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Crush the laptop-gifting game this holiday

Snapdragon X Elite makes giving — and getting — a laptop joyous.

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on November 15, 2024

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Gifting a laptop can be a daunting experience, with countless options and confusing specs that can lead you down a scrolling spiral. But fear not — we've done the heavy lifting for you.

This holiday season, we've rounded up a list of next-gen laptops that cater to everyone on your list. While each machine boasts its own bells and whistles, they all share one standout element: the cutting-edge Snapdragon® X Elite processor.

Known as Copilot+ PC laptops, these six powerhouses are redefining performance standards. With lightning-fast speeds, impressive on-device AI capabilities, and extraordinary battery life* — made possible with Snapdragon X Elite — these laptops are set to wow your loved ones. Let's dive in and find the one that’ll knock their themed socks off.

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Wrap up your holiday shopping with confidence, knowing you've found the perfect tech gift. A next-gen laptop powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor is designed to complement any lifestyle, delivering lightning-fast performance, impressive AI capabilities, and exceptional battery life.

Happy holidays and happy gifting!

*Battery life varies significantly based on device, settings, usage, and other factors.

1. Source: Samsung; Based on local, 1080p resolution video playback, default video player (full screen), 150 nit brightness, default earbud volume, Wi-Fi and mobile network off, keyboard backlight off. Results vary with settings, usage and other factors.

2. Source: HP; Based on HP's internal analysis as of next gen PCs with a 40-60 TOPS NPU as of (current date). Battery life tested by HP using continuous FHD video playback, 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, 200 nits brightness, system audio level as image default, player audio level at 100%, played full screen from local storage, headphone attached or through speaker (if no audio jack port), wireless on but not connected. Actual battery life will vary depending on configuration and maximum capacity will naturally decrease with time and usage.

3. Source: Asus; Battery tests conducted by ASUS on May 7, 2024 using the 1080p Video Playback scenario. Test configuration: ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507Q), 3K OLED panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite 12C, 1 TB SSD, 32 GB RAM, 70Wh battery. Test settings: WiFi disabled, Keyboard backlit disabled, Windows Power Plan set to Best Power Efficiency, display brightness set to 150 cd/m2. Actual battery life may vary depending on product configuration, usage, operational conditions and power management settings. Battery life will decrease over the lifetime of the battery.

4. Source: Dell; https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/xps-13-laptop/spd/xps-13-9345-laptophttps://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/xps-13-laptop/spd/xps-13-9345-laptop. Multi-day battery life, up to 27 hours based on XPS 13 tested with Snapdragon X1 Elite X1E-80-100, FHD+ display, 16GB, 512GB SSD. Testing conducted by Dell labs in May 2024 with display brightness set to 150 nits (40%) and wireless enabled. Based on streaming Netflix 1080p content using the Netflix Windows 11 app. Actual battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time. The stated Watt Hour (WHr) is not an indication of battery life.

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