Best Snapdragon X Laptops to Pick Up This Black Friday

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite processors have finally cracked the long-running Windows on ARM effort. Not only are these laptops able to compete with the best System on a Chip (or SOC) laptops, but they’re outperforming a wide portion of the market. The latest generation of Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon processors are some of the most impressive computers out there right now.

They offer high-level CPU and GPU performance that can compete with some of the best X86 options. They’re so efficient, battery life on some of these laptops can be well in excess of 20 hours from a single charge. That efficiency translates to lower heat output, too, so they run cooler and quieter than their counterparts.

If you’re looking for a new laptop for work, play, or something else besides, here are some of the best Snapdragon X laptops worth considering this holiday season.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 - $1,399.99 $999.99

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The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is one of the most exciting laptops in 2024, with its excellent build-quality, extensive battery life, and strong performance. Its display is bright and clear, with a 2304×1536 resolution on the 13.8-inch version, and 2496 x 1664 on the 15-inch version.

Battery life is the real standout of this laptop, though. Microsoft claims it can do up to 22 hours of video playback at a time, or around 15-hours of mixed use, which is plenty for a full day of work or for streaming binges.

It’s available in two different form factors, with the option of Snapdragon X Plus or X Elite processors, as well as with various RAM and storage configurations. https://www.microcenter.com/site/mc-news/article/surface-laptop-copilot-review.aspx. 

ASUS Vivobook S15 - $1,399.99 $1,299.99  

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ASUS’s Vivobook range has been one of the best ways to get an affordable OLED display, and the new Vivobook S15 just builds on that with its stellar Snapdragon hardware under the hood. It offers incredible performance with its 32GB of fast memory and a terabyte of SSD storage, ensuring it’s snappy and responsive, no matter what tasks you throw at it.

It also comes with support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, as well as up to 18-hours of battery life. That’s despite the fact that it’s sporting not just any old OLED, but a 15-inch, 3K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. You won’t find a screen this pretty on most pro-grade creator laptops. Read our hands-on review of the Asus Vivobook S15. 

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s - $1,999.99 $1,699.99

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Want a high-powered machine for working on the go, with incredible battery life and great connectivity? Look no further than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14S. This thin and ultralight laptop weighs in at just 2.7 pounds, and yet sports the same super-fast Snapdragon X Elite processor as its Copilot+ contemporaries. That’s paired with 32GB of fast RAM, a terabyte of SSD storage, Wi-Fi 7, and two Thunderbolt four ports.

It even has an audio jack and a pair of legacy USB-A ports for all your accessories. There’s a fingerprint reader for biometric security, too.

Like the other laptops on this list, the ThinkPad T14S has some of the best battery life we’ve ever seen. It’s rated for up to 29 hours, and many reviewers get pretty close to that. Want a laptop that will last all day and then some, this is it. Read our hands-on review of the Lenovo T14S here. 

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 - $1,199.99 $799.99

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If you’re on the lookout for a speedy, ultra-light 2-in-1 that doesn’t scrimp on the display, the Surface Pro 11 might be just the laptop for you. It weighs less than two pounds, so you can easily hold this in one hand for touchscreen work or carry it around with you all day without even feeling it.

You get 14 hours of battery life, which is well above average for modern laptops, and especially so for this size. You still get great performance out of the Snapdragon chip, though, and its fast 120Hz display is bright and colorful, making it great for photo editing or design work.

The keyboard is an optional extra you’ll need to budget for, but it’s worth the cost to turn this amazing tablet into an equally amazing laptop. 

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 - $899.99 $799.99

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Want a laptop and a tablet with a day’s worth of battery life and fantastic performance? Well, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 could be the perfect pick. It’s an affordable 2-in-1 with amazing battery life, stellar performance, and a great 1080p webcam to boot. There’s a full terabyte of SSD storage on this machine, and it has a comfortable keyboard and touchpad, too.

The 14-inch display looks crisp and clear at 2560×1600 resolution, and at just over three pounds, it’s perfectly portable. 

HP Omnibook  - $1,039.99 $799.99

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The HP Omnibook X is a solid, all-round laptop with strong performance, great battery life, and impressive build quality. It’s very sturdy, and the keyboard is well built with a comfortable typing experience, making it excellent for students or office workers who want a reliable machine that can go a long time between charges.

Expect up to 20 hours of battery life on this robust Snapdragon laptop, and the 5MP webcam is a nice addition that will make sure you look your best on zoom calls with colleagues, and Skype chats with your grandparents.