Copilot+ PC Review: The AI-Native Windows Revolution
This isn't just a faster laptop—it's the first real generation of AI-native PCs, delivering on the promise of all-day battery life with serious power.
The Big Picture
This isn't just a faster laptop; it's the first real generation of AI-native PCs, and it's a genuine leap forward for Windows users, finally delivering on the two-decade-long promise of "all-day battery life" combined with serious power.
What It Is
This is the new wave of Windows laptops from Microsoft (Surface), Dell, HP, Lenovo, and others. What makes them "Copilot+" is the inclusion of a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU)—a dedicated AI chip. The standout star of this generation is Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor. View the AI PC (Copilot+ PC) in our devices catalog →
The AI Magic
On-Device AI
The NPU is designed to run AI tasks locally, not in the cloud. This means features like live video translations, generative AI in photo apps, and advanced Copilot queries are incredibly fast and, most importantly, private.
Insane Battery Life
Because the NPU is handling all the AI work, the main CPU and GPU can rest. The result is a performance-per-watt that is off the charts. Users and reviewers are consistently reporting actual multi-day, "MacBook-level" battery life on a Windows machine.
"Recall" (The Controversial Bit)
The flagship AI feature, Recall, which (in its original design) took screenshots of your activity every few seconds to create a searchable, photographic memory of everything you've done on your PC.
The Verdict (As of late 2025)
This is a game-changer. While the "Recall" feature sparked a major privacy backlash (forcing Microsoft to make it opt-in and more secure), the hardware itself is a massive success. The laptops are thin, fast, and the battery life is revolutionary. If you're a Windows user buying a new laptop, a Copilot+ PC with a Snapdragon chip is an easy recommendation.