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AMD, Intel and Qualcomm All of them announced new mobile processors in Consumer Electronics Show 2026 Which will power the next generation of laptops this year, promising better CPU performance, more graphics power, improved AI capabilities, and longer battery life. These new chips will appear in all types of laptops, from ultrathin and light laptops to massive gaming and content creation laptops. We saw several of these new laptops at CES this week, and a trend has emerged that goes beyond the ubiquitous silicon upgrades: modularity in the name of serviceability and sustainability.
Dell, HP and Lenovo have announced new laptop designs that make it easier to repair or replace individual components to help extend the life of the product. This approach is a throwback to the days before everything inside a laptop was soldered to the motherboard or was difficult to access and remove, but it’s welcome nonetheless.
These PC makers have heard from customers — especially on the enterprise side — that they want to be able to replace the keyboard, battery, and other parts when they break or wear out too much rather than having to spend a lot of money on replacing the entire system. This trend has also appeared in the business laptop’s inverse – a gaming laptop from MSI that makes it easy to service and upgrade RAM and SSD.
Watch this: Laptops coming this year from Asus, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and Acer
Elsewhere, we saw some great new models from Acer and Asus, along with MSI’s completely redesigned Prestige. And finally, we don’t have a laptop at all, we have a brand new idea from HP that can replace your laptop.
Keep scrolling to see the laptops that have caught our attention at CES so far.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14
The latest X1 Carbon is the best example of the more modular designs we’re seeing at CES. It offers the Lenovo Space Frame design that not only allows you to slide out the bottom panel to access the internals but also the keyboard to access the reversible motherboard. Most components can be easily accessed and replaced, including the battery, keyboard, fans, speakers – and even USB ports. (Unfortunately, the RAM is soldered to the motherboard like most laptops these days and cannot be replaced by the user.)
The X1 Carbon is based on Core Ultra X7 Series 3 processors Intel’s new Panther Lake seriesand you can read more about it and Lenovo’s ThinkPad 2-in-1 which also gets the Space Frame treatment here.
Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16
The new Dell XPS models are a return to the company’s familiar look.
People did not take well to Dell Laptop overhaul last yearwhen the company eliminated its Inspiron, Precision, Latitude, and XPS brands. These are names synonymous with Dell computers, so it’s no wonder people are upset. This was Dell’s “new Coca-Cola” disaster.
As with Coca-Cola, Dell saw the sales numbers and realized it had made a huge mistake. Dell Premium Laptops Launched – Dell announced that XPS 14 and XPS 16 They are making a triumphant return during the CES 2026 show. The new XPS laptops combine a familiar design with updated internal specifications. These PCs can have some of Intel’s latest and greatest processors, feature OLED displays with resolutions of up to 3200 x 2000 pixels, and offer plenty of RAM and storage. Hopefully the XPS is here to stay this time.
MSI Prestige 14 and Prestige 16
The smooth edges of the new Prestige laptops look great. These are the elegant business models that I want to base my work on.
When you think of MSI, you probably think of gaming laptops. The company’s wide range of laptops has something for everyone, from the budget Cyborg series to Titan gaming laptops. but, CES 2026 for MSI The offering was different, as the company shifted its focus to one of its non-gaming products with a clean redesign.
The MSI Prestige 14 and Prestige 16 business laptops have received a clean visual overhaul. MSI has virtually smoothed the edges of the PC’s chassis – there’s very little visible noise or hard corners in the new design. These are slim, portable business laptops with solid OLED displays and good battery life. MSI’s gaming laptops have gotten solid updates, but the Prestige 14 and Prestige 16 are overhauls that require consumer attention.
Acer Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Edge 16 AI
The latest versions of the Acer Swift Edge are powerful yet affordable. This could be a great mid-range option for someone looking for a new laptop this year.
Acer is great at packing a lot of value into an affordable package, and we’ve seen the company Do it again at CES 2026. The latest version of the Swift Edge has received the usual internal spec tweaks: both the 14- and 16-inch versions can accommodate up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H CPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage.
But it’s the Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Edge 16 AI chassis that make them stand out as a new affordable laptop worth paying attention to. The new iterations are minimal but powerful. Acer has incorporated magnesium and stainless steel into the chassis for this laptop refresh, making the Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Edge 16 AI stronger than their predecessors – and they weigh less, too.
HP EliteBoard G1a
A laptop with half the weight of a laptop? The EliteBoard is an interesting look at what the future may hold.
He is HP EliteBoard G1a Laptop? Technically no, but it’s a laptop that fits on your lap – and it does Seriously cool concept.
The EliteBoard G1a combines your computer and keyboard into one piece of technology you can take with you anywhere. If you want to get to work, all you have to do is connect the EliteBoard to the monitor and pick up where you left off. This hidden computer features dual microphones and speakers, eliminating the need to carry them separately as part of your portable setup.
The interior specifications are more than serviceable too. The EliteBoard can accommodate up to an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 PRO 8C CPU with integrated AMD Radeon 800 series graphics supporting 4K displays at refresh rates up to 60Hz. It also has up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of system storage. HP’s EliteBoard G1a may not be the most powerful “laptop” we’ve seen at CES 2026, but it’s a really refreshing idea — an attempt to reimagine what a laptop can be.