Windows on Arm Had Another Good Year

Windows on Arm had another good year

In 2024, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips finally made Arm-based Windows laptops viable. Unlike previous Arm laptops that struggled to even run Windows well, this new class offered solid performance and the best battery life on Windows, and they impressed us in Microsoft's own Surface Laptop and Surface Pro offerings. But inconsistent app compatibility remained the biggest hurdle to running Windows on Arm. (It forced me to use the watered-down Adob…

Arm-Based Windows Laptops Thrive in 2025 Amid Fierce Competition

Arm’s Rising Tide: Windows Laptops Embrace Efficiency in 2025 Amid Fierce Chip Rivalries In the realm of personal computing, 2025 marked a pivotal shift as Windows laptops powered by Arm architecture continued their upward trajectory, building on gains from previous years. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips, long the frontrunners in this space, delivered notable advancements in software compatibility and emulation capabilities, allowing users to run a …

Windows on Arm had another good year - WorldNL Magazine

In 2024, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips finally made Arm-based Windows laptops viable. Unlike previous Arm laptops that struggled to even run Windows well, this new class offered solid performance and the best battery life on Windows, and they impressed us in Microsoft’s own Surface Laptop and Surface Pro offerings. But inconsistent app compatibility remained the biggest hurdle to running Windows on Arm. (It forced me to use the watered-down Adob…