Computex 2025, held in Taipei, Taiwan, showcased the latest advancements in laptops, PCs, and AI technology, drawing significant attention from global tech enthusiasts and industry leaders. The overarching theme of this year's event was "AI Next," highlighting the pervasive integration of artificial intelligence across various technological domains. With 1,400 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions and over 86,000 buyers, the event served as a pivotal platform for unveiling cutting-edge developments and fostering international collaborations.
Laptops: A Fusion of AI and Performance
The laptop segment at Computex 2025 was particularly vibrant, with manufacturers pushing the boundaries of performance, design, and AI integration. A standout trend was the emphasis on lightweight and ultraportable designs without compromising on power. The Acer Swift Edge 14 AI, for example, garnered considerable praise for its featherweight build (weighing less than 1kg) and impressive specifications, including a 14-inch 3K OLED touch screen, Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 CPU, and up to 32GB of RAM. HP made a splash with its OmniBook 5 series, claiming "the world's longest battery life in a consumer AI PC notebook," boasting up to 34 hours on a single charge.
Gaming laptops also saw significant innovation, with ASUS leading the charge through its ROG Zephyrus, Strix, and TUF lineups. The ROG Zephyrus G14, a sleek and slim gaming beast, featured an AMD Ryzen AI 9 270 CPU and an RTX 5060 GPU. The ASUS TUF A14, an upgraded budget gaming laptop, impressed with improved thermals, AI-powered enhancements, and an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU. Acer's Predator Triton 14 AI also stood out, combining a lower-power Lunar Lake Core Ultra 9 288V CPU with RTX 5070 graphics, targeting both gamers and creators on the go.
MSI's Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition laptop captured attention with its stunning design, featuring "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" artwork. This collaboration with a Japanese lacquerware company showcased a blend of technology and art, making it a visually striking device.
PCs: Compact Designs and AI-Driven Features
The PC segment at Computex 2025 demonstrated a focus on compact designs and AI-driven functionalities. MSI's Cubi NUC AI+ 2M, a mini desktop, integrated Intel's Lunar Lake processors with built-in neural processing units to enhance AI performance using Microsoft's Copilot+ software. This compact PC also included built-in microphones for voice commands and a fingerprint reader for added security.
ASUS impressed with its Tough Gaming T500 desktop, which utilized a laptop-grade Intel H series CPU and a compact tower design to reduce power consumption and size while maintaining strong gaming performance with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.
The Overwhelming Influx of AI Technology
AI was undeniably the dominant theme at Computex 2025, with companies showcasing a wide array of AI-powered solutions and applications. Global spending on generative AI is projected to reach US$644 billion in 2025, underscoring the importance of AI as a standard feature in future consumer electronics. This year's Computex highlighted the shift from AI infrastructure development to real-world implementation.
NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Foxconn, MediaTek, and other tech giants delivered keynote speeches emphasizing the transformative impact of AI across industries. The COMPUTEX Forum featured industry experts from NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, Texas Instruments, and others, discussing business opportunities in AI robotics, edge computing, and the evolution of generative AI applications.
Several companies introduced AI-focused products and services. Pegatron showcased its capabilities in human-machine integration with interactive biomimetic robot dogs and immersive VR devices. MSI focused on enterprise AI workloads and rack integration. Phison demoed its new E28 controller, which significantly reduces power consumption in SSDs, facilitating the integration of PCIe 5.0 SSDs into mainstream laptops.
ASUS highlighted its AI technologies and AI PCs, exploring innovations in AI infrastructure, workspace, industrial applications, content creation, healthcare, and everyday AI. The company also introduced the ProArt 16 (2025), a content-creation powerhouse combining top-tier AI capabilities with professional-grade components, including an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070.
Despite the excitement surrounding AI, some attendees expressed skepticism about the practical benefits of AI in certain applications, particularly in gaming PCs. Nevertheless, the overwhelming presence of AI at Computex 2025 underscored its growing importance and potential to reshape the future of technology.
