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AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

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General

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Series

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

Chromebook Plus1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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.

83MY0000US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact US 83MY0000US model record. This entry retains the Seashell, 16 GB, 256 GB UFS 4.0, touch OLED configuration only.

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.

1981571687561Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

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

23 June 20255Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/next-generation-hybrid-ai-chromebook-plus-14-10Read 8 October 2026Maker public unveiling June 23 2025. Exact PSREF record separately lists April 30 2025 as its administrative Announce Date, and the manual first edition is April 2025. Neither earlier document date is asserted as a public unveiling or retail launch.

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

Available5Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/next-generation-hybrid-ai-chromebook-plus-14-10Read 8 October 2026Released and publicly available family as of June 23 2025, corroborated by the matching touch review. This describes product lifecycle, not live stock or an enabled store purchase button.

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

US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

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

Seashell1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

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

Ultrabook5Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/next-generation-hybrid-ai-chromebook-plus-14-10Read 8 October 2026Maker positions this thin, lightweight Chromebook for portable everyday productivity. Classified ultraportable based on that positioning.

Form factor

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

Clamshell5Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/next-generation-hybrid-ai-chromebook-plus-14-10Read 8 October 2026Standard Chromebook Plus 14 clamshell pictured and described by maker. The separate Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 is excluded.

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

Width314.2Depth219.1Thickness (min)15.79Thickness (max)15.99mm(12.4 × 8.6 × 0.6 in)3Owner's manualsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/documentation/SG10133/FeaturesAndSpecificationsRead 8 October 2026User guide explicitly names width 314.2 mm, depth 219.1 mm, thinnest 15.79 mm and thickest 15.99 mm. Exact/current PSREF corroborates width/depth and 15.79 mm nominal thickness. Earlier June 2025 launch table listed 314.4 mm width and rounded 15.8 mm thickness.

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

1.26kg(2.8 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Maker says around 1.26 kg for this touch configuration. Approximate laptop-only weight may vary with components and manufacturing.

Lid material

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

Aluminium1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

Bottom material

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

Plastic1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026PC-ABS bottom, classified as plastic. The aluminium lid does not make the complete chassis aluminium.

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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Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Maker states MIL-STD-810H military test passed. This is a manufacturer durability-test claim, not proof of passing every procedure.

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

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

Native resolution

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

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

Pixel density

224.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

161.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

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

OLED1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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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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

Glossy1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

Stylus

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None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact record explicitly says Pen Not Supported. Capacitive touch input does not establish active-pen support.

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

BLenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	60

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

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

400nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Maker display-table luminance is 400 nits. No HDR window or peak qualification is stated.

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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

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

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100%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Maker states 100% DCI-P3. The PSREF does not specify whether this is gamut coverage or volume.

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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No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact record explicitly says No color calibration.

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

MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 9101Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

Processor brand

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

MediaTek1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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)

BLenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Big	1	Arm Cortex-X925	3.63
Big	3	Arm Cortex-X4	2.8
Big	4	Arm Cortex-A720	2.1

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact 83MY0000US Processor row names eight cores: 1x X925 at 3.63 GHz, 3x X4 at 2.8 GHz and 4x A720 at 2.1 GHz. Platform processor table identifies these as maximum frequencies. These are published Lenovo configuration claims. Generic MediaTek literature names 3.62 GHz for X925 instead. No experimental reconciliation is claimed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same eight-core Processor row as on the PSREF model page: 1x X925 at 3.63 GHz, 3x X4 at 2.8 GHz and 4x A720 at 2.1 GHz.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)mediatek.com/hubfs/MediaTek%20Kompanio%20Ultra_Infographic_Main%200325.pdfRead 8 October 2026MediaTek explicitly describes Ultimate All Big Core CPU with one Arm Cortex-X925, three Arm Cortex-X4 and four Arm Cortex-A720 cores. All three groups use the maker Big role and retain their individual core names. No group is relabelled as an Intel efficiency core. Generic MediaTek infographic and product page specify Cortex-X925 up to 3.62 GHz, while exact Lenovo 83MY0000US PSREF and its platform table publish 3.63 GHz. Stored clocks are the Lenovo reference configuration claims, not measured clocks or a resolution of the chip-level discrepancy.

