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  1. BatteryA: 66.5WhB: 52WhApple is 14.5 Wh higher.

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Weight (published)
A1.51kg
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AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)
BDell XPS Googlebook LDX13267

General

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Series
MacBook Air1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026
XPS1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026First XPS laptop for the Googlebook platform.
Model numbers
Mac17,4, MDVQ4LL/A, MDV94LL/A, MDVD4LL/A, MDVH4LL/A8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102869Read 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) section gives Mac17,4. 13-inch Mac17,3 excluded. Region-specific base retail parts independently proved by maker US price list.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current US institutional maker catalog exact 15-inch M5 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB: MDVQ4LL/A Sky Blue, MDV94LL/A Silver, MDVD4LL/A Starlight and MDVH4LL/A Midnight. 24 GB and 1 TB rows excluded. 6/25/26 prices are education/current prices and are not launch MSRP.
LDX13267-SX12577SHI-PUS8Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-14-ldx13267-sx12577shi-ppd124qycelnRead 20 October 2026Smartprix lists LDX13267-SX12577SHI-PUS: Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100, 16GB, 512GB, 13.4 inch LCD 2560 x 1600, 52 Wh.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
3 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026
21 September 20261Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026Dell press release dated 21 September 2026, mirrored on Nasdaq from Business Wire. dell.com itself is not opened.
Status
Available10Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Air-Laptop-15.3-Inch-M5-Chip-10-Core-CPU-10-Core-GPU-16GB-RAM-512GB-SSD-in-Sky-Blue-MDVQ4LLA/p/240244.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US Sky Blue base MDVQ4LL/A currently offered with Add to Cart. Current 1499 USD/list or 1424 USD sale is not the 1299 USD original maker launch price.
Available2Retailer pagegooglebook.google/shop/compareRead 20 October 2026Google's shop lists the XPS Googlebook from $999. Chrome Unboxed says US store shelves get units on 4 October 2026.
Predecessor
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M5-Review-Very-powerful-fanless-and-without-competition.1244905.0.htmlRead 5 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.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$1,2991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US starting price for the standard base configuration, excluding sales tax. Education and later store prices are excluded.
$9991Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026US pricing: starting at $999, available on Best Buy and Google Stores today. The 16 GB and 512 GB model is the start configuration.
Launch price (EU)
€1,49911Press releaseapple.com/fr/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 7 October 2026Original March 3, 2026 French maker launch release Pricing and Availability gives 15-inch M5 starting retail price 1499 EUR. Published French consumer price including VAT. Education 1379 EUR and 13-inch 1199 EUR excluded. Same base 16 GB / 512 GB/10-core GPU. This is French launch pricing, not a US tax/adapter-bundle claim.
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Markets
US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026
US2Retailer pagegooglebook.google/shop/compareRead 20 October 2026US pricing in dollars. The exact SKU LDX13267-SX12577SHI-PUS is the US part number.
Colours
Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
Shimmer9Press articlechromeunboxed.com/the-dell-xps-googlebook-is-official-snapdragon-x-elite-machined-aluminum-and-iconic-xps-designRead 20 October 2026Shimmer is the colour of the Best Buy unit and the Tom's Guide and Techaeris review units.
Segment
Ultrabook1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026Air is the thin, light, fanless model. Pro is described for creative professional workflows.
Ultrabook1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026Premium 13-inch laptop, 2.2 lbs and 12.7 mm thin.
Form factor
Clamshell3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour diagrams show the clamshell notebook, with lid, keyboard and trackpad.
Clamshell2Retailer pagegooglebook.google/shop/compareRead 20 October 2026Google's compare page lists the XPS Googlebook as a clamshell. Tom's Guide says it is not a 2-in-1.

