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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

Surface Laptop6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/latam/2019/10/02/surface-revela-nueva-alineacion-para-fin-de-ano-e-introduce-una-nueva-categoria-de-dispositivos-de-pantalla-dual-construidos-para-la-productividad-movilRead 5 October 2026

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.

VGY-000014Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original US VGY-00001, Platinum Alcantara, Intel Core i5-1035G7, 8 GB/128 GB. Later restored/refurbished/updated configs excluded. Current route may retain identity/title only, no current sale claim.

GTIN / EAN

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8898424803828Retailer pagedatavision.com/products/open-box-microsoft-surface-laptop-3-13-in-i5-8gb-128gb-platinum-fabric-vgy-00001Read 7 October 2026Exact VGY-00001 Platinum Fabric 8 GB/128 GB listing. UPC row 889842480382. Open-box suffix identifies the sale condition, not different hardware. Independently matches EPEAT model 1867 UPC list.

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.

2 October 20196Press releaseblogs.windows.com/latam/2019/10/02/surface-revela-nueva-alineacion-para-fin-de-ano-e-introduce-una-nueva-categoria-de-dispositivos-de-pantalla-dual-construidos-para-la-productividad-movilRead 5 October 2026Maker October 2 New York announcement. Preorders not retail.

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.

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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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Microsoft Surface Laptop 216Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_3Read 10 October 2026Infobox Predecessor: Surface Laptop 2. Marketed-generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.

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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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)23Reviewengadget.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-intel-amd-ultraportable-130018817.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says Microsoft followed the Surface Laptop 3 with the Surface Laptop 4, and the 13.5-inch models look the same as the last generation.

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.

$9997Press releaseblogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/10/22/new-surface-devices-now-available-at-microsoft-storeRead 5 October 2026Maker release-day starting US price $999 for matching screen size. Retained original entry 8 GB/128 GB configuration. No unquoted 99 cents appended.

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.

US4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

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Ultrabook9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review describes the 13.5-inch model as an Ultrabook.

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.

Clamshell15Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-3-13-inchRead 10 October 2026Verdict calls the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 a clamshell. The review unit was an i7 model, form factor is the same chassis. No measured values imported from the i7 unit.19Press articletheverge.com/2019/10/2/20893716/microsoft-surface-laptop-3-hands-on-features-price-photos-video-release-dateRead 10 October 2026Launch hands-on: the Surface Laptop was always an excellent traditional clamshell laptop, and the Laptop 3 keeps that design.

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.

Width308Depth223Thickness (max)14.51mm(12.1 × 8.8 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original published metric width across screen, depth front-to-back and closed height. No conversions from rounded inches.

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.

1.265kg(2.8 lb)3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-3-essentials-bundle/8q0bnx4tf18sRead 5 October 2026Maker same original consumer hardware table explicitly publishes 1,265 g Platinum Alcantara 13.5 or 1,542 g Platinum Metal 15. Original PDF malformed 1,250/1,540 kg mass labels and older pound claims excluded. Bundle contents/pricing not imported.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker Environment section expressly recyclable aluminium enclosure, not recycled content percentage.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original mechanical features aluminium body. Alcantara is palm-rest covering.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026Maker aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original aluminium body.

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

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

1366 × 768px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026

2256 × 1504px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

135.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200.8ppi=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.

IPS10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sayonara-Alcantara-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-3-13-5-inch-Core-i5-Review.454000.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification display row identifies the 13.5-inch 2256 x 1504 display as IPS. Panel supplier model and measured results are not imported from the metal 256 GB sample.

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.

Glossy10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sayonara-Alcantara-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-3-13-5-inch-Core-i5-Review.454000.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification display row says glossy: yes for this 13.5-inch display. Measurements and exact supplier identity are omitted.

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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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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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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 i5-1035G71Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	1.2	3.7

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196592/intel-core-i51035g7-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact homogeneous four-core chip, published base 1.2 GHz and maximum turbo 3.7 GHz. Other configurable-TDP base clocks and powers are not laptop settings. No later P/E classification imposed.

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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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.

85Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196592/intel-core-i51035g7-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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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.

6MB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 13.5 Performance table explicitly 6 MB L3, separate L2 not counted.

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.

10nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196592/intel-core-i51035g7-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel explicitly 10 nm.

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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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.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 13.5 inventory integrated Intel Iris Plus.

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 Iris Plus Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

8GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

LPDDR4X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 13.5 LPDDR4x and 15-inch AMD DDR4 rows. Transfer-rate labels in MHz not converted into stored MT/s without exact laptop rate proof.

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.

3,733MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 202613.5-inch Memory row: 8GB/16GB LPDDR4X, 3733MHz. Maker uses commercial speed notation for the LPDDR4X-3733 grade, which is 3733 MT/s. No LPDDR4X part clocks at 3733 MHz. Intel lists LPDDR4-3733 support for the i5-1035G7. Value is not doubled or converted.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196592/intel-core-i51035g7-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Memory Types lists LPDDR4-3733. Supports the 3733 MT/s grade named by the laptop maker. Max memory channels 2 is a processor limit and not stored as installed channels.

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.

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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.

Soldered11Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-3-13-5-review-the-software-giant-is-stepping-up-its-gameRead 7 October 2026Review verdict explicitly says memory is soldered to the motherboard. This covers 13.5-inch hardware. No 15-inch DDR4 facts imported.

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.

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.

16GB2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 202613.5-inch Memory row offers 8 GB or 16 GB LPDDR4x. Maximum supported purchase-time memory is 16 GB, without post-purchase upgrade capability.

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

128GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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 SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original offered 128 GB M.2 NVMe SSD. Chip PCIe capability not imported as installed-drive generation.

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.

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

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

Interface	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Storage row: removable M.2 NVMe SSD, one drive. Footnote 3: not user removable, only by a skilled technician. M.2 length is not stated for the 13.5-inch, so form factor is left out.20Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-3-and-4/surface-laptop-3-and-4-component-disassembly-and-reassemblyRead 10 October 2026Maker service guide for Surface Laptop 3 and 4 (13.5-inch or 15-inch): one removable SSD (rSSD) secured by one 5IP screw, lifted at about 15 degrees out of the SSD connector on the mainboard. One removable SSD socket, occupied in the stored 128 GB configuration. M.2 length and NVMe lanes are not stated for the 13.5-inch, so they are left out. The device does not power on without the rSSD.

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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.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.1 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes
USB-A	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Right	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one USB-C, one USB-A, headset and Surface Connect. No unproved protocols, data rates or accepted charging input.9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review hardware list names USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2. Chassis section: the USB Type-A port, the USB Type-C port and the headphone jack are on the left side, the Surface Connect port is on the right. USB 3.1 Gen 2 signalling is 10 Gbps by the USB specification. The Verge launch hands-on says the USB-C port handles charging, data and video out. Review unit is Core i5, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD.19Press articletheverge.com/2019/10/2/20893716/microsoft-surface-laptop-3-hands-on-features-price-photos-video-release-dateRead 10 October 2026Launch hands-on: the USB-C port is USB 3.1, can be used for charging, data and video out, and does not support Thunderbolt 3. Supports the DisplayPort alternate mode flag. Windows Central gives the Gen 2 designation and the port sides.

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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/112441Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original size/CPU-specific row: Intel 13.5 Wi-Fi 802.11ax, AMD 15 Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2x2. No later Intel 15 business Wi-Fi 6 imported.

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 GHz14Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/130293/intel-wifi-6-ax201-gig/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (Gig+), the module named for this laptop by Windows Central: frequency bands 2.4, 5 GHz (160MHz). No 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX2019Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Hardware changes list names Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 for the 13.5-inch Intel hardware.

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

5.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

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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 stated1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 202613.5-inch Keyboard and trackpad row: Full-size backlit keyboard. Maker gives no colour or zone type.

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.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.33mm6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/latam/2019/10/02/surface-revela-nueva-alineacion-para-fin-de-ano-e-introduce-una-nueva-categoria-de-dispositivos-de-pantalla-dual-construidos-para-la-productividad-movilRead 5 October 2026Original maker announcement explicitly 1.33 mm full key travel. Original fact sheet rounds to 1.3 mm.

