Sep 22: Artificial intelligence is becoming a more visible part of the laptop experience, with newer devices adding dedicated AI processing alongside changes in performance, battery life, software and everyday functionality. From compact machines for work and study to gaming laptops built for demanding workloads, the latest launches cover a wide range of users.
Here are six recent AI laptops worth knowing about.
1. Apple MacBook Air with M5 – For portable everyday performance
Apple’s latest MacBook Air brings the M5 chip to its 13-inch and 15-inch laptops, with the processor’s Neural Engine supporting on-device AI capabilities. The laptop retains the thin and light design associated with the Air lineup while adding improved performance and battery life. It is aimed at users who want a portable machine for work, study, creative tasks and everyday computing without moving to a heavier professional laptop. Apple lists the 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 at a starting price of ₹1,66,900 in India.
2. Primebook 3 Max (New Launch) – For everyday computing and a broader software experience
Primebook’s third-generation laptop brings an updated hardware platform together with a wider range of software options. The Primebook 3 Max uses the MediaTek Genio 720 processor with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and an integrated NPU for AI workloads. It runs PrimeOS, which now includes tools such as PrimeOffice, PrimeSecurity and access to select Linux applications and the Linux terminal. The 15.6-inch Full HD display, backlit keyboard and expanded connectivity are suited to students and users who want a laptop for everyday productivity while having access to software beyond the Android app ecosystem. Primebook says the new generation offers up to 40% higher performance than the previous model.
3. ASUS Vivobook S14 – For work, study and mobility
The ASUS Vivobook S14 is built around a compact 14-inch form factor, making it suitable for users who move between workspaces, classrooms and home. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor includes an integrated NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS, while the laptop comes with 16GB memory and SSD storage. ASUS also highlights battery life of up to 23 hours, depending on configuration and usage. The combination of portability, everyday performance and AI processing makes it suited to professionals and students who want a laptop that can handle regular productivity tasks while supporting newer AI features.
4. HP OmniBook 5 14 – For productivity and multitasking
The HP OmniBook 5 14 takes a more conventional productivity-focused approach to AI computing. The current configuration uses an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage, along with a 14-inch 2K display. Its slim aluminium design and all-day battery positioning make it suited to professionals, students and home users who spend their time across documents, browsing, video calls and multiple applications. HP currently lists this configuration at ₹90,999 in India.
5. Acer Aspire 5 AI – For users looking for a balanced everyday laptop
The Acer Aspire 5 AI is positioned around a combination of portability and everyday performance. The 14-inch laptop is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and is available with up to 32GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage. The standard configuration with an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD weighs around 1.2kg, making it suitable for students and professionals who want an AI-enabled laptop that can still remain relatively easy to carry. The Aspire 5 AI starts at ₹84,990 in India.
6. Lenovo Legion 5i – For gaming and demanding workloads
AI capabilities are also finding their way into performance-oriented laptops. Lenovo’s latest Legion 5i combines Intel Core Ultra processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics and Lenovo’s LA-series AI technology. One current configuration features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, RTX 5060 graphics with 8GB GDDR7 memory, 16GB RAM and a 15.3-inch WQXGA OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The combination makes it suited to gaming as well as workloads that benefit from stronger graphics performance.
The latest generation of AI laptops shows that the technology is being introduced across very different types of machines. Some focus on portability and everyday productivity, others bring AI capabilities into software and multitasking, while gaming systems combine them with dedicated graphics and higher performance. For buyers, the more useful consideration may be how these capabilities fit into the way they actually work, study, create or play.