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CES debut: Asus Zenbook A16 with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme shows promise amid bugs

At CES, a pre-production Asus Zenbook A16 with Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme impressed with its light 16-inch chassis, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and a 2880×1800 OLED display, delivering strong Windows-on-Arm performance and capable Lightroom editing on battery; however, the unit had pre-release bugs (Windows Hello issues and occasional sleep) and gaming remains limited. Pricing isn’t final but is eyeballed around $1,600–$1,700; final hardware/software refinements are expected in a full release.

via The Verge|

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Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X2 Laptops and Robotics Initiatives at CES 2026

The article discusses Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 series chips for Windows laptops showcased at CES 2026, highlighting their efficiency, AI capabilities, and potential to rival MacBooks, which may persuade the author to consider switching from Mac to Windows.

via The Independent|

#ai-features #arm-architecture #ces-2026

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Qualcomm Launches Enhanced and Budget-Friendly Snapdragon X2 Chips for Laptops at CES

Qualcomm announced new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Plus chips for Windows laptops, with the first devices expected by the end of Q1 2026. The X2 Elite targets high performance, while the Plus offers a more budget-friendly option with significant CPU and power efficiency gains, supporting up to 128GB RAM and promising multi-day battery life. These chips aim to compete with Intel and AMD, with improved AI and gaming support, though gaming performance may be limited compared to high-end GPUs.

via The Verge|

#ces-2026 #cpu-performance #laptops

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Windows 11 26H1 Update Rolls Out for Select Devices with New Features

Microsoft is testing Windows 11 26H1 exclusively for new ARM-based chips like Nvidia N1X and Snapdragon X2, with existing Intel/AMD PCs not receiving this update. The release is optimized for upcoming hardware, supporting a new platform codenamed Bromine, and will eventually be followed by Windows 11 26H2 for all PCs. The update aims to support new ARM chips expected in early 2026, with existing devices receiving the features later in the year.

via Windows Latest|

#arm-chips #nvidia-n1x #snapdragon-x2

technology5 months ago•6 min saved

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Dominates Benchmarks and AI Innovation

Qualcomm announced its next-gen Snapdragon X2 chips, including the X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme, which demonstrate significant performance improvements over previous models and competitors, especially in multi-core CPU, graphics, and AI workloads, positioning Qualcomm as a serious contender in the PC chip market, though real-world testing in smaller devices is still pending.

via WIRED|

#ai #laptops #performance