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General

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Series

MacBook Air1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 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.

A3241, MC7A4LL/A, MW1G3LL/A, MW1J3LL/A, MW1L3LL/A9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact physical A3241 and original US 16 GB/256 GB order numbers, respectively Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight and Midnight. 512 GB and 24 GB packages excluded. No new colors or variants.

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

19594989316210Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/692844/macbook-air-15-mc7a4ll-a-(early-2025)-153-laptop-computer-sky-blueRead 7 October 2026Exact US Sky Blue MC7A4LL/A, M4 ten CPU/ten GPU, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Public indexed Product Information table explicitly UPC 195949893162. Current direct access blocked. This UPC is Sky Blue only, not all colors. Exact Best Buy model and UPC independently corroborate.

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.

5 March 20251Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 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

Discontinued9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch M4 family discontinuation date, not reseller remaining stock. Source distinguishes 2025 M4 from 2026 M5.

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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 (M3, 2024)11Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch family predecessor exists in catalogue. Not a relationship to the 13-inch Air.

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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 (M5, 2026)24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M5-Review-Very-powerful-fanless-and-without-competition.1244905.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the MacBook Air 15 M5 says Apple refreshes the 15-inch Air and calls the MacBook Air 15 M4 the previous model.

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.

$1,1991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: base 15-inch starts at $1199 in US, excluding sales tax. Education and later prices excluded.

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

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 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

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

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

Segment

Ultrabook1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 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/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026

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)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

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)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

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

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Materials: 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

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

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Max hinge angle

130°17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m4-review-the-best-laptop-you-cant-upgradeRead 7 October 2026Published maximum opening angle for unchanged A3241 physical enclosure. Review RAM sample scope unproved, so no lab measurements inherited.

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)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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 × 1864px3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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.

IPS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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.

Glossy7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M4-review-The-fanless-M4-SoC-is-years-ahead-of-the-competition.976933.0.htmlRead 5 October 202615-inch M4 model display claim: glossy yes. Shared panel claim only. 16 GB / 1 TB review measurements excluded from 256 GB reference.

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

No14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883964-REG/apple_mw1g3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact matching 15.3-inch panel. Same physical screen across colors, no touchscreen option.

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 (M4, 2025)

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

Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M4-review-The-fanless-M4-SoC-is-years-ahead-of-the-competition.976933.0.htmlRead 5 October 202615-inch M4 specifications: 2880 x 1864 native IPS at 60 Hz. Shared display claim only, no external timings.

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

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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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.

500nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

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 M43Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

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

Apple3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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 (M4, 2025)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	4	Performance
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Chip: 10-core M4 with four Performance and six Efficiency cores. No Apple super cores in this generation.

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

10=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.

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

1013Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M4-review-The-fanless-M4-SoC-is-years-ahead-of-the-competition.976933.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same M4 10-core CPU in all 15-inch M4 configurations. Numeric benchmark/power/display/runtime results from the reviewed 16 GB/1 TB unit are not inherited. No clock or configured PL1/PL2 inferred.

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.

3nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026Apple M4 uses second-generation 3 nm technology. The represented Air explicitly uses M4.

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.

38TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026M4 Neural Engine peak up to 38 trillion operations per second. Chip maker claim, not measured laptop sustained rate. Precision is not stated.

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.

No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Only integrated M4 GPU is installed.

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 M4 10-core GPU3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 202610-core GPU base configuration. All 15-inch configurations use 10-core GPU.

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.

16GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Standard 16 GB unified memory, paired with 256 GB SSD.

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

LPDDR5X11Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact reviewed 16 GB/256 GB Silver unit. Public options explicitly LP-DDR5x for 16/24/32 GB. Notebookcheck processor document names LPDDR5x-7500, its generic LPDDR5-7500 review abbreviation is not preferred over exact DDR5x naming.

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.

7,500MT/s12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-10-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.835975.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base 10-core M4 processor has on-package LPDDR5x at 7500 transfers/second. Exact RTINGS 16 GB/256 GB options list matching 7500 but label MHz. No MHz clock doubled or bandwidth-derived speed.

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.

Soldered9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Default 16 GB onboard unified RAM has no RAM slots and cannot be upgraded later. Purchase-time 24/32 GB options are not sockets. Exact RTINGS reviewed 16 GB/256 GB states soldered RAM.

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.

32GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Memory section: configurable up to 32 GB at purchase. All 15-inch M4 models retain same 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU. Not a post-purchase upgrade.

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.

256GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Standard 256 GB SSD. Alternative purchase capacities are not installed storage.

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 SSD3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 202614Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883964-REG/apple_mw1g3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Silver MW1G3LL/A 16 GB/256 GB. Refines existing maker generic SSD. Onboard fixed storage, no replaceable M.2 socket or PCIe generation inferred.

