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General

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Series

MacBook Air2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026

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

MGN63LL/A3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1604825-REG/apple_mgn63ll_a_13_3_macbook_air_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US MGN63LL/A, Space Gray, 8-core CPU/7-core GPU, 8 GB RAM/256 GB SSD.

EP2-369814Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US retail SKU EP2-36981, Platinum, Snapdragon X Plus 8-core, 16 GB LPDDR5x and 256 GB UFS.

GTIN / EAN

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1963885696634Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US EP2-36981 product listing: UPC 196388569663. Search-indexed retailer text was readable, while a direct fetch reached a JavaScript challenge.

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

10 November 20202Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026

6 May 20255Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued15Press articlemacrumors.com/2024/03/04/apple-discontinues-m1-macbook-airRead 7 October 2026March 4, 2024 report says Apple discontinued the M1 MacBook Air. Entry model persisted until this date. Later reseller inventory and Walmart availability are distinct from maker direct-lineup status.

Available8Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-13-inch-featuresRead 7 October 2026Exact first-edition Snapdragon user guide links the device as available to purchase. Current consumer store still offers the retained 16 GB / 256 GB configuration.

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

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Intel, 2020)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Apple compares the MacBook Air with M1 with the previous-generation Intel Core i7 13-inch MacBook Air.

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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.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022)16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the MacBook Air with M2 with the previous-generation MacBook Air with Apple M1.

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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.

$9992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Original US starting launch price for retained base configuration, excluding education prices and later reductions.

$8995Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026Maker launch announcement states starting $899, retained literal claim. Current higher store prices and retailer $899.99 wording are not launch evidence.

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.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026

US5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026Maker US launch page names US Best Buy and Amazon distribution. Exact US retail SKU corroborates availability.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1604825-REG/apple_mgn63ll_a_13_3_macbook_air_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026

Ultrabook5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2025/05/06/introducing-all-new-surface-copilot-pcs-the-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inchRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

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Clamshell7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Fact sheet cover picture shows a hinged lid over a keyboard base with one display. No convertible, detachable or dual-screen mode is described.

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.

Width304.1Depth212.4Thickness (min)4.1Thickness (max)16.1mm(12 × 8.4 × 0.2 to 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width285.65Depth214.14Thickness (max)15.6mm(11.2 × 8.4 × 0.6 in)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Size and weight table. Maker length 285.65 mm runs across the display, stored as chassis width. Front-to-back width 214.14 mm is stored as depth. Height 15.6 mm.

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

1.29kg(2.8 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Published laptop mass without adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.

1.22kg(2.7 lb)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Maker published laptop mass 1.22 kg. Manufacturing variation qualified by maker.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Environment materials: recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Exterior table specifies anodised aluminium casing.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Environment materials: recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Exterior table specifies anodised aluminium casing.

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.

13.3in(33.8 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

13in(33 cm)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Maker footnote 5. Full-rectangle diagonal is 13 inches, actual rounded-corner viewable area is smaller.

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

1920 × 1280px2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

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

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

IPS9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Superfluous-and-too-expensive-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-with-the-Snapdragon-X-Plus-review.1031698.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications and Display sections explicitly state IPS. These shared original-model hardware facts are corroborated by the single-display consumer family description. Review measurements and panel part number from the 512 GB unit are excluded.

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.

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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.

Glossy8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications display: glossy yes. Matching hardware review. Reflective glass with anti-reflection coating remains glossy.

Glossy9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Superfluous-and-too-expensive-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-with-the-Snapdragon-X-Plus-review.1031698.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications list glossy: yes for the original 13-inch 1920 x 1280 IPS display. Single-display consumer hardware fact only.

Touchscreen

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1604825-REG/apple_mgn63ll_a_13_3_macbook_air_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Footnote 7 explicitly excludes pen input and Surface Pen/Surface Slim Pen compatibility.

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 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1600	60

Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1604825-REG/apple_mgn63ll_a_13_3_macbook_air_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact retail SKU Display specifications publish 60 Hz at native resolution. No supported-signal timing or external-monitor rate substituted.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1280	60

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Display table explicitly publishes maximum 60 Hz at native 1920 x 1280. Manual switching is not entered as VRR.

