It is the beginning of a new era as the first wave of Microsoft Copilot+ computers are now available From June 18. run multiple generative AI processes locally as much as possible rather than relying on data centers.
All these laptops have it Arm based Snapdragon chipset Qualcomm includes a neural processing unit (NPU) to handle such tasks. Microsoft has specified that Copilot+ computers have at least 40 TOP (tera operations per second) NPU performance and a minimum of 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Each of the systems has dedicated Copilot key on the keyboard and they’ll all have strong battery life.
These are Copilot+ PC could truly change the way we interact with computers, bringing the nuances of natural language to many everyday tasks. The new Windows 11 layer includes dozens of deeply integrated AI models. These can handle all processes, including automated photo restoration, real-time captioning and translations for live and pre-recorded video, graphics enhancement for games, image generation, text summarization and more.
A feature that sounds great but it will disappear on most Copilot+ PCs at startup. Microsoft has decided to delay the widespread distribution of the Recall program. The idea behind this feature is to help you find anything you’ve ever accessed on your computer, such as a web page, document, email, chat or picture. To do this, Windows must take snapshots of your activity every few seconds and add them to the Callback graph.
It didn’t take long for privacy advocates to criticize the feature. Microsoft retreated to some extent By selecting Recall and adding additional layers of encryption. A few days before the public debut of Copilot+ computers, Microsoft he stepped further back announcing that the recall would only be available in the Windows Insider Program. The company hopes to get feedback from more testers before rolling out the Recall to all eligible Copilot+ computers.
However, many Copilot+ PCs are already available, and Microsoft plans to roll out the announced features gradually over the coming months. Dell, Acer, and HP are among the first third-party manufacturers to build Copilot+ computers, though Microsoft has its own. Let’s take a look at the first laptops to bear the new label.
Surface laptop
New Surface laptop It was the first Copilot+ PC with details on a A Microsoft event was held in May. The updated PC has all the AI bells and whistles you’d expect from a first-party device. The Surface Laptop’s touchscreen display can reach 600 nits of brightness, is available in 13.8- and 15-inch options, and has a full HD camera integrated into the frame. Microsoft notes that the laptop is 80 percent faster than the previous generation, with a battery that can last up to 22 hours per charge. Of course, there’s a Copilot button, as well as a haptic touchpad. The price of Surface Laptop starts at only 1000 dollars.
Surface Pro
Microsoft has ditched the old numerical naming convention for its Surface hybrid devices. Based on previous models, the latest version should be called the Surface Pro 10, but it is it’s just called Surface Pro. Microsoft says the new Surface Pro is 90 percent faster than the Surface 9. that was already fast enough. There’s also an OLED version with a “near-infinite” contrast ratio between deep blacks and brighter colors.
The company also boasts that the front camera is the best ever with fantastic low-light performance. The rear camera can record 4K video. The new Flex keyboard design It works whether or not it’s physically attached to the 2-in-1, so you can position things however you want. Other features include a customizable touchpad, Wi-Fi 7 and increased multi-monitor support. The new Surface Pro starts at $1,000.
Acer Swift 14 AI
This is Acer’s Copilot+ PC A spin on the Swift line of laptops. This laptop features a 14.5-inch, 2.5K touchscreen display, Wi-Fi 7, up to 32GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of solid-state storage. All of this is packed into a very attractive metal chassis weighing 1.36 kg (3 lbs). Acer also promises up to 26 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift 14 AI will go on sale in July starting at $1,100.
HP Omnibook X
HP has revived its once-iconic Omnibook notebook line and updated it for the age of artificial intelligence. It ships with the Omnibook X Snapdragon X Elite CPU, has up to 12 cores and a maximum speed of 3.4 GHz. Qualcomm Hexagon NPU It powers all these AI bells and whistles And the Adreno GPU handles the visual side of things. You can specify this laptop with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of solid state storage.
The Omnibook X features a 14-inch, 2.2K multitouch display, dual speakers with HP Audio Boost technology, and up to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The system is available now starting at $1,150. HP AI PCs are easy to spot thanks to the new spiral logo.
