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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

Surface Laptop Go6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/09/21/new-surface-devices-bring-more-value-to-businessRead 5 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.

XK1-000014Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 5 October 2026Original US manufacturer XK1-00001, Platinum, Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Current new-condition route retains identity/title/reviews, not current sale availability. Exact processor comes from original maker PDF.

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.

1963881524839Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/670928/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-124-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Product Information table explicitly ties UPC 196388152483 to XK1-00001, Platinum, Core i5-1235U, 8 GB LPDDR5 and 256 GB SSD. Public indexed table read, direct HTTP Forbidden.

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

21 September 20236Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/09/21/new-surface-devices-bring-more-value-to-businessRead 5 October 2026Maker September 21 generation announcement. No business OS, management, 128 GB UFS or 512 GB configurations imported.

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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 220Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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.

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

$1,2992Press 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.

$799.997Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/10/03/6-things-to-know-about-the-new-surface-devicesRead 5 October 2026Maker release-day publication explicitly $799.99 for starting consumer Go 3. Retained original 8 GB/256 GB US base. Current $949.99 store price is not launch evidence.

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

US4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 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

Platinum4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 5 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

Ultrabook1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker summary explicitly calls the model ultra-portable and under 2.5 pounds.

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.

Clamshell18Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/do-more-with-surface/best-lightweight-surface-for-travelingRead 7 October 2026Current maker Budget section explicitly calls Surface Laptop Go 3 a traditional clamshell-style laptop. Page original date predates this generation, so it is not used for launch dating.

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.

Width278Depth206Thickness (max)15.7mm(10.9 × 8.1 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Published length 278 mm across the display stored as width, 206 mm front-to-back as depth, 15.7 mm closed height. No package dimensions or conversions from rounded inches.

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.

1.13kg(2.5 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Published laptop mass 1.13 kg, without adapter. Manufacturing variation qualified by maker.

Lid material

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

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exterior Top explicitly anodized aluminium. C Cover is also anodized aluminium.

Bottom material

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

Plastic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exterior D Cover explicitly polycarbonate composite resin with glass fibre and 30% post-consumer recycled plastics. Stored plastic category, not aluminium C Cover.

Max hinge angle

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135°10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case & Equipment expressly maximum opening angle 135 degrees. Shared casing across all Go 3 consumer RAM configurations. Measurements of the 16 GB review sample are excluded.

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

12.4in(31.5 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display section publishes 12.4-inch diagonal. No extra precision inferred from rounded maker PPI or retailer alternative size labels.

Native resolution

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

1536 × 1024px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

224.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

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

IPS10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly 12.4-inch IPS touchscreen. No exact supplier identity inherited from the 16 GB unit.

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.

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.

Glossy10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display specification glossy: yes. The physical display is shared across Go 3 consumer configurations.

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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None11Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/pen/surface-pen-compatibility-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker note lists Surface Laptop Go all editions among devices incompatible with Surface Slim Pen or Surface Pen because they do not support inking or writing.

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.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

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

Source16Reviewjeuxvideo.com/high-tech/tests/test-1826532.htmRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly identifies 12.4-inch IPS LCD at 1536 x 1024 and states refresh rate is locked at 60 Hz. Highest built-in operating rate, not an external timing table. No VRR boolean, chroma or color-depth inference.

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.

320nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display section explicitly publishes brightness 320 nits (typical). Retained typical display luminance claim, rather than a peak or outdoor maximum.

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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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display section explicitly individually colour-calibrated display.

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 i5-1235U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Processor section names Intel Core i5-1235U for this generation. Intel power and memory capability limits are not laptop-configured values.

Processor brand

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

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	4

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

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	4.4
Efficiency	8	3.3

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226261/intel-core-i51235u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel CPU Specifications: two performance and eight efficient cores. P-core maximum turbo 4.4 GHz, E-core 3.3 GHz. Generic chip 15 W base/55 W turbo power and 64 GB memory limit are not laptop specifications. Intel 7 is not parsed as 7 nm.

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.

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.

125Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226261/intel-core-i51235u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel CPU Specifications total 12 hardware threads.

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

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.

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

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

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

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

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Graphics

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/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.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Graphics inventory specifies Intel Iris Xe only. This is the processor's integrated graphics. No dedicated graphics option is listed for this model.

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 Iris Xe Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026Memory section. Retained original US 8 GB configuration. Later refreshes and higher purchase options are excluded.

8GB4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 5 October 2026

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.

LPDDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Consumer Memory section explicitly LPDDR5. LPDDR5x, transfer rate and active channel count are not inferred.

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.

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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.

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.

Soldered10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Memory specification onboard. Exact model WindowsTip FAQ separately explicitly says soldered to motherboard and no additional RAM socket. Installed 16 GB sample memory speed/type is not imported into this 8 GB base.

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.

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Consumer Memory options 8 GB or 16 GB for the same processor and integrated GPU. Maker supported purchase maximum 16 GB, not post-purchase 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/118552Read 8 October 2026Storage section. Retained original base 256 GB SSD. PCIe generation and installed drive model are not published.

256GB4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-3-12-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-with-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2HWVLRead 5 October 2026

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 SSD13Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%203%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original service guide printed page 15 parts list explicitly identifies consumer i5/8 GB fTPM NVMe board XT5-00003, distinct from UFS XT5-00004. Original consumer selected 256 GB SSD fits NVMe configuration, not 128 GB UFS.

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

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

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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

AApple MacBook Air 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.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Type	Version	Count	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.2	1	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Ports section. One USB-C 3.2 explicitly supports data, DisplayPort and charging, one USB-A 3.1, one 3.5 mm audio connector and one Surface Connect. Unpublished generations, data rates and accepted input watts omitted.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 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.

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Wi-Fi module

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Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX20110Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Go-3-in-review-Overpriced-subnotebook-without-keyboard-illumination.758467.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Networking specification identifies Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201. PC Watch generation comparison table separately lists AX201 for Surface Laptop Go 3 alongside both 8 GB and 16 GB memory configurations. No Wi-Fi band inferred from chipset capability.17Reviewpc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/column/ubiq/1536149.htmlRead 7 October 2026Generation comparison specification table explicitly Wi-Fi/BT module Intel AX201 (Wi-Fi 6/BT5.1) for Go 3. Both 8 GB and 16 GB memory options are named. Generic module evidence supports original consumer platform.

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

5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 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.

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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 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.

None12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly says Go 3 omits keyboard backlighting.

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.

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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.

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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/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.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

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

720p HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

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

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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

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.

Dolby Audio Premium, Voice Clarity1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Audio section explicitly dual far-field Studio Mics. Two physical microphones, not voice-processing channels.

Battery and power

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

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

40.98Wh3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/product/8P0WWGJ6C6L2Read 5 October 2026Maker Go 3 Battery Capacities table headline nominal 41 Wh, footnote 11 explicitly actual nominal 40.98 Wh and minimum 39.7 Wh. Actual nominal 40.98 retained. Unrelated Studio 2 footnotes are not imported.

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.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	15

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original footnote v. Matching i5-1235U, 256 GB and 8/16 GB RAM devices tested April-May 2023. Up to 15 hours mixed active use and modern standby. Active use comprises eight websites, Word/PowerPoint/Excel/OneNote/Outlook productivity and idle applications. Brightness 150 nits, auto-brightness and adaptive colour disabled, Wi-Fi connected. Windows 11 22H2 build 10.0.22621.1413. No pure web or video claim inferred.

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.

39W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original In the Box section explicitly included 39 W power supply. Separate from laptop accepted USB-C input, which is not published.

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.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Serviceability section explicitly identifies Charging Port (Surface Connect connector), matching included 39 W power 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/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Around 30 minutes with optional 70W USB-C adapter, separate from included base adapter.

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Cooling

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

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

113Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Go%203%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Full Motherboard replacement procedure printed pages 51-55 removes and reinstalls the single fan assembly. Chassis and motherboard illustrations show one internal cooling fan. No number inferred from fan noise or chipset power.

