This could be the thinnest laptop ever made — but it doesn’t have any ports
Could a portless design pave the way for the world’s thinnest laptop? Craob seems to think so.
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What you need to know
A company called Craob has a new idea for laptops. Rather than focusing on delivering a device that’s practically as thin as a USB-C port, Craob decided to take things a step further. TheCraob Xlacks ports of any kind, including a wired charger. As a result, it’s only 7 mm (0.27 in) thick. If the device ever sees the light of day, it could be the thinnest laptop ever sold.
The website for the Craob X claims that the laptop has up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and up to 32GB of RAM. The laptop supports Wi-Fi 6E and comes with up to 2TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. The display of the Craob X is a 13.3-inch 4K panel.
The most important specs, however, are the size and weight of the laptop. Craob claims the laptop is just 7 mm (0.27 in) thick and that it weighs only 861 g (1.9 lbs). That would make the Craob X thinner and lighter than theLG gram 14and theLenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano.
While there aren’t any physical ports on the Craob X, it supports a wireless charger that magnetically attaches to the back of the device. That charger has a USB-C port, USB-A port, an SD card slot, and a headphone jack.
It’s unclear when, or if, the Craob X will ever ship. The site states that the device is coming soon but lacks pricing information or specifics about a release date. Craob is also an unknown company.
Regardless of if the Craob X is ever released, it raises a question about what people will sacrifice in the name of thinness. If people value thinness over all else, a more established brand such as Dell or Apple could ship a portless laptop. There have been rumors of a portless iPhone and iPad for years, so the idea has been floated around before.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