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

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Touchpad size

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Width115Height76.66mm(4.5 × 3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original both-size physical trackpad 115 x 76.66 mm. Mechanism not inferred from Precision branding.

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.

Mechanical9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Keyboard and trackpad section explicitly says its click mechanism is mechanical. Hardware feature shared by the reviewed 13.5-inch Platinum Alcantara i5/8 GB model. SSD-only measurement differences excluded.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026

720p HD f/2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker guide separately identifies Windows Hello camera and front-facing camera. Original sheet states Windows Hello sign-in camera.

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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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218Reviewifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_3Read 10 October 202613.5-inch device page lists Left Speaker and Right Speaker replacement guides. Exact 13.5-inch Left Speaker guide 144782 removes one speaker with three screws. Two speakers is the count named by the source. Per-speaker driver count is not published by the maker, check if a teardown shows more than one driver per side.22Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-goRead 10 October 2026Laptop Go review audio section: like the Surface Laptop 3, the dual omnidirectional speakers are located underneath the keyboard. Two speakers, as with the Laptop 3.

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

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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 Audio Premium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original dual physical Studio Mics.

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.

45.8Wh12Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+3+(15-inch)+Teardown/127277Read 7 October 2026Step 11 explicitly identifies a 45.8 Wh battery in both 15-inch and 13.5-inch models and says it is the exact same battery. Only this explicitly shared battery fact is imported.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/mscle/documents/legal/legal-compliance-and-ethics/Microsoft%20Lithium%20Ion%20PDS%2030Jan2025A.pdfRead 10 October 2026Product Data Sheet, battery information table: model 1867 Surface Laptop 3 13.5 inch Fabric, six cells, one battery, rated energy 45.8 Wh. Model 1867 is the fabric-keyboard 13.5-inch model, which matches the stored Platinum Alcantara reference. The metal model 1868 lists the same 45.8 Wh.

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.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	11.5

Source13Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/battery/surface-battery-testing-and-estimated-performanceRead 10 October 2026Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch Intel Core i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM: up to 11.5 hours based on typical Surface device usage. September 2019 preproduction test. Full discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby: web browsing over multiple tabs, Office productivity and idle apps. Default settings except 150 nits, auto-brightness disabled, Wi-Fi connected. Tested unit has 256GB, the stored reference has 128GB. Same 8 GB RAM and CPU.

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.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original included supply 60 W main laptop output plus 5 W separate USB-A output. Total adapter 65 W, not accepted USB-C input.

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.

Proprietary2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly allows USB-C or Surface Connect charging. Original adapter SurfLink identified in original footnote 2.

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).

19Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Thermals paragraph on the Core i5 model: you can hear the fan while installing large applications or gaming, and the fan is rarely enabled otherwise. A single fan is named. The iFixit 13.5-inch heatsink and fan guide shows one fan.17Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+3+13.5-Inch+Heatsink+and+Fan+Replacement/144777Read 10 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch repair guide: fan cable on its own ZIF connector, heatsink removal clears the fan on the lower case. One fan is described. No second fan or fan connector appears.

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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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).

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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 10 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/112441Read 10 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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97%9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review color accuracy paragraph: the screen delivers 97 percent sRGB. The text does not name the instrument, brightness or profile. Same display for every configuration. Review unit is Core i5, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, bought at Microsoft Store, with a Toshiba BG4 SSD. SSD results are not used.

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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75%9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same paragraph: 75 percent DCI-P3. Instrument and profile not named.

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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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.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

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

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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.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

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

8.53h=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.

6.1W10Measurementnotebookcheck.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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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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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.

Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer standard box. Promotional Earbuds, pens and bundles excluded.

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-year limited hardware warranty for selected US SKU. Commercial Advanced Exchange and statutory rights excluded.

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

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original October 2019 maker consumer specification, 5 pages independently downloaded/read. Commercial Intel 15-inch rows excluded.

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.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026

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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