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General

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Series

MacBook5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/06/imac-receives-major-update-featuring-more-powerful-graphics-faster-processors-thunderbolt-3-brighter-displaysRead 5 October 2026

XPS2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Entry-level XPS design.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MNYF2LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original August 27, 2017 Apple US inventory page 1 explicitly MNYF2LL/A, Space Gray, 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB storage. Pricing date June 5, 2017. Education price is not consumer MSRP.3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US MNYF2LL/A page fully opened. No current stock claim.

DX132601Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Names the XPS 13 (DX13260) unveiled at Computex 2026.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 June 20175Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/06/imac-receives-major-update-featuring-more-powerful-graphics-faster-processors-thunderbolt-3-brighter-displaysRead 5 October 2026Original maker June 5 WWDC MacBook update announcement. Planned June 7 store availability is corroborated separately by actual retail report.

31 May 20261Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article published 2026-05-31 23:00 UTC, the end of the Computex 2026 embargo, and reports the XPS 13 as unveiled. Tom's Hardware also says it was revealed in May.

Status

Discontinued15Press articlemacrumors.com/2019/07/09/apple-discontinues-12-inch-macbookRead 7 October 2026July 9, 2019 article reports discontinued 12-inch MacBook and says last hardware update was June 2017. This is lifecycle status, not current used-market stock.

Available2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Available for sale at the originally announced list price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$6991Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Launch at $699 for everyone and $599 for students 16 and up. The $699 model has a non-Ultra Intel chip, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. US price, before sales tax.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Starting at $599 for students and $699 for everyone else. Dell's US store shows $699.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker US inventory, also scoped original US MNYF2 in Environmental Report footnote 1.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/la/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/12-inch_MacBook_PER_June2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original footnote 1 explicitly evaluates US MNYF2 base configuration.

US2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026US launch: $599 for students and $699 for everyone else, with the link to Dell US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Sky, Storm3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 8GB model is available in sky and storm. The 16GB model only in sky.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing in Sky or Storm.

Segment

Ultrabook10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review class Subnotebook and Ultrabook tag.

Ultrabook3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Subtitle: an affordable laptop that looks and feels like a premium ultraportable.

Form factor

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Clamshell6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Clamshell.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width280.5Depth196.5Thickness (min)3.5Thickness (max)13.1mm(11 × 7.7 × 0.1 to 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres, including wedge minimum 3.5 mm and maximum 13.1 mm. Rounded retailer inch conversions excluded.

Width296.9Depth200.66Thickness (max)12.7mm(11.7 × 7.9 × 0.5 in)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell spec table: 11.69 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches (296.9mm x 200.66mm x 12.7mm).2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 0.5 x 11.69 x 7.9 inches (12.7 x 296.9 x 200.66 mm).

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

0.92kg(2 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly 0.92 kg laptop weight, excludes adapter, manufacturing/configuration variation applies.

1kg(2.2 lb)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2.2 pounds (1 kg). Windows Central writes 0.9 kg, which does not fit 2.2 pounds.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker Environment section aluminium enclosure. Recyclable is not a recycled-content percentage.

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026The article calls it an all-aluminum machine.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026CNC-machined aluminum casing.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026All-aluminum machine.

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

12in(30.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

13.4in(34 cm)1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 13.4-inch, touch, 120Hz, 2560 x 1600, 500 nits.

Native resolution

2304 × 1440px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Pixel density

226.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

225.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

IPS4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026The display uses IPS technology. Tom's Hardware says Dell does not specify the panel type, and units may use panels from different makers.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

APPA02710Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification table, exact 1.2 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB review unit. Panel APPA027. Suppliers can vary.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Display table expressly Glossy.

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Touchscreen

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Display table expressly Touchscreen No.

Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2304	1440	60

Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Display table native 2304 x 1440 and 60 Hz. External 4K display refresh is not imported as built-in native refresh.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	120	Yes

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 2560x1600 (2.5K), 30-120Hz VRR. One display for every CPU version.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: 100% DCI-P3. Reviewed repeats it as 100% DCI-P3 coverage according to Dell. Tom's Guide measured 74.7% and XDA 99%, so the claim is not confirmed. Measured values are not stored.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR 4001Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row: DisplayHDR 400. Taken from Dell's table as relayed here. Not checked against the VESA list.

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core m3 (1.2 GHz, dual-core)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Exact base 1.2 GHz dual-core Core m3 row. CPU suffix, chip-level thread count and process node are not guessed from base clocks.

