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General

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Series

MacBook Air2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

Spectre x3601Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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

MRYM3LL/A3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact US retail SKU MRYM3LL/A, Space Gray, M3 8 CPU/10 GPU cores, 8 GB memory/256 GB storage.

14-eu0023dx, 979L3UA#ABA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 20265Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-spectre-2-in-1-14-2-8k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-intel-evo-edition-32gb-memory-2tb-ssd-nightfall-black/JJGP43YH59Read 5 October 2026Exact historical US Best Buy model HP 14-EU0023DX, SKU 6568349, Core Ultra 7/32 GB/2 TB/Nightfall Black. Page now says no longer available new, confirming historical retail identity without claiming current stock.

GTIN / EAN

1959491288759Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/678753/apple-macbook-air-15-mrym3ll-a-%28early-2024%29-153-laptop-computer-space-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact manufacturer part MRYM3LL/A, 8 GB / 256 GB / 10 GPU / Space Gray product information gives UPC 195949128875. Best Buy corroborates. Refurbished sellers with changed RAM or colour or different UPC are not reference evidence.

1979610886871Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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

4 March 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

8 January 20246Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2024/hpatces-live.htmlRead 7 October 2026Date of announcement of the marketed 2024 14-eu generation. Exact US SKU original sheet was revised January 9 and has January 14 ad embargo, so this is not asserted as a SKU-specific first-sale day.

Status

Discontinued17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m3-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date March 5, 2025 for the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, meaning replaced by a subsequent system or production ended. Reseller stock is not considered.

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

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)15Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2024Read 7 October 2026Public review introduction states this model replaces the M2 Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023). Matching 15-inch predecessor exists in this catalog.

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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 (M4, 2025)15Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2024Read 7 October 2026Public review notice explicitly says this laptop was replaced by the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4,2025). Matching 15-inch successor exists in this catalog. Protected numeric test results are excluded.

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14-fh0047nr14Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omnibook-ultra-flip-14-2024-reviewRead 23 October 2026Windows Central calls the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 the successor to the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024).

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/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026US starting launch price for the original base configuration. Excludes education price and later discounts.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,59918Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 10 October 2026Apple Germany newsroom, 4 March 2024, Preise und Verfuegbarkeit: the 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 is available from 1,599 euro including VAT (education 1,449 euro excluded). Starting price of the base configuration, 8 GB and 256 GB. German consumer price, not a conversion of the US MSRP.

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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/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

US5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-spectre-2-in-1-14-2-8k-oled-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-intel-evo-edition-32gb-memory-2tb-ssd-nightfall-black/JJGP43YH59Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Nightfall black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

Ultrabook8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/hp-spectre-x360-14-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Ultrabook category in the original 2024 review. Matching Best Buy Nightfall Black 155H, 32 GB, 2 TB, AX211 configuration.

Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Take a tour describes a notebook with a lid that opens and a keyboard and trackpad in the base.19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-2024Read 10 October 2026Case section: Transformer No, so not a convertible or detachable. Apple describes a hinged lid.

360° convertible1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width340.4Depth237.6Thickness (max)11.5mm(13.4 × 9.4 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width313.7Depth220.4Thickness (max)16.99mm(12.4 × 8.7 × 0.7 in)2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 78 Table 9-1 metric body width 313.7 mm, depth 220.4 mm and height 16.99 mm. These take precedence over rounded exact sheet inch values. No separate minimum claimed.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026Size and Weight. M3 row. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

1.449kg(3.2 lb)2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 78 metric published family weight 1449 g without adapter. Exact old sheet says 3.19 lb and later maker collateral 1.44 kg, rounded differently. Manual metric figure retained, subject to configuration variability.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Top cover explicitly CNC aluminum. Keyboard deck aluminum does not prove bottom-cover alloy, which is omitted.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Environment Materials section states 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

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Max hinge angle

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360°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Original design row explicitly 360-degree geared hinge and four positions.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1864px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

2880 × 1800px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Pixel density

224.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

242.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Exact sheet explains each OLED pixel emits light separately.

