery for impressive battery life complete the feature set of the elegantly designed 16-inch XMG CORE 16.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840 HS, coupled with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 - complete with DLSS 3 and ray tracing - delivers high-level performance. A 16-inch display in 16:10 format with 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and 240 Hz makes for a smooth, razor-sharp gaming experience.

XMG PRO

XMG PRO laptops serve as a hybrid between high-performance gaming laptops and professional, mobile workstations. This is reflected by the first-class connectivity. In addition to the high-end Intel Core i9-13900HX laptop processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 4070 offer you more than enough power for gaming as well as photo and video editing.

All XMG PRO laptops are characterised by chassis made predominantly of aluminium and cooling systems that are perfectly matched to the powerful components. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX Studio certified XMG PRO 16 in particular stands out with its vapour chamber cooling system.

All models in the XMG PRO series impress with colour-accurate displays and optimal display characteristics, making them excellent choices for content creation. The XMG PRO 15 and PRO 17 utilise a WQHD panel in 16:9 format (2,560 x 1,440 pixels). For the XMG PRO 17, a UHD or 4K display is also available. The 16-inch XMG PRO 16, on the other hand, features a 16:10 format with 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and factory colour calibration.

XMG FOCUS

XMG FOCUS laptops encapsulate all the qualities of a great gaming laptop. A fast Intel Core i9-13900HX meets the powerful laptop GPUs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or RTX 4070. In addition to G-SYNC displays with a high refresh rate, the laptops feature a good connectivity.

While the XMG FOCUS 15 and FOCUS 17 feature displays in the classic 16:9 format with resolutions of up to 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, the XMG FOCUS 16 boasts a 16:10 display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. The XMG FOCUS 15 is also available with Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080) in the base configuration.

XMG APEX

XMG APEX laptops are the entry into the world of XMG at an affordable price. They have more than enough power for smooth gameplay in Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) or WQHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) with high graphic details.

This is enabled by an AMD CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS) and high-speed laptop graphics cards like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 or RTX 4060 with DLSS 3. These well-equipped and sturdily built gaming notebooks feature a WQHD display with an IPS panel and razor-sharp image quality.

A few tips on XMG laptops

At this point we would like to give you a few general tips:

• If you are looking for laptop wallpapers, you will find plenty of XMG wallpapers in the download section of xmg.gg.
• If your laptop appears sluggish after years of use, it might be time for a clean-up: Open the device and check for dust accumulation on the laptop fans.
• If you already have a Windows 10 or Windows 11 license, you can also buy a laptop without an operating system at bestware.com and save some money.
• In XMG's comprehensive FAQ section, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about various laptop models, along with a wealth of technical background information.