Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026
THE SO WHAT
Spec sheets are diverging from what actually constrains work — AI acceleration, memory, and thermals matter more than marginal CPU core bumps. Standardize on a small set of known-good configs for AI-heavy workflows and treat everything else as noise your procurement team should ignore.
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