Classroom to dorm room: The best laptops for every student

(BPT) – Are you ready for your next semester? There are plenty of school supplies you’ll need to get this summer, but there’s one that you shouldn’t overlook: Your laptop.A laptop isn’t just another electronic device. It empowers you to complete your coursework and kick back with your own projects or downtime activities.A new consideration to keep in mind since you bought a laptop is support for AI enhanced features. Laptops designed with AI in mind can help you take your school work (and other areas of your life) to the next level.When looking for AI-powered laptops, choose those built with the Snapdragon X Elite Platform. Its powerful, intelligent and efficient processor offers cutting-edge responsiveness, so you can navigate demanding multi-tasking workloads across productivity, creativity, immersive entertainment and more.Not sure where to start? Check out these five Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptops that cater to every type of student.1. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7xArtists of any media can unlock the freedom of creativity with the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x. This powerhouse isn’t just smart. It’s your creative sidekick powered by AI that knows what you need before you do, streamlining creative tasks. This 14-inch laptop weighs just under 3 pounds, so you can create on the fly anywhere you go!The Snapdragon X Elite processor allows the Yoga Slim to deliver top-tier performance while cutting power consumption by 68%. On one single charge, you can enjoy multi-day battery life allowing your creativity to flow for multiple days without a break.2. HP OmniBook XIf you need help focusing on everyday tasks and want to increase your productivity, check out the HP OmniBook X. Utilize AI assistive technology to receive customized recommendations that adapt to your needs, habits and preferences. Enjoy multi-day battery life and HP Fast Charge, and stop worrying about interrupting your workflow. When you’re ready to relax with a movie or game, the Qualcomm Adreno GPU offers high-performance graphics and rich user experiences.The OmniBook X is also perfect for distance learning and digital collaboration. Windows Studio Effects and Copilot+ collaboration tools (powered by Snapdragon X Elite Processor) facilitate crisp and clear conversations. Auto-adjust lighting, creative filters, eye contact enhancement, voice focus and a 5MP (16:10) camera ensure you can showcase your ideas to the classroom, collaborators and the world.3. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16If you’re constantly switching between phone and laptop at school and work, choose the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16. It offers users the ultimate connected experience, backed with Wi-Fi 72 readiness for quick and seamless cross-device connectivity. The hybrid approach allows you to control your Galaxy AI phone. Call, text, set reminders and more from the convenience of your PC.Need to watch an international webinar or chat with others overseas? With Automatic Life Captions, you can get accurate subtitles in real time. With translations of 44 languages into English, you can leap over language barriers to learn and communicate worldwide.4. Dell XPS 13Do you need a computer for school, work, art and play? The Dell XPS 13 is the all-terrain vehicle of laptops that allows you to do it all. The Copilot+ on-device AI makes it easy to shop online, plan your next vacation and kick-start research for your class project in just a matter of minutes. Paired with 4K streaming and lossless audio, you can watch, share and create from anywhere with ease.Thanks to the Snapdragon X Elite processor, you can enjoy cutting-edge responsiveness and unmatched speed for navigating demanding multitasking workloads with enhanced security and efficiency. It’s effortless to switch between multiple tasks, whether it’s productivity, browsers, video conferencing, collaboration or multimedia.5. MSFT Surface Pro 11If you want the best of both worlds, opt for the MSFT Surface Pro 11. What sets the Surface Pro apart from other 2-in-1 laptops/tablets is its flexibility.The keyboard can be used when attached or detached, allowing you to position the device and keyboard to suit your needs. So, whether you’re taking notes in class, typing up a term paper or taking a break with a digital sketchbook, the Surface Pro adapts your life, however and wherever you use it.This flexible and powerful 2-in-1 is built with Snapdragon X Elite. Like the other Snapdragon laptops, you can enjoy the AI-accelerated power and lightning-fast speed to keep up with you all day long.Are you ready to buy your next laptop and level up your next semester? You can purchase any of these laptops direct from the manufacturer or online and in person at your local Best Buy.Battery life varies significantly based on device, settings, usage, and other factors.