Question 1

What makes Copilot+ PCs different from regular Windows PCs?

Accepted Answer

They use an all‑new system architecture that unifies CPU, GPU, and a high‑performance NPU to accelerate on‑device AI, delivering major gains in performance and efficiency along with long battery life.

Question 2

How does performance compare to Apple’s MacBook Air 15"?

Accepted Answer

Copilot+ PCs are designed to deliver stronger sustained multithreaded performance while maintaining all‑day battery life, including longer local video playback in many scenarios.

Question 3

What is Recall and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Recall helps you quickly find things you’ve seen or done on your PC by organizing information around your personal context and associations. It began rolling out in preview and will expand over time.

Question 4

Which processors power Copilot+ PCs?

Accepted Answer

Initial Copilot+ PCs feature Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus chips, known for leading performance per watt and built‑in NPUs for AI acceleration.

Question 5

What security protections are included?

Accepted Answer

Every device ships with the Microsoft Pluton security processor enabled by default, plus new Windows 11 security features and personalized privacy controls to help protect your data.

Question 6

Which apps run natively on Copilot+ PCs?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft 365 apps (Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, OneNote) run natively on Arm64, as do popular apps like Chrome, Spotify, Zoom, WhatsApp, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, Blender, Affinity, and DaVinci Resolve. Non‑native apps can run via the Prism emulator.

Question 7

What camera and video features are available?

Accepted Answer

Quick Settings include Portrait Light, new creative filters (illustrated, animated, watercolor), Eye Contact teleprompter, and improved voice focus and portrait blur to help you look and sound your best.

Question 8

How do I access the Copilot assistant?

Accepted Answer

A dedicated Copilot key launches your personal AI agent for a full, streamlined app experience. Support for the latest models, including GPT‑4o for natural voice, is rolling out after launch.

Question 9

Will my existing Windows apps work on Copilot+ PCs?

Accepted Answer

Many popular apps already have Arm64 versions. For apps without native Arm support, the new Prism emulator enables broad compatibility and strong performance in most everyday workflows.

Question 10

Are Copilot+ PCs suitable for business and IT deployments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. They’re secured by default with Pluton and Windows 11 security enhancements and are designed to fit into standard Windows management and deployment practices. Admins should validate app and driver readiness for Arm64.

Question 11