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Alex Wawro

Snapdragon X chips finally make Windows laptops competitive with MacBooks — here’s why

HP OmniBook X.

The first Windows laptops powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X chips have hit the market, and they're setting new records for battery life in our testing lab. 

This is a big deal because it marks a turning point in the conversation about how well the best Windows laptops match up against the best MacBooks. For years now, Apple's laptops have had the clear edge over Windows machines when it comes to battery life, reliably lasting 12+ hours on a full charge when Windows laptops often struggle to hit 10.

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