ultraportable laptops

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 Plus arrives at CES 2026 with a clear aim: bring meaningful on-device AI and long battery life to a much wider range of Windows 11 Copilot+ laptops, shifting the conversation from elite flagship machines to affordable mainstream notebooks. Background Qualcomm’s...

PCMag UK’s 2025 roundup of the lightest laptops crystallizes a simple truth: the ultralight category is no longer a playground for compromises — it’s a battlefield of trade-offs where display quality, battery life, local AI capability, and serviceability determine which models deserve the...

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch has just crossed the threshold from "interesting" to "irresistible" thanks to a steep Black Friday discount that slashes its street price to roughly $549 for the 16GB / 256GB configuration, turning a midrange-but-pricey Copilot+ PC into one of the most...

ASUS’ Zenbook A14 has quietly become one of the most persuasive value plays in the Windows laptop market: a sub‑1kg Copilot+‑capable ultraportable that pairs multi‑day battery life and a 14‑inch OLED with a Snapdragon X Plus processor — and, for a brief window during an early Black Friday...

Which? has quietly promoted a new joint highest‑scoring Windows laptop in its lab, and the headline is simple: one of the best Windows machines they’ve ever tested manages to be genuinely ultraportable without surrendering the battery life or everyday performance most buyers want. The model is...

The Acer Swift 16 AI arrives as an unexpectedly polished ultraportable: a thin, light 16‑inch laptop that pairs a vivid 3K OLED display and Intel’s Lunar Lake Core Ultra silicon with genuinely long battery life — and it does so at a price that undercuts many premium rivals. Background / Overview...

In August 2025, the Windows laptop market offers a diverse array of options catering to various user needs, from high-performance gaming rigs to ultraportable devices for professionals on the go. This guide highlights the top 10 Windows laptops from leading manufacturers like Dell, Asus, and...

Anticipation is reaching a crescendo as Microsoft's next-generation Surface Laptop 8 edges closer to its widely rumored October debut. Industry insiders, leakers, and enthusiasts are abuzz with details, and the consensus is clear: this new flagship Windows 11 laptop is poised to set a fresh...

In a world where the line between work, play, and creativity gets increasingly blurry, finding a laptop that capably handles non-stop multitasking isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Demanding users, from busy professionals to students and creative hobbyists, expect their machines to bounce...

Modern work demands more from laptops than ever before. The contemporary working professional juggles dynamic schedules, intensive multitasking, and demands for both performance and reliability—often on the go. With laptops serving as the very foundation of innovation, communication, and...

Traveling with technology should mean freedom, not frustration, but too often digital nomads and on-the-go professionals find themselves bogged down by heavy, outdated laptops that are more hindrance than help. The good news is that modern lightweight laptops are powerhouses wrapped in...

The latest episode of the Windows Central Podcast carried an unmistakable sense of excitement and anticipation, with hosts Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden diving headfirst into one of the most significant shifts in Microsoft’s Surface hardware lineup in recent years. At the center of the...

In a tech landscape teeming with choices, the perennial debate between MacBook Air and Windows laptops remains fiercely relevant for professionals, students, creatives, and gamers alike. Choosing a machine for “lag-free performance” is not merely about picking a brand but understanding the...

Microsoft’s recent unveiling of the Surface Pro 12-inch represents a significant milestone in its longstanding partnership with Qualcomm, potentially setting a new benchmark for ultraportable 2-in-1 devices. This latest iteration, paired with the Snapdragon X Plus platform, delivers impressive...

When it comes to finding the perfect balance between cutting-edge AI features, flexibility, and robust performance in a modern Windows device, Microsoft’s Surface line has consistently managed to stay in the spotlight. Now, with eye-catching discounts on both the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and...

Microsoft’s Surface hardware line has long been synonymous with sleek design, robust productivity features, and a willingness to iterate on both form and function. Now, Microsoft is once again setting the agenda for Windows laptops by introducing the new 13-inch Surface Laptop, unveiled...

Microsoft’s latest unveiling of the 13-inch Surface Laptop marks a pivotal moment for compact mobile computing, straddling the intersection of affordability, AI-powered performance, and streamlined portability. Announced alongside the new 12-inch Surface Pro, this model opens a fresh chapter for...

Microsoft’s unveiling of the new 12-inch Surface Pro represents a decisive step in redefining the boundaries of portability, affordability, and AI-integrated personal computing in Windows devices. This latest addition to the Surface Pro family, distinguished as the thinnest and lightest Copilot+...

Microsoft’s relentless push to redefine the Windows tablet experience is on full display with its newly announced 12-inch Surface Pro—a device that takes a bold step in the ever-evolving world of ultraportable PCs. Touted as the thinnest and lightest Copilot+ PC ever released, the refreshed...

A significant moment in the evolution of Microsoft’s hardware roadmap appears imminent as the long-rumored Surface Laptop 13-inch, rumored to be codenamed “Lexington,” sees its details leak comprehensively ahead of its official May 6, 2025 unveiling. According to reporting from Windows Report...