XMG starts pre-selling NEO 16 2025 laptops with up to an RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Arrow Lake / AMD Ryzen 9000X3D APUs
Earlier this year, at CES 2025, XMG / Schenker announced the 2025 lineup for the NEO 16 laptops powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processors. These models are now available for pre-sale, but XMG wanted to cater to AMD’s fans as well, so the NEO 16 2025 lineup also includes AMD options up to a powerful Ryzen 9 9955HX3D.
Specs
The NEO 16 E25 models feature the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 8 P-cores plus 16 E-cores, while the NEO 16 A25 is equipped with either the Ryzen 9 9955HX or the 9955HX3D variant featuring 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads.
For GPU options, XMG offers the RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB VRAM and 140 W TGP, as well as the RTX 5080 with 16 GB VRAM and the RTX 5090 with 24 GB VRAM, both with 175 W TGP.
XMG further improved the Oasis external water cooling unit (Mk2-V4) and offers it as a solid option for maximized cooling efficiency. The new V4 model Ifatures a quieter pump and replaces the previous magnetic connector with a snap-in mounting solution, while the connectors remain self-sealing. Although the standard air cooling system of the compact 16-inch laptop already enables high sustained performance, the XMG Oasis allows for even greater performance with lower noise levels by reducing thermal constraints, especially for the RTX 5090 GPU.
Depending on the budget, users may choose between two 16-inch 16:10 display options:
- 300 Hz IPS panel with 2560 x 1600 resolution, G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus, 500 nit maximum brightness, 100% srGB color gamut
- Mini LED display with same resolution and refresh rate, but with up to 1000 nit HDR and 750 nit SDR brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.
As far as chassis design goes, the all-aluminium case of the laptop, which includes a 99.8 Wh battery, measures 356.7 x 259.9 x 27.9 mm. Weight varies depending on the display choice, with the more energy-efficient IPS panel at around 2.65 kg and the more power-intensive Mini LED panel at around 2.8 kg. The chassis retains the overall design of its predecessor but is slightly more rigid. The front of the laptop now features a larger RGB LED light bar, which can be disabled if preferred.
Speaking of overall weight, the package now includes lighter power supplies with silicon carbide semiconductors. The RTX 5080 / 590 models include a 179 x 81 x 27 mm PSU weighing 834 g, whereas the RTX 5070 Ti models come with a smaller 65 x 75 x 25 mm unit weighing 751 g.
On the storage side, XMG offers support for up to dual 8 TB M.2 SSDs, one with PCIe 5.0 and one with PCIe 4.0 specs. RAM capacity is currently set to 96 GB max, but XMG is working to enable up to 128 GB RAM capacities. The Intel model supports DDR5-6400 RAM, while the AMD one only DDR5-5600 RAM modules.
Port selection differs between the two models. While both Intel and AMD models now come with a Mini DisplayPort 2.1 (DP80), the Intel versions support Thunderbolt 4 with an integrated DisplayPort 2.1 (DP80) at the rear, but the AMD models only feature USB-C 3.2 Gen2 with integrated DisplayPort 1.4a mode. Additionally, the left-side USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port supports DisplayPort 1.4a and Power Delivery with 100W. Other connectivity options include a high-speed full-size SD card reader with SD Express compatibility, three USB-A ports, 2.5 Gigabit LAN + Wi-Fi 6E, HDMI 2.1, and a 2-in-1 audio jack.
Pricing and Availability
The base configuration of the XMG NEO 16 (E25) or XMG NEO 16 (A25), which can be freely configured on bestware.com, includes an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, a 1 TB Kingston Fury Renegade SSD and a 300 Hz 1600p IPS display. The starting price is €2,699 (Intel) or €2,649 (AMD), including 19% VAT. Upgrades are available at an additional cost, including an RTX 5080 (€595), an RTX 5090 (€1,450), a 300 Hz Mini LED display (€175), and various SSD and RAM configurations. For the AMD-based NEO 16, an upgrade to the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is available (€215), while the Intel version offers the option of faster CSO DIMM RAM with up to 6400 MT/s in the laptop configurator on bestware.com.
Pre-orders for all configurations are open immediately, with shipping expected to begin in April, depending on the selected configuration and in accordance with Nvidia’s current sales embargo.
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