XMG cites component cost rises across the board as it hikes laptop prices

techradar.com Sep 24, 2026

XMG cites component cost rises across the board as it hikes laptop prices

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 24, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

XMG announced on Reddit that it will raise the prices of most of its laptop models by €100‑€150, with a €300 increase for a Schenker‑branded unit. The hikes also affect upgrades, adding €120 for an RTX 5090 configuration. The company attributes the changes to a broad surge in component costs, noting that RAM, SSDs, PCBs, CPUs, graphics cards and video memory have all become more expensive. Data from German price tracker Geizhals shows DDR5 laptop RAM is nearly six times its pre‑shortage price, while AMD and Intel processors, discrete GPUs and GDDR7 video memory have similarly risen. XMG also warned that Micron has stopped producing 2 GB GDDR7 modules used in some Nvidia RTX 5000 GPUs, further tightening supply.

💡 Why It Matters

· Consumers face steeper out‑of‑pocket costs for high‑performance laptops, accelerating the shift toward more budget‑oriented devices.

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Hate your keyboard’s Copilot key? Remap it to any app you want

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Meta’s New VR Glasses to Entice Casual Viewers With 3D and Full-Frame…

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Meta announces camera-free glasses, dedicated Muse AI gadget, more

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I have no idea how Meta made a VR headset that’s 83%…

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