The Windows ecosystem just launched a bunch of zippy new laptops. Here are the best of them that we've seen so far.
Copilot + PCs represent a new era for Windows. Microsoft ’s implementation of AI is key to these new devices, of course, but so is the transition to ARM. Although Copilot + isn’t limited to Qualcomm ’s ARM chips, right now they have exclusivity because of the required 40 Tera Operations Per Second performance of the neutral processing unit in these devices.
For the first time in many years, Microsoft also took the opportunity to introduce some tweaks to the aesthetic. It has thinner bezels, a larger haptic feedback trackpad, and some new color options. All that is to say that the new Surface Laptop is the Copilot+ PC I’m most eager to spend more time with. The Copilot+ program belongs to Microsoft, so I anticipate the Surface to be the flagship option. Add in a starting price of $999, and you have a really solid value.
Samsung is bringing two size options to the table: 14-inch and 16-inch. Both are exceedingly thin and come with an AMOLED screen, though the 16-inch model has a couple of extra features, such as an HDMI port, an even larger touchpad, and some larger storage configurations. But if you can get past those quirks, the XPS 13 should really come alive with the Snapdragon X Elite on deck. There’s no laptop as premium and forward-thinking as the XPS 13, and this new, powerful ARM chip inside ensures that its performance and battery life are up to par against the M3 MacBook Air. So, what’s exciting about the XPS 13 9345 is that we’re finally getting the most premium Windows laptops on ARM.
The chassis looks incredibly thin, and the soft, rounded edges are appealing. The design language of the keyboard and colored accents along the function row keys make this one stand out — both from HP’s previous laptops and the other Copilot+ options.
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