At CES 2025, Qualcomm unveiled its newest creation, the Snapdragon X processor, which aims to bring more budget-friendly **Windows laptops** to the market as soon as this year. These laptops, equipped with Copilot+ features, are anticipated to launch at approximately $600—a pricing strategy likely to attract many consumers. Qualcomm also disclosed that the chip will eventually serve as the power source for at least one mini desktop PC.

The Snapdragon X is being showcased as a high-efficiency yet cost-effective chipset intended to appeal to a wider demographic. In a [press release](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2025/01/snapdragon-x-series-continues-to-redefine-the-pc-category-with-a), Qualcomm characterized the processor as “an optimal solution for students, freelancers, and budget-aware buyers who require a dependable and powerful laptop that can accommodate their active lifestyles.” Although the Snapdragon X is technically a tier below the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips launched in 2024, Qualcomm assures users that it will still provide remarkable AI-driven performance. For reference, laptops with the Elite and Plus chips generally cost between $800 and $1,000 or more.

Qualcomm also confirmed that leading manufacturers such as Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo will start introducing laptops powered by Snapdragon X this month. These devices will be included in Windows’ Copilot+ series, which focuses on sophisticated AI processing and improved CPU performance.

For those looking to keep track of CES 2025 updates, check out [live updates here](https://mashable.com/article/ces-2025-live-updates).