Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon C, an entry-level ARM-based SoC for Windows 11 devices starting from $300 and shipping in 2026, taking aim at the MacBook Neo
Qualcomm has unveiled its new entry-level ARM-based SoC for Windows 11 devices that will begin shipping later this year on devices that cost as low as $300.
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon C Brings ARM to $300 Windows 11 Devices
Qualcomm drops a budget ARM chip for Windows 11 devices starting at $300, shipping in 2026 to take on the MacBook Neo.
Qualcomm just pulled the curtain back on the Snapdragon C, an entry-level ARM-based system-on-chip designed for Windows 11 devices. The target price point? As low as $300. Devices powered by the new chip are expected to start shipping in 2026.
The move positions Qualcomm squarely against Apple's MacBook Neo in the budget ARM computing space. It's a significant push downmarket for Qualcomm's Windows-on-ARM ambitions, which have so far focused on higher-end Snapdragon X series chips.
A $300 floor for ARM-based Windows 11 devices could shake up the budget PC segment, where Intel and AMD have long dominated. Whether the Snapdragon C can deliver competitive performance at that price remains to be seen — but the price tag alone makes it a story worth watching.