What you need to know
- Today sees the launch of the first wave of Copilot+ PCs, including laptops from Microsoft and several other manufacturers.
- Microsoft shared its favorite things about Copilot+ PCs to commemorate the launch of the new category.
- The company also said that the only place you can buy a Surface Copilot+ PC with 64 GB of RAM is through the Microsoft Store.
Today is a huge day for Windows 11 computing. Surface Copilot+ PCs launch today, including exclusive models with 64GB of RAM.
However, Microsoft Surface devices are only part of the fun. Copilot+ PCs are here, offering people the first chance to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and a Snapdragon X Plus. Microsoft and many PC manufacturers are participating, each launching their own version of Copilot+ PC. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are flagship systems from the tech giant that are examples of what a Copilot+ PC can be and appear to be excellent systems in their own right.
To commemorate the launch day of Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft shared its favorite things about the systems. Battery life, sleek designs and ‘immersive screens for ultimate viewing experience’ top the list. The tech giant also gave a shoutout to the Copilot Key, which lets you summon Microsoft’s AI tool at the touch of a button.
Microsoft also shared that the only way to get a Surface Copilot+ PC with 64 GB of RAM is to buy one through the Microsoft Store. Both sizes of the Surface Laptop 7 can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM from the Microsoft Store, which is double the memory you can get elsewhere. Having more memory helps with performance and multitasking, although it comes at a high price. The cheapest Surface laptop with 64 GB of RAM costs $2,399.99.
There doesn’t seem to be a Surface Pro 11 with 64GB available, not even via Microsoft’s website. However, you can purchase the convertible PC as part of a Surface Pro Essentials bundle, which will save you money on a Microsoft 365 subscription and 20% off a Surface Pro Flex keyboard.
Copilot+ PCs
Copilot+ PCs will be filling the headlines for quite some time. They represent a significant shift in computing that we haven’t seen on the Windows side for at least a decade. Our Senior Editor Zac Bowden reviewed the ASUS VivoBook S 15 and there are more hands-on pieces and reviews to come. As we all race to test the Copilot+ PCs and see how they hold up to everyday use, Microsoft has shared its favorite things about the devices.
While Microsoft has its own Copilot+ PCs in the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, the tech giant’s list applies to all Copilot+ PCs:
- Get through the day without any worries. The new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro are more powerful than ever with Snapdragon X Series processors, delivering faster performance and all-day battery life with a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for all new AI experiences.
- Sleek design and colors that match your aesthetic. The thin, lightweight and ultra-portable devices are carefully designed with your daily life in mind and feature high-quality finishes. They are available in four stunning colors – perfect for any style: classic black, timeless platinum, powerful sapphire and the new and refreshing Dune.
- Brighter, more immersive screens for ultimate viewing experience. We’re introducing a new OLED display with HDR display in the new Surface Pro for a cinematic experience, and the Surface Laptop has a new HDR touchscreen with razor-thin bezels. Whatever you watch or watch, your content will look beautiful.
- Daily AI companion with the Copilot key. The Copilot app is just one click away with the Copilot key – one of the latest additions to Windows 11 keyboards on Copilot+ PCs.
- Express your creativity with Cocreator. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to design, Cocreator simplifies image creation and photo editing with simple text prompts and natural ink using a Slim Peniv on Surface Pro or touch on Surface Laptop. Exclusive to Copilot+ PCs, Cocreator lets you bring your ideas to life and works with you to iteratively update the image in real time. Cocreator is available in Paint – the app you know and love.
- Wherever you are, Live Captions will help you stay better connected. Live Captions is available on Windows and can quickly translate live or pre-recorded audio into English – and in real time. Connecting with friends, family and colleagues just got easier and you’ll never miss a thing when you’re watching your favorite international movies or TV shows.
- New and improved audio and video effects give new meaning to “camera ready”. Both device cameras are made possible by new features in Windows Studio Effects. Powered by an industry-leading NPU, they help improve lighting, make you appear clear and sharp on video, reduce background noise and provide creative filters so you can express yourself on camera. Built to automatically improve video calls, it’s like having a studio ring light and microphone on your Windows PC! And Surface Pro’s ultra-wide field of view camera keeps you or the whole family in focus, even as you move through the room.
- Recall (preview) available soon: For the solo entrepreneur who has too many work files and emails to keep organized, Recall helps you quickly find the things you’ve been seeing on your PC, keeping track of all the documents, images, websites, instant messages, etc. emails and apps within reach. This experience comes with built-in privacy and security controls.
We’ll be covering Copilot+ PC launch day from start to finish, sharing the best ways to purchase the new PCs and people’s first impressions of the laptops, so be sure to check back throughout the day.