Snapdragon X Laptop Shipments Low Despite Projected Market Growth
Snapdragon X laptops have seen slow initial sales, with only 720,000 units shipped, representing a small market share. However, future growth .
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus chipsets, designed to challenge Apple Silicon in the ARM-powered laptop market, have had a slow start. According to TechRadar Pro , citing Canalys data, only 720,000 units have shipped since launch, accounting for a mere 0.8% market share. Challenges and Future Outlook While the overall AI PC market is projected to grow significantly (up to 533.5% in 2025), the slow adoption of Snapdragon X-powered laptops presents a challenge for Qualcomm. The initial high pricing of Snapdragon X-based laptops compared to Apple's offerings was a significant barrier. Qualcomm aims to address this by releasing more affordable Windows laptops priced as low as $700 and plans for a new unnamed Snapdragon X chipset to power $600 laptops in 2025. This strategy targets the budget-conscious student market and aims for a larger market share. Increased Competition The competition in the ARM-powered laptop space is intensifying. Intel and AMD are also deve…