Copilot+ PCs vs. MacBook Air in the AI Era
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Ryan Shrout
A New Chapter in Personal Computing
Nearly a year has passed since Microsoft introduced the first Copilot+ PCs and the Surface devices powered by Snapdragon X Elite processors. That launch represented more than a hardware upgrade. It marked the beginning of Microsoft’s broader vision for personal computing, focused on Copilot+ PCs and the transformative potential of on-device AI.
Since that launch, the Copilot+ PC ecosystem has steadily grown. Devices from Microsoft and its OEM partners are now delivering great laptop experiences while also preparing users for a new era of AI capability. They are thin, powerful, and efficient, and they are showing us the early stages of what AI PCs can become in day-to-day use.
As we’ll show, the combination of Qualcomm silicon and platform engineering with Microsoft Surface design expertise results in a device that remains highly competitive, even against the newer MacBook Air with Apple’s M4 chip. In fact, the Surface Laptop demonstrates leadership in areas that matter to both everyday users and performance-focused enthusiasts. We’ll also do a deep dive into our experiences and the technical differences between what Copilot+ PC features offer consumers over Apple Intelligence.
