ASUS first to announce new laptop launch featuring Qualcomm’s Oryon-based CPU
The first X Elite laptop to launch is ASUS Vivobook.
ASUS is gearing up to unveil its latest addition to the Vivobook series on May 20th. This launch marks a very important milestone for Qualcomm as it will introduce the first laptop powered by the Snapdragon X Elite chipset.
Although ASUS hasn’t officially disclosed the specifications of this laptop, the launch event is set to feature speakers from Qualcomm and Microsoft. Adding to the speculation, the teaser image accompanying the announcement is labeled “ S5507 PR announcement ,” hinting at a new model compared to the S5506, which boasts an Intel Core Ultra CPU.
Upcoming Qualcomm X Laptops
- Microsoft Surface Pro 10
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 6
- Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge
- Lenovo YOGA Slim 7 14 Gen 9 / YOGA Air 14s 2024 Snapdragon Edition
- Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 Snapdragon Edition
- HP Dragon Series Business Laptop Snapdragon Edition/OmniBook X 14/EliteBook Ultra G1q 14X
- Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
- ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED S5507
At this time, ASUS is only confirming that the laptop will be of a premium segment, and it will feature ‘innovative AI functions’ and ‘unrivaled performance’. It’s not the AI or performance that most are worried about, but pricing is something that most PC enthusiasts are interested in when it comes to Qualcomm’s new processors.
TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 30, 2024 — ASUS today announced its Next Level. AI Incredible. virtual launch event will take place on May 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. PST (May 20, 2024, at 08:00 p.m. GMT). This eagerly awaited online-only event will unveil a premium ultraportable laptop that is the first new-era ASUS AI PC. The launch event, which will feature a collaboration between Microsoft, Qualcomm, and ASUS, celebrates the first of the new-era ASUS AI PCs, which are set to redefine the very fabric of computing. This groundbreaking generation of AI-powered technology will chart new horizons in the digital landscape.
The new laptop will usher in a new era of ASUS AI PCs, breaking traditional boundaries and harnessing advanced AI capabilities. With comprehensive support for the latest AI functionality from ASUS and Microsoft, it offers personalized AI experiences tailored to individual requirements.
— ASUS PR
The event will take place virtually, but as of now, there’s no mention of a live stream. However, ASUS has set up a dedicated page for the event, which will become active on May 7th. It might be a good idea to bookmark the page for easy access once it goes live.