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.

Glossy19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-2024Read 10 October 2026Display section: Coating Glossy (Antireflective). Anti-reflective coating does not make the surface matte.

Glossy7Reviewpcworld.com/article/2267557/hp-spectre-x360-14-review-3.htmlRead 5 October 2026The review explicitly says all 2024 Spectre x360 14 units have the same 2880 x 1800 OLED touch panel, and identifies a glossy finish. Anti-reflection glass does not mean matte. The review summary lists Wi-Fi 7 but its body says the tested model did not include Wi-Fi 7. That internal radio/configuration conflict is unresolved, so only the shared OLED glossy finish is used, without configuration-sensitive measurements.

Touchscreen

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display specifications explicitly state Touchscreen No for this retail SKU.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 20 accessory parts table explicitly pen N54711-001. Best Buy SKU package does not prove pen inclusion, so only support retained.

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 (M3, 2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2880	1864	60	No

Source8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MRYM3LL/A display table states native 2880 x 1864, Refresh Rate 60 Hz, Variable Refresh Technology No. Fixed maximum operating refresh, not an external display timing.

BHP Spectre x360 14 (2024, 14-eu0023dx)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2880	1800	120	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Built-in 2880 x 1800 OLED panel explicitly 48-120 Hz and Variable Refresh Rate. No named adaptive-sync certification or lower-resolution modes inferred.

Max refresh rate

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

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

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

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

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-inch M3 Display section explicitly 500 nits brightness for its Liquid Retina IPS panel. Ordinary manufacturer display luminance claim, not an outdoor boost, HDR peak or reviewer measurement. No source measurement method inferred.

400nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Exact display row explicitly SDR 400 nits. Footnote 20 calls component performance specifications typical. Bare HDR 500 nits has no published peak-versus-sustained basis and is not stored as peak. These are maker claims, not measured centre brightness.

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

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

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

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

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

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100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Exact maker 100% DCI-P3 claim. No colour measurement method or gamut-volume inference.

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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DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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 M3 (8-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Chip section. Exact 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU configuration.

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

Intel3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

BHP Spectre x360 14 (2024, 14-eu0023dx)

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	Redwood Cove	1.4	4.8
Efficiency	8	Crestmont	0.9	3.8
Low-power efficiency	2	Crestmont	0.7	2.5

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 155H Intel ARK core classes and base/turbo clocks. 900/700 MHz converted exactly to 0.9/0.7 GHz. Generic 28/115 W processor powers are not configured laptop limits.12Maker product pageperfmon-events.intel.com/platforms/meteorlake/offcore-events/p-core-offcoreRead 7 October 2026Intel ARK identifies exact 155H as Meteor Lake. Intel PerfMon Meteor Lake microarchitecture list names Redwood Cove Performance Core and Crestmont Efficient Core. Existing counts and clocks remain unchanged.13Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/824443/2024_Intel_Tech%20Tour%20TW_Lunar%20Lake%20Architecture%20Session%20Highlights-3.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 46 Appendix for slide 13 explicitly identifies Meteor Lake LP E-core (Crestmont) and the Meteor Lake LP E-core cluster as two Crestmont cores. Only the explicit previous-generation architectural identity is used, not any Lunar Lake measurements, cores or process.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

812Press articleanandtech.com/show/21285/apple-launches-m3based-macbook-air-13-and-15-3nm-cpu-for-the-massesRead 7 October 2026Public indexed 2024 launch table for MBA 15 / M3 lists 4C/4T High-Perf + 4C/4T High-Eff, 8 hardware threads total. This is a hardware count, not borrowed benchmark. Current direct URL redirects to the forum homepage.

223Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel and later exact HP collateral state 22 threads. Core count is 16.

Max boost clock

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4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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24MB3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

3nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 7 October 2026Exact M3 chip release calls the M3 family the first personal-computer chips built with 3-nanometer process technology. Foundry node trade name not inferred.

