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General

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Series

MacBook Air4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/03/09Apple-Updates-13-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-MacBook-AirRead 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.

MJVM2LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/nys/pdf/20150428_Apple_Education_Price_List.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original April 28, 2015 Apple US New York inventory page 1 explicitly MJVM2LL/A, 11.6-inch, 1.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB flash storage. Higher MJVP2LL/A 256 GB and educational bundles excluded.

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.

9 March 20154Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/03/09Apple-Updates-13-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-MacBook-AirRead 5 October 2026Maker original March 9 announcement explicitly updates 11-inch and 13-inch Air.

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

Discontinued12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.6-11-early-2015-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page lists Introduction Date March 9, 2015 and Discontinued Date October 27, 2016 for this model.

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.

$8994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/03/09Apple-Updates-13-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-MacBook-AirRead 5 October 2026Original maker explicitly states US 11-inch 1.6 GHz Core i5, 4 GB, 128 GB starts $899. Original maker inventory standard list also $899, lower contract price excluded.

$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/nys/pdf/20150428_Apple_Education_Price_List.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original US maker inventory. Contract price is not MSRP.

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

Silver3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-air-11-6-laptop-intel-core-i5-4gb-memory-128gb-flash-storage-silver/3827189.pRead 5 October 2026Exact original US Best Buy 3827189 title expressly Silver MJVM2LL/A, 4 GB and 128 GB. Current route retains original identity/title rather than detailed full table or current new stock.

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

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

Form factor

Clamshell5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1696_macbook-air-11-early2015-qs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Quick Start page 2 shows a hinged lid over a fixed keyboard base with one display. No convertible, detachable or dual-screen mode is described.

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.

Width300Depth192Thickness (min)3Thickness (max)17mm(11.8 × 7.6 × 0.1 to 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres, including wedge minimum and maximum. Rounded 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.

1.08kg(2.4 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly laptop mass 1.08 kg. 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/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker Environment section expressly recyclable aluminium enclosure, not 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/112441Read 10 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.

11.6in(29.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 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

1366 × 768px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 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

135.1ppi=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.

TN11Reviewmacworld.com/article/667335/macbook-air-11-inch-early-2015-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review of the 1.6 GHz Core i5, 4 GB, 128 GB sample describes an 11.6-inch TN LCD screen at 1366 x 768. Reviewer colour, contrast and battery figures are not stored because test settings are not stated.

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.

APP9CF37Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Panel identifier in matching base Core i5-5250U, 4 GB and 128 GB review unit. Suppliers may vary. Review specification table incorrectly calls it IPS while detailed text calls it TN, so subtype is not stored.

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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.

Glossy1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker Display section expressly glossy widescreen. Panel technology and built-in refresh not guessed.

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Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker display row lists an LED-backlit glossy widescreen display and the Quick Start guide names only a Multi-Touch trackpad as the touch surface. No touch display is listed.

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 Air 11-inch (Early 2015)

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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 i5 (1.6 GHz, dual-core, 5th generation)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Original maker base 1.6 GHz dual-core Core i5, matched to original US SKU inventory. Fifth generation explicitly original maker announcement. Specific CPU suffix, thread count and process node not inferred.4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/03/09Apple-Updates-13-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-MacBook-AirRead 5 October 2026Maker original announcement expressly fifth-generation Intel Core processors for updated Air. Exact base Core i5 identity and configured clocks remain supported by exact model sheet.

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/112441Read 10 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 Air 11-inch (Early 2015)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
2	1.6	2.7

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly two cores, 1.6 GHz base and 2.7 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.

46Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Air+11-Inch+Early+2015+Teardown/38268Read 7 October 2026Step 6 identifies installed Core i5-5250U in the 4 GB/128 GB teardown. Intel supplies thread specification.8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/84984/intel-core-i55250u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-2-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel Total Threads for i5-5250U. Exact installed processor identified independently in matching 4 GB/128 GB iFixit Step 6 and Notebookcheck review. Generic CPU TDP is not a laptop power limit.

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

2.7GHz=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.

3MB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly 3 MB shared L3 for base Core i5. Core i7 option excluded.

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.

14nm6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Air+11-Inch+Early+2015+Teardown/38268Read 7 October 2026Step 6 installed i5-5250U identity scopes Intel lithography value.8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/84984/intel-core-i55250u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-2-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel i5-5250U Lithography 14 nm. Exact processor identified by matching iFixit Step 6.

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.

No4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/03/09Apple-Updates-13-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-MacBook-AirRead 5 October 2026Original maker expressly identifies integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000 for updated Air models.

