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General

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Series

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

Surface Laptop5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2017/05/02/introducing-surface-laptop-powered-by-windows-10-sRead 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.

DAG-000013Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-7200u-intel-hd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-256-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735404Read 5 October 2026Original US DAG-00001 Platinum Core i5-7200U, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Full retail table opened. Later seller condition, dates, prices and stock excluded.7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-touchscreen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-first-generation-platinum/J3ZKKZF5F5/sku/5855908Read 5 October 2026Original US Best Buy 5855908 expressly identifies first-generation DAG-00001 Platinum, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Current route retains identity and title. No current new stock claim.

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

2 May 20175Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2017/05/02/introducing-surface-laptop-powered-by-windows-10-sRead 5 October 2026Original maker May 2 announcement. Starting $999 USD applies to 4 GB/128 GB base, not retained 8 GB/256 GB, so price omitted.

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

Discontinued13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Updated review text: the original Surface Laptop is no longer available to buy from the Microsoft Store or major retailers. This is the legacy new-product status. Used and refurbished stock is separate.

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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Microsoft Surface Laptop 214Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_(1st_generation)Read 10 October 2026Infobox Successor: Surface Laptop 2. Marketed-generation lineage, not hardware inheritance. Links the existing catalog entry for Surface Laptop 2.

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.)

$1,29912Reviewcnet.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-reviewRead 10 October 2026June 2017 review of the exact configuration, Core i5-7200U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, lists price as reviewed $1,299 (also GBP 1,249 and AU$1,999). Starting configuration 4GB/128GB is $999. Maker launch blog gives only the $999 starting price. Tax treatment is not stated, US prices are normally listed before sales tax.16Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states the loaner unit is a Core i5-7200U with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and costs $1,299. Starting price $999 is the Core i5 with 4GB and 128GB. Agrees with CNET.

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

US3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-7200u-intel-hd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-256-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735404Read 5 October 20267Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-touchscreen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-first-generation-platinum/J3ZKKZF5F5/sku/5855908Read 5 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

Platinum3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-7200u-intel-hd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-256-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735404Read 5 October 20267Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-touchscreen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-first-generation-platinum/J3ZKKZF5F5/sku/5855908Read 5 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

Ultrabook13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Review calls it Microsoft's Ultrabook and compares it with other Ultrabooks.

Form factor

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

Clamshell10Reviewwired.com/2017/06/review-microsoft-surface-laptopRead 7 October 2026Original Surface Laptop review explicitly calls the body a tapered clamshell design.

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

Width308.02Depth223.2Thickness (min)9.93Thickness (max)14.47mm(12.1 × 8.8 × 0.4 to 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original published metric width and depth, with closed wedge heights 9.93 mm front and 14.47 mm rear. Current guide uses slightly different rounded dimensions. They are not mixed into the original set.

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

1.252kg(2.8 lb)2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-1st-gen-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker i5-specific weight row explicitly 1,252 grams, retained as 1.252 kg. Original rounded 1.25 kg and heavier i7 1,283 g excluded.

Lid material

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

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original mechanical features expressly aluminium body. Alcantara is keyboard and palm-rest covering, not outside lid.

Bottom material

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

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original aluminium body.

Max hinge angle

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140°8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-i5-7200U-Review.228176.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case: maximum angle of 140 degrees. Same external 2017 clamshell, without inheriting internal thermal differences.

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 spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

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

2256 × 1504px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

224.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200.8ppi=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/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-i5-7200U-Review.228176.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display: IPS. Review tests i5-7200U 4 GB/128 GB. Introduction explicitly says no display/connectivity differences between configuration levels. Common panel technology applies, but unit panel model and measurements are not inherited. Public web text read. Direct curl returns a bot challenge.9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+Teardown/92915Read 7 October 2026Step 1 lists 13.5 inch IPS PixelSense display across the i5/i7 choices.

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

Glossy8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-i5-7200U-Review.228176.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display: glossy: yes. Same model display configuration across memory/storage tiers as explicitly stated in introduction.

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 spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker expressly supports Surface Pen inking, sold separately.

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

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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

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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 spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display bullet: custom-color calibrated for 100 percent sRGB. Table: 100 percent sRGB color, individually calibrated. The maker does not say coverage or volume, so this is an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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

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

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HDR certification

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

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker expressly describes custom color calibration and individually calibrated screen. The 100 percent sRGB wording is not forced into an inferred gamut area or coverage metric.

