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AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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General

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Series

MacBook Air2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

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

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

MQKP3LL/A3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US MQKP3LL/A, Space Gray, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 8 GB RAM/256 GB SSD.

ZHG-000013Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-15-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-elite-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VF38Read 5 October 2026Original US manufacturer SKU ZHG-00001, Platinum, Snapdragon X Elite 12-core, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Current retailer route has marketplace listing ID 10124582, but unchanged manufacturer SKU and hardware identity. No current stock or price claim retained.

GTIN / EAN

1942537105168Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/667987/apple-macbook-air-mqkp3ll-a-(mid-2023)-153-laptop-computer-space-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact US Space Gray MQKP3LL/A, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Product Information UPC row. Incorrect retailer 8 GB maximum and Thunderbolt 4 rows are excluded in favor of maker.

19638828013113Retailer pageofficedepot.com/a/products/6466135/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-TouchscreenRead 7 October 2026Public indexed specification table links exact ZHG-00001, Platinum, 16 GB/256 GB to UPC 196388280131. Micro Center exact SKU page independently corroborates. Full Office Depot route currently shows maintenance.14Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/681060/microsoft-surface-laptop-%28wi-fi%29-7th-edition-zhg-00001-copilot-pc-15-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Public indexed exact ZHG-00001 16 GB/256 GB Platinum page names UPC 196388280131. Full web route timed out. Its CPU Speed row names X1E-78-100, conflicting with exact 15-inch Notebookcheck hardware and constant-X1E-80-100 lineup statement. Only UPC mapping is used.

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

5 June 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

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

Status

Discontinued9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2023-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Discontinued Date March 4, 2024 for this 15-inch M2 model, not a date for the separately continuing 13-inch M2. Maker current identification and exact RTINGS replacement notice corroborate generation identity.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)10Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2023Read 7 October 2026Public replacement notice expressly names Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 2024, which exists as a product. No 13-inch predecessor relationship inferred.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-releases-new-15-inch-Surface-Laptop-with-higher-resolution-display-and-more-powerful-processors.1323040.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the 15-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition surpasses its predecessor and links the 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 as that predecessor.20Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 23 October 2026Microsoft's launch post compares the 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition with the 7th Edition and calls it the previous generation.

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

$1,2992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026Original US starting launch price for retained base configuration, excluding education prices and later reductions.

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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.

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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.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

US3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-15-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-elite-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VF38Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Platinum3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-15-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-elite-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VF38Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

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

Form factor

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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.

Width340.4Depth237.6Thickness (max)11.5mm(13.4 × 9.4 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width329Depth239Thickness (max)18.29mm(13 × 9.4 × 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and weight section. Maker length across the screen stored as width, front-to-back width as depth. Original 15-inch consumer PDF states 18.29 mm height, preferred to 18.26 mm on later Microsoft Learn page.

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

1.51kg(3.3 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Published laptop mass without adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.

1.66kg(3.7 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and weight section, matching screen size. Maker published laptop mass without power supply, manufacturing variation qualified.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Environment materials: recycled aluminium enclosure.

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

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Environment materials: recycled aluminium enclosure.

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

Max hinge angle

130°11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-2023-M2-review-The-everyday-MacBook-now-in-15-inches.726811.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case section gives approximately 130 degrees. Reviewed 16 GB/1 TB unit shares the unchanged A2941 physical enclosure/hinge with base hardware. No numeric lab result from that different configuration is inherited.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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

15.3in(38.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

15in(38.1 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1864px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

2496 × 1664px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

224.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

IPS15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact X1E-80-100/16 GB/256 GB/15-inch review display table IPS. Not inferred from PixelSense name.

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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Sharp LQ150P1JX6115Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact matching review panel. Panel supplier may vary across equivalent units. SHP1577 is controller ID, not panel part number.

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.

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Glossy15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching review display specification explicitly glossy.

Touchscreen

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Stylus

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None7Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-gb/surface/accessories/pen/surface-pen-compatibility-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly names Surface Laptop seventh edition as not supporting inking/writing with Surface Slim Pen or Surface Pen. Touchscreen support is separate.

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 15-inch (M2, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1864	60

Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact retail SKU Display specifications publish 60 Hz at native resolution. No supported-signal timing or external-monitor rate substituted.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2496	1664	120

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

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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600nits6Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 7 October 202615-inch Display explicitly publishes SDR (Brightness): 600 nits maximum (typical). Stored as the manufacturer typical maximum SDR luminance, not a reviewer centre measurement.

