As the industry rapidly evolves and more Manufacturers introduce AI-related product designations, DataSource is introducing a new standardized attribute to help improve clarity and consistency across all markets.
What’s Changing?
We are replacing the previous attributes used for Microsoft Copilot+ PC identification:
- AA – Desktops & Servers – A13087 – Software / Copilot+ PC
- AB – Notebooks – A13087 – Software / Copilot+ PC
As mentioned on the PDM Update article, these will no longer be used. Starting December, a new attribute will be available.
Attribute Name: AI Level
This attribute (A13131) provides a clearer, more flexible way to classify AI-enabled devices across different manufacturers.
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Designation
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Common Usage
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Key Brands Using It
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AI PC
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General consumer PC with a dedicated NPU for on-device AI tasks.
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HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, Samsung, etc.
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AI Workstation
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Professional-grade system designed for high-end AI workloads such as model training or data science.
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Dell (Precision), HP (Z Series), Lenovo (ThinkStation).
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Copilot+ PC
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Microsoft certification for PCs with 40+ TOPS NPU performance, enabling exclusive Copilot+ features.
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Microsoft (Surface), HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, Samsung.
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Availability: The new AI Level attribute will be fully available in DataSource starting second week of December.
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