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 60001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 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.

4GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/nys/pdf/20150428_Apple_Education_Price_List.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/112441Read 10 October 2026Original memory LPDDR3, published 1600 MHz. LPDDR3 has no dedicated schema enum, so other retained with exact note. MHz not converted into 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.

1,600MT/s1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker publishes 1600 MHz LPDDR3. The Intel Core i5-5250U page lists LPDDR3 1600/1866 as data-rate grades, so 1600 is the LPDDR3-1600 transfer rate in MT/s and not a DRAM clock.8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/84984/intel-core-i55250u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-2-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory Types row: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1600/1866. Supports the reading of the maker's 1600 MHz LPDDR3 as 1600 MT/s.

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.

27Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching base Core i5-5250U, 4 GB and 128 GB review unit. Performance section and specification table explicitly dual-channel.

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.

Soldered6Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Air+11-Inch+Early+2015+Teardown/38268Read 7 October 2026Step 9 repairability conclusion explicitly states RAM soldered to logic board. Purchase-time RAM options are not upgrades.

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

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Original memory section expressly configurable from installed 4 GB to 8 GB at purchase. No later upgradeability implied.

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.

128GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/nys/pdf/20150428_Apple_Education_Price_List.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/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly 128 GB PCIe-based flash storage. Installed 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.

211Reviewmacworld.com/article/667335/macbook-air-11-inch-early-2015-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Matching base 128 GB review sample uses SanDisk drive and two PCIe 2.0 lanes. Other suppliers may vary. Proprietary blade connector is not represented as a standard M.2 slot.

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 Air 11-inch (Early 2015)

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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 Air 11-inch (Early 2015)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3	2	5
Mini DisplayPort	Thunderbolt 2 / native Mini DisplayPort	1	20
MagSafe	MagSafe 2	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly two USB 3 ports up to 5 Gb/s, one TB2 up to 20 Gb/s, native Mini DisplayPort shared with TB2, one MagSafe 2 and physical headset jack from Audio. TB2 counted once by Mini DisplayPort connector shape, its 20 Gb/s is TB transport rate. External adapters excluded. No SDXC row borrowed from larger 13-inch Air.

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.

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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/112441Read 10 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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker lists 802.11ac Wi-Fi that is IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible. The b/g/n standards use 2.4 GHz and a/n/ac use 5 GHz. The maker does not publish the radio bands as a list.

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

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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.

4.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026

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.

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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.

U.S. (78 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker lists 78 keys (U.S.) or 79 keys (ISO). Stored layout is the U.S. layout of the retained US SKU MJVM2LL/A.

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Key switches

Scissor9Reviewifixit.com/Document/xlKgKBqsyfdhY4cC/Keycap-Replacement.pdfRead 7 October 2026Public iFixit document preview explicitly includes Early 2015 MacBook Air and describes scissor mechanisms. Full document requires login and was not accessed.

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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.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a full-size backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor. Backlight colour and zones are not stated.

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.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026The 78-key U.S. keyboard is the compact layout with 12 function keys and inverted-T arrow keys and has no numeric keypad. The maker does not use the word numpad.

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.

Mechanical11Reviewmacworld.com/article/667335/macbook-air-11-inch-early-2015-review.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review says the Air does not get the Force Touch trackpad of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, so the click is the physical mechanism. The iFixit trackpad guide adjusts a trackpad depth sensitivity screw, which also fits a mechanical click.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Air+11-Inch+Early+2015+Trackpad+Replacement/38512Read 10 October 2026Step 6 adjusts the T5 trackpad sensitivity screw to change the trackpad depth sensitivity, which describes a physical click mechanism. No haptic engine is mentioned.

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

720p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 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.

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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.

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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

Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Exact model Audio section. Built-in stereo channels do not establish physical driver count.

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/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly dual physical microphones. Stereo sound does not establish physical speaker count.

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.

38Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly 38 Wh. The runtime claims are stored in battery_life_claimed. The maker acoustic declaration uses sibling 4 GB/256 GB, so its noise values are not stored.

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 Air 11-inch (Early 2015)

Use case	Hours (h)
Web browsing	9
Video playback	10

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker up-to limits. February 2015 preproduction 1.6 GHz dual-core 11-inch units. RAM and SSD test configuration are not stated. Web browses 25 sites at 75% brightness. Movie test plays 1080p HD at 75% brightness. Actual use and configuration affect runtime. Standby excluded because schema has no standby use case.

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.

45W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Original nominal 45 W MagSafe 2 adapter rating, not maximum accepted input.

