# Qualcomm Snapdragon C Announced For $300+ Laptops > Source: > Published: 2026-05-28 13:23:33+00:00 # Qualcomm Snapdragon C Announced For $300+ Laptops For competing with the Apple MacBook Neo, Google Chromebooks, and other entry-level laptops, Qualcomm today announced the Snapdragon C series SoCs. As a step below the more premium Details on the Snapdragon C are light today with the first laptops not expected until later in 2026. Qualcomm does confirm though that the Snapdragon C aims for all-day battery life and will feature an NPU for AI. The initial details on the Qualcomm Snapdragon C can be found via today's announcement in the As a step below the more premium [Snapdragon X](https://www.phoronix.com/search/Snapdragon+X)series laptop SoCs, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon C series today ahead of Computex kicking off in Taiwan. The Snapdragon C platform is designed for entry-tier laptops and will be used by OEMs like HP, Acer, and Lenovo. The Snapdragon C platform aims for the $300+ laptop segment.Details on the Snapdragon C are light today with the first laptops not expected until later in 2026. Qualcomm does confirm though that the Snapdragon C aims for all-day battery life and will feature an NPU for AI. The initial details on the Qualcomm Snapdragon C can be found via today's announcement in the