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, consisting of a number of guidelines to ensure good quality for consumers. Laptops with

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processors can be certified under the Intel Evo badge if they pass the guidelines which include thin hardware designs, long-lasting battery life, fast charging, speedy wake up from sleep, and more. The program originally started as Project Athena announced in 2019. Rather than using typical

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, Athena aimed to focus on "Key Experience Indicators", or the use experience in real-world use. It was renamed to the more friendly name Intel Evo and launched in September 2020 (alongside

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) with updated guidelines. It has been compared with Intel's

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. The Evo certification consists of both

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based devices (the latter of which includes "

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"). Many PC manufacturers have joined Intel's program, including

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, HP,

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and

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Requirements

To qualify for the Intel Evo badge, laptops must meet a specific set of requirements defined by Intel. These include: * Use of Intel Core i5 or i7 processors from the latest generation (initially 11th Gen Tiger Lake, later expanded to newer generations). * Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics or newer GPU solutions. * At least 9 hours of real-world battery life on Full HD displays. * Fast charging capability (at least four hours of battery life from a 30-minute charge). * System responsiveness while on battery, with instant wake in less than one second. * Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) and Thunderbolt 4 support. * Thin and light form factor (typically under 15 mm in thickness). Intel works with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) during the development phase to validate designs under these criteria, using their own testing methodology that simulates common real-life usage scenarios.

Adoption and Impact

Since its launch, Intel Evo has seen wide adoption across the premium laptop segment. Major manufacturers such as Lenovo, Dell, HP, Asus, Acer, and Samsung have released multiple Evo-certified models across their ultrabook and business-oriented product lines. The platform has been positioned as a way to guarantee a consistent level of performance and user experience in thin and light devices. As a result, Evo-certified laptops are often marketed as ideal choices for mobile professionals, students, and content creators.

Generational Updates

Each new generation of Intel Core processors brings updated Evo specifications. For example, with the launch of 12th Gen Alder Lake chips, Intel introduced Evo designs with hybrid architecture, improved multi-threading performance, and support for new connectivity standards such as Wi-Fi 6E. As of 2024, the Evo platform continues to evolve in tandem with Intel's processor roadmap, incorporating newer AI capabilities, higher efficiency cores, and increasingly stringent power efficiency metrics.

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Requirements

Adoption and Impact

Generational Updates

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