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At today’s Windows and devices event, partner OEMs opened the floodgates for new thin and light laptops using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X family of Arm processors. While Qualcomm has released Arm chips in the past, runningWindows on Arm , this is the first time it has hardware that is truly powerful enough to take on current-generation mobile chips from Intel, AMD, and even Apple.
Not only does the new Snapdragon X family seem to offer compelling performance and efficiency coupled with long runtimes, but it also features a powerful Hexagon Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that is the focal point of theWindows 11 AI revolution and is capable of 45 TOPS compute. The NPU can efficiently process tasks such as image editing, text-to-image generation, and text creation on-device without the need for the cloud.
Before we get into the specifics about the new laptops that have been announced, let’s first give you a brief specs overview of the Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus chips that power these machines. You canread our comprehensive overview of the new Arm processor family for more details.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series Platform Specs
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Header Cell - Column 0 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
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CPU | Qualcomm Oryon, 12 cores up to 3.8 GHz, 42MB total cache Single and dual-core boost up to 4.3 GHz | Qualcomm Oryon, 10 cores up to 3.4 GHz. 42MB total cache, no single or dual-core boost |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno, up to 4.6 TFLOPS | Qualcomm Adreno, up to 3.8 TFLOPS |
NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPS | Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPS |
Process Node | TSMC 4nm | TSMC 4nm |
Memory | Up to 64GB LPDDR5X-8448 | Up to 64GB LPDDR5X-8448 |
Camera | Qualcomm Spectra ISP, UP to 64MP single camera, Dual camera 2x 36 MP, 4K HDR video capture | Qualcomm Spectra ISP, UP to 64MP single camera, Dual camera 2x 36 MP, 4K HDR video capture |
Cellular Modem | Snapdragon X62 or X65 5G | Snapdragon X62 or X65 5G |
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Qualcomm FastConnect 7800; Wi-Fi 6, 6E, 7, up to Bluetooth 5.4 | Qualcomm FastConnect 7800; Wi-Fi 6, 6E, 7, up to Bluetooth 5.4 |
So far, we’ve seen new introductions from some of the industry’s biggest names, including Acer,Dell , Hewlett-Packard, and Lenovo.
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Acer Swift 14 AI
Acer joins the fray with the Swift 14 AI, which is available with either the flagship Snapdragon X Elite or the less-powerful Snapdragon X Plus. The former features a 12-core CPU, while the latter has 10 CPU cores. No matter which chip variant you select, you get a 3.4GHz operating frequency and the full 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU. Up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory can be configured, along with up to a 1TB SSD.
Acer Swift 14 AI (Image credit: Qualcomm)
The Swift 14 AI features a 14.5-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 100 percent coverage of sRGB (a touch panel is optional). Acer also points out that the laptop features an easy-to-open lid and a 180-degree hinge design. If 1080p resolution is up to your videoconferencing standards, then note that the Swift 14 AI features a 1440p webcam with IR support and a privacy shutter.
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Header Cell - Column 0 | Acer Swift 14 AI |
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Processor | Snapdragon X Elite or Snapdragon X Plus |
Memory | Up to 32GB LPDDR5x |
Storage | Up to 1TB SSD |
Display | 14.5-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS 120Hz |
Weight | 3.7 pounds |
Price | Starts at $1,099 |
On the connectivity front, there are two USB-C, two USB-A ports, and HDMI 1.4. For your wireless needs, you’ll find Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Power comes from a 73 WHr battery, rated for up to 12 hours.
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Despite its 14.5-inch class size, the Swift 14 AI is a bit on the chunky side at 3.7 pounds. Its dimensions are 12.70 x 8.90 x 0.63 inches.
Acer intends to launch the Swift 14 AI in the United States this June, with prices starting at $1,099.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 and ThinkPad 14s Gen 6
Next, we have the Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 from the Lenovo camp. Manufacturers often talk about “all-day” battery life with their thin and lightnotebooks , but Lenovo claims that the Yoga Slim 7x extends that to “multi-day battery life.” The efficient Snapdragon X Elite processor is paired with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x and includes a 70 WHr battery to enable this long endurance.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 (Image credit: Qualcomm)
Your “window” into the computing world is through a 14.5-inch PureSight OLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 2944 x 1840 resolution. Lenovo says you’ll get 100% coverage of sRGB and the P3 color gamuts. Other features include a 1080p webcam with IR support for Windows Hello and a four-speakeraudio system.
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Header Cell - Column 0 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 | Lenovo ThinkPad 14s Gen 6 |
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Processor | Snapdragon X Elite | Snapdragon X Elite |
Memory | Up to 32GB LPDDR5x | Up to 64GB LPDDR5x |
Storage | Up to 1TB SSD | Up to 1TB SSD |
Display | Up to 14.5” 2944 x 1840 OLED 90Hz | Up to 14.5” 2.8K IOKED |
Weight | 2.82 pounds | 2.72 pounds |
Price | Starts at $1,199 | Starts at $1,699 |
The Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 can be configured with up to 1TB of storage. It also has three USB-C ports (40 Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4 support), Wi-Fi 7 networking onboard, and Bluetooth 5.3 support.
The Yoga Slim 7x 14 Gen 9 weighs 2.82 pounds and measures 12.80 x 8.86 x 0.51 inches. For reference, a15-inch MacBook Air weighs 3.3 pounds and measures 13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches. The 15-inch MacBook Air also comes with a slightly smaller 66.5 WHr battery.
The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 joins the Yoga Slim 7x in the Snapdragon X Elite arena but is specifically geared toward business customers. As a result, the laptop supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory and supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard (along with Bluetooth 5.3). In addition, you can opt for a 5G modem if you need access when you’re out in the field away from Wi-Fi hotspots. Despite a smaller (compared to the Yoga Slim 7x) 58 WHr battery, Lenovo still claims the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 can achieve multi-day battery life.
- Title: Experience the Next-Gen Ryzen AI 300 Laptops: Available July 28 at Best Buy - Pre-Order Now
- Author: Richard
- Created at : 2024-08-19 04:31:38
- Updated at : 2024-08-20 04:31:38
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