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

82Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026PSREF processor table lists 8 threads for the eight-core Kompanio Ultra 910.

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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12MB4Maker spec sheet (PDF)mediatek.com/hubfs/MediaTek%20Kompanio%20Ultra_Infographic_Main%200325.pdfRead 8 October 2026MediaTek infographic explicitly separates 12 MB L3 from 10 MB system-level cache and per-core L2. Only L3 is stored.

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

3nm4Maker spec sheet (PDF)mediatek.com/hubfs/MediaTek%20Kompanio%20Ultra_Infographic_Main%200325.pdfRead 8 October 2026MediaTek specifies second-generation TSMC 3 nm process for Kompanio Ultra 910. This is processor compute fabrication, not the unrelated Wi-Fi module.

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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026MediaTek NPU 890, up to 50 TOPS for the NPU only. Arithmetic precision is not stated. Combined platform throughput is 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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact record explicitly identifies integrated Arm Immortalis graphics.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

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

Arm Immortalis-G925 MC112Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Processor and graphics tables explicitly name integrated Arm Immortalis-G925 MC11 with shared memory. Exact model page abbreviates the final MC suffix.

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

16GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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

8,533MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

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

Soldered1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 202616 GB soldered to systemboard, not upgradable. No replaceable memory sockets. No artificial zero-count socket row is stored.

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

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

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.

16GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact model record supports 16 GB soldered maximum. This is not a user-installed upgrade option.

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

256GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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.

UFS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Installed 256 GB UFS 4.0 on systemboard, no storage sockets. No PCIe SSD, M.2 connector or 128 GB UFS 3.1 sibling is included.

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.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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

AApple MacBook Air 13-inch (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

BLenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Yes	65	15
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Yes	65	15
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available	4.5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/documentation/SG10133/FeaturesAndSpecificationsRead 8 October 2026Manual proves each USB-C accepts up to 45/65 W using the included adapter. Exact SKU selects 65 W. Both support USB 5 Gbps, PD 3.0 and DP 1.4 Alt Mode. Left display output up to 4K 30 Hz, right up to 4K 60 Hz. Each USB-C has 15 W maximum peripheral output alone, but when one supplies 15 W the other is limited to 7.5 W. USB-A peripheral output up to 4.5 W. Connector sides confirmed by matching touch TechRadar unit and maker overview. Outputs and inputs are separate ratings.6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/chromebooks/lenovo-chromebook-plus-14-inch-reviewRead 8 October 2026Matching touch review names USB-A on the left and headset jack on the right, with one USB-C on each side. Protocol, charging and peripheral-power values come from the maker documents.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

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

Not available

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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

MediaTek MT79251Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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.

5.41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026MT7925 radio hardware is specified as Bluetooth 5.4. OS and driver support can operate at a lower revision. The chip platform maximum is not substituted.

Cellular

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No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026WWAN Not Supported is explicit in this exact model record.

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

English1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Maker names the retained US SKU keyboard Backlit, English. No additional regional layouts are inferred.

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 stated1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Backlit is explicit. Colour and lighting-zone type are not stated.

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

Not available

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

Not available

1.3mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current PSREF keyboard table explicitly states key travel 1.3 mm.

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

Not available

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Touchpad size

Not available

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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

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

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

5.0MP1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

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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Physical shutter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

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

41Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact record says 2 W x4 speakers. Four physical drivers are also confirmed by maker launch text describing quad speakers, including two dedicated woofers. No total wattage is calculated.5Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/next-generation-hybrid-ai-chromebook-plus-14-10Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies quad speakers including two dedicated down-firing woofers. Four drivers, not two stereo channels.

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

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation microphone mode, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods 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, Smart Amplifier (AMP)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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

60Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact selected configuration is 60 Wh. User guide describes 60 Wh as typical or average battery capacity in its test environment, rather than a measured full-charge energy result.3Owner's manualsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/documentation/SG10133/FeaturesAndSpecificationsRead 8 October 2026User guide specifies a four-cell 60 Wh battery and qualifies this as typical or average capacity under its test conditions. This corroborates exact PSREF nominal energy and is not a reported measured full-charge value.