Chassis

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Dimensions
Width340.4Depth237.6Thickness (max)11.5mm(13.4 × 9.4 × 0.5 in)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
Width296.9Depth200.66Thickness (max)12.7mm(11.7 × 7.9 × 0.5 in)1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026Thickness 12.7 mm from the release. Width and depth come from the Techaeris table, which gives 11.69 x 7.90 in with millimetre conversions.7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 2026Height 0.50 in (12.7 mm), depth 7.90 in (200.66 mm), width 11.69 in (296.90 mm). Tom's Guide gives 11.7 x 7.9 x 0.5 in.
Weight (published)
1.51kg(3.3 lb)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
1kg(2.2 lb)1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 20262.2 lbs in the release. The kilogram value is the rounded 1 kg of the Techaeris spec table and Google lists 2.2 lbs. The exact conversion is 0.998 kg.
Lid material
Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.
Aluminium1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026Solid aluminum chassis. Techaeris also names an aluminum bottom plate.
Bottom material
Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.
Aluminium1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026Solid aluminum chassis.
Max hinge angle
130°20Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 15-inch M5 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB. Design section says maximum hinge angle about 130 degrees. Approximate reviewer observation, not maker tolerance.
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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
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Display

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Screen size
15.3in(38.9 cm)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
13.4in(34 cm)2Retailer pagegooglebook.google/shop/compareRead 20 October 202613.4 inch 2.5k LCD touchscreen.
Native resolution
2880 × 1864px4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
2560 × 1600px5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 202613.4-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) LCD touch display.
Pixel density
224.2ppi
225.3ppi
Panel type
IPS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
IPS5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review calls it an LED (LCD) display instead of OLED. IPS is named by Techaeris.7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 13.4 inch 2.5K, 16:10, touch, IPS LCD, 500 nits, 30-120Hz variable refresh, 100% DCI-P3.
Backlight
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Dimming zones
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Panel part number
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Screen surface
Glossy7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M5-Review-Very-powerful-fanless-and-without-competition.1244905.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications: glossy yes. Display text describes an antireflective glossy surface. Shared display claim only, not a measured result.
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Touchscreen
No6Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/apple-macbook-air-15-2026-m5-512-gb-ssd-ram-16-gb-sky-blue-10292821.htmlRead 5 October 2026SCREEN: Touchscreen No, exact M5 / 16 GB / 512 GB / 10-core GPU configuration. Incorrect retailer four-speaker and 304.4 mm width claims are excluded in favour of maker six-speaker and 340.4 mm values.
Yes1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026
Stylus
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Refresh rate modes
AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880186460
Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M5-Review-Very-powerful-fanless-and-without-competition.1244905.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model display specification and comparison table: 2880 x 1864, 15.3-inch IPS at 60 Hz. Display prose mistakenly repeats the 13-inch 2560 x 1664 resolution, so native resolution comes from the maker sheet. Measurements of the 32 GB / 2 TB review configuration are excluded.
BDell XPS Googlebook LDX13267
Width (px)Height (px)Maximum operating refresh (Hz)VRR
25601600120Yes
Source1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 20262.5K InfinityEdge touch display with a variable refresh rate between 30 Hz and 120 Hz. The resolution is stated as 2.5K, the exact pixels come from Google and Tom's Guide.
Max refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
500nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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100%1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026100% DCI-P3 color coverage.
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
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None5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review says the display lacks HDR support. The lab table lists HDR brightness as N/A.
Factory calibrated
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Second display
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Processor

