Overview
- Lenovo’s new ThinkPad and Yoga Aura Editions standardize on Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake, add Windows or Linux configurations, and start from $1,499.99 to $2,149 with March and Q2 availability.
- Asus refreshes ROG Zephyrus G14/G16 and the Duo with Panther Lake or Ryzen AI options, GPUs up to RTX 5090, 3K/2.5K OLED panels hitting about 1100 nits, and redesigned cooling, with pricing and dates not yet disclosed.
- HP updates the OmniBook Ultra 14 in Intel and Snapdragon X2 trims, with the Intel model shipping in January at $1,549.99 and the Qualcomm variant slated for spring with an 85 TOPS NPU and pricing to be announced.
- Vendors foreground on-device AI performance with NPUs typically ranging from roughly 48 to 85 TOPS, paired with Wi‑Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 depending on the processor platform.
- Creator-focused standouts include Asus’s ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 built around an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, offering up to 128GB of RAM, a 13.3-inch 3K OLED display, and bundled creative software trials.