Windows is fast, powerful and more secure than ever

You’ve done a lot with Windows 10. Now it’s time for what’s next. Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster* than Windows 10 PCs. For the ultimate Windows PC experience, level up to Copilot+ PCs—the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever. Copilot+ PCs are up to 5x faster than a 5-year-old Windows PC**, with up to 22 hours of local video playback17 and brilliant new AI features10.

* Based on Geekbench 6 Multi-Core benchmark. See aka.ms/w11claims.
** Based on Cinebench 24 Multi-Core benchmark. See aka.ms/cpclaims.

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Windows is fast, powerful and more secure than ever

You’ve done a lot with Windows 10. Now it’s time for what’s next. Windows 11 PCs are up to 2.3x faster* than Windows 10 PCs. For the ultimate Windows PC experience, level up to Copilot+ PCs—the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever. Copilot+ PCs are up to 5x faster than a 5-year-old Windows PC**, with up to 22 hours of local video playback17 and brilliant new AI features10.

* Based on Geekbench 6 Multi-Core benchmark. See aka.ms/w11claims.
** Based on Cinebench 24 Multi-Core benchmark. See aka.ms/cpclaims.

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Explore Windows 11 PCs built for your superpowers

Select how you’ll primarily use your device and we’ll help you discover your next faster, smarter and more secure Windows PC.

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More power. Less pause.

Windows 11 PCs are built to keep up with you—offering up to 3.2x faster web browsing than Windows 10 PCs9.

Copilot+ PCs are the most advanced Windows 11 PCs. They are up to 5x faster** than a 5-year-old Windows PC, with up to 22 hours of video playback17 and options at nearly every price point. AI features like Recall (preview)6 let you return to what you saw earlier on your PC. Just describe it how you remember—like “black sofa from yesterday”—and jump back in. That’s multitasking, uninterrupted.

** Based on Cinebench 24 Multi-Core benchmark. See aka.ms/cpclaims.

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Recommended laptop specifications for multitaskers

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Processor

Mid-level

Processors like Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ Ultra 5, Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 or AMD Ryzen™ 5, AMD Ryzen™ 7 or for Copilot+ PCs AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series, Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 200V Series 2 or Qualcomm Snapdragon® X series offer those interested in performance, speed and graphics everything they need and can even handle some gaming. Watch now to learn more about your computer’s CPU.

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RAM

8 GB to 16 GB

RAM is your computer’s memory, which affects its speed and performance. To make sure your device can keep up with you without a glitch, we recommend between 8 GB and 16 GB of RAM. Watch now to learn more about your computer’s RAM.

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Storage

128 GB to 1 TB

If you want to save a lot of photos, videos and documents on your PC, look for higher storage in the 512 GB to 1 TB range. If you prefer cloud storage, like OneDrive, look for 128 GB to 256 GB. Watch now to learn about SSD.

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NPU

NPU

Neural processing units (NPUs) are chips specialised for machine learning tasks. NPUs on Copilot+ PCs run at 40+ trillions of operations per second (TOPS) to provide new Copilot+ PC experiences3. Watch now to learn more about NPUs.

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NPU

Built for AI

The NPU in Copilot+ PCs runs over 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS). The new NPUs in these devices deliver ultrafast performance, rich AI experiences10 and all-day battery life17. Watch now to learn more about NPUs.

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Display resolution

HD, FHD or QHD

Resolution is the number of pixels on the screen and determines the image sharpness. For example, an FHD display is 1920 x 1080 pixels, while a 4K display measures 3840 x 2160 pixels.

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Frequently asked questions

Windows 11 PCs are easier to use and have significant improvements in startup times and battery life17. Windows 11 also has a clean improved design with everything you need for your every day needs. With improved search functionality, it’s easier to search and find exactly what you need from both the Web and your PC. New smart features anticipate your needs to help you get things done in a fast, fun and easy way. There are also security updates making it easier to stay safe. For more details, please visit Compare Windows versions.

Windows 11 is the newest version of Windows. Windows 10 will reach End of Support on 14 Oct 2025. For more details, please visit the End of Support page.

To see if your PC qualifies, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates if there is not already a notification that your PC can upgrade to Windows 11.

The answer depends on your specific needs. Many people find everything they need right on their new PC, but sometimes there is a need to add additional hardware to augment your experience. If you use CD-ROM software, with most modern PCs you’ll need an external CD-ROM. If you’re switching from a laptop to a desktop, you might need to purchase a monitor (and potentially a docking station). If you already own hardware that you want to continue to use, most software and accessories that worked with Windows 10 are expected to work with Windows 11. If you want to be sure, please check with your accessory manufacturer.

It’s free. But only Windows 10 PCs that are running Windows 10 20H1 or later and meet the minimum hardware requirements will be able to upgrade. You can check to see if you have the latest updates for Windows 10 in Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. To determine if your device is eligible to upgrade to Windows 11, see Get Windows 11.

Windows Backup automatically backs up most files, settings, apps, and log-in credentials from PCs running Windows 10 or 11, so you can restore your stuff and feel instantly at home on your new PC. Windows Backup requires a Microsoft account and any data transfers exceeding 5 GB require a Microsoft subscription or trial. Many apps will reinstall after completing a backup, but others will require manual reinstallation from the original app provider. Some apps may not be compatible with Arm devices, although many apps do work on Arm PCs. Learn more at https://www.worksonwoa.com/en/ and at Windows Backup details.

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  • 1 Hardware dependent.
  • 2 Requires a PC with touchscreen capability.
  • 3 On some devices, some Copilot+ PC experiences require free updates continuing to roll out through early 2025. Timing varies by device and region. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • 4 All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with each retailer for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets. Displayed prices are current lowest prices offered by stated retailers and are subject to change. Prices are not offered by Microsoft unless stated.
  • 5 Optimised for English text prompts. Requires Microsoft account and internet connection to access cloud services that help ensure the responsible use of AI. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • 6 Requires Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security. Coming to the European Economic Area later in 2025. Optimised for selected languages (English, Chinese [Simplified], French, German, Japanese and Spanish). Content-based and storage limitations apply. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • 7 Listed battery life for each computer is provided by manufacturers or retailers unless otherwise stated. Please check individual specifications on retailer or manufacturer site for full battery life details. Battery life varies with settings, usage and other factors.
  • 9 Based on Speedometer benchmark. Performance will vary significantly by device. See aka.ms/w11claims.
  • 10 Copilot+ PC experiences vary by device and market and may require updates continuing to roll out through 2025; timing varies. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • 11 Surface battery life varies significantly based on usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See Surface battery testing and estimated performance - Microsoft Support for details.
  • 12 Copilot on Windows: May require Windows Update or app download from the Microsoft Store.
  • 13 Available now on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors and on other devices starting mid-2025. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • 14 Available now on Copilot+ PCs with Snapdragon® X Series processors and on other devices starting mid-2025. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • 15 Available image and text actions vary by device, region, language and character set. Subscription required for some actions. Click to Do (preview) coming to the European Economic Area later in 2025. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • 16 Translation for video and audio subtitles from 40+ languages into English and from 27 languages into Chinese (Simplified). See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • 17 Battery life varies significantly by device and with settings, usage and other factors. See aka.ms/cpclaims for details about the battery capabilities of Copilot+ PCs.
  • 18 Works with specific text, image and document formats only; optimised for select languages (English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese and Spanish). See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.