7nm3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026CPU Lithography: Intel 4. Intel 4 is the 7 nm class process, as Notebookcheck lists it, so it is stored as 7 by the field rule.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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11TOPS3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak INT8 11 TOPS, excluding combined 33 TOPS.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists the installed Apple chip GPU only. This GPU is part of the SoC and uses unified memory.

No2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product table page 1 lists only internal Intel Arc integrated graphics. No discrete GPU option represented.

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 M3 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

Intel Arc Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 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/118552Read 8 October 2026Memory section. Retained original US 8 GB configuration. Later refreshes and higher purchase options are excluded.

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Exact 32 GB onboard configuration. Older exact retailer-hosted collateral states 6400 MHz. The current exact HP 979L3UA ProductSheet explicitly states 7467 MT/s, consistent with the service guide LPDDR5x-7467 row. That current explicit transfer-rate unit resolves the older wording without MHz-to-MT/s arithmetic.

RAM type

LPDDR512Press articleanandtech.com/show/21285/apple-launches-m3based-macbook-air-13-and-15-3nm-cpu-for-the-massesRead 7 October 2026Same public indexed MBA 15 / M3 table lists 8-24 GB LPDDR5-6400. RTINGS public configuration table separately states 8 GB LP-DDR5. Later 16 GB refresh and different processor facts not inherited.

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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

6,400MT/s12Press articleanandtech.com/show/21285/apple-launches-m3based-macbook-air-13-and-15-3nm-cpu-for-the-massesRead 7 October 2026MBA 15 / M3 launch table states LPDDR5-6400, the 6400 MT/s transfer-rate grade across listed memory choices. No conversion from RTINGS 6400 MHz label. Live URL redirects to forums, public indexed article table remains readable.

7,467MT/s9Maker spec sheet (PDF)pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/productsheet/ww-en/2102031159/pdf/979L3UA.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current exact 979L3UA ProductSheet, generated October 7, 2026. Explicit transfer-rate unit resolves older exact retailer-hosted 6400 MHz row and later 7467 MHz wording. December 2023 service guide also states LPDDR5x-7467. No MHz-to-MT/s arithmetic is used.

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.

Soldered17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m3-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026RAM Slots None. All RAM is unified and onboard, and EveryMac states it cannot be upgraded after purchase.

Soldered2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product table page 1 explicitly integrated, not customer accessible or upgradeable.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for the retained M3 CPU/GPU configuration. Does not assert post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product table page 1 supports up to 32 GB. Page 17 selected 155H/32 GB board is listed separately from 16 GB boards. Intel generic 96 GB is not a laptop upgrade limit.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026Storage section. Retained original base 256 GB SSD. PCIe generation and installed drive model are not published.

2TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Original 2 TB converted to decimal 2000 GB. Smaller capacities are not represented as extra product pages.

Storage type

NVMe SSD8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Storage Drive Type: 1 x 256 GB / Integrated NVMe SSD. Refines existing maker-generic SSD without changing capacity or assuming a PCIe generation.

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 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)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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 (M3, 2024)

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BHP Spectre x360 14 (2024, 14-eu0023dx)

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

Source2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 16-18 complete parts diagram and pages 48-50 single-drive procedure identify one SSD connector. Primary-storage row page 1 names M.2 2280. Installed PCIe Gen4 does not independently establish maximum connector 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 (M3, 2024)

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/118552Read 8 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt and USB4 share each USB-C connector.

BHP Spectre x360 14 (2024, 14-eu0023dx)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1	2	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	65
USB-A	USB 10Gbps	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 5-6 physical views: two USB-C/TB4 right, USB-A 10Gbps and audio left. Page 2 generic description incorrectly calls the left connector Type-C, contradicted by matching full side view and exact maker sheet. Page 78 Input Power explicitly 65 W USB-C, with 20 V/3.25 A max, retained separately from adapter output.