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Processor
Apple M54Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-1005Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table for the tested unit: Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100, 16GB, 512GB, 13.4-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) LCD touch display, 120Hz.
Processor brand
Apple4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
Qualcomm4Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/87-71417-1_REV_F_Snapdragon_X_Elite_Product_Brief.pdfRead 20 October 2026Snapdragon X Elite product brief lists the X1E-80-100.
Core configuration
AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)
Core typeCountCore
Super4Super
Efficiency6Efficiency
Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Chip section: 10-core M5 CPU with 4 super and 6 efficiency cores.
BDell XPS Googlebook LDX13267
Core typeCountCoreMax clock (GHz)
Performance12Qualcomm Oryon4
Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/87-71417-1_REV_F_Snapdragon_X_Elite_Product_Brief.pdfRead 20 October 202612 Qualcomm Oryon cores. X1E-80-100: 3.4 GHz multi-core, up to 4.0 GHz dual-core boost. Only the 4.0 GHz boost is stored, like the Surface Laptop 7 entry. Qualcomm calls all 12 cores high performance.
CPU cores
10
12
Cores labelled performance
0
12
Cores labelled efficiency
6
0
Threads
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Max boost clock
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4GHz
L3 cache
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Process
3nm13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unleashes-m5-the-next-big-leap-in-ai-performance-for-apple-siliconRead 7 October 2026Exact M5 chip maker launch states third-generation 3-nanometer technology. The 2026 Air maker specification identifies this M5. No unstated foundry/node suffix or other package-component process inferred. Later super-core naming does not change this original silicon process claim.
4nm4Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/87-71417-1_REV_F_Snapdragon_X_Elite_Product_Brief.pdfRead 20 October 2026Process Node: 4nm.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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NPU performance
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45TOPS2Retailer pagegooglebook.google/shop/compareRead 20 October 2026Up to 45 TOPS NPU. Qualcomm lists 45 TOPS for the Snapdragon X Elite.

Graphics

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Discrete GPU
No4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026The Chip section specifies the integrated GPU in the Apple silicon SoC. No discrete GPU is supplied in this configuration.
No4Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/87-71417-1_REV_F_Snapdragon_X_Elite_Product_Brief.pdfRead 20 October 2026The Snapdragon X Elite has an integrated Adreno GPU. No separate graphics chip is listed in any spec.
GPU
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GPU brand
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VRAM
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Max GPU power (TGP)
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Integrated GPU
Apple M5 10-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
Qualcomm Adreno5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026GPU row: Qualcomm Adreno.

Memory

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Installed RAM
16GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Memory section: Standard 16 GB unified memory, paired with 512 GB SSD and 10-core GPU.
16GB2Retailer pagegooglebook.google/shop/compareRead 20 October 202616 GB RAM, starting configuration.
RAM type
LPDDR5X18Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/apple-macbook-air-15-m5-mdvq4d-a-a3749848.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact German Sky Blue MDVQ4D/A 2026 15-inch M5, 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB, 512 GB reference RAM table explicitly LPDDR5X. Independently reopened Heise/Geizhals specification database after original Swedish retailer URL failed. Only installed memory type used. German keyboard, adapter and barcode not inherited. Transfer rate and unrelated NPU claim not inferred into scalar fields.
LPDDR5X1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026Up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory.
RAM speed
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8,448MT/s7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 202616 GB LPDDR5X (up to 8448 MT/s). Qualcomm's product brief lists 8448 MT/s for the Snapdragon X Elite platform. Dell does not publish the configured rate.
Memory channels
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RAM upgrade
Soldered7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M5-Review-Very-powerful-fanless-and-without-competition.1244905.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Verdict / Cons: no maintenance options, RAM and SSD soldered. This is a model-wide hardware claim, not the reviewed memory capacity.
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Memory slots
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RAM slots
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Free RAM slots
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Maximum supported RAM
32GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
32GB1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026Up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory.