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

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

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

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600nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states 600 nits HDR peak luminance. Footnote 4 requires HDR content and HDR enabled in device settings. Separate SDR maximum (typical) is retained in its claimed SDR field.

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

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

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

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HDR certification

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

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

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M2 (8-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Retained original US 8-core CPU with 10-core GPU. Other GPU configurations excluded.

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (12-core)3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-15-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-elite-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VF38Read 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-15-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-elite-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VF38Read 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 15-inch (M2, 2023)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	12	Qualcomm Oryon	4

Source8Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/87-71417-1_REV_F_Snapdragon_X_Elite_Product_Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Qualcomm calls all 12 Oryon cores high-performance. Exact X1E-80-100 table gives dual-core boost up to 4.0 GHz. Only up to two cores boost to 4.0, not all-core sustained. Max multithread 3.4 GHz is not a base frequency and is not stored.9Maker product pagequalcomm.com/uk/en-gb/processors/oryonRead 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly states Snapdragon X Elite has 12 high-performance Qualcomm Oryon cores. Not an invented Intel P/E classification.

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.

811Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-2023-M2-review-The-everyday-MacBook-now-in-15-inches.726811.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification names M2 8c/8t. Same M2 processor installed in all 15-inch M2 configurations. Not a benchmark or CPU power-limit claim.

1215Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification says 12c/12t.

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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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.

5nm12Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 7 October 2026Maker names second-generation 5-nanometer technology for M2. No TSMC process code inferred.

4nm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/87-71417-1_REV_F_Snapdragon_X_Elite_Product_Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact retained X1E-80-100 identified in matching review. Qualcomm lists 4nm compute SoC process.

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.

15.8TOPS12Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 7 October 2026M2 Neural Engine-only maximum, 15.8 trillion operations per second. Numerical precision unstated. Not total CPU/GPU/platform throughput.

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

Graphics

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists Apple chip GPU only, part of the SoC with unified memory.

No3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-15-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-elite-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VF38Read 5 October 2026Retail Highlights explicitly lists Graphics Type Integrated and Qualcomm Adreno.

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 M2 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

Memory

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

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Memory section and exact original US SKU. Retained original 8 GB base. Higher purchase-time memory options are excluded.

16GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-15-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-elite-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VF38Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR510Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact tested 8 GB/256 GB model. Public configuration list names LP-DDR5 for 8/16/24 GB options. Protected results were not used.

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

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

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2023-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base 8 GB onboard RAM, no RAM slots, cannot upgrade later. Purchase-time 16/24 GB options do not establish sockets.

Soldered15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review maintenance says RAM and WLAN modules soldered. No RAM sockets invented.

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.

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained CPU/GPU configuration. Does not establish upgradeability.

64GB6Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Microsoft consumer specs lists 16/32/64 GB LPDDR5x. Maximum purchase configuration, not upgradeability of this soldered 16 GB SKU.

Storage

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

256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Retained original US 256 GB base SKU. Later or education-only capacities do not change this record.

256GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-15-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-elite-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VF38Read 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section publishes SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact retained MQKP3LL/A 8 GB/256 GB table says Integrated NVMe SSD. Refines existing maker generic SSD without changing capacity. No M.2 socket or PCIe generation inferred.

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

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

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

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

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)

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

Source10Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026One removable SSD connector in the complete original service parts diagram and SSD replacement procedure, occupied by the selected 256 GB drive. Supported M.2 2230 NVMe replacement compatibility is separately verified by the official Micron partner iFixit. Earlier reviewer installed-drive 2230/2242 descriptions are not used to infer a longer supported slot length. Physical slot maximum generation and lane count remain unreported.18Retailer pageifixit.com/products/microsoft-surface-ssd-upgrade-kitRead 8 October 2026iFixit official Micron partner explicitly describes compatible M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe replacement and lists Surface Laptop 7 15-inch compatibility. Complete original maker service diagram and single-rSSD replacement establish one occupied socket. 2230 supported length documented, no unreported longer-module capability, maximum physical socket generation or lanes inferred. Original selected drive still uses maker plain SSD classification.

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 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt 3, USB4 and DisplayPort share each USB-C connector.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)

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

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

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-in/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Air 15-inch M2 2023 group, ax at 5 GHz and ax at 2.4 GHz rows. No 6 GHz row inherited from M3/M4. Regional availability may vary.

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Wi-Fi module

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Qualcomm FastConnect 780011Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-7th-edition-update-historyRead 7 October 2026Exact Snapdragon Surface Laptop seventh-edition update history identifies Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System network adapter. Intel seventh-edition updates are separate.