USB-C ports

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 7 October 2026Guide explicitly includes MacBook Air introduced in 2024 or later and explains 6 GHz plus 2.4 and 5 GHz operation. 6 GHz availability varies by region. Selected US reference supports approved 6 GHz operation.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact HP 979L3UA sheet selects AX211. HP footnote 12 confirms 6 GHz availability depends on country and compatible router. Intel current generic Bluetooth 5.4 is not substituted for HP configured 5.3.

Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX2112Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 maps Wi-Fi 6E/Bluetooth 5.3 to AX211. Exact sheet selects that radio, not optional Wi-Fi 7/BE200/5.4.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Cellular

No8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original MRYM3LL/A table, Communications: Cellular Support No. This is built-in cellular absence, separate from phone tethering or external modems.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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

ANSI (78 keys)3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 5 October 2026US 78-key keyboard for retained US SKU. ISO option from maker sheet excluded.

US English11Retailer pagestore.emprgroup.com.au/hpi-970782870-6-979l3ua-hp-spectre-x360-laptop-14-eu0023dx.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact 979L3UA authorized HP parts-partner listing identifies original keyboard N67806-001, English. HP service guide printed page 62 Table 5-14 maps keyboard suffix -001 to United States. US English layout is established by the installed-model parts mapping, not inferred only from US sales. ANSI geometry is not separately named.

Key switches

Scissor8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU overview, Magic Keyboard and Touch ID paragraph states a scissor mechanism.

Scissor9Maker spec sheet (PDF)pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/productsheet/ww-en/2102031159/pdf/979L3UA.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact selected 979L3UA sheet explicitly identifies keyboard scissors. This records mechanism only, not travel distance or switch vendor.

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 colour14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M3-review-Apple-s-large-everyday-MacBook-gets-a-power-up.811701.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input-device paragraph explicitly describes white keyboard backlighting on the 2024 M3 Air 15. Maker tech spec names the same Backlit Magic Keyboard for all 15-inch M3 configurations. Only this shared physical keyboard feature is used. Review 16 GB / 512 GB numerical measurements are excluded.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Exact HP 14-eu0023dx / 979L3UA#ABA maker sheet, page 1 Key specifications and Backlit keyboard feature explicitly full-size, backlit, nightfall black keyboard. Nightfall black is key/chassis finish, not lighting colour. Illumination type unreported.

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

No10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/apple-macbook-air-15-inch-laptop-m3-chip-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-space-gray/6565844Read 7 October 2026Exact MRYM3LL/A specifications, Included: Numeric Keypad: false.

No2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete keyboard figure shows no dedicated physical numeric keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1814979-REG/apple_mrym3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m3.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact SKU overview states 1 mm of key travel. Published hardware specification, not a reviewer force measurement.

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

No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Take a tour lists the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and the Force Touch trackpad as the input devices. No pointing stick is listed.

No2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete built-in keyboard illustration inspected. Product-components Keyboard/pointing devices list only keyboard and haptic touchpad. No dedicated physical stick is shown or catalogued.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad. Force Touch pressure-sensing trackpad.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple describes haptic feedback as a feature of Force Touch trackpads. Exact model sheet states Force Touch trackpad.

Haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

9MP IR1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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

No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-2024Read 10 October 2026Connectivity section: Infrared sensor No, fingerprint Yes. Apple lists Touch ID and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera and no IR camera.

Yes2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product table page 2 explicitly IR camera and Windows Hello support.

Webcam privacy

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Physical shutter2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 camera shutter door and page 3 privacy cover, not only a camera mute key.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026Audio section. Physical six-speaker system.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Exact sheet explicitly quad speakers, not inferred from two left/right speaker assemblies.

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

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers, Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking on supported AirPods1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Exact M3 Audio section explicitly Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, directional beamforming and Spatial Audio. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, not head tracking on the laptop speakers. Existing speaker count and Dolby Atmos entries retained.

Poly Studio, DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 20262Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 1 of the original service guide explicitly supports Poly Studio, DTS:X Ultra and HP Audio Boost 2.0. The exact US sheet names Poly Studio and DTS:X Ultra but does not name Audio Boost. No physical driver count is inferred from brand names.

