Microsoft Announces AI Laptops Powered By Qualcomm Chips At More Affordable Prices

Microsoft (MSFT) on Tuesday announced two new artificial intelligence (AI) laptops powered by Qualcomm (QCOM) chips at more affordable price points.

The Windows maker announced that its new laptops under the Surface brand start at $799, and shipping is expected to commence on May 20.

The launch includes a new 13-inch Surface Laptop and a 12-inch Surface Pro, which, thanks to lower prices, aim to bring Microsoft’s Copilot experience to a broader set of users.

This comes a year after Microsoft first launched Copilot+ personal computers in May 2024, with prices starting at $999.

At the time, the Surface Laptop featured 14 and 15-inch displays, while the Surface Pro had a 13-inch display.

Just like last year, Microsoft’s new and more affordable Surface notebooks this year are powered by Qualcomm chips, with the Snapdragon X Plus processor and a promise of battery life of up to 23 hours on a single charge.

Microsoft’s new Surface notebooks are priced slightly lower than Apple’s MacBook Air, which starts at $999.

The Redmond-based company describes its Copilot+ experience as one that helps users focus on what matters the most to them.

These features include Recall, Click To Do, Photos Relight, and more. Users will also be able to describe what they are looking for, and Windows search will use AI to comb through documents, images, and more to surface the most relevant results.

In addition, Microsoft has expanded the availability of AI-powered search to Settings. This allows users to describe their issues and get recommendations on how to fix them. Microsoft says that this feature can also complete the recommended actions with the user's permission.

The company has begun accepting pre-orders for the new 13-inch Surface Laptop and the 12-inch Surface Pro today.

Microsoft’s stock was down 0.60% at the time of writing.

The company overtook Apple in terms of market capitalization on Friday to become the world’s most valuable company. It has retained its lead so far, with a market capitalization of $3.24 trillion at the end of trading on Monday, while Apple stood at $2.97 trillion.

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