XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

XMG Apex 16 Max (RTX 5070 Ti & Ryzen 9) $2,999 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Overview
Brand
XMG	Acer
Model
Apex 16 Max (E26)	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)	32GB DDR5
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16.0-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) Mini-LED, 300Hz, HDR	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home (64-bit)	Windows 11 Home
Weight
Laptop: 2.66 kg (5.87 lbs) \| Power Supply: 0.81 kg (1.79 lbs)	2.5
Color
Black (Understated design, no external lighting)	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Architecture
Zen 5 (Fire Range-HX)
Cores
16 Cores	12.0
Threads
32 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
3.8 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
64MB L3 Cache, 16MB L2 Cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
130W Sustained (PL1) / 135W Short Burst (PL2)	45W
Additional Features
Precision Boost Overdrive support, Integrated Radeon Graphics
Display
Screen Size
16.0 inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
300Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3ms (G2G)	3ms
Panel Type
Mini-LED (BOE NE160QDM-NM9), IPS-level technology	IPS
Color Gamut
99.7% Display P3, 100% sRGB, 87.9% AdobeRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
750 nits (SDR Max), 974 nits (HDR Peak)	400 nits
Contrast Ratio
74,200:1 (with Local Dimming enabled)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 20kHz PWM Dimming, 180-degree flat hinge, Calman verified factory calibration	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR7 (1750 MHz)	16GB GDDR6
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell
Clock Speed
Core: 2640 MHz (Boost)
TGP
140W Maximum (115W Base + 25W Dynamic Boost 2.0)	150W
Ray Tracing
4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
DLSS 4.0 with Multi-Frame Generation	Supported
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy Graphics: ~20,500	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Optimus (Standard), Resizable BAR	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Configuration
64GB (2 x 32GB modules)
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 96GB (2 x SO-DIMM slots, supports 48GB modules)	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Performance
Seq. Read: ~13,400 MB/s \| Seq. Write: ~12,000 MB/s
Secondary Storage Options
1 x M.2 2280 slot (PCIe 4.0 x4 supported)	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Yes, RAID 0/1 support via BIOS	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Per-key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
XMG Control Center (Power limit control, fan curves, macro management)	Acer NitroSense Software
N-Key Rollover
Yes, full anti-ghosting
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooling, 5x copper heatpipes, high-density fins	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Thermal Interface
Liquid Metal applied to CPU and GPU
Performance Modes
Eco, Quiet, Entertainment, Performance (Custom PL1/PL2 available)	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 20,349 \| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core: ~34,500	See above
Overclocking Support
	Yes, via NitroSense
Battery
Capacity
99.8Wh (6450 mAh) Lithium-Polymer	76 Wh
Backup Time
Productivity: ~4 hours \| Video Playback: ~5 hours (with iGPU/Lower Brightness)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
USB-C Power Delivery (up to 140W on rear port, 100W on side port)	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
280W Slim AC Adapter (812g)	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 (Tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz)	Wi-Fi 6E
Ethernet
Realtek RTL8125 2.5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DP 1.4 via dGPU, 140W PD - Rear), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DP 1.4 via iGPU, 100W PD - Left), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps - Left), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps - Right), 1x HDMI 2.1 (Full bandwidth), 1x Mini-DisplayPort 2.1, 1x SDXC Card Reader (Full-size, UHS-II support), 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Mic Combo Jack, 1x Kensington Lock slot	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Silent Chiclet with Number Pad	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm	1.6mm
Actuation Force
60g
Touchpad Features
150 x 90 mm Microsoft Precision Glass Clickpad	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
N-Key Rollover
	Full
Audio
Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Sound Blaster Studio, High-Definition Audio	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Microphone
Dual-array with AI Noise Cancellation
Dedicated Audio Jack
	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD Hybrid IR Camera	720p HD webcam
Features
Windows Hello Facial Recognition, Physical Privacy Shutter
Privacy Shutter
	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum (Display Lid), Plastic (C-cover and Bottom Base)	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Chassis Dimensions
356.7 x 253.8 x 26.0 mm
Hinge Design
Drop-hinge with 180-degree opening angle
Color Options
	Black
RGB Lighting
	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes (Oculus/Vive certified)	Yes
Security
TPM 2.0 (Hardware-based), Kensington Lock
AI Features
Dedicated AMD Ryzen AI NPU
Advanced Cooling
	Yes
Software
	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
XMG Apex 16 Max (E26)	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
280W PSU and regional power cable	Yes, 180W
Maintenance
Microfiber cloth, thermal paste (optional kit)
Documentation
Quick Start Guide, 24-month Warranty Card
User Manual
	Yes
Warranty Card
	Yes
Additional Accessories
	None
Launch Date
Release Date
January 20, 2026	2026-08-15
Status
Available for custom configuration	In Stock

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