Intel Core 5 3202Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel's Core 5 320, a six-core chip with two Cougar Cove P-cores and four Darkmont LPE cores.

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

Intel2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Intel Wildcat Lake.

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
2	1.2	3

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly two cores, 1.2 GHz configured base and 3.0 GHz Turbo Boost. No later hybrid P/E labels imposed.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	Cougar Cove	4.6
Low-power efficiency	4	Darkmont	3.4

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6-core, 2 + 0 + 4, up to 4.6 GHz. Base clocks are left out because sources differ.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two Performance cores that Turbo up to 4.6 GHz and four Efficient cores that reach 3.4 GHz.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

413Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97538/intel-core-m37y32-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026CPU Specifications, Total Threads 4. Exact Core m3-7Y32 identity independently established by iFixit step 5 and Notebookcheck review unit.

66Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor threads 6. Part J5NMC is the 16 GB configuration, so only values shared by all Core 5 320 configurations are taken.

Max boost clock

3GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

4MB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly 4 MB L3 for retained Core m3.

6MB6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Processor cache 6 MB, Smart Cache type.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

14nm13Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/97538/intel-core-m37y32-processor-4m-cache-up-to-3-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Essentials, Lithography 14 nm. Exact Core m3-7Y32, not a generic family assumption.

1.8nm2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is built on the same 18A process as Panther Lake. Stored as 1.8 nm, the nominal class Intel gives 18A (see the Intel testimony source).10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/HHRG_119_IF_17_Wstate_Grebe_J_20260415_77d1a28e09.pdfRead 14 October 2026Intel written testimony to the US House Energy and Commerce Committee, April 15, 2026, page 2: Intel manufactures an advanced 1.8 nanometer-class technology, or 18A. This is the nominal class, not a gate length. Wildcat Lake use of 18A comes from Tom's Hardware.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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16TOPS5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version's Core Series 3 chip only includes a 16 TOPS NPU. HotHardware says 17 TOPS, kelaptop says 16 TOPS. Precision not stated.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026NPU performance up to 16 TOPs, Intel AI Boost.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Performance table expressly Integrated graphics.

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Graphics Intel Graphics (2 Xe cores). The review calls the GPU performance weak.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel HD Graphics 6151Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

Intel Graphics (2 Xe3 cores)2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Intel Graphics (2 Xe3).

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

8GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026

8GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table for the $699 model: 8GB LPDDR5X-7467 (single-channel).3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026$699 with 8GB of RAM, $899 with 16GB, both with 512GB of storage and the Core 5 320.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The reviewed unit is the $699 entry-level model with 8GB of RAM.

RAM type

Other1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Original memory is LPDDR3. Current schema has no LPDDR3 enum, so supported other value is retained. Published 1866 MHz is not silently converted to configured MT/s.

LPDDR5X1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026RAM row: 8GB, 16GB and 32GB (Core Ultra only) LPDDR5x-7467.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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7,467MT/s1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20262Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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12Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Wildcat Lake is a single-channel product, even with 16 GB.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered12Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Retina+MacBook+2017+Teardown/92172Read 7 October 2026Step 9 repairability findings: processor, RAM and flash memory are soldered to the logic board. Step 1 exact Space Gray Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB unit.

Soldered6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Memory form factor On-board. Reviewed.com calls the RAM non-upgradeable.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 20268GB of single-channel, non-upgradeable RAM for the lowest-cost version.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker configure-to-order section explicitly offers 16 GB for original 1.2 GHz model. Purchase-time option, not later user upgradeability.

16GB3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: 8GB or 16GB, single-channel LPDDR5 at 7467 MT/s. The 32 GB option is Core Ultra only.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Maximum internal memory 16 GB for the Core 5 320.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

256GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_Education_Institution_Price_List_08-27-2017.pdfRead 5 October 2026

512GB2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026512 GB NVMe SSD. Only 512 GB is sold at launch. 256 GB and 1 TB come later.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026512GB of storage.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker original base 256 GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. NVMe protocol and PCIe generation not inferred.

NVMe SSD2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Storage row: M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 256GB (post-launch), 512GB and 1TB (Core Ultra only).

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

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BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A short 2230 M.2 SSD in the upper-right corner. The two review units had a Kioxia BG7 and an SK hynix PVC10, so the installed drive model varies.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026One SSD installed, M.2 2230.

