Copilot+ PCs have finally hit the market, but before you buy one, there’s something you should know.Thanks to a recent screenshot from leaker Fahad (via VideoCardz.com), we know that Qualcomm might be releasing up to 10 unique chip variants in its Snapdragon X Series. This screenshot, shown below, reveals multiple unannounced Snapdragon X SKUs in Qualcomm Adreno GPU driver files.(Image credit: Qualcomm/Fahad)Prior to seeing this screenshot, we were only aware of five unique Snapdragon X Series SKUs, four premium Snapdragon X Elite chip variants (denoted by the X1E identifier) and one budget-friendly Snapdragon X Plus (X1P) chip.X1E-00-1DEX1E-84-100X1E-80-100X1E-78-100X1P-64-100If this leak has merit, we can potentially expect 5 new SKUs. There could be one slightly less powerful Snapdragon X Elite chip (X1E-76-100) and four less powerful (and possibly cheaper) Snapdragon X Plus chips (X1P-62-100, X1P-56-100, X1P-40-100, and X1P-42-100).With rumored chip variants on the horizon, is it worth waiting to buy your Copilot+ PC? Probably not — here’s why.Should you wait for new Snapdragon X variants to upgrade to a Copilot+ PC?If you’re after the performance power that Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon X Elite chips promise, there’s no need to wait. The only rumored X Elite chip that could release in the future will be less powerful than the existing variants.Many Copilot+ PCs you can buy right now come equipped with Qualcomm’s mid-tier X1E-78-100 Snapdragon X Elite chip, but if you’re looking for top-tier power, check out the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge with a X1E-80-100 or X1E-84-100 Snapdragon X Elite variant. Just be aware that Samsung’s Copilot+ PC may not natively run a few popular programs immediately.Get our in-depth reviews, helpful tips, great deals, and the biggest news stories delivered to your inbox.(Image credit: Samsung)The Snapdragon X Elite-powered Copilot+ PCs available now are surprisingly affordable, but laptops equipped with Qualcomm’s more affordable, less powerful Snapdragon X Plus should be even cheaper.If you’re looking to upgrade to a Copilot+ PC on a budget, it might be worth waiting to see if Qualcomm officially announces more Snapdragon X Plus variants later this year.There’s no estimated date Qualcomm may announce a few or all of these leaked variants, but back-to-school season in July and August seems like the perfect time to announce more budget-friendly Copilot+ PCs for students and teachers. MORE FROM LAPTOP MAGBack to Apple MacBook ProSORT BYPrice (low to high)Price (high to low)Product Name (A to Z)Product Name (Z to A)Retailer name (A to Z)Retailer name (Z to A)Load more deals