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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400nits7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Display table, page 4. Brightness: 400 nits maximum (typical). Original Snapdragon consumer hardware, not later Intel or X2 hardware.

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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Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Maker Display table specifies an individually colour-calibrated display on the first-edition consumer model.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M1 (8-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Retained original US 8-core CPU with 7-core GPU. Other GPU configurations excluded.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8-core)4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 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 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	4	Firestorm
Efficiency	4	Icestorm

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor paragraph: four Firestorm cores, four Icestorm cores. Adds only core names to existing maker-backed counts. Reviewer peak clocks not stored as maker turbo ratings.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
8	Qualcomm Oryon	3.4

Source14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ifa-2024/documents/SnapdragonXPlus8-coreProductBrief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm brief DCN 87-82546-1 Rev C, exact X1P-42-100 row: 8 Oryon cores, 3.2 GHz maximum multicore and 3.4 GHz single-core boost. 3.2 GHz is not a base clock and is not stored as one. The chip is identified as X1P-42-100 in the Notebookcheck review of this model. The other 8-core part X1P-46-100 (4.0 GHz boost) is not used. No Intel P/E role is imposed. Chip ratings, not laptop sustained clocks.

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.

88Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications processor: 8c/8t. Reference chip. Threads not inferred from core count.

812Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-42-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838787.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Number of Cores / Threads table: 8 / 8. The exact X1P-42-100 chip is identified in original-model reviews.

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.

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6MB12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-42-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838787.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Level 3 Cache table: 6 MB. Qualcomm total-cache claim of 30 MB is not used as L3.

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.

5nm10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 7 October 2026M1: 5-nanometer process technology. Chip-maker fabrication-node claim. No added TSMC revision not named in release.

4nm12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-42-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838787.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Manufacturing Technology table: 4 nm. Architecture text names TSMC N4P. Generic chip power, memory-controller maxima and USB4 capability are excluded from configured laptop fields.

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.

11TOPS10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 7 October 202616-core Neural Engine: 11 trillion operations per second. NPU only. Arithmetic precision not stated. CPU/GPU operations are not combined.

45TOPS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon NPU-only 45 TOPS claim, excludes CPU and GPU.

Graphics

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists Apple chip GPU only, part of the SoC with unified memory.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Key Features explicitly identify integrated Qualcomm Adreno graphics.

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

Apple M1 7-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Memory section and exact original US SKU. Retained original 8 GB base. Higher purchase-time memory options are excluded.

16GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR4X9Reviewifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-newRead 7 October 2026M1 roster: Hynix LPDDR4X memory. iFixit identifies 8 GB in two 4 GB on-package ICs in original Air. Memory rate in MHz is not copied as MT/s.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

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

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

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

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Soldered10Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_13-inchRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications explicitly list 16GB LPDDR5x RAM (soldered). Consumer 256GB and 512GB removable UFS configurations are named separately.

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

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained CPU/GPU configuration. Does not establish upgradeability.

16GB7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Memory and storage table, page 3. Memory options: 16GB LPDDR5x RAM. Original consumer configuration maximum, not business-model maximum or post-purchase upgrade.

Storage

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

256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Retained original US 256 GB base SKU. Later or education-only capacities do not change this record.

256GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section publishes SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.

UFS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

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

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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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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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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 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 3	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt 3, USB4 and DisplayPort share each USB-C connector.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd6b8efc444/2023/mac/13Read 7 October 2026Exact M1 tour images explicitly identify left-side Thunderbolt/USB4 ports and right-side 3.5 mm headphone jack. Maker alt labels retained. Generic external-display support does not create a physical DisplayPort connector.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Overview explicitly gives two 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 and one 5 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 1. Maker consumer sheet confirms DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C and one 3.5 mm headphone jack. Physical connectors counted once. No Thunderbolt capability inferred from dock compatibility.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026M1 Air model table frequency cells: ax@5GHz, ax@2.4GHz. Exact model named with M2 siblings. No 6 GHz from newer Air groups.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/news-media/media-center/press-kits/ifa-2024/documents/SnapdragonXPlus8-coreProductBrief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm brief Wi-Fi/Bluetooth row for the FastConnect 7800 system: Spectral Bands 6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz. Maker fact sheet footnote 16 confirms the 6 GHz band exists and is not available in all regions. Radio support only. Regional regulation, router and driver limits apply.

