IFA 2025: Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 Drive AI Innovation With Acer and Lenovo Launches

IFA 2025 in Berlin showcased a leap forward in PC technology as Microsoft joined forces with top partners to unveil the latest Copilot+ PCs powered by Windows 11. Mark Linton, Vice President of Windows + Devices, stood alongside innovators like Acer and Lenovo, revealing cutting-edge devices including the TravelMate X4 14 AI, Predator Helios 18P, Legion Pro 7, and the ThinkPad X9 Aura.

These launches highlight how AI is transforming productivity, security, and gaming, making experiences faster, more personal, and smarter for both professionals and consumers. With Windows 10 support ending in October, there’s urgent momentum for customers and businesses to upgrade and unlock the advanced, secure collaboration and intelligent features that define this new era of computing.

The Advantage of Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11

Copilot+ PCs mark a revolutionary shift, combining advanced neural processing units (NPUs) with local AI capabilities to make Windows 11 machines smarter and more personal. These devices offer real-time collaboration, instant productivity boosts, and robust security, setting performance and user experience benchmarks for the PC industry.

With Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, these AI-powered advancements are timely. Businesses and consumers now have compelling reasons to upgrade to Windows 11, benefiting from built-in AI features, business-class mobility, and industry-leading protection.

Acer: AI Everywhere From Business to Gaming

Acer’s lineup at IFA 2025 demonstrated the reach of Copilot+ PC technology across sectors:

• TravelMate X4 14 AI Copilot+ PC
  A lightweight, military-grade business notebook for SMBs and hybrid workforces. With an Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V, over 40 TOPS NPU, up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory, and 1 TB storage, it enables seamless productivity on the go. Key features include optional OLED displays, advanced video/audio, and Windows 11 Pro for security and AI.

• Predator Helios 18P
  This gaming powerhouse sports Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics, with up to 192 GB ECC memory. Built for content creators, AI developers, and hardcore gamers, it delivers real-time ray tracing and extreme frame rates in a portable form.

• Orion Desktops
  Extreme gaming and multitasking, supporting Intel Core Ultra 9 CPUs and RTX 5090 GPUs. Real-time rendering and high-speed memory make these rigs ideal for demanding tasks.

• Nitro V 16 & Nitro V 16S Laptops, Nitro 50 & Nitro 70 Desktops
  Acer’s refreshed Nitro series brings affordable, cinematic AI performance to mainstream and casual gamers, with upgraded cooling and sleek new designs.

Acer’s vision is clear: enable AI-powered productivity for every user, from SMBs to creators and gamers. “The TravelMate X4 14 AI was designed to deliver just that – a lightweight, durable solution to accelerate productivity and collaboration anywhere,” said James Lin, General Manager of Notebooks at Acer Inc.

Lenovo: Choice, Power, and Next-Gen AI Experiences

Lenovo reinforced its position as an AI PC leader, launching devices for high-performance gaming and advanced business workflows:

• Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop
  Engineered for gamers and creators, Legion Pro 7 features up to AMD Ryzen 9955HX3D and NVIDIA RTX 5080, plus legion Coldfront: Vapor cooling tech for sustained maximum TDP. Windows 11 enables new Copilot+ features and AI-driven enhancements.

  

• Legion Go Handheld (8.8″)
  A breakthrough portable gaming PC with OLED VRR display, up to 32 GB RAM, and fast storage, shifting the boundaries of gaming on the go. All Legion, Yoga, and Ideapad consumer PCs come with three months complimentary PC Game Pass.

  

• ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition (Copilot+ PC)
  The X9 Aura, arriving soon in Glacier White, delivers 40+ TOPS NPU AI performance with Windows 11 security and productivity.

  

• Redesigned ThinkPad P and Ideapad Lineup
  Windows 11-powered ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, P1 Gen 8, P16v Gen 3, and P14s i Gen 6/16s i Gen 4 ready data scientists, engineers, and designers for complex workflows requiring top-tier AI and computing power. 

Lenovo’s Copilot+ PCs are built for “Smarter AI for All,” making high intelligence, secure design, and user choice hallmarks of the lineup.

PC Game Pass and Exclusive AI Features

A standout for customers: All Lenovo consumer Copilot+ PCs include three months of PC Game Pass, expanding access to hundreds of games and exclusive Xbox titles.

Windows 11’s latest updates also introduce advanced Copilot+ tools, such as Recall, Click To Do, enhanced search, and Reading Coach—all supported by powerful NPUs unique to this new PC category.

Preparing for the Future: Windows 10 End-of-Support

As Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, the move to Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11 isn’t just about features—it’s about ongoing security and productivity. Microsoft urges customers and businesses to plan hardware refreshes, leveraging the benefits of modern devices and the new Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10 during the transition.

Accelerated Innovation, Smarter Experiences

IFA 2025 made clear that the future of PCs revolves around AI-driven innovation, best-in-class hardware, and seamless Windows 11 experiences.

Microsoft, Acer, and Lenovo have set new standards for speed, intelligence, and security—ushering in Copilot+ PCs that serve business, creative, and gaming communities alike. As organizations and individuals plan for the Windows 10 end-of-support, the latest devices offer compelling reasons to upgrade and embrace smarter workflows, enhanced collaboration, and powerful security for years to come.