Rumors about a new range of laptops powered by Nvidia‘s ARM-based processors have been circulating for more than a year. Early reports pointed to Lenovo as the first manufacturer set to launch these machines, but more recent leaks suggest Dell could beat it to the punch. Now, a fresh report from Taiwan offers a clearer idea of when Nvidia-powered laptops might finally arrive.
According to DigiTimes, sources familiar with Nvidia’s roadmap have revealed that the first laptops featuring the N1X chip, aimed at retail buyers, could hit the market in the first quarter of 2026. Three more models are set to follow later in the year, sometime in the second quarter, while notebooks powered by the next-gen N2 chips could debut in the third quarter of 2027.
The report adds that Nvidia originally planned to showcase its N1 and N1X notebooks at Computex 2025 in Taipei last May, with a market launch slated for September. However, those plans were reportedly delayed due to several factors, including Microsoft OS timelines, chip redesigns at Nvidia, and “assessment of overall notebook market demand being affected by external political and economic factors.”
Why Nvidia’s ARM laptop push matters
Nvidia’s push into the ARM-based laptop market comes as Windows on ARM continues to gain momentum, driven largely by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series chips and Microsoft’s focus on native app support. With Nvidia’s deep expertise in GPU acceleration and AI workloads, the company could offer OEMs another high-performance alternative in the space.
While Nvidia has yet to make an official announcement, the company is reportedly pushing ahead with its 2026 launch plans despite the ongoing memory shortages and rising component prices. Laptops featuring the N1 and N1X chips are expected to target the premium end of the market, with Nvidia positioning both processors as “high-end computing platforms.” If the reported launch timeline holds, an official announcement may not be far off.