As the official launch of the new Googlebooks approaches on October 5, the devices are set to arrive with similar designs but differing technical specifications, primarily in the choice of processors. The models announced for this launch include options from Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Dell, and HP, with varying screen sizes and formats. Lenovo offers a 15-inch model, while Acer presents a 2-in-1 convertible design, and Asus, Dell, and HP stick with traditional clamshell formats of 13 or 14 inches. The primary distinction between these machines lies under the keyboard, where the range is divided between Intel's x86 architecture and Qualcomm's ARM architecture. The Windows environment has traditionally been Intel's domain, while Google's operating system, which heavily relies on the Play Store and Android applications, favors the ARM architecture. Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips benefit from running these applications natively, offering smoother performance and fewer compatibility issues compared to Intel chips, which may face performance and battery life drops due to instruction translation. Benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core Ultra 7 355 and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) show that the Snapdragon X Elite performs better in heavy multitasking and daily use, while Intel's integrated GPU offers better hardware acceleration for light editing. However, the Core Ultra 7 355 offers only marginal improvements over the Core Ultra 5 325, with minimal differences in performance and a significantly higher cost. The Core Ultra 5 is recommended as the more logical choice with Intel. Manufacturers continue to offer Intel-based Googlebooks due to the ease of production and the marketing appeal of the "Intel Inside" branding. However, for the best balance between battery life and software compatibility, Qualcomm's ARM architecture is considered the more logical path. The HP Googlebook 14c, powered by the Snapdragon X Elite, stands out for its pricing, offering 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD at 1099 euros. Further tests are expected to confirm these initial impressions.