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AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

General

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Series

MacBook Air5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026

Framework Laptop 133Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post title: Framework Laptop 13 powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series.

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

MDH74LL/A, MDHA4LL/A, MDHE4LL/A, MDHH4LL/A6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102869Read 30 September 2026Model Identifier Mac17,3. Part numbers MDH74, MDHA4, MDHE4, MDHH4 (xx/A) and others for other configurations9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2 identifies all four exact US 16 GB/512 GB/8-core-GPU part numbers.

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GTIN / EAN

19595068738510Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/708450/apple-macbook-air-13-mdh74ll-a-%28early-2026%29-136-laptop-computer-silverRead 30 September 2026Exact MDH74LL/A Product Information / UPC cell: 195950687385. Other regional or colour SKUs have no verified GTIN here.

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

3 March 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

25 February 20253Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Framework blog post dated 25 Feb 2025 announces the Laptop 13 powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series.

Status

Available5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on 2026-09-30. US price now $1,299 for MDH74LL/A

Available2Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13-diy-amd-ai300Read 15 October 2026Product is listed with a ship time of 5 business days. Several options showed out of stock when read, so availability varies. Framework also sells refurbished units and the mainboard on its marketplace.

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 (M4, 2025)11Reviewrtings.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).

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

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

$1,0993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 202613-inch starts at $1,099 (U.S.)

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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.

€1,2494Press releaseapple.com/ie/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026Ireland: 13-inch starts at €1249 incl. VAT

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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.

US, IE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026US. Pre-order in 33 countries and regions4Press releaseapple.com/ie/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

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Segment

Ultrabook3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026Apple calls it the world's most popular laptop. Thin and light, fanless

Ultrabook3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Framework describes a thin, modular laptop. Tom's Hardware reviews it as an ultraportable.

Form factor

Clamshell1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Laptop with keyboard and trackpad, no convertible hinge

Clamshell6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review photos and text show an ordinary hinged clamshell with a top-hinged touchpad and a standard keyboard deck.

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)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Height 1.13 cm, width 30.41 cm, depth 21.5 cm

Width296.63Depth228.98Thickness (max)15.85mm(11.7 × 9 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says 15.85mm x 296.63mm x 228.98mm. The single thickness is stored as the maximum thickness. Tom's Hardware measures 11.68 x 9.01 x 0.62 inches, which matches.

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

1.23kg(2.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

1.3kg(2.9 lb)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says 1.3kg for the chassis. Tom's Hardware lists 2.87 pounds, which is 1.30 kg. Weight varies with the chosen memory, storage and expansion cards.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Top Cover - CNC. The sustainability text says 75 percent pre-consumer recycled aluminum top cover.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says aluminum formed Input Cover and Bottom Cover.

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.

13.6in(34.5 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026

Native resolution

2560 × 1664px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

2880 × 1920px1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Both displays are 13.5 inch, 3:2 matte panels. The 2.8K option is stored: 2880 x 1920. The 2.2K option is 2256 x 1504 at 60 Hz and over 400 nits. The reference is the 2.8K option because Tom's Hardware measured it.

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/126320Read 8 October 2026LED-backlit display with IPS technology

IPS6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says Framework outfitted the test system with its premium 13.5-inch 2880 x 1920 IPS display at 120 Hz.

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.

Glossy7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026glossy: yes, with anti-reflective surface

Matte1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026

Touchscreen

No10Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/708450/apple-macbook-air-13-mdh74ll-a-%28early-2026%29-136-laptop-computer-silverRead 30 September 2026Display specifications: Touch Screen No, exact MDH74LL/A 16 GB/512 GB/8-core-GPU configuration.

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Stylus

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

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1664	60

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1920	120

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 20262.8K display row says 120Hz refresh rate. No variable refresh rate claim is on the AI 300 spec page, so none is stored.

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.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

500nits1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Row says >500nit brightness. The qualifier is over 500. 500 is stored as the published floor. The 2.2K display row says >400nit.

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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100%1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Row says 100% sRGB color gamut. The method (coverage or volume) is not published, so this is a maker claim of unspecified type.

