Ask Copilot to compare two product specs and list the differences

Open Copilot in your browser

Go to copilot.github.com and sign in with your GitHub account. You’ll see a chat box that says “Ask Copilot anything…” in the middle of the page. If you already use Copilot in another way (like in your IDE or on Windows), you can also open the Copilot chat from the GitHub homepage instead.

You’ll land on a clean page with a single chat box ready for your question.

“Hello”

You'll know it worked when Copilot replies with something like “Hi there! How can I help you today?”

Paste the first product page link

In the chat box, type or paste the full web address (URL) of the first product page. For example, if you’re comparing two laptops, paste the link to the first laptop’s specs page. Press Enter.

Copilot will acknowledge the link and may ask for permission to read the page. Confirm if prompted.

You’ll see Copilot show a small preview or summary of the page content, like “I’ve read the specs for the XYZ Laptop.”

https://example.com/product/xyz-laptop

You'll know it worked when Copilot shows you a short summary of the page or says it has read the specs.

Ask Copilot to extract the specs

Now, tell Copilot exactly what you want. Type: “Extract the key specifications from this page and list them as bullet points.”

Copilot will read the page and return a clean list of specs such as processor, RAM, storage, screen size, weight, and price.

If the page is long or complex, Copilot may ask for confirmation before proceeding. Say yes.

You’ll see a numbered or bulleted list of the main specs, ready to compare.

“Extract the key specifications from this page and list them as bullet points.”

You'll know it worked when you see a clear list like: • Processor: Intel Core i7-13700H • RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 • Storage: 1TB SSD • Screen: 14" 2.8K OLED 120Hz • Weight: 1.4kg • Price: $2,199 AUD

Repeat for the second product

Go back to your browser and copy the URL of the second product page. Return to Copilot and paste the new link into the chat. Press Enter.

Copilot will again ask if it can read the page. Confirm.

You’ll see Copilot acknowledge the second link and show a preview or summary.

https://example.com/product/abc-laptop

You'll know it worked when Copilot confirms it has read the second page and shows a summary.

Ask Copilot to compare the two lists

Now ask Copilot to compare the two sets of specs. Type: “Compare these two products and list the differences in a clear table or bullet list.”

Copilot will take the two lists it just created and highlight what’s different—like RAM upgrades, storage options, screen refresh rates, or price changes.

You’ll see a clean comparison showing only the differences, making it easy to spot which product suits your needs.

“Compare these two products and list the differences in a clear table or bullet list.”

You'll know it worked when you see a concise comparison like: • RAM: 16GB vs 32GB (second product has more) • Storage: 1TB vs 512GB (first product has more) • Price: $2,199 vs $1,799 (second product is cheaper) • Screen: 14" vs 16" (second product has a larger screen)

Ask for a recommendation (optional)

If you’re still unsure, ask Copilot to give a simple recommendation based on your needs. Type: “Which of these two products is better for video editing on a budget?”

Copilot will weigh the specs against your stated use case and suggest the better option.

You’ll get a clear, one-sentence recommendation like: “Choose the second product—it has more RAM and a larger screen, which helps with video editing, and it’s $400 cheaper.”

“Which of these two products is better for video editing on a budget?”

You'll know it worked when Copilot gives a concise recommendation with reasons.