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AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

General

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Series

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

Framework Laptop 13 Pro1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

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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

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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 (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

US3Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026Maker USD/US configuration offers a US/Canada AC power adapter. The retained prebuilt X7 preset explicitly supplies 32 GB LPCAMM2 and 1 TB PCIe 4.0, with Windows 11 Pro and black bezel selected. Current later-batch preorders do not undo fulfilled earlier batches.

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

Graphite2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Graphite anodized chassis with black bezel for the retained Windows prebuilt. Other bezel colors and Ubuntu translucent bezel are not combined.

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

Ultrabook2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

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

Clamshell1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Published closed chassis width 296.63 mm, depth 228.98 mm and single thickness 15.85 mm. No distinct minimum thickness is supplied.

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

1.44kg(3.2 lb)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Published 1.44 kg with four Expansion Cards. The 1.41 kg bare chassis and 1.4 kg rounded headline are not substituted. Maker 1.44 kg with four expansion cards is retained. Reviewer 1.437 kg is omitted because its translucent bezel and lavender keyboard differ from the selected stock cosmetic configuration.

Lid material

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

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Top Cover explicitly CNC-machined 6063 aluminum. Input and Bottom Cover are separately stated as the same alloy.

Bottom material

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

Aluminium1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

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

2880 × 1920px1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

224.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

256.4ppi=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.

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126320Read 8 October 2026LED-backlit display with IPS technology

IPS8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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MND508ZB1-18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching X7 358H/32 GB/1 TB SN7100S/Windows 11 Pro review unit has IPS MND508ZB1-1, same 13.5-inch 2880 x 1920 120 Hz touch display. Suppliers can vary, so panel part is review-unit specific. Manufacturer LTPS is a backplane technology and was not independently treated as IPS.

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/laptop13proRead 5 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.

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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

AApple MacBook Air 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 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

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

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Native 2880 x 1920 at up to 120 Hz with explicit 30 to 120 Hz variable refresh operation. No named adaptive-sync standard or lower-resolution maximum is inferred.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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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

700nits1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Explicit 700 nit typical luminance, separate from the 600 nit minimum.

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026100% sRGB maker gamut claim. Coverage versus volume method is not supplied.

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 product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Explicit per-panel color calibration, rather than an inference from a certification.

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

Intel Core Ultra X7 358H1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (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 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	1.9	4.8
Efficiency	8	1.5	3.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.5	3.3

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 358H four P, eight E and four LP-E cores, each published base/turbo frequency. Intel generic 25/80 W chip ratings are not this laptop configuration.

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

165Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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

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18MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache only. Intel 18A is a process brand, not numeric 18 nm.

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

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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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30W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Performance mode 30 W sustained CPU package limit. Balanced 25 W and Efficiency 15 W are separately preserved in the mode table.

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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60W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Performance and Balanced modes each publish 60 W boost. Efficiency publishes 20 W boost. This is configured CPU package power, not generic Intel turbo rating or a dedicated GPU budget.

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 20265Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245527/intel-core-ultra-x7-processor-358h-18m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak 50 TOPS at INT8. GPU 122 TOPS and combined platform throughput are excluded.

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/laptop13proRead 5 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

Intel Arc B3901Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

32GB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026

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

LPDDR5X1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

7,467MT/s1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Exact X7 prebuilt configured memory rate up to 7467 MT/s. The Micron module rated 8533 in a review is not the configured rate. Ultra 5 runs at 6800 MT/s and is excluded.12Maker product pageknowledgebase.frame.work/what-drammemory-is-supported-by-framework-laptop-13-pro-intel-core-ultra-series-3-rJ_8jVrpWgRead 5 October 2026Current exact X7 358H platform speed is 7467 MT/s, even with modules rated above that. The corrected 6800 MT/s Core Ultra 5 325 limit is not inherited.

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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28Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching installed LPCAMM2 review unit explicitly dual-channel, not inferred from the number of modules.

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

Slots1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

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BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
LPCAMM2	1	Yes	32

Source11Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/LPCAMM2+Memory+Replacement+for+Framework+Laptop+13+Pro/761Read 5 October 2026Original Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Pro LPCAMM2 replacement guide introduction explicitly states one physical LPCAMM2 memory socket. Steps 7–13 remove the cover and singular module, then replace it on the interposer. Retained factory 32 GB occupies this one socket. AMD SO-DIMM layouts are excluded. The SSD guide is not used as memory replacement proof.12Maker product pageknowledgebase.frame.work/what-drammemory-is-supported-by-framework-laptop-13-pro-intel-core-ultra-series-3-rJ_8jVrpWgRead 5 October 2026Current published manufacturer compatibility article explicitly states one LPCAMM2 memory slot for Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Pro. Public embedded article body was read, separately from guide template.