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 i5-7200U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original CPU row explicitly Core i5-7200U. Sibling i7-7660U excluded.

Processor brand

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

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 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)

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop (2017)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
2	2.5	3.1

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/95443/intel-core-i57200u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact homogeneous dual-core chip, standard base 2.5 GHz and maximum turbo 3.1 GHz. No later P/E labels imposed. Configurable TDP clocks, powers and chip memory limits are not laptop settings.

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.

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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

44Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/95443/intel-core-i57200u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-10-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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3MB3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-7200u-intel-hd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-256-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735404Read 5 October 2026Exact CPU table expressly 3 MB L3, not assumed from Intel Smart Cache branding.

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

14nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/95443/intel-core-i57200u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel expressly 14 nm, not a numeric conversion from a marketing name.

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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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

No3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-7200u-intel-hd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-256-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735404Read 5 October 2026Exact Graphics table expressly Integrated Card and shared system memory, matching maker i5 Intel HD 620.

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 HD Graphics 6201Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original i5-specific Intel HD 620 row. Sibling i7 Iris Plus 640 excluded.

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

8GB3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-7200u-intel-hd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-256-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735404Read 5 October 20267Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-touchscreen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-first-generation-platinum/J3ZKKZF5F5/sku/5855908Read 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

Other1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original memory LPDDR3, published 1866 MHz. Existing schema has no LPDDR3 enum, so other retained with this exact note. MHz not converted into configured MT/s.

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

1,866MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Memory row: 4GB/8GB/16GB RAM 1866Mhz LPDDR3. Maker commercial notation for the LPDDR3-1866 grade, which is 1866 MT/s. Intel lists LPDDR3-1866 for the i5-7200U. Value is not doubled or converted. The schema has no LPDDR3 option, so ram_type stays other.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/95443/intel-core-i57200u-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-10-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Memory Types lists LPDDR3-1866 among supported types. Max memory channels 2 is a processor limit and not stored as installed channels.

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

Soldered8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-i5-7200U-Review.228176.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Memory: Soldered. iFixit teardown independently states CPU, RAM and onboard storage are soldered, making upgrades a no-go. Common original model architecture, not a RAM capacity inheritance.9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+Teardown/92915Read 7 October 2026Step 15 states CPU, RAM and onboard storage are soldered. i7 teardown confirms shared original Surface Laptop architecture only. Its battery, fan and exact Wi-Fi chip are not inherited by i5 SKU.

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.

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Storage

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

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

256GB3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-7200u-intel-hd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-256-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735404Read 5 October 20267Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-5-touchscreen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-first-generation-platinum/J3ZKKZF5F5/sku/5855908Read 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.

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original body expressly PCI-E SSD. Installed NVMe protocol or generation not inferred. Promotional 1 TB OneDrive storage is not local capacity.

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

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop (2017)

Type	Version	Count
USB-A	USB 3.0	1
Mini DisplayPort	1.2	1
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1
Other	Surface Connect	1

Source2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-1st-gen-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker diagram explicitly USB 3.0 and Mini DisplayPort version 1.2, plus headset and Surface Connect. Physical connectors counted once. Numeric data rates not inferred. Retailer erroneous Media Card Reader overview excluded.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Network row lists IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. 802.11a and 802.11ac use 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n use 2.4 GHz. The maker does not name bands separately.

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

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

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

4.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker and current model guide explicitly Bluetooth 4.0 LE. Retailer conflicting 4.1 table excluded.

Cellular

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No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-i5-7200U-Review.228176.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communication: No WAN or GPS options are available yet on this series. Original 2017 model family, including reference SKU.

Keyboard and touchpad

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

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

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Key switches

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Scissor11Press articlegolem.de/news/microsoft-surface-laptop-vollwertiges-notebook-mit-eingeschraenktem-windows-1705-127598.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original May 2, 2017 report, keyboard paragraph: Im Trailer ist zu erkennen, dass Scissor-Tasten verbaut werden. Translated: the trailer shows scissor keys. Public indexed article read. Direct curl returns a cookie-consent gate, not bypassed.

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 colour8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-i5-7200U-Review.228176.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Keyboard: three-level white backlight comes standard. Original model-wide keyboard, not inferred from generic backlit wording.

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

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker full 1.5 mm physical travel. Retailer 1.6 mm conflicts and excluded. Backlit wording does not prove lighting color.

