ASUS Lunar Lake Laptops with 27 Hours of Battery Life – Are x86 Chips Making a Comeback?

[Tony01]

Hey everyone,

So, I just came across this article about the upcoming ASUS laptops featuring Intel’s Lunar Lake chips, and honestly, I’m pretty blown away by the claim of 27 hours of battery life! We all know gaming laptops usually struggle in the battery department, so if this is true, it could be a serious game-changer.

But here’s the thing: it seems like Intel is proving that x86 chips can still be competitive when it comes to power efficiency, especially against ARM-based laptops. For the longest time, we’ve been hearing that ARM chips like Apple’s M1 and M2 are the kings of power efficiency, but now Intel’s making a strong case that x86 isn't out of the race just yet.

That being said, I do wonder how these laptops will perform in real-world gaming. Sure, long battery life is great, but if it comes at the cost of performance or higher prices, is it really worth it? I’m also curious about how Intel is managing to pull this off without sacrificing too much power.

These new Asus Lunar Lake laptops with 27+ hours of battery life kinda prove it's not just x86 vs Arm when it comes to power efficiency

Intel's new Lunar Lake chips are helping Asus deliver battery life equaling, or even excelling, Qualcomm's ARM chips.

www.pcgamer.com

 

[Gavin4567]

The 27-hour battery life is fantastic and shows some real innovation from ASUS. However, the idea of x86 chips making a comeback feels a bit optimistic. The market has been shifting towards newer technologies for a reason.

 

[Ethan67]

The extended battery life on ASUS’s new laptops is certainly a big plus, but I’m skeptical about the idea of x86 chips regaining prominence. The industry has been moving towards ARM and other architectures for good reasons, and it’s not clear if x86 can adapt to the new demands effectively.