XMG Apex 15 (Late 23) review: The QHD gaming laptop with an RTX 4050 delivers good runtimes
The XMG gaming laptop benefits from moderate noise emissions, comparatively low power consumption and still a high level of performance (Ryzen 7 7840HS, GeForce RTX 4050). Completing the setup are good runtimes and a moderate price range (from US$1,170).
Sascha Mölck (translated by Daisy Dickson), Published 10/12/2023 🇩🇪
Schenker’s Apex 15 is a mid-range gaming laptop. The Phoenix APU can be equipped with a GeForce RTX 4050 or RTX 4060 – our review sample has an RTX 4050 on board. The present variant is available for about US$1,540. The prices start at around US$1,170. The laptop can be customized and purchased on the website Bestware.com.
Ryzen 7 7840HS and GeForce RTX 4050 equip the laptop for rendering, video and image editing as well as gaming. The CPU is supported by 32 GB RAM (DDR5-4800, dual-channel mode). It is possible to expand the RAM. The laptop can accommodate two PCIe 4 SSDs (M.2-2280). RAID-0/1 is supported.
The hardware can run all current games smoothly on the matte screen. Its full display resolution (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) and high settings can usually be selected. Higher resolutions would also be possible when a corresponding display is connected – but the settings would have to be reduced. The Apex has two video outputs (Mini Displayport, HDMI). The installed 15.6-inch screen (2,560 x 1,440 pixels, IPS, 240 Hz, sRGB) largely left a good impression on us.
The laptop doesn’t produce much noise in everyday use, and a compromise between performance and noise is possible to achieve when gaming. Its relatively low power consumption compared to the competition should not go unmentioned. One battery charge (62 Wh) is sufficient for practical runtimes of about 7 to 8 hours – measured in terms of the battery’s capacity, these are good rates. Too bad: The battery cannot be powered via the USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2).
Further information and a variety of benchmark results can be found in our review of the XMG Apex 15 (Late 23).
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Editor of the original article: Sascha Mölck – Senior Tech Writer – 981 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2012
What started as a side job during my computer science studies later became my main job: For more than 20 years now I have been working as an editor and author in the IT sector. While working in the print sector I also contributed to the creation of various loose-leaf publications and published original written pieces. I have been working for Notebookcheck since 2012.
Translator: Daisy Dickson – Translator – 107 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2023
Originally from Scotland, I grew up and lived in Germany until I completed my high school qualifications before moving back to Scotland to complete my university studies. Growing up bilingual led me to form a close relationship with the English and German languages, often working in the fields of teaching and translation. Most of my childhood was shaped by playing around on new consoles, computers and gadgets and getting to grips with the new craze of the internet and smartphones. This interest has stayed with me well into adulthood. Nowadays, I live in Glasgow and work as a freelance translator and digital media coordinator. I have been translating for Notebookcheck since early 2023.
Sascha Mölck, 2023-10-12 (Update: 2023-10-11)
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