Microsoft has published a new video on its YouTube channel that touts the speed of its top Copilot + PCs.Curiously though, these “top PCs” are compared against Apple’s consumer-targeted MacBook Air…from over a year ago.New Microsoft video pits its top PCs against Apple’s year-old budget option The ongoing rivalry between Microsoft and Apple has always been good for entertaining ads, like the “I’m a Mac/I’m a PC” campaign.
Microsoft’s latest ad for its Copilot + PCs is similarly providing a lot of laughs, though for different reasons.The short video offers a “Breaking News” alert that Microsoft’s “top Copilot + PCs” are faster than a Mac.Which Mac? The M3 MacBook Air from over a year ago.
If you want to add some light reading to your video consumption for the day, the comments on the video are a great source of entertainment too.Examples include: Jokes aside, this isn’t the first time Microsoft has made comparisons to the M3 MacBook Air.Last time though, that was the latest Air available so it made more sense—even though a MacBook Pro would have been a more fitting equivalent.
Now that the M4 MacBook Air has been out for months, Microsoft should maybe do a better job staying on top of current releases.Do you think Microsoft’s Copilot + PCs are winning over MacBook Air users? Let us know in the comments.Best Mac accessories AirPods Pro 2 (now only $188, down from $249) 100W USB-C power adapter for fast charging tomtoc protective MacBook sleeve bag Twelve South aluminum laptop stand for MacBooks Anker Docking Station USB-C with Ethernet, HDMI, SD, more You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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