XMG Apex 17 gets significantly more expensive: fastest RTX 5060 laptop now starts above €2,000
Ryzen 9 9955HX makes the Apex 17 the fastest RTX 5060 laptop
In our review, the XMG Apex 17 delivers truly exceptional performance. Its GPU performance already outpaces many other RTX-5060 gaming laptops, but its CPU performance is even more impressive. The high-end AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor is rarely found in laptops within this class.
There’s a good reason for that: the CPU significantly increases the cost of the Apex 17 (M25), and when paired with an RTX 5060, it’s arguably more powerful than necessary. Most manufacturers opt for more affordable processors to match Nvidia’s entry-level to midrange GPU.
Price increase for the XMG Apex 17: RTX 5060 laptop now starts at €2,049
When we finished our review of the Apex 17 just a few days ago, the laptop was still listed at €1,899 in XMG’s official bestware.com store. On our Reddit channel, users commented that the price was already too high and that more affordable alternatives existed.
If €1,899 already seemed expensive for an RTX-5060 gaming laptop, there’s more bad news: Schenker has since confirmed that rising component costs have forced the company to adjust pricing. In practical terms, that means a price increase—the Apex 17 now starts at €2.049, a €150 jump. That makes it one of the most expensive RTX-5060 laptops currently available. According to Schenker, further price adjustments later this year are possible.
XMG Apex 17 in price-performance comparison: Top performance, but not perfect features
As impressive as the Apex 17’s performance is, its price cannot be ignored. Laptops made in Germany by Schenker are not cheap. They’re also not flawless, and in some cases, better-rated alternatives are available at lower prices.
The Apex 17 is faster than nearly any other RTX-5060 laptop—but it comes with compromises. It lacks USB4 and Thunderbolt support, the keyboard has extremely shallow key travel and feels merely acceptable, and while the display is good overall, its brightness of 325 nits is nothing exceptional.
Competition is cheaper: RTX 5060 gaming laptops start at around €1,000
Price comparison sites show that RTX-5060 gaming laptops start at around €1,000. Examples include the Asus V16, HP Victus 15, and Lenovo LOQ 15. Various Acer Nitro models, Captiva systems, the Medion Erazer Deputy, and MSI’s Cyborg lineup are also available just above the €1,000 mark.
In our review, the XMG Apex 17 scored 82 points. By comparison, the Lenovo Legion 5 15, which we named the best midrange gaming laptop of 2025, achieved 87 points and starts at €1,519. It also includes an OLED display, a 5-MP webcam, USB 4.0, and Wi-Fi 7. Against a laptop like that, the Apex 17 may struggle to justify its €2,049 starting price—and the same applies when compared to other competitors.
For €2,000, RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti alternatives are already available
At this price level, buyers can already find gaming laptops equipped with an RTX 5070 Ti. Examples include the MSI Vector A16 HX, Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro, Acer Nitro 16S AI, HP Omen Max 16, and Asus ROG Strix G16.
Lenovo also offers the Legion 7i Gen 10 with an RTX 5060 at a price above €2,000. However, even here, the Apex 17 faces stiff competition. The Legion offers features such as an OLED display, 5-MP webcam, aluminum chassis, larger battery, faster DDR5-6400 RAM, Thunderbolt 4, and an SD card reader. Pure performance isn't everything.
Conclusion: Price increase makes it harder for the XMG Apex 17 to compete
The Apex 17 is an extremely powerful gaming laptop, but its current pricing makes it harder for Schenker to attract buyers. The market situation remains tense for both manufacturers and customers. Given the ongoing price increases, now may not be the ideal time to buy a new laptop.
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