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

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

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HDR certification

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

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M5 (10-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 3701Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Processor list on the page: Ryzen AI 5 340, Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (12 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.1GHz). Each CPU is a different product, so only the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 edition is stored here. The page lists Radeon 890M for it.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

AMD5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 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 (M5, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	4	Super
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Chip section: 10-core CPU, 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clock maxima.7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 20264 x 4.6 GHz M5 S-Core (up to 4.608 GHz), 6 x 3.0 GHz M5 E-Core (3.048 GHz)

BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	4	Zen 5	2	5.1
Zen 5c	8	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 20264x Zen 5 and 8x Zen 5c. Base clock 2 GHz for both groups. Max boost up to 5.1 GHz. Max Zen 5c clock up to 3.3 GHz. Default TDP 28 W and cTDP 15 to 54 W are chip figures, not this laptop's setting.

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.

107Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

245Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026SMT yes, 24 threads.

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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24MB5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026L3 cache 24 MB. L2 is 12 MB.

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.

3nm7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 20263 nm

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

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

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

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

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

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50TOPS1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Spec page lists the NPU as up to 50 TOPS. The launch blog says 50 TOPS NPU. Precision is not stated.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

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/126320Read 8 October 2026The only GPU is the one in the M5 chip

No1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026

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 M5 8-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

AMD Radeon 890M1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 20265Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026Graphics model AMD Radeon 890M with 16 graphics cores at up to 2900 MHz.

Memory

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

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

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RAM type

LPDDR5X7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 202616 GB LPDDR5x-9600, onboard

DDR51Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says choose up to 96GB DDR5-5600 or bring your own. The Quick Start Guide says DDR4 is not compatible with the mainboard. The DIY Edition ships with no memory unless the buyer adds it, so no installed capacity is stored.

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

9,600MT/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

5,600MT/s1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026DDR5-5600 is the speed of every memory option the maker sells for this mainboard. No module is included by default.

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.

Soldered7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026RAM and SSD soldered

Slots3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post says two DDR5-5600 slots, upgradeable to 96GB. Memory is socketed, not soldered.

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

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BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Slot	Count
SO-DIMM	2

Source3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post says two DDR5-5600 slots, upgradeable to 96GB. The Quick Start Guide names the sockets Channel 0 and Channel 1. SO-DIMM form is stated by the Framework memory options and by Tom's Hardware, which installed two SO-DIMMs. No module is installed in the DIY Edition by default, so occupancy is not stored.4Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/404Read 15 October 2026Guide says modules go into sockets labelled Channel 0 and Channel 1. A single module belongs in Channel 0.

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.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Memory section: configurable to 24 GB or 32 GB at purchase, not a post-purchase upgrade.

96GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page says up to 96GB DDR5-5600. The launch blog says upgradeable to 96GB. AMD lists 256 GB as the processor maximum, which is not the laptop maximum.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

Storage

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

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

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Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Storage section explicitly specifies SSD, without an interface classification.

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

47Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Faster 512 GB SSD (PCIe 4.0)

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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.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

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BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Storage row says choose up to 8TB WD_BLACK NVMe SSDs or bring your own. No drive is included by default.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post says one PCIe 4 M.2 2280 slot, upgradeable to 8TB. The lane count is not stated.4Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/404Read 15 October 2026Guide shows one SSD slot, secured by one T5 fastener.

M.2 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 (M5, 2026)

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	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 up to 40Gb/s. Sides from the user guide2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 30 September 2026Left side: MagSafe 3 port, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports. Right side: 3.5 mm audio jack7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Left: MagSafe, 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery). Right: 3.5 mm

BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 expansion card slot	1	Left	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB4 expansion card slot	1	Right	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot with DisplayPort	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 expansion card slot with DisplayPort	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page lists four user-selectable Expansion Card slots and the 3.5 mm combo headphone jack. No port is built in apart from the jack. The slot types are counted as ports like on the Framework Laptop 16 entry, although a buyer may fill them with HDMI, USB-A, storage or card reader cards. Per-card choices are not stored. The side of the headphone jack is not published.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026Post says four Expansion Card slots. The rear two support USB4. The front two support USB 3.2 plus DisplayPort, for up to four simultaneous display outputs. One rear and one front slot sit on each side.4Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/404Read 15 October 2026Guide lists four bays. Upper left and upper right with the keyboard facing up: USB 4 and DP 2.0 UHBR20. Lower left: USB 3.2 and DP 1.4 HBR3. Lower right: DP 2.0 UHBR10. Any bay can charge over USB-C.5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/ai-300-series/amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370.htmlRead 15 October 2026Native USB 4 (40Gbps) is listed for the processor, which gives the 40 Gbps of the USB4 expansion card slots.

