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General

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Series

MacBook Air1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop4Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/05/20/introducing-the-ultimate-copilot-pcs-the-all-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptopRead 5 October 2026

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

MC6T4LL/A, A3240, Mac16,1210Retailer pagedrazby.fs.gov.cz/handlers/Vyhlaska/4914Read 7 October 2026Exact US Sky Blue base reference, 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB. Government tax-administration public auction listing contains the original manufacturer package-label pixels. Government-authored wrapper is retailer/sales listing provenance, not a manufacturer PDF. A3240 and Mac16,12 are common 13-inch M4 identifiers. No other GPU SKU, refurbished part number or unique device identifier is retained in product data.11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102869Read 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) row names Model Identifier Mac16,12. Broad part-number family list also contains higher-GPU configurations, so it is not copied wholesale.12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-13-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB page independently identifies MC6T4LL/A, A3240 and Mac16,12. Current full ordinary indexed table read, direct site request failed. EMC is not needed for selected reference.

ZGJ-000013Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026Original US manufacturer SKU ZGJ-00001, Platinum, Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Current new-condition route retains the identity/title/reviews, not detailed core or GPU fields. No stock claim retained.

GTIN / EAN

19594989026010Retailer pagedrazby.fs.gov.cz/handlers/Vyhlaska/4914Read 7 October 2026Directly read original maker-label digits for exact MC6T4LL/A Sky Blue base US package. UPC stored without spaces. MicroCenter and Best Buy independently corroborate. GlobalOffice Mexico exact-title listing prints 195949890147, contradicted by actual maker-label pixels. No serial or hardware-address field transcribed.13Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/692841/apple-macbook-air-13-mc6t4ll-a-(early-2025)-136-laptop-computer-sky-blueRead 7 October 2026Exact MC6T4LL/A Sky Blue, 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB, UPC 195949890260. Corroborates original package label.14Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-laptop-apple-m4-chip-built-for-apple-intelligence-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-sky-blue/6534644Read 7 October 2026Exact MC6T4LL/A and UPC 195949890260 corroborate original package label. No current store price imported.

1963882774698Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/681044/microsoft-surface-laptop-(wi-fi)-7th-edition-zgj-00001-copilot-pc-138-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Exact US ZGJ-00001 Platinum Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. UPC-A is stored as its literal 12 digits.

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

5 March 20251Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

20 May 20244Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/05/20/introducing-the-ultimate-copilot-pcs-the-all-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued15Press articleheise.de/en/news/Apple-tidies-up-Over-a-dozen-products-discontinued-11205485.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current status as of October 7, 2026. Later report explicitly says M4 models are no longer sold directly by Apple. Current new-product catalogue has only M5. Earlier March 3 Tom’s Guide claim that M4 stayed in lineup is older and does not establish current sale. Exact discontinuation day remains unresolved. Third-party clearance and Apple refurbished stock are separate.16Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-airRead 7 October 2026Current first-party new MacBook Air catalogue read on October 7, 2026, all listed configurations are M5. Supports later explicit removal report. Retained old documentation and refurbished stock are not asserted to be current new-product lineup.

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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.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)17Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Explicit model predecessor, existing apple-macbook-air-13-m3 record verified. No M3 measurement transferred.

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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 (M5, 2026)32Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m5-2026Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Air 13 (M5, 2026) replaces the MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025).

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)22Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 23 October 2026Microsoft's launch post compares the 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition with the 7th Edition and calls it the previous generation.23Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-is-much-faster-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-8-2026-Review.1334131.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition says the chassis is unchanged from the previous model and the previous generation Surface Laptop.

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

$9991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: base 13-inch starts at $999 in US, excluding sales tax. Education and later prices excluded.

$9994Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/05/20/introducing-the-ultimate-copilot-pcs-the-all-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptopRead 5 October 2026Maker launch announcement starting $999 literal US claim, original 13.8-inch X Plus base. Current store prices and later reductions excluded.

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.

€1,19918Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 7 October 2026Maker German 13-inch base launch consumer price including VAT, all four finishes. Base hardware is the represented 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB, separately bound by maker tech sheet and board list. Regional euro launch price, not conversion of US MSRP or current discount. Education EUR 1069 excluded. Retained reference package remains US MC6T4LL/A.

