Wildcat Lake

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch ThinkPad with Intel Wildcat Lake processors. Available internationally, the cheaper ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 can also be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz display and a higher-capacity battery than standard.

Lenovo has now released a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally. Billed as cheaper alternatives to recent Intel Panther Lake models, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 with Intel Wildcat Lake processors is surprisingly close in price to those sold with AMD Zen 5 processors.

The Xiaoxin Air 15 is one of the recently released Intel Wildcat Lake laptops from Lenovo. It has launched in China as a new MacBook Neo rival with a 54.7Wh battery rated for 23.8 hours of video playback.

The Lecoo Air 14 powered by Intel Wildcat Lake is now available in China. Lenovo introduced it in May 2026, and this affordable MacBook Neo rival has 12GB of RAM, weighs 990g, and is 12.95mm thick. Its initial price is CNY 4,088, around $603.

The new Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 13, powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake platform, is now available in China. It's a compact system with a 13.3-inch IPS display that features a 120Hz refresh rate. This thin and light laptop costs CNY 5,888, about $869.

The first ThinkPads with Intel's more affordable Wildcat Lake series are here. For that purpose, Lenovo updates the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 with the new Intel Core 3 series CPUs.

The Beelink EQi Intel Wildcat Lake is an interesting mini PC. It comes with UFS 3.1 storage, and this phone-grade storage has likely enabled the company to offer it as a complete package at an affordable starting price of $509.

Dell and Apple are upping user expectations for what a sub $1000 laptop can be. Meanwhile, the dull and dark plastic design of the IdeaPad isn't necessarily getting buyers excited.

The budget-oriented Wildcat Core 7 350 doesn't move the needle very much against the likes of the headline-grabbing MacBook Neo.

The Chuwi UniBook is now available to purchase. It's powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake platform and sports a slim, lightweight design. With the $50 early-bird discount applied, this affordable MacBook Neo rival currently costs $449.

The Acemagic Kron K5 has been announced as an affordable mini PC that's powered by the Intel Core 5 320. This Wildcat Lake system will sport 16GB of RAM, have support for triple 4K display output, and feature two M.2 slots for SSDs.

The Intel Wildcat Lake Dell XPS 13 is now available to purchase. It's a new MacBook Neo rival with a 120Hz touchscreen, sleek and lightweight build, and quad-speaker setup. The starting price is $599.99 for students and $699.99 for the rest.

The Minix N304-AI has been introduced as a new affordable mini PC with an Intel Wildcat Lake processor. It's powered by the Core 3 304, which is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Launch and pricing details are yet to be officially shared.

The DRAM crisis is making entry-level laptops more and more expensive – or forcing manufacturers to use very old components. Intel Wildcat Lake and Project Firefly are set to change this and provide serious competition for the Apple MacBook Neo. Intel now reveals more details about Project Firefly.

Lenovo has given its new 17-inch laptop a wider international release. Equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 also contains Intel's new Wildcat Lake processors to hit £799 and €799 starting prices in Europe.

Intel Wildcat Lake is one of the most exciting chip series of the year, as the processors are intended to provide alternatives to the Apple MacBook Neo that offer reasonable performance and a long battery life at an affordable price. Wildcat Lake Refresh should offer significantly more performance.

Asus has unveiled the first NUC mini-PC it claims to have built for the 'Windows 365 Cloud PC experience'. Equipped with an Intel Wildcat Lake processor, the NUC 16 for Windows 365 will be limited to a mere 8 GB of RAM, too.

Asus has launched a new line of mini-PCs powered by Intel Wildcat Lake processors. Also featuring up to 64 GB of RAM and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, the Asus NUC 16 will be available in motherboard form too.

How can a traditionally high-priced Dell XPS notebook compete with the MacBook Neo? An upcoming Dell launch demonstrates that this is indeed possible without sacrificing too many features for demanding users, such as up to 32 GB of RAM and a Panther Lake CPU option. However, almost all details have already been leaked ahead of time.

Dell has introduced new Wildcat Lake laptops globally. Sold under its Pro 3 Series and Pro 5 Series, the new 14-inch and 16-inch laptops can also be equipped with up to 48 GB of RAM, a 70 Wh battery and 120 Hz displays.

The new Wildcat Lake family of mini PC from Beelink is powered by the Intel Core 3 Processor 304 and comes in three variants: an entry-level that supports only LPDDR5 RAM, an advanced model that additionally supports desktop-grade DDR5 RAM and a NAS model with support for 2 HDDs and a PCIe 4.0 SSD.

Lenovo has launched a new 15-inch laptop globally built on Intel's Wildcat Lake processors. Also available with up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Slim 5i 15IWC11 features an optional 120 Hz display and 70 Wh battery, too.

Lenovo has introduced a new Wildcat Lake-powered laptop globally. Launching with up to a 120 Hz display and 16 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Slim 5i 13IWC11 is lighter than the MacBook Neo while featuring a 50% larger battery, a backlit keyboard and upgradeable storage.

Lenovo has released its first Intel Wildcat Lake laptop internationally. Featuring a 17-inch display, the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 supports up to 32 GB of RAM with a 60 Wh battery and over 18 hours of battery life according to official tests.

The HP StarBook Plus 14 has been launched in China, and it's one of the first laptops powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake. Priced at CNY 5,998, about $882, it's a bit less affordable than the MacBook Neo, but it brings an OLED display.

The new Lenovo Lecoo Air 13, Air 14, and Air 15 have been introduced in China. These are powered by Intel Wildcat Lake processors, and the laptop line is expected to rival the MacBook Neo in terms of price.

Intel wants to offer cheaper Windows laptops by drawing on the already very mature smartphone supply chain in China. A reference laptop is intended to show that this does not necessarily require design compromises.

The Asus Vivobook 16SE 2026 is one of the first Intel Wildcat Lake laptops, and while its starting price is slightly higher than the MacBook Neo in China, it comes with a 144Hz display and a slightly larger 52.5Wh battery. The starting price is CNY 4,599, about $675.

The Chuwi UniBook has made its debut through an informal press release. It's an affordable Intel Wildcat Lake laptop, featuring a Core 3 304, and it undercuts the MacBook Neo in terms of price. The starting price is around $449.

The Honor Notebook X14 2026 is now available in China, and it's the first Intel Wildcat Lake laptop to hit the retail market. Its launch price is CNY 4,399, around $646, making it a direct competitor to the Apple MacBook Neo in terms of price.

Lenovo has launched new laptops featuring Intel Wildcat Lake processors and up to 32 GB of RAM. Also available with up to a 165 Hz OLED display in some cases, the IdeaPad Slim 3i 14IWC11, 15IWC11, 16IWC11 and 17IWC11 should be available globally later this year.

Minisforum has unveiled a pair of new NAS devices. Built around Intel's Panther Lake and Wildcat Lake platforms, the All-Flash S5 and All-Flash S7 also contain 10 Gigabit LAN and USB4 expansion.

Notebookcheck got some hands-on time with an laptop powered by Intel's Wildcat Lake CPUs. It was an Intel reference device with an unspecified six-core CPU and 16 GB of soldered memory.

Intel has introduced its new Core Series 3 mobile processors, targeting entry-level laptops, commercial systems, and edge deployments. The lineup brings updated CPU cores, integrated AI acceleration, and modern connectivity, with systems expected from OEM partners starting April 2026.