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The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge feature Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge with Snapdragon X Elite and AMOLED display receives more than $300 discount

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge with the latest Snapdragon X Elite SoC has recorded a massive price cut and the laptop can now be had for a sizeable 26% discount. The discounted price makes the Galaxy Book4 Edge quite a compelling o...
Fawad Murtaza, 08 Jul 2024 14:51
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8 Copilot+ review - Thanks to Snapdragon X Elite finally a serious MacBook Air competitor?

86% Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8 Copilot+ review - Thanks to Snapdragon X Elite finally a serious MacBook Air competitor?

A 600 nits, 120 Hz IPS panel Similar to the new Surface Pro, Microsoft has also now introduced a new edition of its Surface laptop (now in its 7th generation) that relies exclusively on Qualcomm’s ARM processor. We review the updated 13.8-inch model with the Snapdragon X Elite with which Microsoft aims to defeat the MacBook Air M3.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 13.80" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jul 2024 23:11
The ThinkBook 16 Snapdragon Edition looks an awful lot like its AMD and Intel-powered counterparts. (Image source: WalkingCat)

Leaker reveals Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Snapdragon Edition before release with design differences from AMD and Intel models

It appears that Lenovo is preparing another Snapdragon X-powered laptop. While the company has not officially commented on the device yet, a reliable leaker has shared initial details, as well as a few official product images.
Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2024 18:14
Some of the basic functionalities are currently working on the latest Linux patch for Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED with Snapdragon X Elite (Image source: Qualcomm and Wikipedia [edited])

Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED becomes one of the first Snapdragon X Elite laptops to get Linux patches

The initial support for Linux has dropped on the Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED laptop, which is powered by Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100. However, not all the functionality is available on the latest kernel patch. For example, USB4, SD ...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jul 2024 12:13
MUFC's latest shirts. (Source: MUFC)

Snapdragon-branded Manchester United shirts make initial debut

One of soccer's best-known clubs has confirmed that it will have something in common with the silicon found in millions of mobile devices worldwide. They are both branded with Qualcomm's Snapdragon logo, which will take pride of p...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2024 16:35
Microsoft Surface Pro OLED Copilot+ review - A high-end 2-in-1 now with the Snapdragon X Elite

83% Microsoft Surface Pro OLED Copilot+ review - A high-end 2-in-1 now with the Snapdragon X Elite

120 Hz OLED & 900 nits. The 11th generation Surface Pro 2-in-1 has placed its bets on Qualcomm's new Snapdragon ARM processors. A 120 Hz, high-resolution, OLED touchscreen is also optionally available which can hit 900 nits of brightness in HDR mode.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 13.00" | 870 g
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jun 2024 15:26
The MagicBook Pro 16. (Source: Honor)

Next-gen Honor MagicBook tipped to be thinner and lighter than Huawei's MacBook challenger

Huawei touts the latest version of its MateBook X Pro as the ultimate ultrabook as it weighs just 34.6 ounces (or 980 grams (g)) - however, it is about to be dethroned by an upcoming, possibly very similarly-named, rival from Hono...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jun 2024 18:37
The inside of the Surface Laptop 7 is easily accessible. (Image: iFixit)

iFixit gives Microsoft's Surface laptop and tablet with Snapdragon SoC a very good repair rating

Microsoft's Surface devices are the first notebooks and tablets with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon processor that iFixit has been able to disassemble. Both devices are surprisingly easy to repair, even if they require some effort.
Andreas Sebayang, 25 Jun 2024 04:39
Qualcomm has created nearly a dozen Snapdragon X series chipsets. (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Qualcomm revealed to have created even more Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite chipsets totalling nearly a dozen SKUs

Qualcomm has announced five Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite chipsets so far. However, it seems that the company has at least another five in development. Although the company has not officially confirmed as much yet, it h...
Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2024 15:29
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Analysis - More efficient than AMD & Intel, but Apple stays ahead

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Analysis - More efficient than AMD & Intel, but Apple stays ahead

ARM Windows 2.0. Qualcomm launches the new Snapdragon X Elite about nine months after the official announcement - with support from Microsoft and all the major laptop manufacturers. We were able to test the small X1E-78-100 as well as the X1E-80-100 and compare them with current chips from AMD, Apple and Intel. Update: Benchmarks of the Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100)
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jun 2024 20:18
Illustrator and InDesign ARM versions to land on Snapdragon X series laptops in July, Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro planned for "later this year" (image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft confirms release dates of more native ARM Adobe apps for new Snapdragon X series laptops

The first wave of Copilot Plus AI PCs is here, bringing a good number of laptops running the Snapdragon X series processors from Qualcomm. However, at launch, these systems didn't have native ARM versions for many Adobe apps, incl...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jun 2024 11:56
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x has a 14.5-inch OLED touch panel that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | New Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with Snapdragon X Elite already available at a discount

Lenovo's new Yoga Slim 7x with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC can already be ordered at a measurable discount thanks to a coupon code. Courtesy of its massive 70 Wh battery and the efficient Snapdragon X Elite, the Yoga Slim ...
Fawad Murtaza, 21 Jun 2024 12:37
Microsoft reaffirms that the new Snapdragon X series laptops are designed to be productivity-first devices (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft says not to expect good gaming performance from its new ARM Surface laptops

The new Copilot Plus PCs are here, and the laptops running the Snapdragon X series processors are among the first. While these new systems are great news for Windows on ARM, Microsoft says to expect its new Surface models to excel...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Jun 2024 18:01
Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED review - A new age of laptops with the new Snapdragon X Elite?

83% Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED review - A new age of laptops with the new Snapdragon X Elite?

MacBook Air killer or all just hype? The Vivobook S 15 OLED was previously only available with AMD and Intel processors but now, the new ARM chip—the Snapdragon X Elite—makes its debut inside this large multimedia laptop. The result is a surprisingly normal laptop with an impressive OLED panel which, unfortunately, doesn't run all applications and games.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 15.60" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Jun 2024 10:00
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite SoC in the Asus Vivobook S15 hardly needs a power adaptor to achieve full performance. (Image source: Alex Waetzel / Notebookcheck)

Snapdragon X Elite CPU performance nearly identical on battery vs AC power in Vivobook S15 benchmarks

Tests and reviews of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite have officially started rolling out. Although much of the reception has been lukewarm, a test by TechTablets revealed that the Snapdragon X Elite performs virtually identically ...
Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jun 2024 23:43
Gaming doesn't seem to be the current strength of the Snapdragon X-series processors (Image source: Notebookcheck)

First Snapdragon X Elite laptop reviews point to disappointing gaming performance

The first Snapdragon X series laptop reviews are out, and with that, we got a closer look at the performance of Qualcomm's new ARM chipsets. As we noted in our review of the Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED with Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-1...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Jun 2024 08:42
The Snapdragon X Elite (78-100) packs 12-cores, and a 3.8 TFLOPS Adreno GPU. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Snapdragon X Elite lags behind iPhone 15 Pro in GravityMark GPU test in a shocking anomaly

The Snapdragon X Elite's independent reviews have started showing up, including ours. While the results might not blow anyone's socks off, they sure are promising. However, in a recent GravityMark GPU benchmark score posted by a T...
Sambit Saha, 18 Jun 2024 19:38
Qualcomm decided against comparing its Adreno X1-85 GPU against any modern AMD Radeon iGPUs. (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Snapdragon X Elite: Qualcomm releases official Adreno GPU results with Intel Meteor Lake rivalling 1080p gaming performance

Qualcomm and its partners are still a few days away from delivering any Snapdragon X series devices yet. In the meantime, Qualcomm has published early results for its X1-85 GPU, albeit without comparing the GPU against any recent ...
Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2024 17:44
Early user reviews of Snapdragon X Elite laptops aren't promising (Image source: Qualcomm)

Alleged Snapdragon X Elite benchmark shows slower performance than iPhone 12 mini from 2021

Snapdragon X Elite laptops are expected to be available starting from June 18. Days before being officially available, we are now seeing early user reviews. While Qualcomm made a lot of promises, these early reviews are not very p...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Jun 2024 12:05
9Image Source: ComputerBase)

Linux-based Snapdragon X Elite laptop coming from Tuxedo later this year

At Computex, Tuxedo showcased a 14-inch laptop prototype powered by a Snapdragon X Elite processor, 32 GB LPDDR5X, PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, USB4 connector and vapor chamber cooling. Linux was not actually running on it, as full ARM c...
Bogdan Solca, 11 Jun 2024 14:22
The heads of Intel and Asus laughing at the Computex keynote. (photo: Andreas Sebayang/Notebookcheck.com)

Analysis: Qualcomm puts Intel in panic mode and superstar Jensen lets Moore's Law die

Computex 2024 It was an eventful Computex Taipei indeed. Intel visibly on the defensive and a little stubborn, Qualcomm omnipresent and Nvidia's superstar Jensen was everywhere to begin with. Far-reaching changes are on the horizon and the buzzword AI may even really reach maturity.
Andreas Sebayang, 10 Jun 2024 16:13
The Snapdragon X series is official. (Source: Qualcomm)

Computex 2024 | Qualcomm CEO declares the PC Reborn thanks to Snapdragon X series PCs

Cristiano Amon has formally introduced the Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chipsets during the company's "PC Reborn" Computex 2024 keynote speech. The series features a custom NPU touted to deliver the potential of their signature Mic...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2024 17:08
Performance of Snapdragon X Elite shown during MS Build 2024 session. (Source: Qualcomm)

Demonstration of a Snapdragon X Elite system at a Microsoft Build 2024 session provides insight into actual performance of Snapdragon Oryon CPU

Demonstration of a Snapdragon X Elite system at a Microsoft Build 2024 session has provided insight into the actual performance of the Snapdragon Oryon CPU powering CoPilot+ laptops launched this year. During the session, a Blende...
David Chien, 25 May 2024 00:16

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