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.

96GB11Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/LPCAMM2+Memory+Replacement+for+Framework+Laptop+13+Pro/761Read 5 October 2026Current original maker replacement guide explicitly supports one LPCAMM2 slot up to 96 GB, with link to the September 29 updated compatibility article. This manufacturer supported upgrade maximum differs from currently sold and fully validated factory modules up to 64 GB. No generic Intel architectural maximum is substituted.12Maker product pageknowledgebase.frame.work/what-drammemory-is-supported-by-framework-laptop-13-pro-intel-core-ultra-series-3-rJ_8jVrpWgRead 5 October 2026September 29, 2026 compatibility update explicitly supports up to 96 GB. Fully validated listed factory modules are 16, 32 and 64 GB. Third-party compatibility caveats remain, and this supported maximum is not a claim that every 96 GB module is validated.

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

1TB1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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)

43Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026Factory X7 prebuilt 1 TB storage is explicitly PCIe 4.0. Optional Gen5 DIY drive offerings are excluded.

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 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	Yes

Source6Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-diy-intel-ultra-3/faqRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel Pro motherboard supports one M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD. Installed prebuilt Gen4 drive is separate. No second storage connector or per-slot lane count is inferred.7Owner's manualguides.frame.work/Guide/Storage-%2BSSD%2BReplacement%2Bfor%2BFramework%2BLaptop%2B13%2BPro/763Read 5 October 2026Original Pro SSD replacement procedure identifies its single M.2 2280 NVMe connector. Wi-Fi module is separate.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (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 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Type	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	140
USB-C	2	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	140
3.5 mm audio	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Selected four-USB-C user-swappable kit, two on each side, plus the fixed left 3.5 mm combo jack. All four Intel slots explicitly support Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-PD accepted input up to 140 W. The four underlying expansion sockets are not added again. Optional USB-A, HDMI, network and card readers are excluded.4Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026Original instructions and physical photos show two Expansion Card bays on each side, installed flush with the body. Cards are user-swappable. Only the retained four-C kit is counted, not the internal plug plus its external socket twice.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching reviewed 32 GB/1 TB Intel unit explicitly lists four Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports plus 3.5 mm audio, consistent with the retained four-C removable card profile. Other optional cards are not inherited.10Maker product pageframe.work/products/usb-c-expansion-cardRead 5 October 2026USB-C Expansion Card explicitly passes through host protocols. Its general older Laptop 13 20 V/5 A wording does not override the Pro-specific 140 W input statement, and card-only 48 V/5 A rating does not become 240 W accepted input for this Pro. No internal plus external double count.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

4=CalculatedFrom Ports

Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

Not available

Not available

Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

140W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Not available

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

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2111Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 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.

6.08Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching installed Intel BE211 review unit explicitly Bluetooth 6. Actual OS/driver functionality may differ.

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

Not available

Not available

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.

Single colour1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

No2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Complete current original maker top-down open Laptop 13 Pro gallery photo shows its full keyboard without a dedicated numeric keypad. The quick-start PDF cropped keyboard corner is not used as absence proof.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

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Touchpad size

Not available

Width123.7Height76.7mm(4.9 × 3 in)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

Haptic1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Camera and audio

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Webcam

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

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Published video output is 1080p at 30 fps. The Omnivision OV08X 9.2 MP sensor number is not a claim of 9.2 MP video output.

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

Not available

Webcam privacy

Not available

Electronic kill switch1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Physical privacy switches electrically disconnect camera and microphones. This is an electronic hardware kill switch, not a sliding lens shutter.

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

4W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Maker two side-firing transducers at 2 W each, total 4 W. RMS versus peak classification unstated.

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.

Dolby Atmos (Windows 11)1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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

74.45Wh1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Specific published nominal capacity 74.45 Wh takes precedence over rounded 74 Wh/74.5 Wh text.

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 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	20

Source2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Framework April 2026 test matches X7 358H, Arc B390, 32 GB and 1 TB with 2.8K touch panel. Netflix app 4K streaming on Windows 11 Best Power Efficiency, 250 nits, 60 Hz, 30% volume, Dolby Atmos disabled and wireless enabled. Claimed 20 hours, not a measured reviewer runtime. Other 17-hour browsing and 11-hour call headlines lack equivalently explicit configuration/test method and are omitted.