Storage

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Installed storage
512GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Storage uses decimal GB. 1 TB equals 1000 GB. Only the base SSD is represented.
512GB2Retailer pagegooglebook.google/shop/compareRead 20 October 2026512 GB storage, starting configuration.
Storage type
NVMe SSD4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Maker Storage row states the broad SSD category. Exact matching 16 GB/512 GB LaptopMedia review identifies the compatible NVMe subtype and AP0512Z. Protocol detail comes from the review, not this maker row.20Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 512 GB unit arrived with Apple SSD AP0512Z. Storage section explicitly calls it a soldered, non-upgradable NVMe drive. Compatible subtype refines maker broader SSD claim without contradicting it. Larger Notebookcheck 2 TB drive data is not used. No M.2 slot inferred.
NVMe SSD7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 2026512 GB SSD Gen4x4, an NVMe PCIe drive.
Installed drive PCIe generation
47Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M5-Review-Very-powerful-fanless-and-without-competition.1244905.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Storage Devices section explicitly identifies the base 512 GB SSD as PCIe 4.0. The reviewed 2 TB drive measurements are excluded.
47Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 2026512 GB SSD Gen4x4 TLC.
Storage slots
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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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Ports
AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)
TypeVersionCountSideMaximum data rate (Gbps)Thunderbolt or USB4DP Alt Mode
MagSafeMagSafe 31LeftNot availableNot availableNot available
USB-CThunderbolt 42Left40Thunderbolt 4Yes
3.5 mm audioNot available1RightNot availableNot availableNot available
Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour illustrations establish physical connector sides. Protocols and counts also use the matching tech sheet.4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Charging and Expansion: two physical Thunderbolt 4 USB-C connectors with DisplayPort and charging, at up to 40 Gbps. Sides come from the tour manual.
BDell XPS Googlebook LDX13267
TypeVersionCountMaximum data rate (Gbps)DP Alt Mode
USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2210Yes
Source5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026Ports row: 2 x USB-C 3.2. The table lists no headphone jack. Techaeris and Big Apple Buddy also say there is none, while Smartprix lists one, so no audio jack row is stored. Port sides are not published.
USB-C ports
2
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Not available
Highest HDMI version
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Card reader
No
No
Ethernet speed
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Maximum USB-C charging input
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Wireless

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 74Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi 75Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth. The Bluetooth version is not stated.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Exact current Wi-Fi 7 support guide lists MacBook Air M5 or later among models supporting all features and states 2.4/5/6 GHz. 6 GHz operation only where unlicensed use permitted. US reference scope retained. No universal market/regulatory promise.
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Wi-Fi module
Apple N14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
Qualcomm FastConnect 78007Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 2026Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) with Bluetooth 5.4 in the table. Smartprix says Bluetooth 6.0, so no Bluetooth version is stored. This is the only source for the module name.
Bluetooth
6.04Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.
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Cellular
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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layouts
ANSI, ISO4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly publishes 78 ANSI or 79 ISO keys. No regional sold SKU rows are inferred.
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Key switches
Scissor19Reviewtbreak.com/macbook-air-15-m5-review-uaeRead 7 October 2026Exact 2026 MacBook Air 15 M5 hands-on review Design and Build explicitly identifies scissor-switch keyboard. Only common installed mechanism is used. Regional price, adapter and sample performance are not transferred.
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Keyboard backlight
Backlit, type not stated4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 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 stated1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026Backlit chiclet keyboard. The colour is not published.
Numpad
No20Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Exact reference review Design section explicitly says no NumPad. Dedicated numeric keypad only, not keyboard number row.
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Key travel
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Pointing stick
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Touchpad size
Width150Height91mm(5.9 × 3.6 in)20Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Exact reference Design section states roughly 150 x 91 mm trackpad. Published approximate width x height. No conversion from rounded inches.
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Touchpad mechanism
Haptic5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and force click. The matching model tech sheet names Force Touch as the installed trackpad.
Haptic5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review talks about getting used to the haptic feedback and says clicking feels great with it.9Press articlechromeunboxed.com/the-dell-xps-googlebook-is-official-snapdragon-x-elite-machined-aluminum-and-iconic-xps-designRead 20 October 2026Edge-to-edge glass haptic touchpad. Dell's release says only glass touchpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam
12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
1080p7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 2026Camera section: a 1080p RGB webcam. Smartprix lists a 2 MP camera.
IR face login
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Webcam privacy
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Built-in speaker drivers
64Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
45Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review says the laptop offers four speakers and the spec sheet reads quad-speakers.
Total speaker power
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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 models4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 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.
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Microphones
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Battery and power