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

Battery and power

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

66.5Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

68Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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 (M3, 2024)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power footnote. Matching 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 8 GB RAM/256 GB SSD test. HD 1080p Apple TV app movie playback and wireless browsing 25 websites, brightness 8 clicks from bottom. Up to claims, varies with use/configuration.

BHP Spectre x360 14 (2024, 14-eu0023dx)

Use case	Hours (h)
MobileMark 25	13
Video playback	17

Source9Maker spec sheet (PDF)pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/productsheet/ww-en/2102031159/pdf/979L3UA.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 979L3UA claimed maxima. Footnote 3 says runtime varies with configuration, applications, features, wireless and power management. No brightness or video encoding is published for the 17-hour row. These are maker claims, not review runtimes.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026Exact selected M3 base includes 35 W USB-C adapter. Apple explicitly says fast-charge capable with a 70 W USB-C adapter, an optional higher-power supply. Supplied adapter rating remains separate from fast-charge requirement and maximum laptop input. 35 W dual-port compact adapter total power can be shared between connected devices.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable at the laptop end.

USB-C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Around 30 minutes with optional 70W USB-C adapter, separate from included base adapter.

45min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Footnote 78: 0 to 50% in approximately 45 minutes with system shut down and the HP adapter supplied, tolerance +/-10%. No full-charge or device power inference.

Cooling

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

02Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026

22Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete page 16 component diagram and page 51 heat-sink removal illustration rendered and inspected, two physical fans in the single assembly.

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

No19Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-2024Read 10 October 2026Cooling solution section: passive cooling, vapor chamber No.

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

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None2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original 14-eu0xxx service guide explicitly specifies thermal paste and gray thermal grease for the shared UMA motherboard heat-sink assembly. No discrete GPU exists on the selected configuration.

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/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Touch ID described as power button.

Power button1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Original exact sheet explicitly fingerprint reader integrated in power-button key.

TPM

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2.02Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product table page 3 explicitly discrete TPM 2.0 support.

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.

No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Take a tour lists every external feature: two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, MagSafe 3 port, headphone jack, camera, speakers, Touch ID power button, microphones and trackpad. No security cable slot is listed.17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m3-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports section: Security (Lock) None.

No2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete external port inventory and drawings inspected. No built-in cable-lock slot is present. This does not describe third-party locks occupying USB connectors.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Sonoma2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chipRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later supported system updates are excluded.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 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.

507nits20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Brightness and Contrast section: maximum 507 nits in the middle of the screen. True Tone off, Colour LCD profile, white screen at maximum brightness, CCT 6680 K.

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

498nits20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same section: 498 nits average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 6 percent. Grid size is not stated.

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

1,360:120Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same section: contrast ratio 1360:1. The brightness setting of this reading is not stated.

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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%20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Color Coverage section: tested total colour coverage 100 percent of sRGB. Lab measurement by the reviewer, method and instrument not named in the text.

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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.

100%20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Color Coverage section: tested total colour coverage 100 percent of DCI-P3.

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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.

No20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Health Impact PWM section: the display does not flicker at any brightness level.

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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.

26ms20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Response time section: black to white and white to black from 10 to 90 percent, fall time plus rise time 26 ms.

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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

2,721MB/s20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Storage section: the 256 GB SSD reads at about 2721 MB/s and writes at about 2132 MB/s. Benchmark tool is not named.

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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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41.6°C8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/hp-spectre-x360-14-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching Best Buy hardware configuration, Windows 11 Home. Reviewer-published Celsius value retained. Mode and instrument not stated. Keyboard G/H 32.8 C is only a sampling point, not top-surface maximum. Touchpad 23.8 C is not palmrest.

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

100°C20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Max CPU load table, 15-inch M3 row, 10:00 to 15:00 minutes column: 100 C chip temperature at 11.42 W. Power mode is not stated. Fanless chassis.

