Snapdragon C is here to power $300 Windows laptops, undercutting the Macbook Neo

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon C chipset for Windows laptops.
• The chip will be used in $300+ Windows laptops, potentially undercutting the MacBook Neo.
• Acer is the first to announce a laptop with this processor, though pricing and availability are still unknown.

Background

The first Windows laptops and tablets with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processors launched a couple of years ago, bringing good battery life and AI capabilities to the table. Those chips have largely appeared in premium to mid‑range devices, but Qualcomm has now unveiled a brand‑new Windows chip aimed at cheap laptops.

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon C processor a few days ahead of the Computex expo. The company says the chipset will appear in laptops that cost roughly $300 or more, making it a truly mainstream offering for Snapdragon‑powered Windows machines. Qualcomm suggests the chip will target classrooms, small‑business owners, and families.

Chip Details

• CPU: Uses Kryo cores based on Arm’s IP (no custom Oryon cores). The exact Arm core variant was not disclosed.
• GPU, RAM, Process: No information released.
• NPU: Integrated neural‑processing unit, but Qualcomm confirmed it won’t support Copilot Plus capabilities because it doesn’t meet the 40 TOPs requirement.

The chip designer said laptops with the Snapdragon C would deliver cool and quiet designs, long battery life, and some AI capabilities thanks to the integrated NPU.

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Acer Aspire Go 15

Acer is the first brand to launch a laptop powered by the Snapdragon C, announcing the Aspire Go 15. Acer describes it as a “mainstream” product, featuring:

• Snapdragon C chipset
• Up to 8 GB RAM
• Up to 512 GB storage
• 15.6‑inch 1080p (16:9) display
• Two full‑function USB‑C ports, an HDMI port, and a 1080p webcam
• 53 Wh battery

Pricing and availability for the Aspire Go 15 have not been revealed. Qualcomm’s statement about targeting the $300‑and‑above segment suggests the device could significantly undercut the $600 MacBook Neo.

Potential Google‑Branded Laptops

Could this chip power Google‑branded laptops?
When asked, Qualcomm replied:

“We’re excited about our partnership with Google for Googlebooks, and will share more details in the near future.”

In other words, the exact plans remain unclear. Qualcomm is one of several chip partners for the platform, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the Snapdragon C (or other Snapdragon X family chips) appear in multiple Google‑powered laptops.