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

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

Cellular

No13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MQKP3LL/A Communications row Cellular Support No. External phones/dongles are not built-in cellular.

No12Reviewthurrott.com/mobile/microsoft-surface/305874/microsoft-surface-laptop-7th-generation-15-inch-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original 15-inch X Elite family has no cellular data option. Review is 32 GB/1 TB, but statement covers original hardware model, not a transferred measured result.

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.

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

Key switches

Scissor13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product Magic Keyboard description explicitly scissor mechanism.

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

Single colour11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-2023-M2-review-The-everyday-MacBook-now-in-15-inches.726811.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices explicitly white keyboard lighting. Same physical keyboard across RAM/storage options, and maker exact sheet confirms backlit Magic Keyboard.

Backlit, type not stated17Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker sheet Keyboard layout PDF page 8 explicitly Keyboard backlight. No lighting colour/type stated. Applies to the consumer seventh-edition keyboard, not a separate accessory.

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

No11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-2023-M2-review-The-everyday-MacBook-now-in-15-inches.726811.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices expressly says extra width not utilized for a numpad. Same physical 15-inch keyboard across options.

No12Reviewthurrott.com/mobile/microsoft-surface/305874/microsoft-surface-laptop-7th-generation-15-inch-reviewRead 7 October 202615-inch chassis keyboard explicitly has no numeric keypad. RAM/storage difference does not change keyboard hardware.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product Magic Keyboard description explicitly 1 mm key travel. Not actuation distance.

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

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Touchpad size

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Width120Height80mm(4.7 × 3.1 in)15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review Clickpad size 12 x 8 cm converted exactly to 120 x 80 mm.

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/111346Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad states Force Touch. Separate Apple support source establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple explicitly states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.

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

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

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

No16Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/apple-macbook-air-15-inch-2023-m2-256gb/m410014Read 7 October 2026Exact public indexed Features table explicitly Facial recognition No. Current direct retrieval is blocked, but full indexed source table independently read. Tom’s Hardware exact 15-inch M2 camera prose separately corroborates absence. Its different RAM/storage unit is used only for shared camera hardware, no measurements inherited.23Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/macbook-air-15-inch-m2Read 7 October 2026Webcam section explicitly says camera has no facial recognition and contrasts absent Mac Face ID with Windows infrared login cameras. Shared original A2941 camera hardware across fixed M2 configurations. Tested 16 GB/512 GB unit contributes only this static camera attribute. No test measurements transferred.

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

Webcam privacy

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None15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly no camera shutter. No electronic kill switch stated.

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.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

210Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original M1318466 complete service parts inventory printed page 16 identifies left and right speaker assemblies separately for 15-inch seventh-edition chassis. Two physical speakers, not inferred from audio channels. Explicit Elite 16 GB 15-inch motherboard listed in same inventory.

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

Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

66.5Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Maker battery test matches 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Wireless browsing 25 websites and Apple TV app HD 1080p movie playback, brightness 8 clicks from bottom. Up to claims vary by use and configuration.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	22
Web browsing	15

Source17Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Microsoft June 2024 fact sheet, 15-inch seventh-edition column: up to 22 hours local video and 15 hours web. Footnotes 8 and 9: April 2024 preproduction Snapdragon X Elite C12, 16 GB/512 GB. Selected reference has the same X Elite and 16 GB but 256 GB storage. Model-level claim, not measured selected-unit runtime. Local MOV file in Windows Media Player at 1080p/24 FPS, or eight websites over multiple browser tabs. Windows 11, 150 nits, automatic brightness off, Wi-Fi connected, other settings default. 66 Wh size-specific physical battery, no 13.8-inch X Plus claim inherited.

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.

35W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. Adapter nominal rated output for retained original US base configuration.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer box section explicitly lists 65W Power Supply for matching size. Adapter rated output, not accepted USB-C charging input.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 15-inch consumer box includes a 65 W Surface Connect supply. Ports and charging specifies fast charging with a minimum 65 W supply via Surface Connect or USB-C. Adapter rating/minimum fast-charge source requirement is not maximum accepted connector input. No 80% claim converted to a 0-to-50 time.

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/111346Read 5 October 2026Supplied charging cable connector at the laptop end.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Ports and charging section includes proprietary Surface Connect. Original consumer box supplied power supply uses Surface Connect, separate from optional USB-C charging.

