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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 Laptop Go6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/06/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-2Read 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.

8QC-000014Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original US 8QC-00001 Platinum 1135G7/8 GB/128 GB. No current availability claim.

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.

88984291195410Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-platinum/J3ZKK54Y2XRead 7 October 2026Exact US 8QC-00001 Platinum 8 GB/128 GB indexed specifications table: UPC 889842911954. Direct fetch failed and another public URL returned a country-selection page. Public search exposed the complete named specifications table. Check digit validated.

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

1 June 20226Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/06/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-2Read 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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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)22Reviewtomsguide.com/opinion/the-microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-looks-like-a-good-value-but-its-notRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Surface Laptop Go 2 the successor to the 2020 Surface Laptop Go.23Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Microsoft-recycles-the-Surface-Laptop-Go-with-an-Intel-Core-i5-1135G7-and-a-new-colour-option.624258.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Microsoft refreshed the Surface Laptop Go with a second-generation model and calls the original its predecessor.

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 Go 324Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-arrives-as-minor-refresh-with-performance-and-battery-life-improvements.753848.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Surface Laptop Go 3 is the follow-up to the Surface Laptop Go 2 and calls the Go 2 its predecessor.

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

US4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 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

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Segment

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

Ultrabook6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/06/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-2Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly ultra-portable. $599 start price applies to 4 GB configuration not retained 8 GB price.

Form factor

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Clamshell12Reviewpcworld.com/article/796333/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Build quality section explicitly compact clamshell laptop. Fixed common chassis, not the unrelated Surface Go detachable tablet.

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.

Width278.2Depth206.2Thickness (max)15.7mm(11 × 8.1 × 0.6 in)3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 5 October 2026Published metric dimensions. Across-screen width, front-to-back depth, closed height.

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.

1.127kg(2.5 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker published 1,127 g laptop mass. Retailer rounded conversion excluded.

Lid material

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

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exterior Top explicitly aluminium.

Bottom material

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

Other1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Exterior Base: Aluminum and polycarbonate composite resin system with glass fiber and 30% post-consumer recycled content. Other preserves the named composite rather than treating the combined base as wholly aluminium or wholly plastic.

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.

135°13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case section explicitly maximum opening angle 135 degrees. Common fixed chassis design. Service Guide common AB-Cover parts distinguish only color, printed page 15.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Model 2013 common AB-Cover and chassis, printed pages 13-15 and display replacement pages 34-39. Angle is supplied by Notebookcheck Case prose.

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

12.4in(31.5 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Native resolution

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

1536 × 1024px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker 1536x1024. Retailer overview 1536x1204 typo excluded.

Pixel density

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

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

IPS13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly IPS at native 1536x1024. Common display assembly established by service guide Platinum AB-Cover N1S-00003 with no RAM or SSD variant, printed page 15. Supplier part number and sample measurements are excluded.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Common Platinum AB-Cover N1S-00003 in printed page 15 covers model 2013 without RAM/storage alternatives. Supports common IPS hardware provenance with Notebookcheck, not supplier identity or measured performance.

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.

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Glossy13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications Display row explicitly glossy: yes. Common display assembly scope as panel_type. No measured results from its 8 GB/256 GB Ice Blue sample imported.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same common Platinum AB-Cover N1S-00003 provenance as panel_type.

Touchscreen

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Stylus

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None7Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/pen/surface-pen-compatibility-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly Surface Laptop Go all editions do not support Surface Pen/inking. Retailer contrary pen-support claim excluded.

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 Go 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1536	1024	60

Source4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Display table native 1536x1024, 60 Hz.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HDR certification

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

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple 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.

Intel Core i5-1135G71Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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 Go 2

Count	Max clock (GHz)
4	4.2

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/208658/intel-core-i51135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Four homogeneous cores, single-core maximum turbo 4.2 GHz. No later hybrid P/E label imposed. Configurable base clocks and chip TDP not laptop limits.

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.

85Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/208658/intel-core-i51135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-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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8MB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 Performance table explicitly identifies 8 MB L3 cache. Separate L2 is not counted.

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.

10nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/208658/intel-core-i51135g7-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 10 nm SuperFin. Not a marketing-name numeric conversion.

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.

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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/111346Read 5 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists Apple chip GPU only, part of the SoC with unified memory.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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

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

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

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

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

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Integrated GPU

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

Intel Iris Xe Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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.

8GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 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.

LPDDR4X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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.

Soldered13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Performance section explicitly all models only differ in working memory and SSD capacity, and memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded. Does not state an exact 128 GB board memory rate or channel topology.

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.

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Consumer maximum 8 GB with same CPU/GPU. Commercial 16 GB excluded. Purchase maximum, not upgradeability.

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.

128GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 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.

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 202616Press articlearstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/06/microsoft-makes-next-gen-surface-laptop-go-2-official-starting-at-600Read 7 October 2026Original June 1 launch report explicitly 128 GB NVMe SSD. Subsequent 8 GB RAM step costs another $100 while 256 GB drive is a separate upgrade. This refines generic maker SSD without substituting a particular supplier.

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

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314Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface/surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026What is new list explicitly 128/256 GB PCIe 3.0 SSD. Installed-drive generation, not a claim that the physical slot supports no newer generation. The measured 256 GB drive performance is excluded.

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

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 2

Form factor	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	1	Yes

Source15Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/07/review-microsofts-surface-laptop-go-2-has-a-lot-of-problems-but-i-like-it-anywayRead 7 October 2026Repairability explicitly standard M.2 connector 22 mm wide and 30 mm long, not usual 80 mm. Single occupied removable drive matches exact B&H 1x128 GB/M.2 and original maker service guide printed page 13 parts plus page 31 socket drawing. No slot PCIe capability or lane count inferred.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 13 single rSSD assembly and exact 128 GB N2B-00001, printed page 31 removal from its motherboard socket. Physical one occupied M.2 2230 corroborated with Ars dimensional description.

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 Go 2

Type	Version	Count
USB-C	Not available	1
USB-A	Not available	1
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1
Other	Surface Connect	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Physical connector inventory only. No unpublished USB generations, data rates or Thunderbolt inferred from CPU capabilities.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Highest HDMI version

Not available

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Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

Not available

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz18Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/10/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Connectivity paragraph explicitly AX201 dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz with Bluetooth 5.1. Same Go 2 AX201 module confirmed by PC Watch family comparison and Notebookcheck. No 6 GHz capability or restrictions assumed.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX20117Reviewpc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/column/ubiq/1536149.htmlRead 7 October 2026Generation comparison table, Surface Laptop Go 2 column: Intel AX201 (Wi-Fi 6/BT5.1). Table covers its 4/8 GB consumer and 128/256 GB options, corroborated by Notebookcheck Networking AX201. Article headline is Go 3 but evidence is the explicit Go 2 column.

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

5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 Communications table Cellular Support: No. No capability inferred from a Wi-Fi-only marketing name.

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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker QWERTY. No 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.

None14Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface/surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly no backlighting in this generation, corroborated by Notebookcheck. Fingerprint button light is not key backlighting.

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.

No10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-platinum/J3ZKK54Y2XRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 specification table Numeric Keypad: false. US keyset, not a Japanese keyboard photo.

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.

1.3mm12Reviewpcworld.com/article/796333/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly 1.3 mm travel, independently corroborated by Windows Central and Tech Advisor. Service Guide printed pages 14-15 lists one Platinum 104 English US fingerprint keyset N1X-00018 for the retained chassis.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same US Platinum fingerprint C-Cover assembly N1X-00018 provenance. Travel statement comes from PCWorld and independently Windows Central/Tech Advisor.

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

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Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/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.

