# XMG Launches First 18-Inch Laptops in 15 Years

October 6, 2026 at 10:31 AM

> Schenker Technologies debuts the XMG PRO 18 and PRO 18 VE high-performance notebooks featuring Intel Core Ultra CPUs and RTX 50-series GPUs.

**Schenker Technologies** has officially launched the **XMG PRO 18** (M26) and XMG PRO 18 VE (M26), marking the brand's first 18-inch notebooks in 15 years. First teased at Computex 2026, these high-performance machines are now available for order as of October 6.

The PRO 18 features an **Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX** and **RTX 5070 Ti**, while the VE model uses a Core Ultra 7 270HX and RTX 5070. Both boast 1600p IPS displays, 99.8 Wh batteries, and dual M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 support, within a 2.9 kg or 2.8 kg chassis.

Starting at 2,849 Euro for the VE and 3,299 Euro for the standard PRO 18, these laptops target power users needing massive screen real estate. Early adopters can secure a 5 percent discount on **bestware.com** for all orders placed through October 20, 2026.


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