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.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly MagSafe 2 power port and original supplied adapter.

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.

113Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Air+11-Inch+Early+2015+Fan+Replacement/38384Read 10 October 2026Repair guide for the 11-inch Early 2015 lists a single fan part and refers to the fan in the singular (one fan ribbon cable).

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.

No12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-core-i5-1.6-11-early-2015-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page lists Security (Lock) as None for the exact MJVM2LL/A model (A1465, EMC 2924).

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

OS X Yosemite4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/03/09Apple-Updates-13-inch-MacBook-Pro-with-Retina-Display-MacBook-AirRead 5 October 2026Maker original March 2015 expressly says every new Mac comes with OS X Yosemite. Later El Capitan sheet and 2017 Quick Start reprint excluded as launch 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/112441Read 10 October 2026

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.

368nits10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching 4 GB/128 GB review panel APP9CF3. X-Rite i1Pro 2 at maximum display brightness. Centre value, also 368 nits on battery. Suppliers may vary.

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

349.1nits10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching APP9CF3 review panel, X-Rite i1Pro 2, nine-point grid at maximum brightness. Exact grid average used rather than rounded prose 350 or comparison table 349.

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

746:110Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026APP9CF3 at maximum brightness using X-Rite i1Pro 2. Black level 0.493 nits. Different review panels can produce different readings.

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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.

No10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review used 60 fps video test even with dimmed panel. No flicker found within that test. This does not establish absence at all frequencies.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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 Air 11-inch (Early 2015)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Idle	29
Medium load	35.2
Max load	43.1

Source10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching Core i5-5250U, 4 GB/128 GB review. Voltcraft SL-320, 15 cm distance. Named power mode not published, so omitted. Idle reading includes room noise, and text says unit silent at light load. Load rows are review medium and maximum readings.

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

43.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

44.5°C10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching 4 GB/128 GB review under maximum load. Voltcraft IR-360. Ambient 20.1 C. Review describes OS X Cinebench R15 plus Unigine Heaven 4.0 and Windows Prime95 plus FurMark stress separately, but does not label grid OS.

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

42.1°C10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same matching maximum-load grid and Voltcraft IR-360 test as top surface. Ambient 20.1 C. Grid OS not explicitly labelled.

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

34.9°C10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching review maximum-load surface grid and palmrest summary. Voltcraft IR-360, ambient 20.1 C. Maximum palmrest/touchpad reading.

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

92°C10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Windows 8.1 stress test with Prime95 and FurMark. Review states CPU throttles at 92 C while sustained clock falls to 900 MHz. This is distinct from Mac OS X stress reaching over 100 C.

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

0.9GHz10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Windows 8.1 Prime95 and FurMark stress. Published 900 MHz exactly converted to 0.9 GHz. Review states clock remains longer at that frequency.

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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 Air 11-inch (Early 2015)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	8.53
Max load	1.53

Source10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching Core i5-5250U, 4 GB/128 GB review. Battery Runtime table gives 8 h 32 min WiFi and 1 h 32 min load. Load uses maximum brightness. WiFi brightness, OS and power mode are not explicitly published in this article and are left unspecified. Minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Review says WiFi test settings changed from previous review.

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

8.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

14.43h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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.

6.1W10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Mac OS X idle maximum, Voltcraft VC 940. Idle range 2.5 to 6.1 W. Windows idle separately 5.3 to 9.6 W, not combined into Mac OS X reading. Matching 4 GB/128 GB review.

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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.

49.3W10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-Early-2015-Notebook-Review.141993.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching review stress-test initial maximum AC draw. Later draw settles at 33.9 W through throttling. Steady load table separately lists 43.4 W. This is wall input and can exceed nominal 45 W DC adapter output. Review OS is not explicitly identified for initial peak.

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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/112441Read 10 October 2026

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EPEAT

Gold1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Exact model Environment section. Footnote limits EPEAT Gold achievement to US and Canada.

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Other certifications

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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 Air, Power adapter, AC wall plug, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Original standard maker box, including AC wall plug and power cord. Optional adapters and later bundles 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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 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.

1year1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Exact maker page states one-year limited warranty. Paid AppleCare 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.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1124411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026

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Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1124411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026

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Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1696_macbook-air-11-early2015-qs.pdf5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1696_macbook-air-11-early2015-qs.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact 11-inch Early 2015 Quick Start, six pages downloaded/read/rendered. Copyright 2017 Siri UI reprint used for unchanged hardware only, not launch OS. Page 3 expressly identifies USB 3, TB2, magnetic MagSafe 2 and Multi-Touch trackpad.

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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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