Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
Intel has published a new guide to laptops on sale in Canada as retailers enter the peak holiday shopping period, highlighting models built around its latest processors and targeting students, home users, creatives, hybrid workers and gamers.
The line-up covers devices from HP, Acer, Lenovo, Asus and MSI at prices from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99. The guide groups products by use case such as first laptops for school, everyday productivity, gaming, creative work, travel and heavy multitasking.
Intel is also linking some gaming models with a software promotion that offers buyers a free PC game from a choice of recent big-budget titles when they purchase qualifying systems built with Intel Core Ultra H or HX processors.
The company is positioning the list as a reference for shoppers who want laptops that handle studying, remote work, creative projects and games. It stresses consistent performance and support for recent AI features across many of the recommended machines.
Entry-level choice
The lowest-priced system in the guide is the HP 15.6" laptop with an Intel N100 processor. Intel describes this as a first laptop for students. The company says it runs schoolwork, web research, video calls and streaming services. The device has an anti-glare display. It also includes a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365. The regular price is CAD $399.99 at Best Buy.
For users focused on web-based tasks, Intel highlights the Acer Chromebook Plus 16" with an Intel Core i3 processor. The machine runs on ChromeOS, which handles software updates automatically. Intel pitches this device for hybrid workers and families who want a simple system. It has a large display and what Intel calls quick performance. It also features built-in AI tools within the operating system. The regular price is CAD $599.99 at Best Buy.
Gaming segment
The guide devotes several slots to gaming laptops. These cover a spread of budgets and performance levels. All run Intel processors.
At the entry point for gaming, Intel singles out the MSI Thin 15.6" gaming laptop with an Intel Core 5-210H processor. It describes this device as an introduction to PC gaming. The system targets popular titles and has 1TB of storage for a growing games library. Intel also notes its relatively low weight. The regular price is CAD $1,299.99 at Staples.
Intel then points to the Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2025), also with an Intel Core 5-210H processor. The company describes this model as fast and durable. It says the machine is suited to players who want a tournament-friendly system for competitive matches. The regular price is CAD $1,599.99 at Amazon Canada.
The Acer Nitro V 15 with an Intel Core i7-13620H processor sits at a similar price. Intel presents this as a hybrid device for gaming and content creation. The firm says the laptop has enough headroom for video editing, graphics design and recording gameplay. The regular price is CAD $1,599.99 at Memory Express.
Creative work
For buyers who focus on drawing, note-taking and media editing, Intel recommends the HP Omnibook 5 Flip 14" with an Intel Core 5-120U processor. This is a 2-in-1 device. The touchscreen flips, folds and lies flat. Intel says this flexibility suits digital art and idea capture. The system uses Intel Iris Xe graphics, which support creative applications. The regular price is CAD $1,199.99 at Staples.
Hybrid workers
Intel singles out one of the newest categories in its range with the Lenovo Slim 7i Copilot+ PC, which is built around an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. The company refers to this as an AI PC. It targets heavy multitaskers and hybrid workers.
The laptop has a slim and light design and includes an OLED touchscreen. It comes with 32GB of RAM and support for Wi-Fi 7. Intel links these specifications to what it describes as premium performance for daily productivity. The regular price is CAD $1,699.99 at Best Buy.
Travel and design
For frequent travellers and users who put weight on industrial design, Intel promotes the Asus Zenbook S 14 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. The company describes the model as a luxury option. The chassis is thin and styled for portability. It features a vivid touchscreen and long battery life. Intel says the laptop is aimed at users who value both design and performance. The regular price is CAD $2,199.99 at Best Buy.
Power users
The most expensive recommendation sits at the top of Intel's list. This is the Acer Predator Helios Neo with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. Intel pitches the system at buyers who run demanding games and editing tools and those who keep many applications open at once.
The company positions the model as an AI PC for heavy gaming, video work and intensive multitasking. It says the laptop should satisfy users who expect their holiday purchase to remain relevant for several years. The regular price is CAD $2,199.99 at Canada Computers.
Game giveaway
Intel is linking the hardware guide with a seasonal software campaign that targets buyers of gaming laptops. Qualifying systems must use Intel Core Ultra H or HX processors.
Shoppers who purchase these models can redeem one blockbuster PC title at no extra cost. The choice includes "Battlefield 6", "Assassin's Creed Shadows", "Sid Meier's Civilization VII" and "Dying Light: The Beast". Intel describes the promotion as an extra holiday benefit for new gaming laptop buyers. The offer runs through its Software Advantage Programmeme, which distributes game codes after purchase.
The company expects the combination of a curated device list and the bundled game promotion to draw interest from Canadian consumers as retailers move through the rest of the holiday season.