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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.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

US3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Platinum3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

Ultrabook4Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/05/20/introducing-the-ultimate-copilot-pcs-the-all-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026

Clamshell19Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original seventh-edition repair diagrams show the hinged notebook keyboard and display assembly. No Studio or convertible model inherited.

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.

Width304.1Depth215Thickness (max)11.3mm(12 × 8.5 × 0.4 in)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Width301Depth220Thickness (max)17.5mm(11.9 × 8.7 × 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and weight section. Chassis width 301 mm, depth 220 mm and height 17.5 mm. No package dimensions.

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

1.24kg(2.7 lb)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

1.34kg(3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and weight section, matching screen size. Maker published laptop mass without power supply, manufacturing variation qualified.

Lid material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max hinge angle

130°19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Published non-measured physical opening angle. Current LaptopDecision 2025 table corroborates. Original M4 repair parts list has one display assembly per colour, shared across logic-board/GPU options. No old-generation measurement or clamshell-label inference.

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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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Yes16Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-hardware-environmental-test-resultsRead 7 October 2026Maker legal documentation links the exact Surface Laptop 13.8-inch 7th Edition (2036) to this test table. MIL-STD-810H column Surface Laptop 7th Edition Snapdragon reports Pass for listed procedures except Humidity N/A. Independent third-party laboratory tests, not a guarantee of field durability. Consumer hardware model is explicitly linked by maker, not inherited from an Intel business model.17Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/legal/compliance/environmental-compliance/documentationRead 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 13.8-inch 7th Edition (2036) section links to Surface hardware environmental test results. Later 8th Edition reuses model 2036 and is kept separate.

Display

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

13.6in(34.5 cm)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

13.8in(35.1 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1664px3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

2304 × 1536px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

224.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200.7ppi=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.

IPS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

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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.

Glossy7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model display specifications: glossy yes.

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Touchscreen

No17Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact tested 10 CPU / 8 GPU / 16 GB / 256 GB public verdict explicitly states no touch input support. Protected result cells not accessed.20Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4512697/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Exact US A3240 16 GB row lists MC6T4 among base model identifiers. Touch Screen explicitly No. Matching RTINGS base review and Staples MC6T4LL/A table independently corroborate. Different 32 GB certificate and its power readings are not imported.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None13Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-gb/surface/accessories/pen/surface-pen-compatibility-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly says these models are not compatible with Surface Slim Pen or Surface Pen. No active pen support. Capacitive finger touch remains true.

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 (M4, 2025)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1664	60	No

Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model specifications: IPS native 2560 x 1664 at 60 Hz. No external-display timing inferred.17Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Public exact tested base-model verdict explicitly 60 Hz display and no VRR. Adds vrr=false to existing native 2560x1664/60Hz row. No external adaptive-sync support is denied by this built-in-panel fact. Protected measurement tables not accessed.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2304	1536	120

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display section publishes dynamic refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution. No VRR technology inferred from dynamic refresh wording.

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.

500nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

600nits9Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Literal maker qualifier: 600 nits maximum (typical), SDR. Manufacturer typical panel rating at maximum setting. Not measured brightness. HDR peak claim remains separately retained.

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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600nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states 600 nits HDR peak luminance. Footnote 4 requires HDR content and HDR enabled in device settings.

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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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly describes individually colour-calibrated display.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M43Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (10-core)2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker original seventh-edition guide explicitly lists Snapdragon X Plus (10 Core). Original consumer PDF restricts X Plus to the 13.8-inch size.3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Public original SKU listing plus maker guide identify Snapdragon X Plus 10-core.

Processor brand

Apple3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Qualcomm3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 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 (M4, 2025)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	4	Performance
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Chip: 10-core M4 with four Performance and six Efficiency cores. No Apple super cores in this generation.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
10	Qualcomm Oryon	3.4

Source9Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker confirms original X1P-64-100, corroborated by exact ZGJ-00001 retailer. Qualcomm Oryon cores, no Intel P/E label. Highest named multi-core frequency 3.4 GHz. No guessed base clock or short-duration boost.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026SKU Comparison table page 1: X1P-64-100, 10 Qualcomm Oryon cores, maximum multi-core 3.4 GHz, no separate boost. Microsoft exact 13.8-inch Plus cell independently identifies this chip.

