CES 2025 is in full swing, and with it comes a flood of next-gen laptops pushing the boundaries of design, AI features, and raw horsepower—all while staying impressively portable. If you’re in the market for a thin-and-light machine that doesn’t skimp on innovation, you’re in luck. We’ve been scouting the show floor and have put together a lineup of the most head-turning models we’ve seen so far. Expect eye-popping battery life claims, rollable screens, and eco-friendly builds that prove style and sustainability can go hand in hand. Let’s dive into the ultra-thin future of mobile computing and see which of these laptops might just become your perfect carry-on companion.
ASUS Zenbook A14
ASUS has pulled out all the stops with its new Zenbook A14, touted as the world’s lightest Copilot+ PC, officially unveiled at CES 2025. If you’re after a featherweight machine that still packs a punch for everyday work, this might just be your next go-to. I’m talking an eye-popping claim of up to 32 hours of battery life, sure, these estimates can be optimistic, but even getting most of that would be game-changing. Speculation is also swirling about a Qualcomm Snapdragon X platform powering this device, which could explain that ambitious battery figure and perhaps offer rock-solid performance for travel warriors. It joins the Zenbook family, known for slick, lightweight builds and sharp design touches, but now with a Copilot+ twist that suggests some next-level AI features. If you live out of airport lounges, coffee shops, or the back of an Uber, having a portable laptop that won’t weigh you down, and won’t tap out halfway through the day, sounds like a dream.
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Acer Swift GO Series
Acer’s Swift Go series made a splash at CES 2025 by rolling out new AI-enhanced models—namely the Swift Go 16 AI and Swift Go 14 AI Copilot Plus, now powered by AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processors. This shift gives users an eight-core, 16-thread setup that boosts up to 5.0GHz, plus a neural processing unit based on AMD’s XDNA 2 architecture delivering up to 50 TOPS. Translation? Serious horsepower for multitasking, light gaming, and any AI-driven features Acer wants to throw in, all while keeping these laptops light and sleek. Both models also come with AMD Radeon 800M graphics, which should handle everyday graphics needs without breaking a sweat. Display options include an OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, great for smooth visuals, or a more traditional IPS touch variant if you prefer. On top of that, Acer promises marathon-worthy battery life for all your binge-watching or work marathons. The Swift Go 16 AI arrives in April starting at $949.99, while its 14-inch sibling hits shelves in May from $899.99. If AMD isn’t your style, Acer’s also offering non-AI Swift Go units with Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processors and Intel Arc graphics, but the AMD-based line, with its extra AI spark, really steals the show.
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Acer Aspire Vero 16
Acer’s Aspire Vero 16 made waves at CES 2025 by putting sustainability front and center, and I mean literally front and center. Its chassis blends over 70 percent post-consumer recycled plastic with oyster shells sourced near Acer’s headquarters in Taiwan. Not only is this a cool piece of eco-engineering, but it’s also a first in the industry, showing that going green doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style. Under the hood, you get Intel’s Core Ultra 200H processors and support for up to 32GB RAM and 2TB storage, so you won’t be left hanging when it comes to performance. The design is minimalist, sleek, and durable, meeting military-grade standards for shock resistance. All told, the Aspire Vero 16 proves you can have a thin-and-light laptop that’s both eco-friendly and plenty powerful, making it one of the most memorable head-turners this year.
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Lenovo ThingPad X9 Aura Edition
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition also made a splash at CES 2025, bringing a refined blend of power and sophistication that ThinkPad fans have come to expect, but with a modern twist. The design is sleek and minimalistic, yet it retains that classic ThinkPad DNA, think robust hinges, a comfortable keyboard with generous key travel, and that signature TrackPoint front and center. Under the hood, it’s rocking the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (exact configs vary), ensuring enough muscle for everything from spreadsheet marathons to creative design work. Lenovo has also boosted security features, giving you fingerprint sensors and IR cameras for quick, worry-free logins. Combine that with a battery that can keep up during long commutes or cross-country flights, and you’ve got a professional-grade laptop that strikes a balance between old-school durability and forward-thinking flair. If you’re after a machine that checks every box style, performance, and reliability, the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition might just be the one to keep on your short list.
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Lenovo ThinkBook PLUS Gen 6
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable AI Laptop might just be the most futuristic device on display at CES 2025. Its standout feature? A rollable OLED screen that shifts from 14 inches to 16.7 inches with either a button press or a camera gesture, giving you extra screen real estate on the fly. It’s powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 (Series 2), backed by up to 32GB RAM and 1TB of SSD storage, but don’t mistake that rollable display for a gimmick. This design caters to creatives craving more canvas for design work and professionals who need extra space without lugging around a heavier machine. Between the seamless expansion, sleek form factor, and solid performance chops, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable delivers a glimpse of where laptops could be heading, and it’s a showstopper for anyone who wants that next.
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Yetnesh Dubey
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