Learn more about Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 PCs from Surface

Explore the possibilities of how to transform the way you work and play through AI experiences. Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 PCs from Surface help simplify daily tasks and get things done. The power to multitask, jumpstart your creative process, and have an AI assistant is at your fingertips. You can explore the features and Windows AI experiences and find the commonly asked questions about Copilot+ PCs.

What's the difference between Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 PCs from Surface?

Find out more about Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 PCs from Surface devices and what you can do.

Angled views of Surface Pro facing left and Surface Laptop facing right.

Copilot+ PCs are a different class of Windows 11 PCs that are powered by a turbocharged neural processing unit (NPU) that can perform more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS). There are Copilot+ PC  experiences, which include Recall, Cocreator, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions, and automatic super resolution.

Devices include:

Windows 11 PCs from Surface offer AI-powered tools. The AI-features and functionality differ from Copilot+ PCs. 

Devices include:

Screenshot of Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10 on kickstand with screens facing in with Copilot in M365 on the screens.

Note

If the Microsoft Store is not available in your region, you’ll also find Surface at these retailers.

Features and Windows AI experiences

The following table contains information on Copilot+PCs and Windows 11 PCs from Surface devices. Take a look and see what works best for you.

Feature Copilot+ PCs Copilot+ PC experiences Windows 11 PCs Windows 11 PCs experience
Neural processing unit (NPU) d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second) d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Less than 40 TOPS
Microsoft Pluton security processor d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 A chip-to-cloud security technology built with Zero Trust principles at the core. Available for the Surface Pro 9 with 5G.
Recall d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Find something you've previously seen on your device. c54c6857-1ca9-4507-9926-58992c30a377 N/A
Click to Do d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Simplify your workflow by magically placing an interactive overlay on top of your PC screen, enabling suggested quick actions to appear over images or text. c54c6857-1ca9-4507-9926-58992c30a377 N/A
Improved Windows Search d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Use your own words to describe things to find what you’re looking for on Windows. c54c6857-1ca9-4507-9926-58992c30a377 N/A
Live Captions1 d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Translate audio and video content into English subtitles from 44 languages. d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Automatic transcription of audio content.
Cocreator image generation in Paint2 d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Enter a text prompt and start drawing. As you draw, an image will generate based on your input. d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Generate an image using text prompts.
Restyle Image d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Enter a text prompt or choose one of our curated, pre-built style options to add original, contextual AI-generated styles to your photos based on your input. c54c6857-1ca9-4507-9926-58992c30a377 N/A
Image Creator d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Enter a text prompt to create a series of images based on your input. c54c6857-1ca9-4507-9926-58992c30a377 N/A
Windows Studio Effects d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Enhanced camera: Video call and audio effects include creative filters, portrait light, eye contact teleprompter, portrait blur and voice focus. d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Video call effects (include background blur, eye contact standard, and automatic framing).
Automatic super resolution3 d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Enhance the frame rates of existing games in real-time while maintaining detailed visuals. c54c6857-1ca9-4507-9926-58992c30a377 N/A
Super resolution in Photos d238e041-6854-4a78-9141-049224df0795 Super resolution enhances and enlarges low-resolution images using advanced AI technology. c54c6857-1ca9-4507-9926-58992c30a377 N/A

For additional information about features and availability see Copilot+ PC features.

1Currently supports translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages. See Copilot+ PCs.

2Optimized for English text prompts. See Copilot+PCs.

3Available at initial launch in limited number of games. 

Frequently asked questions

What is Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help users with a range of tasks and activities on their devices. See Frequently asked questions: AI, Microsoft Copilot, and Microsoft Designer

What makes Copilot+ PCs unique?

Copilot+ PCs are a different class of Windows 11 PCs that are powered by a turbocharged neural processing unit (NPU)* that can perform more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS). 

*NPU is a specialized computer chip for AI-intensive processes. See All about neural processing units.

What are Copilot+ PC experiences?

Copilot+ PC class of devices includes features that require a powerful NPU for performing AI-intensive processes, known as Copilot+ PC experiences.

For example, Recall and automatic super resolution

What accessories are compatible with Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 PCs from Surface?

Surface accessories help enhance productivity and efficiency, so you can work effectively from anywhere. Surface accessories are available to purchase from the Microsoft Store and other retailers.

Note

If the Microsoft Store is not available in your region, you’ll also find Surface at these retailers.