CPU cores

10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

107Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

1011Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-64-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838786.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact X1P-64-100 processor. Hardware threads are chip property, not inferred from generic family. Laptop configured power and capability-only memory speed are not inherited.

Max boost clock

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3.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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6MB18Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-64-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838786.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 specification table explicitly Level 3 Cache 6 MB. Maker publishes 42 MB total cache across levels, which is not relabelled as L3. Exact chip identity matched by Microsoft June 2024 fact sheet and Micro Center US SKU.

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.

3nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026Apple M4 uses second-generation 3 nm technology. The represented Air explicitly uses M4.

4nm10Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 product brief. OEM identity separately matched by Microsoft June 2024 fact sheet and Micro Center exact SKU.

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.

38TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026M4 Neural Engine peak up to 38 trillion operations per second. Chip maker claim, not measured laptop sustained rate. Precision is not stated.

45TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon NPU-only 45 TOPS. CPU and GPU throughput excluded.

Graphics

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

No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Only integrated M4 GPU is installed.

No3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026Detailed Graphics Type Integrated evidence is from the publicly indexed exact original SKU route. The maker generation feature guide explicitly identifies Snapdragon X Plus as 10-core. Current new-condition listing is not treated as a detailed spec table.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Public index of the exact original ZGJ-00001 retail listing states Graphics Type Integrated. Live current replacement route retains less detail. No current availability or price inferred.

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 M4 8-core GPU3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 20268-core GPU base configuration. 10-core GPU upgrade excluded.

Qualcomm Adreno1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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

16GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Standard 16 GB unified memory, paired with 256 GB SSD.

16GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Exact original US SKU listing title retains 16 GB memory.

RAM type

LPDDR5X7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base 16 GB, Dual-Channel, onboard. The review writes LPDDR5-7500. LPDDR5 tops out at 6400 MT/s, so 7500 is the LPDDR5X rate. Stored as LPDDR5X, as for the 15-inch M4 Air.

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

7,500MT/s7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 published installed speed.

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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.

27Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications explicitly says 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.

Soldered7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Base 13-inch reviewer describes no maintenance options and onboard RAM.

Soldered12Reviewifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_7Read 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch device page explicitly includes Snapdragon X Plus 10-core and 16 GB. Battery 22/15 h entries on same page belong to other size and are not inherited. Manufacturer nominal 54 Wh remains unchanged.

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.

16GB12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-13-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base page says 24 or 32 GB purchase configuration automatically changes GPU to 10 cores. Supports 16 GB maximum while retaining 8-core GPU. Generic Maximum RAM 32 GB table is qualified by that footnote.21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/121934Read 7 October 2026Retained 8-core GPU reference has 16 GB maximum. Complete maker board table lists only 16 GB / 256 GB with 8-core GPU. All 24/32 GB boards use 10-core GPU. EveryMac explicitly says adding RAM necessarily upgrades the GPU, so broader manufacturer family 32 GB is not assigned to this fixed GPU configuration. No post-purchase memory upgrade implied.

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Storage

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

256GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Standard 256 GB SSD. Alternative purchase capacities are not installed storage.

256GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Exact original US SKU listing title retains 256 GB SSD.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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41Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Memory and Storage section explicitly identifies the offered drives as Gen4 SSD, including 256GB. Interface classification beyond SSD omitted.

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

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

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

Source21Retailer pageifixit.com/products/microsoft-surface-ssd-upgrade-kitRead 8 October 2026iFixit official Micron partner product explicitly lists a M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe replacement and compatibility with Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch model 2036. Microsoft original service guide complete parts diagram and single-rSSD replacement establish one socket occupied by the selected 256 GB drive. 2230 is the supported length documented by this replacement, no longer-module support assumed. Replacement drive generation does not establish a higher physical socket generation or lane count, omitted. Installed original SSD classification remains maker plain SSD.

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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 (M4, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 / DisplayPort 1.4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Exact tech sheet names Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 at up to 40 Gb/s, plus native DisplayPort 1.4 output over USB-C. Existing two left USB-C connectors counted once each. Charging input maximum and peripheral output watts remain unstated, supplied/optional adapter ratings not substituted.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026M4 tour: left MagSafe 3 and two Thunderbolt 4, right 3.5 mm audio.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	USB4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Ports and charging section, exact screen-size column. USB-C explicitly USB4 and DisplayPort 1.4a, physical connectors counted once. USB-A original document only states USB 3.1. Unconfirmed data rates and later conflicting Gen 2 wording omitted. Dock compatibility does not establish Thunderbolt support.