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

Not available

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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 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026

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

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Wi-Fi module

Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026

AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Connectivity row says AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 7. The page names no Bluetooth version. Sources disagree on 5.3 and 5.4, so no version is stored.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

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.

6.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

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Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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

ANSI (78 keys), ISO (79 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 202678 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys

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Key switches

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

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. Backlight colour and type are not stated.

Backlit, type not stated7Maker product pageframe.work/products/keyboardRead 15 October 2026Framework Laptop 13 keyboard page says adjustable backlighting for the 1st and 2nd Gen keyboards. It names no colour or zone type. The AMD AI 300 spec block does not repeat the backlight line, while the Intel Core Ultra Series 1 block on the same spec tab says Backlit with the same 2nd Gen keyboard. The page does not name the AI 300 mainboard as compatible.

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

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Keyboard (2nd Gen) with 1.5mm key travel.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

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/126320Read 8 October 2026Force Touch trackpad

Mechanical6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says top-hinged touchpad and wishes for a haptic one, so the mechanism is mechanical.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

1080p at 30 fps1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Camera row says 1080p 30fps with Omnivision OV08X 9.2MP image sensor, 87 degree field of view, 5 element lens and hardware privacy switch.

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

No7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Webcam without Face ID

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Webcam privacy

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Electronic kill switch1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Camera and microphone rows say hardware privacy switch. Framework says these switches electrically disconnect the camera or microphones, which is a kill switch and not a sliding shutter.9Maker product pageframe.work/blog/1080p-webcamRead 15 October 2026Framework post on the first-generation 1080p webcam says that with the switch off, the camera or microphones are electrically disconnected. The current OV08X camera in this model is a later module with the same switch design per the spec page.

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.

41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Row says stereo 2W speakers, so two drivers.

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

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4W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Two speakers at 2 W each, 4 W in total. RMS or peak is not stated.

Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation microphone mode, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods models1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 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.

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

21Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Row says dual high-sensitivity 67dBA SNR MEMS 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.

53.8Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

61Wh1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Battery row says 61Wh.3Press releaseframe.work/blog/introducing-the-framework-laptop-13-powered-by-amd-ryzen-ai-300-seriesRead 15 October 2026

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 (M5, 2026)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Up to 18 hours video streaming, up to 15 hours wireless web. Apple test with 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16 GB, 512 GB

BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

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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.

40W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power / In the Box: nominal 40 W Dynamic Power Adapter, temporarily up to 60 W. This is not the laptop USB-C charging limit.

60W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Power adapter row lists 60W GaN USB-C. The DIY block also lists None (bring your own), so the adapter is optional for a DIY order. The pre-built model includes it per the maker page.

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

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) to the MagSafe 3 port

USB-C1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Adapter is USB-C. It plugs into a USB-C Expansion Card, per the Quick Start Guide.

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

30min5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026Up to 50 percent in about 30 minutes, tested with the 70 W USB-C Power 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.

03Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 30 September 2026Thin, light, and completely silent fanless design

11Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Thermals row lists one 65 x 5.5 mm cooling fan, a single 10 mm heat pipe and Honeywell PTM7958 phase-change material. Tom's Hardware also says single cooling fan.6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the laptop has a single cooling fan.

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

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

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

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

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BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Name	CPU power (W)
Performance	30
Balanced	25
Efficiency	15

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Performance mode 30W sustained 35W boost. Balanced mode 25W sustained 33W boost. Efficiency mode 15W sustained 25W boost. The CPU power cells hold the sustained values. The page does not say which mode is the default, so no single configured limit is stored.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 30 September 2026Touch ID (power) button

Power button1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Page lists Fingerprint Reader (2nd Gen). The Framework deep-dive says the reader is built into the power button.8Maker product pageframe.work/blog/framework-laptop-deep-divethe-touchpad-and-fingerprintRead 15 October 2026Framework deep-dive says it built a Windows Hello-compatible fingerprint reader into the power button. The post dates from the first Laptop 13 and the AI 300 spec lists the 2nd Gen reader.

TPM

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Remote management

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

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Tahoe7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple macOS 26 Tahoe

None (bring your own)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Operating system row says None (bring your own) for the DIY Edition. Pre-built systems ship with Windows 11 Home or Pro.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

None1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 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.