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.1 Gen 1	1	5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Single physical USB-C connector explicitly USB 3.1 Gen 1 up to 5 Gb/s, charging and native DisplayPort 1.2. Physical 3.5 mm headset connector from Audio section. External HDMI/VGA adapters excluded. Retailer incorrect Thunderbolt labels are not imported.6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1790_macbook_retina_12_inch_mid2017_qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual hardware diagrams explicitly one USB-C on left and headphone on right. Physical inventory matches exact technical sheet.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Wired to
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Yes	65	Integrated GPU

Source2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C. Wildcat Lake models use USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4 is for Panther Lake models.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026One USB-C on either side, both 10 Gbps, with DisplayPort 2.1 and charging. No headphone jack.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two USB-C ports, one on each side. Both support charging, DisplayPort and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alternate Mode. USB Type-C required charging power min 27 W and max 65 W, with a 65 W adapter. The 65 W is stored as charging input, the laptop maximum is not stated by Dell in the sources read. Intel Graphics is the only GPU, so display output is from the iGPU.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Wireless row: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi module

Universal Scientific Industrial 339S025112Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Retina+MacBook+2017+Teardown/92172Read 7 October 2026Step 5 explicitly identifies Universal Scientific Industrial 339S0251 as the Wi-Fi module. A separately listed Broadcom chip is not combined into this module identifier.

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2133Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 2x2.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

4.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly Bluetooth 4.2. Retailer overview old Bluetooth 4.0 prose conflicts with its own 4.2 table and is excluded.

6.01Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20263Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth 6.0.

Cellular

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No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Mobile network connection: No.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

Other12Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Retina+MacBook+2017+Teardown/92172Read 7 October 2026Step 8 describes the second-generation plastic butterfly mechanism and dome switch. Schema has no butterfly option. Other preserves the stated mechanism.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

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Backlit, type not stated3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell includes a keyboard backlight. The colour is not stated.4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Backlit chiclet keys.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

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No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Numeric keypad: No.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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0.8mm5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Hands-on at Computex: only 0.8mm of travel.

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker identifies Force Touch, separate maker support document explicitly establishes haptic feedback.6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1790_macbook_retina_12_inch_mid2017_qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual hardware diagram labels Force Touch. Haptic mechanism established by separate maker support source.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly describes Force Touch haptic feedback, matched to exact model sheet and manual.

Mechanical3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A physical click pad rather than haptic.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

480p FaceTime1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

1080p1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Camera row: 1080p + IR.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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Yes1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Article: a slim webcam with 1080p resolution and an IR sensor for Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

23Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Inputs/Outputs table explicitly Built-In Speakers 2. Physical speaker count, not inferred from maker stereo channels.

41Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 20264Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad speakers.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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8W1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Audio row: quad speakers (8W total). Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide call it 8W of peak output.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026Four speakers for a total 8W peak output.

Audio features

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Dolby Atmos1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly dual physical microphones.

24Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dual array microphones.5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026A dual-mic array.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/dell-xps-13-dx13260-j5nmcRead 14 October 2026Number of microphones 2.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

41.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 41.4 Wh. Ten-hour web and twelve-hour movie claims omitted because original tests used 1.3 GHz Core i5, 8 GB and 512 GB SSD rather than retained Core m3/256 GB. Acoustic declarations test another Core i7 configuration and are not reviewer measurements.

52Wh1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Battery row: 52Wh, 800ED cells.2Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/dells-usd699-xps-13-laptop-is-now-available-with-the-macbook-neo-in-its-sights-entry-level-xps-design-comes-with-wildcat-lake-8gb-of-ram-and-a-512gb-ssdRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 52 Whr.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

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BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	17

Source1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Dell claims up to 17 hours of battery life when streaming video. TechFinitive says Dell is targeting up to 17 hours of video streaming. Test settings are not published in these sources.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

29W4Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/la/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/12-inch_MacBook_PER_June2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple June 2017 Environmental Report page 4 explicitly 29 W USB-C Power Adapter and 2 m cable. Footnote 1 scopes original US MNYF2 configuration. Updated support sheet 30 W replacement row excluded.

65W3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Power Adapter 65W USB-C.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker physical USB-C charging port and original supplied USB-C charging cable. Later 30 W adapter listed on updated sheet does not change original retail box.

USB-C3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026A 65W USB-C charger with a removable cable, so the laptop end is USB-C.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

010Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Additional features explicitly fanless. System Noise says there are no moving parts in the cooling system.

21Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026The article says it has a dual-fan cooling system.3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell equipped the XPS 13 with a pair of fans.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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Security

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Fingerprint

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TPM

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2.07Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip. Currys Ireland listing of the 8 GB Core 5 320 model.

Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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No7Retailer pagecurrys.ie/products/dell-xps-13-dx13260-13.4-laptop-intel-core-5-512-gb-ssd-silver-10306181.htmlRead 14 October 2026Security features: Kensington lock supported via USB Type-C ports. The lock uses a USB-C port, so there is no dedicated lock slot. TechFinitive also mentions a Kensington USB-C PortLock.

Software

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Operating system

macOS 10.12 Sierra10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Operating System row for the exact Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB review unit. Launch-era installed OS, not current maximum supported OS.

Windows 11 Home3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Windows 11 Home.8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home (64-bit).

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly macOS. Updated Mojave page and 2018 Quick Start reprint do not prove original launch OS version, so version-specific os omitted.

Windows3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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0.239Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table: Delta-E 0.23. Tom's Guide does not state the formula, colour space or picture mode. XPS 13 with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD, the $699 model.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

Yes11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 display retest with a more sensitive instrument. PWM detected at 30% brightness and below.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

116kHz11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 PWM retest, 116 kHz at brightness settings of 30% or lower.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

30%11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 PWM retest, brightness threshold 30%.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

29.2ms11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 retest, combined 15.8 ms rise and 13.4 ms fall. Brightness unspecified.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

40.8ms11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262017 retest, 50% to 80% gray and back, combined 19.6 ms rise and 21.2 ms fall.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

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BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Max load	40

Source4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-for-2026-with-intel-wildcat-lake-reviewRead 14 October 2026Sound meter about 14 to 18 inches from the display during a looped Steel Nomad Lite stress test: about 40 dBA on average. The 45 dBA peak came from the reviewer moving in a chair. Idle did not register above the lab sound floor in the low 30s dBA, so no idle row. Power mode not stated. The reviewed unit has 16GB RAM and 512GB, the same Core 5 320 and cooling as the 8GB model.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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40dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

38.9°C11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maximum load upper surface, Raytek Raynger ST, room 24.1 C. Exact stress software unspecified.

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.5°C11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maximum load bottom surface, Raytek Raynger ST, room 24.1 C.

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

32.8°C11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maximum load palmrest and touchpad maximum, Raytek Raynger ST, room 24.1 C.

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook 12-inch (2017)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	9

Source11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB. WiFi v1.3 websurfing test, 540 min. Article does not state display brightness, power mode or firmware.

BDell XPS 13 (DX13260)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	14.43

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Continuous Wi-Fi web surfing with the display set to 150 nits: 14 hours 26 minutes (14.43 h). Power mode not stated. Same $699 8GB model.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

9h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

6.6W11Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-12-2017-Laptop-Review.230656.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Highest idle AC reading, Metrahit Energy. Brightness and wireless settings unspecified.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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No5Press articletechfinitive.com/interviews/first-look-review-8-reasons-the-new-2026-dell-xps-13-is-ideal-for-businesses-and-one-reason-its-notRead 14 October 2026The base version does not support Copilot+ PC features such as Recall. The Core Ultra 7 355 version has a 59 TOPS NPU.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

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EPEAT

Gold14Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/la/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/12-inch_MacBook_PER_June2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026June 2017 Environmental Report page 1 and page 4 footnote 3. Gold rating in United States and Canada. Footnote 1 explicitly scopes US MNYF2 configuration.

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Other certifications

RoHS14Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/la/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/12-inch_MacBook_PER_June2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Restricted Substances explicitly states all Apple products comply with the European RoHS Directive. This is maker compliance evidence, not a separately certified listing.

Eyesafe1Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computexRead 14 October 2026Display row lists Eyesafe, next to Dolby Vision and anti-glare.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

MacBook, 29W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original item inventory includes MacBook, 29 W USB-C adapter and 2 m USB-C cable. Later maker support sheet 30 W replacement/refresh row excluded.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342518-REG/apple_mnyf2ll_a_macbook_12_0_space_gray_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026The compact charger that Dell includes with the XPS 13.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

1year8Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-xps-13-dx13260-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Dell XPS 13 (DX13260) offers a one-year limited hardware warranty. US review, Dell US price.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in16Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty version August 26, 2016 to December 13, 2017, matching original June 2017 purchase. Warranty Service Options names carry-in and mail-in. Apple determines the applicable service method and mail-in eligibility. DIY parts service has no matching schema option.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119861Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

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Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119861Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111986Read 5 October 2026

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Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1790_macbook_retina_12_inch_mid2017_qsg.pdf6Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1790_macbook_retina_12_inch_mid2017_qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Retina 12-inch Mid 2017 Quick Start, two pages downloaded/read/rendered. Copyright 2018 reprint used only for unchanged hardware controls.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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