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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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 button2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-3-featuresRead 5 October 2026Original consumer PDF Security row explicitly Fingerprint Power Button. Manual names Windows Hello power-button fingerprint sign-in for supported models. Commercial 8 GB/128 GB exception is not the retained consumer SKU.

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Security Consumer row explicitly firmware TPM 2.0. Commercial hardware TPM and management claims excluded.

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.

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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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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

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.

1,000:112Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matched i5-1235U, 8 GB, 256 GB Sage consumer unit. Embedded brightness/contrast table 100% display brightness shows contrast 1000:1. SpyderXPro 5.6 screenshot. Measurement location, firmware and display profile are unstated.

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.

96%12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matched i5-1235U, 8 GB, 256 GB Sage consumer review unit. Embedded display chart shows SpyderXPro 5.6 gamut result 96% sRGB. No P3 value mapped because reference P3 subtype is not identified. Colour profile and calibration state are unstated.

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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2,073points12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matched i5-1235U, 8 GB, 256 GB Sage consumer review unit. Embedded Geekbench 6 CPU chart: single 2073, multi 6888. Publisher laptop methodology, published June 2022, runs all non-battery tests at peak performance unless otherwise stated. This review states no exception. Highest-performance test condition is proved, exact Windows profile label, app subversion and firmware unstated.19Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/how-review-laptops-wcRead 7 October 2026Performance section expressly all tests except battery bench run at peak performance unless otherwise specified. Publisher method predates this 2023 review and review states no exception.

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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6,888points12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same matched review-unit Geekbench 6 CPU chart, 6888 multi-core. Publisher methodology proves peak-performance testing unless an exception is stated. No exception in this review. Exact Windows profile label, app subversion and firmware unstated. No 16 GB or Geekbench 5 score mixed in.19Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/how-review-laptops-wcRead 7 October 2026Same explicit publisher non-battery peak-performance method. Exact Windows profile label not published, so not invented.

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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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.

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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.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Test	Hours (h)
Productivity	12.23

Source12Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-go-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matched i5-1235U, 8 GB, 256 GB Sage consumer unit. Chart explicitly PCMark 10 Battery Modern Office, 12 h 14 min, productivity workload. Publisher methodology uses Balanced Windows 11 or OEM Recommended battery profile, full-charge run to shutdown, brightness about 150-200 nits. Exact chosen profile and luminance for this unit, firmware and benchmark subversion remain unstated. No exact numeric brightness or inferred peak-power mode stored for runtime.19Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/how-review-laptops-wcRead 7 October 2026Battery section defines PCMark 10 Modern Office tasks, full-charge-to-shutdown run, Balanced Windows 11 unless OEM Recommended, and about 150-200 nits. Range does not become a guessed exact row brightness.

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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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

Yes14Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-go/surface-laptop-go-3/SurfaceLaptopGo3_EcoProfile.pdfRead 7 October 2026October 2023 maker Ecoprofile Labels and certifications explicitly Surface Laptop Go 3 is ENERGY STAR certified. Consumer and business editions share certification model 2013. No business-only management features imported.

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.

Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/1f74194e24f448188ec7b068f5f549e4Read 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop Go 3 model 2013, United States, EPEAT Gold registry. UPC 196388152483 appears in product identifier list. Registered September 22, 2023 and archived July 30, 2026. Stored rating describes certification, not current registry active status.

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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/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.

Surface Laptop Go 3, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer In the Box section. Laptop, included 39 W supply, Quick Start and safety/warranty documents. Additional commercial or regional bundles excluded.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118552Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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

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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer Warranty section one-year limited hardware warranty for retained US SKU. Statutory rights and paid plans excluded.

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

www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/product/8P0WWGJ6C6L23Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/product/8P0WWGJ6C6L2Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Go-3-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original September 2023 maker consumer specification PDF. Consumer 8 GB/256 GB configuration retained. Commercial 128 GB UFS and Windows Pro rows excluded.

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

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-3-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-3-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker original-generation feature guide. Other Surface Laptop models and commercial exceptions are excluded.

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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