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

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Touchpad size

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Width105Height70mm(4.1 × 2.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original glass physical Precision trackpad 105 x 70 mm, corroborated by exact retail table. Mechanism not inferred from Precision branding.

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

Mechanical13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Review says the physical click of the glass touchpad is very loud, which describes a mechanical click. Review unit is the reviewed Surface Laptop at GBP 1,249, which is the Core i5 8GB/256GB configuration.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

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

720p HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 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

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-1st-gen-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker diagram separately identifies Windows Hello facial-recognition camera and front-facing video camera.

Webcam privacy

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

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

29Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+Teardown/92915Read 7 October 2026Speaker step: two speakers, not exactly symmetrical. Unit was the i7 model. Speakers are chassis parts. Maker names OmniSonic stereo speakers without a driver count.

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 Audio Premium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker Dolby Audio Premium. Stereo speaker or microphone channels do not establish physical counts.

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

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

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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

45.19Wh9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+Teardown/92915Read 7 October 2026Battery step: 45.2 Wh. Rounded value that matches the maker's 45.19 Wh rating. Teardown unit is the Core i7-7660U 256 GB model, and the maker table lists the same pack for the i5 model.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/mscle/documents/legal/legal-compliance-and-ethics/Microsoft%20Lithium%20Ion%20PDS%2030Jan2025A.pdfRead 10 October 2026Product Data Sheet, battery information table: model 1769 Surface Laptop (i5/i7), four cells, one battery, rated energy 45.19 Wh. Model 1769 is the printed model number of the original Surface Laptop (iFixit teardown, regulatory markings step). The table row is shared with Surface Laptop 2. The Core m3 model 1782 lists the same 45.19 Wh.

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

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop (2017)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	14.5

Source5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2017/05/02/introducing-surface-laptop-powered-by-windows-10-sRead 5 October 2026Original maker footnote explicitly matches preproduction April 2017 Core i5, 256 GB SSD and 8 GB RAM. Local video full discharge, default settings except Wi-Fi associated with network and auto-brightness disabled. No unspecified display nits invented. Claim, not reviewer measurement.

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.

44W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 44 W supply with USB charging port. Nominal adapter rating, not accepted USB input.

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

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

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Surface Connect expressly for magnetic power and docking, paired with included original adapter.

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

116Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the Core i5-7200U 8GB/256GB unit: the fan is whisper quiet and rarely turns on, and the air intake grille is shared with the exhaust vent behind the hinge. A single fan is named. The iFixit teardown of the i7 model also shows one fan.

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

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original May 2017 maker fact sheet page 2 expressly describes vapor chambers directly molded into the bottom chassis. Vapor-chamber heat spreader, not inferred from ordinary heatpipes.

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

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TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Security row explicitly TPM 2.0. Implementation not inferred.

Remote management

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

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Software

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Operating system

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

Windows 10 S1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Windows 10 S. Later Home in S mode or optional Pro upgrade is not original box OS.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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

99%16Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review display paragraph: in the reviewer's color calibration test the screen showed 99 percent sRGB and 80 percent AdobeRGB. Instrument and profile are not named. Trusted Reviews reports 95.8% sRGB for the same model. The two reviewers disagree by 3.2 points. The review with the named calibration test is stored. Maker claim of 100 percent sRGB is stored separately.

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

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop (2017)

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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.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop (2017)

Test	Hours (h)
Video streaming	10.35

Source12Reviewcnet.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-reviewRead 10 October 2026CNET online video streaming battery test on the Core i5-7200U 8GB/256GB unit: 10 hours 21 minutes. Review text does not state screen brightness or power mode, so those are left out. Unit had been switched from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro before testing. Maker claim is 14.5 hours of local video.

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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10.35h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Certifications

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

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

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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In the box

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

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

Surface Laptop, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original standard maker box. Optional Pen, Dial, Dock and promotional subscriptions excluded.

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

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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

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 spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-year limited hardware warranty for selected US SKU. Paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

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

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Links

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Product page

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

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-1st-gen-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-1st-gen-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)computerdealsdirect.com/content/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Microsoft May 2017 four-page fact sheet publicly mirrored by retailer, downloaded and read. Original maker PDF URL currently returns 404. The mirror is the original maker document, not rewritten retailer specifications.

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.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-1st-gen-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-1st-gen-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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