Exclusive: Lenovo has Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2-E88-100) and X2 Plus PCs up its sleeve for CES 2026

Lenovo is set to unveil new Windows on ARM laptops at CES 2026, including the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Plus PCs. The lineup includes the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x with Snapdragon X2 Elite, promising high performance and portability with up to 29 hours of battery life. Additionally, the IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 and IdeaPad Slim 5x models will run on Snapdragon X2 Plus processors, offering flexibility and mainstream appeal. Lenovo aims to make Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops more accessible, focusing on thin-and-light designs and practical features like rapid charging. While Lenovo's Snapdragon X2 devices prioritize battery life and mainstream usability, the company continues to reserve its more performance-oriented hardware for Intel chips.