# (PR) ASUS Announces the Snapdragon X2 Elite Based Ascent QN10 Mini PC

> Source: <https://www.techpowerup.com/352824/asus-announces-the-snapdragon-x2-elite-based-ascent-qn10-mini-pc>
> Published: 2026-09-18 09:49:18+00:00

ASUS today announced ASUS Ascent QN10, the world's first AI mini PC featuring an 80 TOPS NPU, redefining AI computing in an ultracompact form factor. Powered by the latest Snapdragon X2 Elite platform with an 18-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, Ascent QN10 exceeds Copilot+ PC requirements and delivers exceptional performance, responsive AI experiences, and outstanding energy efficiency.

With advanced on-device AI acceleration and enterprise-grade security, ASUS Ascent QN10 enables real-time AI workloads, intelligent content generation, productivity enhancement, and AI-assisted applications directly on the device. Designed for creators, developers, and enterprises, it empowers next-generation intelligent workflows in a compact yet powerful device, making it ideal for edge AI environments.