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December 30, 2025
Windows on Arm had another good year
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TL;DR
- Snapdragon X chips have made Arm-based Windows laptops performant with excellent battery life.
- Initial challenges with app compatibility and gaming have been significantly addressed through software improvements.
- Native versions of creative apps like Adobe Premiere Pro are available, and others like Lightroom Classic run well in emulation.
- Gaming on Windows on Arm has improved due to emulator enhancements and support for anti-cheat software.
- The Xbox game launcher now supports local game installs on Arm.
- Upcoming chips from Intel and AMD, and potential entry from Nvidia, will intensify competition.
- Despite improvements, x86 laptops may still be preferred for high-priority gaming.
- Microsoft's push towards an 'agentic OS' with AI features might drive users to alternatives like Linux.
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