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Battery energy
66.5Wh4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power section.
52Wh6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/googlebooks-have-a-battery-life-problem-heres-what-our-results-showRead 20 October 2026The battery chart labels the Dell XPS Googlebook as a 52 Wh model.7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 202652 Wh.
Claimed battery life
AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)
Use caseHours (h)
Video streaming18
Web browsing15
Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power maker maximum claims. Test: 15-inch M5, 10-core CPU and GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB, matches base. Wi-Fi browsing 25 popular sites or 1080p streaming in Safari. Display eight clicks from bottom, keyboard backlight off. These are not independent measurements.
BDell XPS Googlebook LDX13267
Use caseHours (h)
Video streaming16
Web browsing18
Source1Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026Up to 16 hours of Netflix streaming. Footnote: 4K video playback, 2.5K LCD, 16GB and 512GB SSD, tested by Dell labs in August 2026 at 150 nits with wireless on, Standard battery setting and Intelligent Battery Extender off.2Retailer pagegooglebook.google/shop/compareRead 20 October 2026Up to 18 hrs, based on controlled web browsing tests per the page footnote. Dell's own claim is 16 hours of Netflix streaming.
Adapter rated output
40W4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power / In the Box: 40W nominal Dynamic Power Adapter, with temporary output up to 60W. This is not the laptop maximum charging input.
65W7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 202665W USB-C charging. In the box: 65W USB-C GaN slim AC adapter.
Laptop charging connector
MagSafe4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
USB-C7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 202665W USB-C adapter. The ports are two USB-C and no DC jack.
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
30min17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 7 October 2026Claim up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes. January 2026 test footnote explicitly matches 15-inch M5 10 CPU/10 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB. Requires separately supplied 70 W Apple adapter A2743 and MagSafe 3 cable A2363, beyond included 40 W Dynamic adapter with 60 W temporary maximum. Drained battery. Timer from wake from hibernate or Apple logo at startup. Conditions vary. Secondary retailer 35-minute copy is overridden by maker 30-minute claim.
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Cooling

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Fans
01Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026
21Press releasenasdaq.com/press-release/dell-technologies-introduces-xps-googlebook-first-xps-laptop-built-geminiRead 20 October 2026A dual-fan cooling system.
Vapor chamber
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Liquid metal
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Power modes
AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)
Name
Automatic
Low Power Mode
Source16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Current maker power-mode support: Low Power Mode for 2024-or-later MacBook Air. Automatic is default. High Power eligibility list does not include Air, so only positively supported Automatic and Low Power names stored. No configured watts inferred from measured CPU consumption.
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Security

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Fingerprint
Power button3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Top view explicitly identifies Touch ID (power) button.
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TPM
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Remote management
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Security lock slot
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Software