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

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2023/mac/14Read 5 October 2026Archived guide: 50% in 30 minutes using optional 70 W USB-C power adapter. Included 35 W adapter is separate.

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Cooling

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

02Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

110Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete motherboard/thermal assembly procedures identify one internal fan. Exact 15-inch MicroSD and Surface Connect cables route across this fan.

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

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No15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review cooling solution is traditional 50 mm fan and copper heat pipe.

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

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None10Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026Motherboard installation explicitly applies syringe thermal paste to marked components. The exact service procedure uses ordinary paste, not liquid metal.

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

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)

Name
Recommended
Better Performance
Best Performance

Source15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review testing conditions names Windows Recommended, Better Performance and Best Performance modes. No configured power budgets inferred from observed consumption.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2023/mac/14Read 5 October 2026Generation-specific tour names Touch ID as the power button.

None12Reviewthurrott.com/mobile/microsoft-surface/305874/microsoft-surface-laptop-7th-generation-15-inch-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly says Surface Laptop 7 has no fingerprint reader. Windows Hello facial authentication remains.

TPM

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Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Remote management

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

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Ventura2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later compatible updates excluded.

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

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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

516nits18Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Exact review unit is 8 GB/256 GB, established in linked Performance page. Display section explicitly maximum measured middle-screen brightness. True Tone off, Colour LCD profile, max brightness. Instrument and macOS build unstated.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026Actual sample explicitly 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD, same M2 8 CPU/10 GPU hardware as base. Reviewed color/region not identified. Scores and 1520 MB/s SSD read are omitted because source does not prove default or highest mode. No performance field gets an unknown mode assumption.

579.9nits16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. X-Rite i1Pro 2 centre grid SDR 579.9 cd/m². Center-on-battery 597.9 is separate and not used. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

505nits18Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Same 8 GB/256 GB sample and display state. Reviewer explicitly mean across display surface, maximum deviation 6 percent. Grid point count unstated.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026

576.1nits16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Nine-point SDR grid, X-Rite i1Pro 2, mean 576.1 cd/m². Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

1,280:118Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Same confirmed 8 GB/256 GB sample. Display section explicitly gives 1280:1 with operational test approximately 140 nits at 52% brightness, white 140 cd/m2 and black 0.11 cd/m2. Not maximum-brightness contrast or a recalculation. Colour LCD profile, True Tone off stated for surrounding display tests. Instrument unstated.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026

1,706:116Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. X-Rite i1Pro 2. Black 0.34 cd/m². SDR setting. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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.

100%18Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Same sample. Display section coverage in CIE 1976 sRGB/ITU-R BT.709, not volume. Colour LCD profile emulates sRGB. Instrument unspecified. DCI-P3 99 percent is omitted because RTINGS exact sample public prose says full coverage.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026

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

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

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0.9616Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. sRGB profile, CalMAN/X-Rite measurements, Delta E 2000 ColorChecker 0.96 before calibration. Webcam ColorChecker 5.39 is separate. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

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No16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Reviewer oscilloscope test did not detect PWM. Frequency/threshold fields remain absent. Test detection limit not stated. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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.

26ms18Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Same sample, reviewer black-to-white and white-to-black, 10 to 90 percent and reverse, combined fall plus rise. 60 Hz matching native panel. Overdrive setting and instrument unstated.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026

30.3ms16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Black-white-black combined optical transition, rise 15.9 plus fall 14.4 ms. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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44.4ms16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. 50% to 80% grey and back, rise 21.3 plus fall 23.1 ms. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

Measured performance

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

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123points16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Best Performance Windows mode. Cinebench 2024, native ARM benchmark, 123 single-core points. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

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926points16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Best Performance Windows mode. Cinebench 2024, native ARM benchmark, 926 multi-core points. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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.

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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.

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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

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

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2,558MB/s16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Sequential read with DiskSpd on installed Samsung PM9B1 256 GB. Published headline value 2558 MB/s, with raw maximum 2557.9 MB/s printed separately. Source rounding retained literally. Separate queued and AS SSD tests not mixed. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated. Best Performance Windows mode per the review Testing Conditions section.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 (2023)	1920	1080	Low	Off	25.1
Cyberpunk 2077 (2023)	1920	1080	Medium	Off	20.3
Cyberpunk 2077 (2023)	1920	1080	High	Off	15.3

Source16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Best Performance, 1920x1080, presets Low/Medium/High, FSR off. Software emulation applies to nonnative Windows games. Ray tracing/frame generation settings and 1% lows not stated and not guessed. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Best Performance	Idle	23.3
Best Performance	Medium load	25.7
Best Performance	Gaming	31.1
Best Performance	Max load	33.2

