Copilot+ PCs vs MacBooks — “Battery Beast or App Trap?” (Why I’m Still Team Mac)

Are the new Copilot+ PCs finally MacBook killers…or just really efficient turbulence? In this video, Captain Overfit takes the Snapdragon X Elite wave for a test flight, featuring Surface Laptop 7 and ASUS Vivobook S 15, then explains why—on performance, workflow, and ethics—he’s still Team Mac.

We’ll dig into real-world battery life vs “lab numbers,” the Windows-on-ARM app gap (plugins, drivers, emulation), and how Apple Silicon still feels like the smoother runway for creators. Then we’ll talk values: why corporate choices matter, and why that tips the scale for me—beyond benchmarks.

What You’ll Learn

• What “Copilot+ PC” actually means (NPU, local AI, Recall drama in context)
• Battery reality vs marketing claims on Surface Laptop 7 & Vivobook S 15
• App compatibility on Windows ARM (Prism emulation—what works, what breaks)
• How MacBook Air/Pro (Apple Silicon) compares for everyday creators
• Why I lean Mac: user experience + ethical considerations

Quick Specs Snapshot (at-a-glance)

• Surface Laptop 7 (13.8″ or 15″): Snapdragon X Elite/Plus, on-device NPU, removable SSD options, and long-battery claims (multi-day light use depending on model and workload).
• ASUS Vivobook S 15: Snapdragon X Elite, ~70Wh battery, up to “all-day” use, 3K/120Hz OLED, ~3.1 lb.
  (Specs and claims vary by config; check current listings.)
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Captain’s Take

Copilot+ is exciting—NPUs are real, battery life is getting wild, and the hardware is finally sleek. But if your workflow is a Rube Goldberg machine of apps and plugins, friction costs time. For me, MacBooks remain the dependable daily driver—and the ethical questions around how tech gets used matter too.

Gear I Used / Filming Notes

A-cam, B-cam, overhead rig, USB audio interface, and screen capture of app tests. (If you want a behind-the-scenes breakdown, drop a comment.)

Disclaimers

• No sponsor had input on this video. Opinions are mine.
• Product availability, specs, and software features change—check current details before buying.
• Ethics segment reflects my personal views; do your own research and make the choice that aligns with your values.

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