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.

100W1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026

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

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026One 65 x 5.5 mm fan and one 10 mm heatpipe are documented. No vapor chamber or liquid-metal absence is inferred from the ordinary phase-change thermal interface.

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

Not available

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

Not available

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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)

Not available

BFramework Laptop 13 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

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

Source1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026CPU power cells are sustained package settings. Boost values of 60/60/20 W for Performance/Balanced/Efficiency are kept separate.

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

Not available

TPM

Not available

Not available

Remote management

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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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

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 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.

Not available

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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

773.3nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Reviewer center luminance 773.3 nits, also explicitly center on battery. X-Rite i1Pro 3. The maker 700 nit typical claim is stored separately.

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.

722.2nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Reviewer nine-point display grid mean 722.2 nits, X-Rite i1Pro 3. This is not the center maximum.

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

2,148:18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Reviewer 2148:1 contrast with 0.36 nit black level. Manufacturer claimed contrast is not this measurement.

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

Not available

Not available

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

99.6%8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Argyll 3D coverage 99.6% sRGB. Gamut volume not substituted.

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

70.7%8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Argyll 3D measures Display P3 coverage 70.7%, identified as Display P3 rather than cinema DCI-P3.

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

2.148Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Delivered-profile CalMAN ColorChecker average Delta-E 2000 is 2.14 before reviewer calibration. The comparative-table header explicitly identifies dE 2000. Separately calibrated 0.61 is excluded. Picture mode is not stated.

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

No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026No PWM detected in the reported reviewer test. Tested brightness range and instrument bandwidth are not stated, so this does not prove absence at every setting or frequency.

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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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

23.6ms8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Black to white to black, rise 12.1 plus fall 11.5 ms, combined 23.6 ms. Test refresh setting is not stated. This is not maker gray-to-gray marketing response.

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

35.1ms8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 202650% to 80% grey and back, rise 16.5 plus fall 18.6 ms, combined 35.1 ms. Test refresh setting is not stated.

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.

Not available

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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 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

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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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

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

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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

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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

Not available

92°C8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Prime95 after the initial boost stabilizes at average CPU 92 C, 2 GHz and observed 32 W package power. Not an external surface or GPU temperature. Windows and BIOS Performance selected before benchmarks, exact BIOS version unstated.

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

Not available

2GHz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Sustained Prime95 average 2 GHz, separate from initial approximately 20-second 2.8 GHz boost.

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 Pro (2026, Core Ultra X7 358H)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	19.3

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wi-Fi Websurfing v1.3 measures 19 h 18 min, exactly 19.3 h. Review does not explicitly bind luminance, refresh setting or power profile to this test, so those cells stay omitted. Manufacturer Netflix claim uses a different workload and 250-nit condition.

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

16.18h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

19.3h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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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

32W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro-review-The-king-of-repairability-is-back.1351246.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Observed Prime95 sustained 32 W package power, separate from initial 55 W and published configured Performance 30 W.

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

100 W USB-C power adapter, USB-C cable, US/Canada AC power cable, Framework screwdriver, Four USB-C Expansion Cards1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Prebuilt includes the documented 100 W adapter, AC and USB-C cables, screwdriver and selected Expansion Cards. Other card kits, DIY optional adapter and paid three-year warranty are excluded.3Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026Original unboxing and adapter assembly explicitly show preinstalled memory/storage, Expansion Cards, charger, USB-C cable, AC cable and screwdriver.

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

Yes1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageframe.work/products/laptop13pro-intel-ultra-3/configuration/newRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 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.

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/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

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/laptop13pro2Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

frame.work/laptop13pro1Maker product pageframe.work/laptop13proRead 5 October 2026Only the Intel prebuilt X7 358H preset is retained. AMD DDR5, DIY bring-your-own parts and Ultra 5 configurations are excluded. The selected port kit is four USB-C Expansion Cards, corroborated by the matching reviewed unit, not every optional card.

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/GuidePDF/release/735/en/25534Owner's manualguides.frame.work/GuidePDF/release/735/en/2553Read 5 October 2026Original maker-authored Pro prebuilt quick-start guide 735, public revision 1.01 dated August 4, 2026, seven pages. Its Download PDF resolves to the maker document service. The separately linked stale 24-page safety manual lists only older 11th to 13th Gen Intel/7040 hardware and supplies no Pro-specific fact.

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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