Source16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm. Ambient 23.3 dB(A). 3DMark 06 first scene medium load 25.7, Cyberpunk Ultra gaming 31.1, Prime95/FurMark max 33.2. Best Performance per test settings. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

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33.2dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

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31.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

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45.4°C16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Maximal-load upper-side grid. Prime95/FurMark stress, Surface-temperature grid. Fluke 62 Mini IR Thermometer, room temperature 20 C, as stated beneath matching maximal-load grids. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

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37.2°C16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Maximal-load underside grid. Prime95/FurMark stress, Surface-temperature grid. Fluke 62 Mini IR Thermometer, room temperature 20 C, as stated beneath matching maximal-load grids. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

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

94°C19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 202620Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p5Read 7 October 2026Exact 8 GB/256 GB review. Max CPU load method 100 percent CPU cores, monitored chip temperature. Table sustained 10 to 15 minutes gives 94 C, short 15 to 30 second peak 101 C is not substituted. macOS build, firmware, power mode and room temperature unstated. This is temperature group, not measured-performance score.

95°C16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Prime95 CPU-only stress in Best Performance. CPU sensor temperature stabilizes at 95°C. Combined CPU/GPU stress result 73°C is a different workload. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

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3.4GHz16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Prime95 CPU-only stress Best Performance sustained average 3.4 GHz, not processor boost specification. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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 15-inch (M2, 2023)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	13
Video playback	11.5

Source15Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/apple-macbook-air-15-inch-2023-m2-256gb/m410014Read 7 October 2026Exact public indexed product introduction: 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, M2 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, macOS Ventura 13.4. Public Portability prose reports 13 h light web browsing and 11.5 h heavier 4K video playback. Current direct HTTP and web opens return 403, public indexed source sentences independently read. General CR method is separately 200 nits, ten lab-server pages over Wi-Fi/default browser until shutdown and local 4K playback. Original sample-specific brightness, power mode and firmware remain unstated.17Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/laptops-with-best-battery-life-a1118947781Read 7 October 2026Published June 2023 CR method uses 200 nits, full charge, 10 pages stored on lab server over Wi-Fi/default browser until shutdown, and separately locally stored 4K video. This is publisher general method evidence, not an independently repeated sample-specific brightness measurement. No power mode or firmware inferred.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)

Test	Hours (h)
Idle	31.7
Wi-Fi browsing	14.82
Max load	1.73

Source16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Exact review unit. Idle without WLAN at minimum brightness. WiFi Websurfing test. Max load at maximum brightness. Numeric brightness and runtime power modes not stated, so not inferred. Published minutes converted to decimal hours, rounded to four decimals. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

13h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

14.82h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

11.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

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

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8.4W16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Metrahit Energy AC input, highest of idle 3/8.3/8.4 W settings. Not CPU package power. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

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45.8W16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Metrahit Energy AC input, internal display 150 cd/m², Cyberpunk 2077 1920x1080 Ultra, FSR off, Best Performance. External-monitor 41 W is separate. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

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65.2W16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Metrahit Energy peak AC input, Prime95/FurMark 1280x720 stress. Observed transient, not adapter nominal rating or sustained CPU power. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

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

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

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1.666kg(3.7 lb)16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-7-15-Snapdragon-laptop-review-Finally-easier-to-repair.956423.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching X1E-80-100, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 15-inch review unit. Reviewer laptop mass 1.666 kg, excluding separately listed power supply. Scale method not stated. Review OS is Windows 11 Home. Regional SKU and firmware are not stated.

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

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

EPEAT

Gold21Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Air_15-inch_PER_June2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original June 2023 exact 15-inch M2 environmental report footnote 4 explicitly Gold in the United States and Canada. Historical maker certification claim for this model, not an assertion that it is currently sold or an independently verified current registry status.

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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.

15-inch MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026In the Box. Exact original US base adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Optional fast-charge adapter excluded.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

Warranty

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

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year manufacturer hardware warranty. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights excluded.

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

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

Carry-in, Mail-in22Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US manufacturer limited warranty service options are carry-in and mail-in. Apple decides available method and mail-in eligibility. No guaranteed onsite or paid AppleCare feature included.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1113461Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1113461Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Microsoft consumer Surface Laptop seventh-edition specification document hosted by an authorised retailer. Windows 11 Home consumer rows and exact size are retained. Intel business editions excluded.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2023/mac/144Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2023/mac/14Read 5 October 2026

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