Mechanical13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-2-review-Compact-companion-with-old-hardware.642039.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck Input Devices names ClickPad and clicking. Profesional Review explicitly describes integrated buttons with minimal physical travel and quiet clicking. Common Platinum 104 English US fingerprint C-Cover N1X-00018 is identified in maker service guide printed page 14.18Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/10/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Touchpad paragraph explicitly describes integrated buttons with minimal travel and quiet clicking. Common US Platinum C-Cover hardware is documented in service guide printed page 14. Spanish keyboard sample dimensions are not inherited.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Common Platinum 104 English US with fingerprint C-Cover N1X-00018 in printed page 14 supports common keyset/trackpad hardware. Mechanism stated by review, no sensor brand inferred.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

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

720p HD f/2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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.

No11Reviewtechadvisor.com/article/816009/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-review-2.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly no separate IR sensor and no Windows Hello face unlock. Common front-facing 720p camera assembly, not inferred from fingerprint support.

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.

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

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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 Audio Premium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Battery and power

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

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

40.98Wh3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 5 October 2026Table rounded 41.0 Wh. Footnote 10 actual nominal 40.98 Wh retained, actual minimum 39.7 Wh 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 Go 2

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	13.5

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Footnote vi. Matching i5/8 GB/128 GB tested March 2022, Windows 11. Mixed active use and modern standby: eight websites, Office productivity and idle apps. 150 nits, auto-brightness off, Wi-Fi connected. Retailer video-only interpretation excluded.

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.

39W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original included 39 W SurfLink supply, not accepted USB-C 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/111346Read 5 October 2026Supplied charging cable connector at the laptop end.

Proprietary4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1702697-REG/microsoft_8qc_00001_12_4_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact General table 39 W with Barrel/Proprietary. Original maker footnote vii identifies included SurfLink supply.

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

118Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/10/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Internal hardware paragraph explicitly a single fan, although reviewer says they did not open the device. Maker service guide full exploded chassis printed page 13 independently shows one fan, and Surflink procedure pages 41-42 names cooling fan shroud. No sample thermal/noise measurement inherited.21Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%202%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026M1165666 RevC full model 2013 exploded chassis printed page 13 shows one fan. Pages 41-42 Surflink removal/installation explicitly identify the cooling fan shroud.

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

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

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

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Security

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Fingerprint

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

Power button2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Power-button fingerprint supported retained 8 GB. Only 4 GB/128 GB exception lacks it.

TPM

Not available

2.03Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 5 October 2026Consumer firmware TPM 2.0. Commercial discrete TPM excluded.

Remote management

Not available

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

Not available

No10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-platinum/J3ZKK54Y2XRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 indexed retailer Features table states Cable Lock Slot: None, corroborating Office Depot Security Lock Slot: No.19Retailer pageofficedepot.com/a/products/4195233/Microsoft-Surface-Go-2-Laptop-124Read 7 October 2026Specifications exact Manufacturer #8QC-00001, 8 GB/128 GB Platinum: Security Lock Slot No. Product title shortens Laptop Go 2 but manufacturer number identifies the retained laptop. Current direct body is site maintenance. Public indexed table also states UPC 889842911954, matching the exact Best Buy model and code.

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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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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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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

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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.

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Measured performance

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

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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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.

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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 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 Go 2

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

13h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

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

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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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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/111346Read 5 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 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.

Gold10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-platinum/J3ZKK54Y2XRead 7 October 2026Exact 8QC-00001 indexed retailer table states EPEAT Level: Gold. Maker US common tech table corroborates Gold.20Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-go-2/8PGLPV76MJHN/0D7XRead 7 October 2026US family tech specifications Eco Labels: registered EPEAT Gold, footnote 12 directs other markets to registry. Historical maker certification claim, corroborated exact 8QC-00001 Best Buy EPEAT Gold. Current page selected 16 GB/256 GB is not used for reference memory, price, availability or storage.

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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 Go 2, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original one-year limited hardware warranty for US SKU. Paid plans 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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Product page

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

www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhn3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-go-2/8pglpv76mjhnRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2022/06/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original June 2022 consumer rows. Commercial 16 GB and Pro OS 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-go-2-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-2-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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