Top-Rated Laptops Boasting Qualcomm Snapdragon Processors, Available for Less Than 100,000 INR
SNAPPIN' LAPTOPS UNDER 1 LAKH: ARM BABY!
Okay buddy, if you want to get your paws on a Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered laptop for under 1 lakh rupees, you've come to the right place! The market's still rather scattered, mind you, but we've scoured the earth to bring you the top 5 choices. Here's what we found:
1. ASUS Vivobook S 15 (Snapdragon X Elite) - ₹89,990
This bad boy sits at the top of our list with a powerful Snapdragon X Elite processor. With a snazzy 3K OLED display, 16GB RAM clocked at 8448 MHz, and a spacious 1TB SSD, it's a real powerhouse without breaking the bank too much. Weighs just 1.42 kg and has a battery that'll keep you going for a full workday and then some.
2. Acer Swift Go 14 (Snapdragon X Plus) - ₹59,990
If you're strapped for cash, this Acer Swift Go 14 is a solid entry point into the ARM-based Windows laptop world. Sporting the Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, it's got the basics sorted at a competitive price. Impressive battery life of over 26 hours and Wi-Fi 7 for those who like their connectivity next-level.
3. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (Snapdragon X Plus) - ₹64,990
Next up, we've got the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5. At ₹64,990, it's a nice middle ground, featuring the Snapdragon X Plus processor and 16GB of RAM, and bumps up the storage to a generous 1TB SSD. The 14-inch display, while small, works well for most tasks, and at 1.48 kg, it's still light enough for daily travel.
4. ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Plus) - ₹81,990
Priced at ₹81,990, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a decent alternative to the Elite model. Keeps all the premium features like its larger sibling, but with the Snapdragon X Plus processor, it might not reach the performance of the X Elite, but still delivers great efficiency and plenty of power for most users.
5. Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition) - ₹1,06,800
Slightly above 1 lakh but we couldn't resist including this one. The Microsoft Surface Laptop with its premium hardware and Snapdragon X technology offers touch and pen input on its 13.8-inch LCD PixelSense touchscreen. Despite the higher price, it handles multitasking well with 16GB of RAM and its battery promises up to 20 hours of video playback.
So, which one should you choose? If you want top performance within this budget, go for the ASUS Vivobook S 15 with Snapdragon X Elite (₹89,990). For those on a tighter budget, the Acer Swift Go 14 (₹59,990) is a solid entry point. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 (₹64,990) strikes a nice balance between price and features, and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (₹81,990) offers the premium OLED display with slightly reduced processing power. Lastly, if you want the premium Microsoft Surface Laptop experience, you'll need to splurge an extra ₹10,000 (₹1,06,800).
See ya later, computer nerds!
Stay tuned for more tech reviews with Sagar Sharma, the software engineer who's always diving headfirst into the latest gadget trends.