Wi-Fi module

Apple USI 339S007589Reviewifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-newRead 7 October 2026Chip roster: Apple USI 339S00758 Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth 5.0 module. Exact inspected Air hardware. Comment guesses of Broadcom are not used.

Qualcomm FastConnect 780015Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-update-historyRead 10 October 2026Maker driver and firmware update history for Surface Laptop 13-inch 1st Edition lists Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System under Network adapters, next to the Adreno X1-45 GPU and Hexagon NPU drivers of the Snapdragon model. The Intel BE201 row in the same page belongs to the separate Intel business model.

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.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

5.42Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

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No7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Network and connectivity table lists only Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. No cellular modem is listed for this Snapdragon consumer model.

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)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 7 October 2026Keyboard: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys. Only retained US MGN63LL/A documented US layout. ISO review layout not added to this SKU.

QWERTY2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Keyboard layout table explicitly specifies QWERTY. ANSI or ISO geometry is not asserted.

Key switches

Scissor8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section: scissor keys. Exact original review. No butterfly mechanism inheritance.

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

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Backlit, type not stated7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original May 2025 13-inch Snapdragon fact sheet, PDF page 8 Keyboard layout explicitly Keyboard backlight. Generic category preserves unknown light colour/type. Intel Series 3 and second-edition hardware excluded.

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

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No7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Fact sheet cover picture shows the compact keyboard with no numeric keypad next to the touchpad. The Keyboard layout table lists QWERTY with F1 to F12 and does not list a keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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

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Touchpad size

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

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad states Force Touch. Separate Apple support source establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple explicitly states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.

Mechanical9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Superfluous-and-too-expensive-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-with-the-Snapdragon-X-Plus-review.1031698.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input devices section explicitly describes a normal clickpad with mechanical clicks, rather than a haptic trackpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

1080p Full HD1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 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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No10Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_13-inchRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications explicitly state no face authentication camera. The incorrect fanless claim is rejected against maker service instructions and Notebookcheck teardown.

Webcam privacy

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

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211Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-13in/surface-laptop-13in-component-disassembly-and-reassemblyRead 8 October 2026Matching original Snapdragon Surface Laptop 13-inch service guide Speaker Replacement, Primary Components explicitly 2 Speakers (right and left). Separate removal and installation procedures confirm the physical count. Not inferred from Omnisonic stereo processing.

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

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

Dolby Audio, Bluetooth LE Audio2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Mics table: Dual Studio Mics. Count of two physical microphones.

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.

49.9Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

50Wh4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Overview Power and Portability explicitly specifies 50 Wh battery for retained consumer model. Maker page battery-capacity table has no numeric row, so no unpublished nominal/minimum value is inferred.

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 13-inch (M1, 2020)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	23
Web browsing	16

Source1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Maker footnotes 1 and 6. Matching preproduction 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage first-edition devices tested March 2025. Local .mov video playback in Windows Media Player at 1080p/24 FPS, and browsing twelve popular websites across multiple tabs. Brightness 150 nits with auto-brightness disabled, Wi-Fi connected, other settings default. Maximum claims vary with use and configuration.

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.

30W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. Adapter nominal rated output for retained original US base configuration.

45W1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original 2025 Snapdragon fact sheet box lists Surface 45 W USB-C Wall Charger in selected markets/configurations. Exact US reference inclusion independently established by its retained store source. Ports and charging/footnote 15 explicitly requires minimum 60 W USB-C PD supply for fast charging, sold separately. Supplied 45 W rating is not a laptop maximum input and is below that fast-charge requirement. No 80% charge endpoint converted to 0-to-50 time.

