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Brandon Widder
is a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends.

Hey, folks! Every week for the past four years, the team behind Verge Deals has combed the web, looking for the best deals and discounts on the tech we love most at The Verge. We pride ourselves in having tried and tested every product we recommend — well, almost every product — and we continue to share those deals with our readers via our daily deal coverage and Verge Deals newsletter. That being said, everyone could use a little change every now and again.

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No, Verge Deals is not going away — quite the contrary, actually. We’ve given our newsletter a fresh coat of virtual paint to reflect our new(ish) colors and design language, and we plan to continue to deliver a fresh batch of deals to your inbox every Friday afternoon. This time, though, we’re incorporating guest dispatches from the larger Verge staff, more personal gift recommendations, and more subscriber exclusives.

We’ll still highlight steep price drops on Verge-approved favorites like the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro and Sony’s WH-1000MX5 headphones, as well as other recs culled from our expert reviews and buying guides. We’ll even tell you how you can land limited-edition tech that’s likely to sell out — including Sony’s forthcoming PlayStation 5 Pro.

If you don’t already subscribe to Verge Deals, you can sign up for free using the box below. We’re going to keep the weekly cadence (for now), but you can expect bimonthly special sends in the run-up to Amazon’s next Prime Day event, Black Friday, and the holiday shopping season.

Keep an eye on your inbox this afternoon for the first issue of the new and improved Verge Deals, and if you’re curious about The Verge’s full slate of both free and premium newsletters, head over to our newsletter hub to sign up for Command Line, Installer, and Notepad. We’re excited about the changes in the coming months. We hope you are, too.

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Achieve your new year’s goals with one of these laptops

Equipped with Snapdragon X processors, these six fast, AI-powered machines are built for the ambitious.

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For some, a new year isn’t just a flip of the calendar. It’s a clean slate, a chance to take stock of the good and the bad of the prior 12 months and land on new goals for the next dozen. Whether you’re big on resolutions or not, the right laptop can help you level up your productivity and become a creative force in 2026.

With powerful processing, AI-enabled performance, and multi-day battery life,* laptops powered by Snapdragon X Series processors give any professional or creator the tools needed to be at your best in the new year. We’ve rounded up some of the top choices for those looking to make 2026 your most goal-busting year yet.

$750

For more storage in 2026 (or beyond). If you regularly shovel loads of raw video, images, or other large files onto your laptop, storage is a precious commodity, and getting more of it can be an expensive hassle. But the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x solves for this inconvenience with a ready-to-expand SSD slot, so you can easily upgrade storage — no service center required. Pair that capability with the Snapdragon X processor located within this Copilot+ PC, and you have an intelligent, durable, multi-tasking machine built for your needs now and ready to grow with you into the future.

$550

For launching that side hustle. Nothing kills productivity like a dead battery. And let’s face it: Some of us are better at remembering to charge than others. With up to 34 hours of battery life and the ability to restore to 50 percent in just 30 minutes, the HP Omnibook 5 makes it about as easy as it could possibly be to maintain a workable level of charge — so there are no more excuses standing between you and that side project. Meanwhile, with a Snapdragon X Plus processor inside, it delivers blazing-fast responsiveness and intelligent features, including the HP AI Companion for smarter workflows. Among the additional touches are a 16-inch, 2K OLED display, immersive HP Audio Boost, and a 1080p IR camera, so you’ll be at your best work self wherever you happen to set up a desk.

$700

For optimizing your daily routine. A new year is a chance to dial in that day-to-day and spend your time where it matters most, and there’s no reason your laptop can’t assist. With AI tools at every turn, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is ready to turn your daily routine into a finely tuned, highly efficient machine. ASUS AI applications help you get more done, from organizing your multimedia library with AI-powered categorization to safeguarding your privacy with AI assistance. Even things like audio get a crystal-clear upgrade via AI-powered noise cancellation. The Vivobook 14 runs on a Snapdragon X processor with 29 hours of battery life and the ability to charge 50 percent in just half an hour, so you’ll get impressive performance in a portable package.

$800

For creating your next masterpiece. Ready to sprawl out on the couch and finally launch that Substack or type your next novel from the comfort of bed? The Acer Aspire 14 has you covered, with a 180-degree hinge, touchscreen laptop that delivers lie-flat capability for whatever angle gets your creative juices flowing. It’s not all form, though; there’s function here, too. The Aspire 14 comes equipped with a 1440p QHD camera and Acer AI features that simplify your life — like setting management, video optimization, and communication. The Snapdragon X processor at this machine’s core delivers the high performance you need, wherever you go.

$1100

For finally committing to upgrading your security. With the Microsoft Surface, you can keep up with creativity and productivity without compromising privacy in the new year. The Microsoft chip-to-cloud security gives ultimate control and peace of mind as you work on a Copilot+ PC that delivers all-day battery life and advanced AI experiences, like Windows Studio Effects and Live Captions. It’s all packaged in a 13-inch touchscreen display with anti-reflective technology and adaptive color for stunning visuals and lighting. Under the hood is the Snapdragon X Plus processor, delivering fast and smooth performance.

$600

For creating on the go. Perhaps you’re looking to build a cohesive workspace you can take on the road — whether you’re a world traveler, aspiring influencer, or mobile content creator. The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15 provides Galaxy ecosystem integration that powers the ultimate portable workflow, enabling you to use your phone as a webcam, for instance, or your tablet as a second screen. Built on the Snapdragon X Plus processor, it’s a Copilot+ PC with Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search, Live Captions, and Cocreator. Super Fast Charging capabilities power a battery capable of 28 hours of video playback, while an ultra-slim and lightweight design ensures supreme mobility.

*As compared to other premium tier Apple, AMD and Intel processors for AI PCs. Battery life varies significantly with device, settings, usage, and other factors. Power, thermal, performance and battery life comparisons reflect results based on measurements and hardware instrumentation of given devices. Please visit snapdragon.com/claims for additional information.​

Snapdragon branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

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