69.5°C8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/hp-spectre-x360-14-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching Best Buy Nightfall Black 155H/32 GB/2 TB/AX211/Windows 11 Home unit. Cinebench R23 sustained 20-loop stress test. CPU value is all-core mean, not instantaneous hottest-core maximum. HP power mode is not stated, so performance-point fields are omitted.

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

2.8GHz20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same row and column: average P-core frequency 2.80 GHz at 10 to 15 minutes of 100 percent CPU load. E-core average 2.75 GHz.

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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.

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Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Mixed use	150	11.02

Source8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/hp-spectre-x360-14-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching Best Buy Nightfall Black 155H/32 GB/2 TB/AX211/Windows 11 Home. Mixed loop, not pure web or video runtime. 11 h 1 min converted to 11.02 h, rounded to 2 decimals. Mode and refresh setting not stated and remain absent.

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

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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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.

11.42W20Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-m3-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same row and column: package power 11.42 W at 10 to 15 minutes of 100 percent CPU load.

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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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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Original exact US 14-eu0023dx sheet. This is laptop platform identification, not inferred from processor eligibility.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Exact sheet says ENERGY STAR certified. No optional regional EPEAT tier transferred into a scalar field.

EPEAT

Gold16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/M3_MacBook_Air_PER_March2024.pdfRead 7 October 2026March 2024 maker Product Environmental Report, footnote 5 on PDF page 12: MacBook Air with M3 achieved Gold in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. This is maker registration evidence for the original US M3 product, corroborating the exact retailer SKU. No grade is inferred from ENERGY STAR.

Gold9Maker spec sheet (PDF)pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/productsheet/ww-en/2102031159/pdf/979L3UA.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current exact US 979L3UA selected configuration fixed claim. Records the maker claim for this SKU, not all countries or configurations. Older generic sheet footnote says registration tiers can vary by country.

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Eyesafe Certified, IMAX Enhanced1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Eyesafe eye-comfort certification and IMAX Enhanced audiovisual certification. Neither is used as proof of factory calibration or a colour-accuracy certification.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026In the Box. Retained US base configuration includes the named power adapter and 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.

65 W USB Type-C power adapter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Only explicitly confirmed adapter is listed. The pen is omitted because Tom’s Hardware supplied review package included one, while later exact SKU HP Team answer says no pen in packaging. No sleeve, dock, spare tips or universal bundle is inferred.

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/118552Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Footnote 78 explicitly references HP adapter provided with the notebook. Adapter rating 65 W comes from exact Power row.

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.

1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from original retail purchase. Statutory rights and AppleCare excluded.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026

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

Carry-in, Mail-in5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US limited warranty, Warranty service options: carry-in service and mail-in service. DIY parts service is also listed and has no matching option. AppleCare plans are excluded.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1185521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

support.hp.com/hk-en/product/troubleshooting/hp-spectre-x360-14-inch-2-in-1-laptop-pc-14-eu0000/model/21017463494Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/hk-en/product/troubleshooting/hp-spectre-x360-14-inch-2-in-1-laptop-pc-14-eu0000/model/2101746349Read 5 October 2026The exact HP support page public indexed title identifies 14-eu0023dx and 979L3UA. Current normal web/curl access returns Access Denied, with no blocked capability values used. Former US store pages redirect to the shop. This support identity link is retained with its access limitation. Locale alone does not establish the sales region.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1185521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee5137811Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/iJm7s0gl%2FKYS9i6%2FSDdRvA%3D%3D/4d52ea1f-1d08-45d2-b05a-3258ee513781Read 8 October 2026Original HP two-page exact US 14-eu0023dx/979L3UA#ABA sheet, January 9, 2024 revision. Downloaded and read both pages. Original photo extracted from this exact sheet, not a generated render.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/154Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026

kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdf2Owner's manualkaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9312265_en-US-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original HP KAAS service guide N71637-001, first edition December 2023, model 14-eu0xxx. All 91 pages read, hardware drawings inspected.

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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