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

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026Supplied charging cable connector at the laptop end.

USB-C1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

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.

02Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026

111Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-13in/surface-laptop-13in-component-disassembly-and-reassemblyRead 8 October 2026Fan Replacement lists one Fan Subassembly and describes removing the single fan FPC and fan. Original Snapdragon service guide, corroborated by Notebookcheck Maintenance section: A single fan is employed for cooling.

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

No9Reviewifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-newRead 7 October 2026Air cooling section: foregoing heatpipes or a vapor chamber. Solid aluminum heat spreader. Fan count 0 already stored from maker. No liquid-metal inference.

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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

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd6b8efc444/2023/mac/13Read 7 October 2026Generation-specific tour names Touch ID as the power button.

Power button3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-13-inch-featuresRead 5 October 2026Windows Hello section explicitly describes fingerprint power button. Facial recognition from retailer FAQ is excluded.

TPM

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Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.02Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

Remote management

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

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Big Sur2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later compatible updates excluded.

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 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.

417nits14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display grid center: 417 cd/m². Center on Battery 417 cd/m². X-Rite i1Pro2, SDR at maximum brightness. Center, not average.

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

394.7nits14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display Average: 394.7 cd/m². Nine-point grid, X-Rite i1Pro2, maximum brightness.

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

1,069:114Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display Contrast: 1069:1, Black 0.39 cd/m². X-Rite i1Pro2 at maximum brightness.

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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.

99.8%14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display: 99.8% sRGB (Calman 2D). Coverage from Calman 2D. Review also reports 100% Argyll 3D by a different method, not merged. X-Rite i1Pro2.

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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.

98.2%14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display prose: DCI P3 under daVinci Resolve 98.2%. X-Rite i1Pro2, DaVinci Resolve presentation. Display P3 Argyll 3D 98.6% is a different target and not used.

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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.

1.1214Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 1.12. Before calibration. dE2000 in comparison table, MobileForge/sRGB route, X-Rite i1Pro2. Calibrated 0.77 excluded.

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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.

Yes14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Screen flickering/PWM detected: 118000 Hz at ≤49%. Review table value. Prose rounds to 117 kHz at about 50%. Above it, slight 60 Hz brightness variation is distinguished from 118 kHz PWM.

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

118kHz14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Screen flickering/PWM table: 118000 Hz. Table exact value preferred over rounded 117 kHz prose. At 49%/155 nits and below.

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

49%14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026PWM table: ≤49% brightness setting. At 155 cd/m² and below. Review prose rounds to about 50%.

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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.

26.1ms14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Black-to-white table combined: 26.1 ms. 14.9 ms rise+11.2 ms fall. Review 60 Hz panel. Test brightness not stated.

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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.

31ms14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 202650% grey to 80% grey combined: 31 ms. 14 ms rise+17 ms fall. Review 60 Hz panel. Test brightness not stated.

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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.

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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°C14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maximal load upper-side maximum 44 °C. Room 22 °C, calibrated Fluke t3000FC/Fluke 62 Mini. Table max-load surface test. Hotspot is not CPU sensor temperature.

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

44°C14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maximal load bottom maximum 44 °C. Room 22 °C, calibrated Fluke t3000FC/Fluke 62 Mini. Review cautions heatmap image readings slightly too high. Numeric instrument table retained.

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

32°C14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Palmrest/touchpad maximum 32 °C. Max-load surface test, room 22 °C, calibrated Fluke t3000FC/Fluke 62 Mini.

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

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

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

87°C14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Temperature section: GPU reaches 87 C in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, settled 790 MHz. Software telemetry tool, resolution, preset and firmware not stated. Same original M1 7-core GPU, 8 GB, 256 GB, Silver, ISO review unit, macOS 11. Whole SoC also reports 87 C but is not substituted as a CPU sensor.