HP EliteBook Ultra G1q
The Omnibook X isn’t the only Copilot+ PC HP has announced. The company also introduced the business-oriented EliteBook Ultra G1q. This laptop also uses Snapdragon X Elite CPU with NPU with more than 40 TOP. This means it should complete AI tasks at a fast clip. The new EliteBook Ultra can do all the typical chatbot/digital assistant stuff, but Poly Camera Pro software now runs on the NPU, so you won’t be using CPU power when using tools like background blur and virtual backgrounds during video calls. .
This computer also includes advanced endpoint security to protect against phishing attempts and malware attacks at the firmware level. It has a 14-inch, 2.2K touchscreen display and a battery that charges up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes. However, you’ll be stuck with 16GB of soldered RAM, and storage maxes out at 1TB. The EliteBook Ultra G1q is available now and starts at $1,700.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x It has a Snapdragon X Elite chip and a 14-inch screen that covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut and provides 500 nits of brightness. The bezels are thin, it has a quad-mic setup, and it has a starting weight of 2.82 pounds. Lenovo even managed to fit in cooling fans. There’s also a 70Wh battery that should easily last a full workday (unless you’re gaming or doing a lot of video editing). The Yoga Slim 7x starts at $1,300.
The company has another AI computer, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. It also has a large NPU processor for AI tasks.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge series
Galaxy book series It’s getting an AI-centric update. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge series is available in several variants with screen sizes ranging from 14 inches to 16 inches. All of them have 3K resolution AMOLED display panels with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The systems run on Snapdragon X Elite processors. Each version also includes an HDMI 2.1 output, two USB-C ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Additionally, the 16-inch model boasts a USB-A port, a microSD card reader, and a number pad.
The most powerful, 3.8 GHz Snapdragon X Elite variant and a pro version with 1 TB of memory (instead of 512 GB) are available, but only if you choose the 16-inch format. These laptops start at $1,350.
ASUS Vivobook S 15
This ultra-slim 15.6-inch laptop is powered by a Snapdragon X Elite processor and includes a suite of AI-centric applications developed by ASUS. The AiSense camera feature detects when someone is in front of the display and dims the screen when they look away to save juice. It is also used to automatically lock and unlock the computer. This Vivobook is also the first ASUS laptop to feature StoryCube, a dedicated AI assistant that helps “manage all digital assets”.
As for the standard specs, it has a 15.6-inch OLED display, 3K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a Harman Kardon-certified audio system with multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos sound, a robust array of ports, and a 70Wh battery that promises more than 18 hours of use on a single charge. You can equip these laptops with up to 1 TB of internal storage and up to 32 GB of RAM. Surprisingly, given last year’s model, the company didn’t have a Zenbook ready to go here It was pretty tough for the AI.
Full range of Dell computers
Dell dives headfirst here, at least as far as the lineup is concerned five Copilot+ PCs. First up is the AI-centric update of the XPS 13 with the Snapdragon X Elite chip. This laptop has a sleek, minimalist design with a brushed aluminum exterior. There’s a touch function row that switches between media controls and function keys, and an option for a 3K touchscreen. You can add up to 2 TB of SSD storage and 64 GB of storage to this model. The latest XPS 13 starts at $1,300 and is available now.
The company has also updated its line of Inspiron laptops. The Inspiron 14 and Inspiron 14 Plus both have Snapdragon X Plus processors. The Inspiron 14 Plus looks a bit more powerful on the CPU side with 10 cores and speeds up to 3.4 GHz. The latest Inspiron 14 Plus starts at $1,100. Dell will announce pricing and availability information for the standard Inspiron 14 Copilot+ PC in the coming months.
For corporate customers, Dell will have the Latitude 5455 and Latitude 7455, which are offshoots of the existing Latitude 5450 and 7450 laptops. The big change here is that both new models will be powered by Snapdragon X Plus chips, with the 7455 offering an option for the flagship Snapdragon X Elite. The 7450 features a 360-degree 2-in-1 design and is billed as “the thinnest Latitude laptop ever.” We’ll have pricing and availability information on these later this year.
What about other computer companies?
These are all big hardware announcements from the Microsoft Surface and Copilot event in May, but these are just the first batch of Copilot+ computers. More are sure to be on the way. After all, this is the decade of artificial intelligence… so they say.