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 (M4, 2025)

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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.

M.2 slots

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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 (M4, 2025)

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

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Charging and Expansion: MagSafe 3, audio and two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C at 40 Gbps, with DisplayPort and charging. Sides come from matching M4 manual.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026M4 tour: left MagSafe 3 and two Thunderbolt 4, right 3.5 mm audio.

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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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 6E3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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 GHz18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-in/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Air 15-inch M4 2025 group. 6 GHz availability may be regionally restricted. No Wi-Fi 7 or N1 chip inherited from 2026 models.

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.

5.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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

No14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883964-REG/apple_mw1g3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US base configuration has no built-in cellular. External phone tethering excluded.

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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.

US ANSI, ISO3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

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

Scissor16Revieweverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/macbook-air-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-air-m4-13-15-2025-models.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M4 comparison explicitly states both 13-inch and 15-inch M4 lines have Scissor Switch keyboards. Different RAM/storage does not change mechanism. Direct access denied, complete public indexed article evidence used.

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.

Backlit, type not stated3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-inch model tech sheet Keyboard and Trackpad section explicitly states Backlit Magic Keyboard. Backlight colour and illumination type are not stated. No white, single-colour or RGB lighting inferred.

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.

No15Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/laptops/apple-15-inch-macbook-air-m4Read 7 October 2026Exact purchased 15-inch M4 16 GB/256 GB. Public specification row, not protected rating. Keyboard shape is shared across colors.

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.

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

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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

Width148Height92mm(5.8 × 3.6 in)17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m4-review-the-best-laptop-you-cant-upgradeRead 7 October 2026Published physical Force Touch trackpad dimensions, width by height. Shared A3241 input hardware, not a performance measurement. Maker omits size. Review does not present this as a lab measurement or name a measuring instrument. No RAM/storage-dependent lab result inherited.

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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.

Haptic5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Matching M4 tech sheet names Force Touch. Official Apple support says Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and have no mechanical click when off.

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

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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.

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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.

63Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

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, Voice Isolation microphone mode, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods models3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Exact model Audio section explicitly lists Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, alongside Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. It is not an unconditional built-in-speaker feature.

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.

33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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.

66.5Wh3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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 (M4, 2025)

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

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Maker January 2025 test uses matching base 15-inch M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB. Wi-Fi web 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari, display eight clicks from bottom and keyboard backlight off.

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.

35W3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026US base supplied 35 W adapter. Optional 70 W fast-charge adapter excluded from supplied rating.

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.

MagSafe3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

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/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Claim up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes requires optional 70 W USB-C adapter, not the supplied 35 W 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.

01Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Thin, light fanless design.

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.

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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.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Name
Automatic Mode
Low Power Mode

Source19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker supports Low Power on MacBook Air introduced in 2024 or later. Automatic is stated default. High Power eligibility excludes Air. These are documented operating settings, no watt limits inferred. Does not establish any reviewer selected Automatic.

BHP Spectre x360 14 (2024, 14-eu0023dx)

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Top illustration explicitly labels Touch ID 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.

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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 Sequoia1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Launch publication explicitly names macOS Sequoia.

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

OS family

macOS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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

None of 12 known

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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

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

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

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

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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

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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.

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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 (M4, 2025)

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use	12

Source22Measurementrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB/256 GB Silver unit, public Surface Laptop 7 comparison states about 12 hours for general productivity. Stored value is approximate public prose, not protected numerical lab precision. Classified mixed use rather than claiming a pure web-only test. Publisher battery method uses browsing/scrolling plus embedded video under Safari. Review macOS build, firmware and exact power mode unstated. Generic method 200-nit condition is not claimed as an independently exposed sample setting.23Measurementrtings.com/laptop/tests/performance/batteryRead 7 October 2026Published normal battery method: full charge to shutdown, web browsing/scrolling over Wi-Fi plus embedded six-minute YouTube video, Safari on macOS, generic brightness 200 cd/m2 and 22 C room. These document publisher method, not independently exposed sample-specific condition values. No protected exact result extracted, no power-profile default inferred.

BHP Spectre x360 14 (2024, 14-eu0023dx)

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.

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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

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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

Gold20Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/M4_MacBook_Air_PER_March2025.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original March 2025 joint 13-inch/15-inch M4 environmental report footnote 6 explicitly Gold US and Canada. File pertains both M4 Air sizes. No later M5 rating inherited.

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.

Other certifications

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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)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026US base bundle. 10-core GPU 35 W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter.

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.

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products, April 22, 2022 to present. Statutory rights and refurbished warranty prices 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-in21Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US maker limited warranty offers carry-in and conditional mail-in if Apple finds hardware eligible. Apple determines actual available method. No guaranteed onsite or paid AppleCare provision.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-color1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 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/1222103Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 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/2025/mac/154Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 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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