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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 6E3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Exact M4 family tech sheet explicitly Wi-Fi 6E. Separate maker networking document establishes 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz bands and router/region conditions.22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-nz/102285Read 7 October 2026Maker explains 6 GHz on Wi-Fi 6E clients with optional 2.4/5 GHz operation. Eligibility explicitly includes MacBook Air introduced in 2024 or later, and exact M4 tech sheet specifies Wi-Fi 6E. Supported three bands, subject to router/software and regional availability. No Wi-Fi 7 upgraded standard assigned.

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Wi-Fi module

Broadcom 0x14E4 / 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base Specifications names Broadcom 0x14E4 / 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort.

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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.

5.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

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No8Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/681044/microsoft-surface-laptop-(wi-fi)-7th-edition-zgj-00001-copilot-pc-138-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Exact US ZGJ-00001 base 13.8-inch Snapdragon model. Later Intel 5G business models are excluded.

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.

US ANSI, ISO3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer specification Keyboard layout explicitly QWERTY. No regional ANSI/ISO geometry inferred.

Key switches

Scissor23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/101268Read 7 October 2026Exact 13-inch M4 repair manual directly links this key exploded-view and scissor replacement procedure. Current M4 family scissor architecture, not assumed from Magic Keyboard branding. EveryMac M4 comparison and Ars firsthand review corroborate.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-sg/122003Read 7 October 2026Exact M4 repair manual Procedures links Keys Overview, which names scissor mechanism. Covers retained 13-inch generation and board configurations.

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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.

Single colour25Spec databasee-catalog.co.uk/APPLE-MC6T4.htmRead 7 October 2026Explicit white keyboard lighting, therefore single colour. Exact page lists MC6T4LL/A among retained package codes. Maker Backlit Magic Keyboard corroborates illumination, with the secondary source supplying colour. No RGB inferred or claimed.

Backlit, type not stated20Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-138-and-15-inch-7th-edition-certified-refurbished/8V7GKBZD5V58/1K80Read 8 October 2026Original consumer seventh-edition hardware specification, Keyboard layout section explicitly Keyboard backlight. This current refurbished store route describes original hardware, not an inherited refurbished warranty or box. Lighting colour and type are not stated.

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

No26Retailer pagestaples.ca/products/3114987-en-apple-macbook-air-13-m4-chip-256-gb-ssd-16-gb-unified-memory-sky-blue-englishRead 7 October 2026Explicit dedicated physical number pad absence for same US-coded Sky Blue base package. Maker 78-key US / 79-key ISO inventory and complete top view corroborate. Number row is not a dedicated keypad.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Secondary published physical travel, not reviewer-measured actuation or a copied M3 test. Current M4 repair inventory uses common colour-specific top case 661-50063 Sky Blue for all CPU/GPU board options. No measurement method is published. No different value found in reliable current sources.

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

No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Complete current input inventory consists of 78/79-key Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Force Touch trackpad. Matching full top view and repair inventory show all controls and no dedicated stick device. This is complete visible-control evidence, not an assumption from an unspecified pointing-device line.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Matching M4 complete top view labels keyboard, Touch ID, camera, microphone and Force Touch trackpad. No dedicated pointing stick in complete visible-control inventory.

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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.

Haptic5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Matching M4 tech sheet names Force Touch. Official Apple support says Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and have no mechanical click when off.

Haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Keyboard and Accessibility sections explicitly specify Precision Haptic touchpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

1080p Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Explicit no infrared sensor, with fingerprint hardware separately marked Yes. Current M4 maker camera is 12 MP Center Stage and common colour-specific display assembly for all logic boards. IR face authentication is not supplied by Touch ID. No Windows driver compatibility inferred from macOS alone.

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-featuresRead 5 October 2026Original model guide separately identifies Windows Hello camera and front-facing camera. PDF Security section explicitly Windows Hello face authentication.

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.

43Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

219Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026Microsoft M1318466 service guide, complete illustrated parts inventory printed page 16. Exact 13.8-inch chassis has Right Speaker E0D-00002 and Left Speaker E0D-00001. Both are separate physical speakers. Plus 16 GB board C0P-00002 is explicitly listed in the same inventory. No 15-inch assembly transfer.

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

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation microphone mode, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods models3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Exact 13-inch model Audio section explicitly lists Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, alongside Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. It is not an unconditional built-in-speaker feature. No 15-inch speaker count or component measurement inherited.

Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Audio section specifies Dual Studio Mics. Two physical microphones, not sound-processing channels.

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.

53.8Wh3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

54Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Battery Capacities table, matching screen-size column. Nominal 54 Wh at 13.8 inches or 66 Wh at 15 inches. Minimum 52/64 is excluded.

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 (M4, 2025)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	18
Web browsing	15

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026Maker January 2025 test uses matching base 13-inch M4, 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB. Wi-Fi web 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari, display eight clicks from bottom and keyboard backlight off.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	20
Web browsing	13

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original PDF footnotes 6 and 7. Matching 13.8-inch Snapdragon X Plus 10-core, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Local .mov video in Windows Media Player at 1080p/24 FPS and browsing eight websites across multiple tabs. Brightness 150 nits, auto-brightness disabled, Wi-Fi connected, other settings default on Windows 11. Up to 20 hours video and 13 hours web, varies by use/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.

30W3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026US base supplied 30 W adapter. Optional 70 W fast-charge adapter excluded from supplied rating.

39W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer box section explicitly lists 39W Power Supply for matching size. Adapter rated output, not accepted USB-C charging 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.

MagSafe3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Ports and charging section includes proprietary Surface Connect. Original consumer box supplied power supply uses Surface Connect, separate from optional USB-C charging.7Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-au/d/microsoft-surface-39w-power-supply/8mzbmmcjzpb6Read 5 October 2026Maker 39 W component page explicitly identifies the magnetic Surface Connect laptop connector. The original consumer PDF independently proves the included 39 W supply. Australian wall-plug and box-region details are not imported.

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

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Claim up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes requires optional 70 W USB-C adapter, not the supplied 30 W adapter.

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Cooling

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

01Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Thin, light fanless design.

119Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original seventh-edition assembly diagrams and Keyboard Replacement Process printed pages 65-67 identify one physical fan, removed and installed with three screws. Not a count of vents. Applies to the explicitly listed 13.8-inch Plus 16 GB board.

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

No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-13-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Explicit current model physical cooling classification. Apple documents fanless design and common M4 logic-board chassis, but fanless alone is not the negative premise. No contrary reliable source for this current 13-inch model found. Liquid metal list has no absence item, so no invented component row.

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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.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Name
Automatic
Low Power Mode

Source27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-asia/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly includes 13-inch M4 2025 in Low Power support. Automatic is factory default. High Power supported-model list excludes this fanless Air and no such mode is added. macOS/software availability applies, Sequoia 15.1 or later current enhancements documented. No watt limits inferred. This does not establish which mode a reviewer actually used.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Top illustration explicitly labels Touch ID as power button.

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TPM

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Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 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.

No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026Complete matching M4 exterior views and connector inventory show MagSafe 3, two USB-C ports and right headphone jack, with no dedicated physical cable-lock slot. Complete visible-control/port inventory scope. USB-C accessory locks are separate.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Sequoia1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Launch publication explicitly names macOS Sequoia.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

173points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024 Single Core, 173 points. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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

815points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024 Multi Core, initial 815 points. 30-minute 710-point sustained result is a different condition. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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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.

3,820points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core, 3820 points. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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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.

14,903points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core, 14903 points. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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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

716points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 20263DMark Steel Nomad score 716 for matching Sky Blue M4 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB. Steel Nomad Light 3168 is a different test. macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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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.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	103
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	39
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, AA: SMAA	Not available	34
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, AA: TAA	Not available	30
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, AA: SMAA	Not available	39.7
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, AA: TAA	Not available	27.8
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, AA: TAA	Not available	23.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, AA: TAA	Not available	22.6
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	25.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	20.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	17
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	14.3
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	53.2
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	46.3
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	40.7
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	28.7
Civilization 7	1920	1080	Low	Not available	98
Civilization 7	1920	1080	Medium, AA: MSAA	Not available	78.2
Civilization 7	1920	1080	High, AA: MSAA	Not available	62.9

Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Final game table: published resolutions, presets and AA retained. Cyberpunk FSR off. Unstated ray tracing, frame generation and 1% lows omitted. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

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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

44.9°C9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stress-test top grid maximum 44.9 degrees Celsius, room 21.2. Fluke t3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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

42.6°C9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stress-test bottom grid maximum 42.6 degrees Celsius, room 21.2. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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

34.2°C9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Stress-test palmrest and touchpad maximum 34.2 degrees Celsius, room 21.2. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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

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

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

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Measured battery and power

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

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	16.22
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	7.08

Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wi-Fi 16h 13min at 150 nits and 7h 05min at maximum brightness. Minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Browser version is not stated. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

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

16.22h=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.

8.8W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maximum idle wall reading 8.8 W. Review uses supplied 30 W adapter. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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

18.5W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra, FSR off, 150 nits, average wall reading 18.5 W. Supplied 30 W adapter. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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

30.8W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maximum load wall reading 30.8 W. Supplied 30 W adapter briefly limits stress. This is not CPU configured power. Matching Sky Blue 13-inch M4, 10 CPU / 8 GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB, macOS 15 Sequoia. Power mode is not named.

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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.

1.225kg(2.7 lb)7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-passively-cooled-M4-SoC-makes-the-competition-look-old-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M4-base-model-review.1002534.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact base reviewer measured 1.225 kg without 170 g adapter. Maker published weight 1.24 kg remains separate.

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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.

No8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 7 October 2026Existing M4 chip primary claim is Neural Engine up to 38 TOPS, precision unstated. Reference M4/macOS Sequoia configuration is separate from Microsoft Windows 11 Copilot+ class.28Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 7 October 2026Necessary conditions: Copilot+ is a Windows 11 PC class with 40+ NPU TOPS. Exact reference ships macOS Sequoia and Apple M4 claimed Neural Engine peak up to 38 TOPS. Apple does not state precision, so this is declared capability/class comparison, not a new precision-specific throughput claim. Native macOS and Apple Intelligence are not Copilot+ certification. Optional virtual-machine software is separate.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold29Certification listepeat.net/computers-and-displays-search-result/page-1/size-25Read 7 October 2026Exact 13-inch M4 United States registration is Gold, active certification registration. Active EPEAT status does not mean active manufacture or first-party new sales. Maker launch environmental report independently corroborates US Gold rating.30Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/M4_MacBook_Air_PER_March2025.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker March 2025 report explicitly EPEAT Gold, evaluated US configuration, with 13-inch 256 GB baseline. No factory/facility certification promoted to product certification.

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15E31Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCGA3240Read 7 October 2026Exact A3240 hardware is identified on original US MC6T4LL/A package label. Reproduced FCC grant explicitly Certification and Part 15E for WLAN. This is a radio equipment authorization, not a company-wide/facility badge. No SAR or unrelated numerical power fields added. No Canadian or EU certificate assumed from other-market info sheet.

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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.

13-inch MacBook Air, 30W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026US base bundle. 8-core GPU supplied 30 W, not optional 35 W or 70 W.

Surface Laptop 13.8-inch, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer box section, matching screen-size column. Supplied 39 W at 13.8 inches or 65 W at 15 inches adapter, Quick Start and safety/warranty documents. Other regional bundles excluded.

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

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.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.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products, April 22, 2022 to present. Statutory rights and refurbished warranty prices excluded.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer specification one-year limited hardware warranty. Retained US 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.

Carry-in, Mail-in6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited-warranty service options explicitly include carry-in at Apple Retail/AASP and mail-in when Apple determines eligibility. Apple chooses one or more options, so both are documented routes rather than a guarantee of every route in every location. Mail-in uses prepaid waybill/customer shipment, not guaranteed staffed collection. Optional paid AppleCare or on-site service is not imported. The third DIY-parts option has no enum and remains report-only.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-color1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker exact seventh-edition feature overview. Newer editions and Intel business models are separate.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1222093Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122209Read 8 October 2026

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdf15Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original June 2024 Microsoft-hosted consumer fact sheet. Downloaded and read. Previous retailer-hosted PDF route now presents a challenge.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/154Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 7 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-featuresRead 5 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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