546nits7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Centre, X-Rite i1Pro 3. Average of 9 points 519.3

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

519.3nits7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Display measurement grid: average 519.3 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3.

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

1,437:17Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 20261437: 1, black 0.38 cd/m²

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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.

98.6%7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Argyll 3D

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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.

98.1%7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Display P3, Argyll 3D

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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.

2.17Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026CalMAN ColorChecker dE 2000 before calibration, 0.9 after

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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.

No7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Screen flickering / PWM not detected

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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.

14.7ms7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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.

24.3ms7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Measured performance

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

200points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

957points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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.

4,185points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.7

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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.

17,072points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.7

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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

941points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Steel Nomad Score (Metal)

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

6,473MB/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Blackmagic Disk Speed Test 5 GB Read 6473.4 MB/s

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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 (M5, 2026)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	Off	35.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off	27.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	Off	22.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off	19.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low	Not available	46
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	35.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High	Not available	29.2
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	28.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	87
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	45
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	Not available	42
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest	Not available	38
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	58.8
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	54.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	51
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	38.1
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Low	Not available	22
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	20
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	High	Not available	17
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Ultra High	Not available	11

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Presets and resolutions from the review's game table tooltips. Cyberpunk FSR off

BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

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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

44.1°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stress test

46.1°C6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Skin temperature during the Cinebench 2024 stress test: 115 F between the G and H keys, which is 46.1 C. The touchpad read 88.5 F. Only these two top points are published, so the hottest published top point is stored. Power mode not stated.

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

42.4°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026

56.1°C6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hottest touch point is the underside near the rear-central screw at 133 F, which is 56.1 C, in the same stress test.

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

32.9°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Palm rests and touchpad maximum

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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 (M5, 2026)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	16.18
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	6.65

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Battery Runtime section: 16h 11min at 150 nits, 6h 39min at maximum brightness. Hours rounded to two decimals.

BFramework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	9.18

Source6Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/framework-laptop-13-amd-ryzen-ai-300-series-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tom's laptop endurance test browses the web, streams video and runs OpenGL tests at 150 nits. Result 9 hours 11 minutes, which is 9.18 hours. Review unit: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 16GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD, 2.8K display, Windows 11 Home, 61 Wh. The power mode is not stated.

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

16.18h=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.

9.4W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Highest idle reading. Review unit uses its documented 30 W test power adapter. US supplied adapter is 40 W Dynamic with 60 W temporary maximum.

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

18.9W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD ultra, no FSR, 150 cd/m². Review unit uses its documented 30 W test power adapter. US supplied adapter is 40 W Dynamic with 60 W temporary maximum.

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

30.4W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Load maximum, Prime95 and Furmark. Review unit uses its documented 30 W test power adapter. US supplied adapter is 40 W Dynamic with 60 W temporary maximum.

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

9W7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Insane-performance-and-efficiency-without-fans-Apple-MacBook-Air-13-M5-Entry-Review.1242707.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026After 30 minutes of Cinebench 2024 Multi, 820 points at 9 W

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

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

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Certifications

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

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

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026ENERGY STAR certified

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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In the box

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

13-inch MacBook Air, 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026US spec page

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

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Warranty

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

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026US Apple One-Year Limited Warranty. Manufacturer warranty, separate from statutory rights.

1year1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026DIY Edition block says 1 Year Framework Limited Warranty. The pre-built tiers can carry a 3-year extended warranty, which is not stored.

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

www.apple.com/macbook-air5Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-airRead 30 September 2026

frame.work/products/laptop13-diy-amd-ai3002Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13-diy-amd-ai300Read 15 October 2026DIY Edition (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) configurator. It offers Ryzen AI 5 340, Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 2.2K and 2.8K displays, DDR5-5600 SO-DIMMs and PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 drives.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1263201Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026

frame.work/laptop131Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13Read 15 October 2026Framework spec tab with one block per edition. The DIY Edition (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) block is used. Intel Core Ultra Series 1 blocks on the same page are not used.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/welcome/mac2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 30 September 2026MacBook Air User Guide, current models

guides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/4044Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Framework+Laptop+13+(AMD+Ryzen%E2%84%A2+AI+300+Series)+DIY+Edition+Quick+Start+Guide/404Read 15 October 2026Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) DIY Edition Quick Start Guide.

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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