Precision Touchpads are designed by Microsoft to enhance the user experience on Windows laptops by offering more accurate and responsive touch detection, smoother scrolling, and a broader range of multi-finger gestures. These touchpads are deeply integrated with Windows, allowing for advanced features like gesture customization directly in the system settings. Regular touchpads may rely on third-party drivers and software for gesture support and customization, which can lead to inconsistencies in user experience across different devices. Precision Touchpads are identified in Windows Settings by their support for advanced configuration options, including sensitivity adjustments, gesture customization, and more nuanced control over touchpad behavior.