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

BLenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	17

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker approximate maximum 17 h Google Power Load Test. Classified mixed use because the Google test combines browsing, email/audio, documents and video. This is a family maximum, not a measured runtime for the retained touch SKU. Exact tested RAM, touch option, brightness and power profile are not identified. Do not read the generic footnote listing many possible tests as an additional test result.7Maker product pagechromium.googlesource.com/chromiumos/third_party/autotest/+/main/client/site_tests/power_LoadTestRead 8 October 2026Google ChromiumOS public Power Load Test description establishes a mixed browsing, email/audio, documents and video workload. Used to classify the named maker benchmark only. Lenovo does not identify its exact test software revision or settings, so none are asserted for its 17 h result.

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.

65W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU supplies 65 W USB-C Slim, 2-pin wall-mount adapter. This is the supplied adapter rating. Optional 45 W and adapter-free regional bundles are excluded.

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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 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

05Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/next-generation-hybrid-ai-chromebook-plus-14-10Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes a fanless design. Zero physical cooling fans, not a zero-dB measurement.

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

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

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

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Security

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Fingerprint

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

Separate1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU has a touch-style, match-on-chip fingerprint reader on the palm rest, separate from the power button and touchpad.

TPM

Not available

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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.

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

ChromeOS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

OS family

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

ChromeOS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Preinstalled ChromeOS. No Windows support, Windows Hello capability, firmware support date or Google automatic-update expiration is inferred from this field.

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

June 20358Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366Read 8 October 2026Google Auto Update policy Lenovo section lists Chromebook Plus (14-inch, 10) automatic updates until June 2035. ChromeOS automatic updates include OS and security fixes. The published month is retained without inventing a day. The separate Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 has a different deadline and is excluded. Exact Lenovo PSREF separately lists End of Support April 20 2031 without identifying it as Google automatic-update expiration. That separate Lenovo date is not substituted for the Google device policy.

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

BLenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)

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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

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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

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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.

BLenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)

Test	Hours (h)
Video playback	14.07

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/chromebooks/lenovo-chromebook-plus-14-inch-reviewRead 8 October 2026September 17 2025 review explicitly identifies Kompanio Ultra 910, 16 GB LPDDR5X, 256 GB UFS 4.0 and 14-inch 1920x1200 OLED touch 60 Hz. TechRadar battery test is 14 hours 4 minutes, converted to decimal hours. Reviewer played a movie on continuous repeat from a full charge. Brightness, movie resolution, volume, wireless state and operating power profile are not reported. Quoted 1.26 kg is the maker weight, not a weighed result.

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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14.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

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100min6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/chromebooks/lenovo-chromebook-plus-14-inch-reviewRead 8 October 2026Matching touch review says 100 minutes to top up completely. Starting percentage, adapter rating, charge profile and whether the laptop was powered off are not reported. This is the full-charge review result, not the manufacturer 80%-in-60-minute claim.

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

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

EPEAT

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Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact US model record says EPEAT 1.0 Gold Registered. Maker launch footnote explicitly includes the US registration market.5Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/next-generation-hybrid-ai-chromebook-plus-14-10Read 8 October 2026Maker launch footnote explicitly says EPEAT Gold registered in the US, Canada and Germany. This retained SKU is US.

Other certifications

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TCO Certified, generation 10, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Exact selected PSREF configuration names the supplied 65 W wall-mount adapter. The family also offers no-adapter variants, which are excluded.

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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026US SKU base warranty is 1-year Courier or Carry-in. No included service upgrade is listed. Statutory consumer rights are not counted.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Collect and return, Carry-in1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026Maker wording Courier or Carry-in. Courier is represented as collect-and-return service.

Links

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Product page

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

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-edu-chromebooks/chromebook-plus-gen-10-14-inch-mediatek/83my0000us1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Lenovo/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610/Lenovo_Chrome_14M9610_Spec.pdfRead 8 October 2026Opened current September 1 2026 seven-page PSREF PDF. Configuration-dependent family options are retained only where selected by exact 83MY0000US record.

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

support.lenovo.com/us/en/documentation/SG101333Owner's manualsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/documentation/SG10133/FeaturesAndSpecificationsRead 8 October 2026User Guide First Edition April 2025, current support article modified September 23 2026. Opened Features and specifications. Exact selected SKU determines optional hardware.

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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