The world of AI is expanding with the integration of Microsoft Copilot+ AI in computers this year (2024). Every tech company is now trying to integrate artificial intelligence into their product lineup. Many manufacturing companies have already announced laptops with Microsoft's Copilot AI, promising better productivity and battery life.
This integration has been possible because of the recently launched Snapdragon X chips. Announced in late 2023, these chips have captured a market space that giants like AMD and Intel aren't focusing on.
AI algorithms generally require the need of a cloud server to compute and process results. However, these new chips promise that the whole process will take place on the device itself, eliminating the need for a cloud server.
This article lists the best laptops integrated with Microsoft's Copilot AI.
Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 and four other best Copilot+ AI laptops
1) Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15-inch ($1299)
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15-inch is an ultrathin laptop launched by the developers of Copilot themselves. It ships with the Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors that can integrate AI at a system's core. As a result, artificial intelligence can be integrated even into the basic workings of this laptop.
This laptop features AI-enhanced video calls, where the AI takes care of features like Automatic framing, eye contact, and background blur. Additionally, Microsoft promises 20+ hours of battery life with 1 TB SSD. For $1300, it offers good features in this price segment. Weighing around 1.66 kg, this laptop ships with a 66Wh battery and a decent number of port options.
Pros:
- Comfortable and tactile keyboard
- Large trackpad
- Good build quality
Cons:
- Weighs heavier than the competition
- Smaller battery size
2) Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x ($1199)
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x ships with a 14-inch screen and is powered by the Snapdragon X Elite chipset. It comes in a very slim form factor like every other laptop on this list. This laptop is specially tweaked facilitating greater creative productivity and offering on-device creative apps with AI integration.
Lenovo uses its AI core chip to greatly increase the longevity of the battery. It also helps in 3D rendering and or film cuts, adapting to the workload while keeping all the data in the device itself without sharing your data with the cloud server.
The laptop comes with 45 TOPS which is five more than the Window's minimum requirement to run Copilot on the device. Based on this information it can be inferred that the laptop will be fast and efficient with its AI operations. It comes with a 70Wh battery and weighs about 1.28 Kg. The laptop offers incredible value for the price it comes at.
Pros:
- Great display
- Huge battery laptop for its size
- Comes with two months of Adobe Creative Suite
- Very lightweight
Cons:
- The build quality isn't that great.
- Trackpad is average
3)ASUS Vivobook S15 ($1299)
ASUS Vivobook comes with the Snapdragon X Elite processor like all other laptops on this list, and enhanced productivity features using AI integration.
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The laptop features a 3K OLED panel and an immersive audio suite. The display provides vivid color production and incredible highlights and shadow details. Microsoft's Copilot AI comes built-in for efficient productivity working in Microsoft 365 apps using AI.
The laptop ships with the NPU which supports 45 TOPS thus having the capability for faster on-device operations and processing. It weighs about 1.42 kg and comes with a 70Wh battery. It comes with a 15" screen offering more screen space for designing and creative purposes.
Pros:
- Great 3K display with a fast 120Hz refresh rate
- Great battery life
- Comes with ASUS's own AI applications
Cons:
- Average design
- Not a good build quality
4) Acer Swift 14 AI ($1099)
The Acer Swift AI comes in two variants: one is powered by the Snapdragon X Plus processor and the other one by Snapdragon X Elite. It͏ boasts͏ a 14.5͏-inch͏ WQXGA (2560x16͏00)͏ IPS display with a 120Hz refres͏h rate and 100% ͏sRGB color gamut, providing viv͏id visuals.͏ The laptop al͏so features a͏ 1440p QHD webcam with A͏I-enhanced conferencing tools fo͏r clear͏ video calls͏.
Integration of AI helps efficient multitasking with exceptional speed and responsiveness. You can get live video captions when watching a video or talking to someone over a video call. It even translates the language if the person on the screen is speaking in a foreign language.
The laptop features IR Face recognition, for precise and swift face unlock even in low-light environments. With a battery capacity of 75 Wh, this laptop weighs approximately 1.36 kg. This is the most budget-friendly laptop on this list, providing superb specs at a low price. However, the sacrifice was made on the build quality.
Pros:
- 1440p camera with privacy setting
- IR Face unlock
- Great price-to-performance ratio
- Good display
- Largest battery on this list
Cons:
- Build quality is not good at all
5) Dell XPS 13 ($1299)
Dell XPS ͏13 AI is a part of the pr͏emium lineup of laptops from Dell, power͏ed by the ͏Snapdragon X Elite chip. This laptop's advanced ͏features include hardware-acc͏elerat͏ed ͏AI functions, and Windows Studio Effects for better video calls. In addition to the AI features, it also features a premium design with a thin͏ and light chassis, a stun͏ning di͏splay͏, and a comfortable keyboard.
The AI features enhance the laptop's productivity by managing heavy workloads with greater responsiveness. AI is used to upscale any video in real-time while streaming for a smoother and richer vivid experience. This laptop adapts to your workloads thus generating as much power as necessary and saving the rest for longer hours in the battery without needing to charge.
Weighing around 1.18 kg with a 55 Wh battery, it is the lightest laptop on this list, at the same time, offering extremely premium touch-based function keys. These make the laptop look classy but might be a problem for users who extensively use the function keys. Copilot is integrated into the Microsoft apps to help you work efficiently.
Pros:
- Extremely good built quality
- Very light in weight
- Can be easily carried around owing to its 13-inch form factor
- Really good trackpad and keyboard
Cons:
- Display resolution sits on the lower spectrum
These Copilot+ laptops are great for productivity and professional design-based work. Since they come at a high price, these are not for budget-oriented users. And also not for the users who frequently do 3D modeling and use their laptops for gaming purposes.