XMG Apex 17 M25 Laptop High-End Performance Overview
Performance in the highest order, XMG's new 17.3-inch apex 17 M25 laptop joins the league of high-end machines that bring forth the capabilities of an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card all steaming towards a fast WQHD display with an array of connectivity ports.
Core Performance Components
The Apex 17 M25 is built around a high-end hardware configuration designed to operate on grueling tasks and games.
- Processor: Desktop performance with 16 cores and 32 threads is offered by the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX ("Fire Range") CPU.
- Graphics: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 handles graphic processing, with a 100W TGP (+15W Dynamic Boost) supporting AI features like DLSS 4 for stable frame rates.
Display and Visuals
A luxury offering, the 17.3-inch IPS screen specs are aimed at both gaming and creative professionals.
- Resolution/Refresh Rate: The WQHD (2560x1440) resolution paired with an astoundingly high refresh rate of 240Hz will satisfy even the most demanding gamer.
- Color Accuracy: 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
- Features: Antiglare, supports AMD FreeSync, and connects via MUX switch for gaming greatness.
Memory, Storage, and Upgradability
The Apex 17 M25 encompasses a good range of memory and storage, with accessibility being a huge plus.
- RAM: Two SO-DIMM slots are available for up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 memory.
- Storage: Up to two M.2 PCI Express 4.0 slots for a total of 16 TB storage in RAID 0/1 configuration.
- Accessibility: The bottom shell is screw-fastened, allowing for easy user upgrades to RAM and SSDs.
Connectivity and Ports
Connected via a complete array of interfaces, the ports have been elegantly laid out for ease of use.
- External Displays: It supports three external displays via one HDMI 2.1 port and two native USB-C ports with DisplayPort capability.
- USB: Configuration-wise, we have two USB-A and two USB-C, one of which offers 100W Power Delivery.
- Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.
- Extras: 2-in-1 audio jack, Full HD webcam with physical privacy shutter, and Kensington Lock.
Additional Features
The XMG Apex 17 M25 also gets a keyboard backlit with adjustable colors, has a full-size numeric keypad, and a large Microsoft Precision Touchpad. Its stereo speakers are enhanced with Creative SoundBlaster Studio+ software to optimize audible experiences over headsets. The chassis features an aluminum lid and solid plastic base, which weighs approximately 2.8 kg.
