MediaTek launches Kompanio 540 chipset with 35% longer battery life for Chromebooks
By | Published: 2025-10-29 23:06:11 | Source: Digital Trends
Did you know that most Chromebooks are either cheap and a bit slow, or fast and have complaining fans? Well, MediaTek has just announced a new chip that can solve this problem, and it looks like it’s perfect for students.
that it Called Compaño 540We’ll start seeing it in new Chromebooks early next year, around the beginning of 2026.
So, what’s the big deal? This chip is about two things: battery life and silence. MediaTek promises that this thing is so effective, it can give laptops 35% longer battery life. What’s more, it’s designed to work great, which means Chromebooks that use it won’t need a fan.
Yes, completely silent.
This is a big win for anyone who has been bothered by a small fan whirring in a quiet library or classroom.
It’s not just a slouch either. It’s an octa-core processor with some powerful cores, and supports new and faster LPDDR5 RAM. That’s a lot of tech talk, but what it means is that you should be able to juggle a bunch of web tabs, stream videos, and even do some light gaming without your laptop suffocating or turning into a heater.
Designed for the classroom (and the sofa)
MediaTek has been making chips for Chromebooks for a while, but the Kompanio 540 feels like a really big step in the right direction. They basically promise a laptop that can last through school or an entire work day on a single charge, all while being completely quiet.
You can expect to see the first laptops with this new chip in early 2026. For students, teachers, or anyone who just wants a simple, reliable laptop for everyday things, this could be a really big deal.
A good move for Chromebooks?
Frankly, this might make Chromebooks more practical for people who just need a quiet machine to get them through the day.
But…there’s always a “but”. The battery life and silent operation seem amazing. The big question is whether it will feel fast enough. MediaTek is up against giants like Intel and Qualcomm. If they actually figure out how to give us all that battery life without making the computer feel sluggish, this new chip could be a huge win. It may redefine what a good, affordable Chromebook can be. Fingers crossed.
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