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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C: entry-level notebooks for around 300 US dollars with Arm chip and NPU
15. June 2026 06:00Samir Bashir
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To be honest, I had to look at the announcement twice at first: Qualcomm is bringing a chip for $300 laptops? At a time when DRAM prices are exploding and even entry-level notebooks are
2026-06-01
www.extremetech.com
2026-06-01
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Now that Apple's MacBook Neo is out and exceeding everyone's expectations, Qualcomm has announced its new Snapdragon C platform for budget-friendly Windows laptops. These machines are expected to start at around $300—half the price of the $599 Neo.
The new Snapdragon chip targets entry‑tier systems and focuses on web browsing, productivity apps, video streaming, and video calls. In other words, g
2026-06-01
tomshardware.com
2026-06-01
Paul Alcorn
We've learned a few new details of the Snapdragon C platform at Computex 2026 by opening up a few Windows utilities on a demo unit.
2026-06-01
www.pcmag.com
2026-06-01
PCMag
TAIPEI–The first day at Computex in Taipei, I had a few must-see targets. One of them was almost certainly the humblest mainstream laptop we’ll see at the show: the first laptop powered by Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon C platform.
This machine, Acer's Aspire Go 15 (AG15-Q31P), was on display at an invite-only showcase on Sunday, and shrouded in a little bit of mystery. Our PR reps told us that
2026-06-01
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2026-06-01
PCMag Middle East
TAIPEI–The first day at Computex in Taipei, I had a few must-see targets. One of them was almost certainly the humblest mainstream laptop we’ll see at the show: the first laptop powered by Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon C platform.
This machine, Acer's Aspire Go 15 (AG15-Q31P), was on display at an invite-only showcase on Sunday, and shrouded in a little bit of mystery. Our PR reps told us that
2026-06-01
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2026-06-01
PCMag UK
TAIPEI–The first day at Computex in Taipei, I had a few must-see targets. One of them was almost certainly the humblest mainstream laptop we’ll see at the show: the first laptop powered by Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon C platform.
This machine, Acer's Aspire Go 15 (AG15-Q31P), was on display at an invite-only showcase on Sunday, and shrouded in a little bit of mystery. Our PR reps told us that
2026-06-01
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2026-06-01
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Can Qualcomm's Snapdragon C Challenge Apple’s MacBook Neo?
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Members of the media view MacBook Neo laptop computers on display during an Apple unveil event, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in New York (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) ,
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2026-05-31
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2026-05-31
Wccftech
The MacBook Neo could retain its status of being the most popular notebook of 2026, because as much as the Snapdragon C was required to stir up the competition, a rumor claims that it may not be the chipset of choice when taking on the A18 Pro in Apple’s affordable portable Mac.
There are no benchmarks surrounding the Snapdragon C at this time, but it’s revealed that the SoC features an 8-core CP
2026-05-30
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2026-05-30
Semiaccurate
Qualcomm Launches Low Cost Snapdragon C Platform
Computex 2026: Old phone SoCs for new laptops
May 29, 2026 by Charlie Demerjian
Qualcomm is launching a new low end laptop CPU line, the Snapdragon C. Details are something between sparse and non-existent but SemiAccurate can fill in a lot of the blanks.
In a Computex pre-briefing, Qualcomm surprise launched the Snapdragon C platform for $300 an
2026-05-30
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2026-05-30
Wccftech
A premium $600 notebook with a metal shell and impressive specifications is something no Apple competitor was prepared for, and in just one day, the entire industry flipped upside down. Given how quickly Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon C, we can say with a certain degree of confidence that the chipset maker was ready for the MacBook Neo’s arrival. The only problem is that Qualcomm’s rivals stil
2026-05-29
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2026-05-29
thelec.net
Qualcomm unveils its new entry-level PC processor, the Snapdragon C Platform, on May 29. (Photo: Qualcomm)
Qualcomm unveiled its new entry-level PC processor lineup, the Snapdragon C Platform, on May 29, targeting affordable notebook computers priced at around $300.
Devices powered by the platform are scheduled to launch in the second half of the year through major notebook manufacturers includi
2026-05-29
www.engadget.com
2026-05-29
Engadget
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Acer just announced a new budget laptop with Qualcomm's Snapdragon C chip
This looks like the company's take on the MacBook Neo.
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Lawrence Bonk
May 29, 2026 9:00 am EST
Acer
Acer just announced a new budget-friendly laptop at the Computex trade show. The Aspire Go 15 includes Qualcomm's new Snapdragon C chip, which is meant for use in more affordable gadgets.
In addi
2026-05-29
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2026-05-29
TweakTown
Qualcomm's Snapdragon C wants to bring the MacBook Neo fight to the $300 Windows laptop market
Whether OEMs can hit $300 while delivering something worth buying remains the real question, with Intel and Googlebook also eyeing the same market.
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Hassam Nasir
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Published May 28, 2026 5:52 PM CDT
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TL;DR: Qualcomm's Snapdragon C platform targe
2026-05-28
hothardware.com
2026-05-28
HotHardware
Qualcomm Snapdragon C Targets $300 AI Windows Laptops
by Paul Lilly — Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
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Qualcomm is expanding its Snapdragon lineup with the introduction of Snapdragon C designed to give laptop makers a more affordable hardware platform to build around in the Windows ecosystem. According to Qualcomm, Snapdragon C delivers "incredible all-day battery life" for entry-
2026-05-28
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2026-05-28
Phoronix
Qualcomm Snapdragon C Announced For $300+ Laptops
Written by Michael Larabel in Hardware on 28 May 2026 at 09:23 AM EDT. Add A Comment
For competing with the Apple MacBook Neo, Google Chromebooks, and other entry-level laptops, Qualcomm today announced the Snapdragon C series SoCs.
As a step below the more premium Snapdragon X series laptop SoCs, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon C series today a
2026-05-28
www.pcmag.com
2026-05-28
PCMag
Since mid-2024, Qualcomm has been making waves with its Snapdragon X, X Plus, and X Elite processors, with Snapdragon X2 Elite just now hitting laptops. But the chip maker wants more of the mainstream-PC pie than ever.
Ahead of Computex 2026, the chipmaker revealed Snapdragon C, a new system-on-a-chip (SoC) processor built for budget-friendly, power-sipping laptops, slated for launch in the next
2026-05-28
www.tomshardware.com
2026-05-28
Tom's Hardware
Laptops
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon C Platform for $300 and up laptops — Windows on Arm and NPUs for the budget tier
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Qualcomm drops Snapdragon PC range down to a lower tier.
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2026-05-28
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2026-05-28
Paul Alcorn
Qualcomm drops Snapdragon PC range down to a lower tier.
2026-05-28
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2026-05-28
Thurrott.com
Well, that was quick: Qualcomm is expanding its Snapdragon chips for PCs with a new low-cost entry called Snapdragon C that’s designed for PCs that cost $300 and up. And it’s partnering with Acer, HP, and Lenovo to bring new PCs to market soon.
And no, “C” doesn’t stand for cheap. It stands for “Compute,” the name of the business within Qualcomm that makes its PC chips.
“As costs rise and custom
2026-05-28
www.cnet.com
2026-05-28
CNET
"C" stands for "compute" in Qualcomm's new Snapdragon C processor, which is aimed at low-cost laptops. (Acer mentioned a target price of around $300.) It appears to be a refreshed, possibly rebranded successor to the Snapdragon 8cx Compute Platform. We'll hopefully learn more once an announcement is made.
The 8cx Compute Platform was the generation before Qualcomm finally delivered its high-perfo