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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 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	Safari WiFi v1.3, windowed	16
Wi-Fi browsing	150	Safari WiFi v1.3, fullscreen	15.23
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Safari WiFi v1.3, maximum display brightness	8.47
Max load	Not available	Unigine Valley Extreme synthetic GPU load, 4xAA, maximum display brightness	2.38

Source14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Runtime table 16h00, 15h14, 8h28. Stored as 16, 15.23 and 8.47 h, rounded to two decimals. Gaming prose 2h23, stored as 2.38 h. Matching reference CPU/GPU/RAM/SSD. Safari 150 nits as described. Max-brightness rows do not borrow center brightness as measured test setting. Last row is a synthetic GPU benchmark runtime, classified as max_load rather than a named-game runtime.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)

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

16h=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

160min14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Power section: 0 to 100% in 2h40min with included 30 W. Exact duration converted to minutes. Reviewer test, operating activity unstated. Faster MBP16-adapter result not used.

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

7W14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Idle Maximum 7 W. AC outlet reading, Metrahit Energy, maximum idle setting. Minimum 1.9 W and average 6.4 W not substituted.

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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.

30.3W14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Load Maximum 30.3 W. AC outlet Metrahit Energy. Review stress plot labelled CB15+Valley. Supplied 30 W output adapter is separate from AC input.

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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.

2.8W14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Temperature section: GPU consumption 2.8 W in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided at settled 790 MHz. Software GPU-only telemetry, not whole-system AC power. Tool, resolution/preset and firmware not stated. Same original M1 7-core GPU, 8 GB, 256 GB, Silver, ISO sample, macOS 11.

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

1.272kg(2.8 lb)14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-2020-M1-Entry-Review-Apple-M1-CPU-humbles-Intel-and-AMD.508057.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications Weight: 1.272 kg, Power Supply 172 g. Separate measured laptop mass. Review unit: M1 7-core GPU, 8 GB RAM, Apple SSD AP0256Q 256 GB, Silver, macOS 11 Big Sur. US reference is Space Gray with same CPU/GPU/RAM/storage. Region keyboard differs. No change to maker 1.29 kg. Scale model and weighing method are not published.

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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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Yes1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Maker requires 16 GB or greater memory for Copilot+ PC experiences. Retained original configuration has 16 GB.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookAir_PER_Nov2020.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 7 footnote 2: Gold rating in the United States and Canada. Original Nov 2020 report for US 13-inch M1 Air. Standard IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110. Canada registry corroborates but does not substitute for US maker statement.

Gold13Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/mlsd/documents/presentations/en-us/surface/MSFT-echo-Ecoprofile-SurfaceLaptop-13inch.pdfRead 7 October 2026July 2025 original model 2095 Ecoprofile, Labels and certifications section: EPEAT registered in many countries at the Gold level. EPEAT registry corroborates original model. Registration varies by country.

Other certifications

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Windows 11 Secured-core PC7Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/726/2025/05/Surface-Laptop-13-inch-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Security table lists Windows 11 Secured-core PC. Stored verbatim. No Secured-core level is stated.

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, 30W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026In the Box. Exact original US base adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Optional fast-charge adapter excluded.

Surface Laptop, 13-inch, USB-C charging cable, Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026Current US consumer store lists laptop, USB-C charging cable, Surface 45 W USB-C Wall Charger, Quick Start Guide and safety/warranty documents. Business and other regional box contents 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/111883Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 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.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year manufacturer hardware warranty. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights excluded.

1year4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1889087-REG/microsoft_ep2_36981_13_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 5 October 2026Items Included lists limited one-year manufacturer warranty for retained US retail SKU. Paid plans 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/1118831Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv31Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-13-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv3Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118831Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111883Read 5 October 2026

www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrs2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-13-inch-1st-edition-certified-refurbished/8mzbmmcjznrsRead 5 October 2026Maker consumer first-edition specification table. Refurbished sales page is used only for unchanged published hardware specifications, not refurbished prices, product identity or release date.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd6b8efc444/2023/mac/134Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd6b8efc444/2023/mac/13Read 7 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-13-inch-features3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-13-inch-featuresRead 5 October 2026Original first-edition Snapdragon user guide. Later Intel business model mentioned separately is excluded.

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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