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.

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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) Green checkmark icon 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second) Green checkmark icon Less than 40 TOPS
Microsoft Pluton security processor Green checkmark icon A chip-to-cloud security technology built with Zero Trust principles at the core. Available for the Surface Pro 9 with 5G.
Recall Green checkmark icon Find something you've previously seen on your device. Gray X icon indicating not supported N/A
Click to Do Green checkmark icon 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. Gray X icon indicating not supported N/A
Improved Windows Search Green checkmark icon Use your own words to describe things to find what you’re looking for on Windows. Gray X icon indicating not supported N/A
Live Captions1 Green checkmark icon Translate audio and video content into English subtitles from 44 languages. Green checkmark icon Automatic transcription of audio content.
Cocreator image generation in Paint2 Green checkmark icon Enter a text prompt and start drawing. As you draw, an image will generate based on your input. Green checkmark icon Generate an image using text prompts.
Restyle Image Green checkmark icon 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. Gray X icon indicating not supported N/A
Image Creator Green checkmark icon Enter a text prompt to create a series of images based on your input. Gray X icon indicating not supported N/A
Windows Studio Effects Green checkmark icon Enhanced camera: Video call and audio effects include creative filters, portrait light, eye contact teleprompter, portrait blur and voice focus. Green checkmark icon Video call effects (include background blur, eye contact standard, and automatic framing).
Automatic super resolution3 Green checkmark icon Enhance the frame rates of existing games in real-time while maintaining detailed visuals. Gray X icon indicating not supported N/A
Super resolution in Photos Green checkmark icon Super resolution enhances and enlarges low-resolution images using advanced AI technology. Gray X icon indicating not supported 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.