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Operating system
macOS Tahoe1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026The Power of macOS Tahoe section. Launch operating system, not the currently installed OS.
Googlebook OS7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 2026Operating System: Googlebook OS.
OS family
macOS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
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Security updates until
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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)
517nits21Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB / 512 GB test unit, native 15.3-inch 2880 x 1864 IPS 60 Hz panel. Brightness and Contrast section reports maximum SDR luminance 517 cd/m² at centre. Color-temperature test uses white screen at maximum brightness. Instrument and luminance window size unstated. Direct curl 403, readable public web review used.
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Brightness (measured, average)
500nits21Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Same matching review reports 500 cd/m² average across surface, maximum deviation 8 percent. Point count and instrument unstated. Different uniformity graphic is measured at 185 nits/60 percent slider and is not substituted for maximum average.
408nits5Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026Lab table: 408 nits SDR. The Tom's Guide method averages five points with a Klein K10-A and ChromaSurf.
Contrast ratio (measured)
1,410:121Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Same matching Brightness and Contrast section measured 1410:1. Stored ratio 1410. SDR luminance is reported in the same section. Contrast picture mode, pattern/window and instrument unspecified. No maker contrast claim substituted.
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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sRGB coverage (measured)
100%21Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Same matching display gamut test computes 100 percent sRGB coverage. Target named explicitly. Display P3 result 99 percent is not DCI-P3 and is omitted from DCI field. Gamut volume not substituted. Instrument unspecified.
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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0.235Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-googlebook-reviewRead 20 October 2026Lab table: Delta-E 0.23, measured with a Klein K10-A and DisplayCal per the method page. The formula, colour space and mode are not stated. The sRGB 108.1 percent and DCI-P3 76.6 percent values are gamut volume and are not stored as coverage.
PWM flicker found
No21Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Same matching Health Impact PWM test measures intensity over time at different brightness levels and states backlight not pulse-width modulated. Reviewer detection result only. Instrument bandwidth and exact sweep limits unstated, not a proof of every frequency range.
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PWM frequency (measured)
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PWM at or below brightness
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Response black to white (measured)
25.2ms21Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Same matching pixel response method black-to-white and white-to-black, 10 to 90 percent amplitude, combined fall plus rise 25.2 ms. Gray-to-gray 50/80 percent method described but no readable numeric result, so GTG field stays empty.
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Response grey to grey (measured)
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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per mode
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Max fan noise
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Fan noise while gaming
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Top surface under load
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Bottom surface under load
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Palm rest under load
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CPU temperature in stress test
82°C21Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Matching Temperatures and Comfort long test: 100 percent CPU load for 30 minutes, Avg. CPU Temp 82°C. Peak 96°C is separately reported and not substituted for this average. Sensor/software and macOS version/power mode unspecified. P-core-only 2197 MHz average is not whole-CPU clock and is omitted. This field is not a peak-only temperature field. The published 30-minute average is explicitly retained.
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per test
AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)
TestBrightness (nits)Power modeHours (h)
Video playback180Low Power Mode15.78
Source21Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Matching Battery Life test: Low Power Mode selected in System Settings, video playback at 180 nits, SDR, 100 to 0 percent discharge, 15 h 47 min. 947 minutes divided by 60 is 15.783 hours, stored rounded to two decimals. Video codec/resolution, player, networking and macOS version unstated. EU sample has no included adapter. None of its regional bundle facts changes the US box.
BDell XPS Googlebook LDX13267
TestBrightness (nits)Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing15010.07
Source6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/googlebooks-have-a-battery-life-problem-heres-what-our-results-showRead 20 October 202610 hours 4 minutes, stored as 10.07 h. The Googlebook test cycles through 30 live websites every 30 seconds through a Chrome extension until the battery dies. Screen at 150 nits, 120 Hz, Bluetooth and location services off, default theme. Power mode is not stated.
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
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10.07h
Video runtime
15.78h
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
27W21Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m5-the-best-15-inch-laptop-for-everyday-useRead 7 October 2026Same matching 30-minute 100 percent CPU-load table: Avg. CPU Power 27 W. Observed sustained-test average, not configured TDP or wall draw. Meter/sensor, macOS and power mode unspecified. 10-second 40 W and peak 45 W are different test windows and excluded. Independent verification confirms table and prose repeat the 30-minute average. A different upgraded 32 GB/2 TB combined CPU/GPU review is not a directly comparable CPU-only result. Outlier and sensor limits retained.
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Certifications

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Intel Evo
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Copilot+ PC
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Colour certifications
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ENERGY STAR
Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
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EPEAT
Gold15Certification listepeat.net/computers-and-displays-search-result/page-1/size-25Read 7 October 2026Official exact row Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5), Notebook, United States, Gold, registered 2026-03-11, Active. Covers this 15-inch base hardware under defined US family registration. Not universal country rating.
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
15-inch MacBook Air, 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026US tech-sheet In the Box. Other markets can omit the adapter.
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Power adapter included
Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026
Yes7Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/10/19/dell-xps-googlebook-googlebook-os-reviewRead 20 October 2026The In the Box row lists the XPS Googlebook, the 65W USB-C GaN slim AC adapter, a Quick Start Guide and a safety booklet.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original new US Mac one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty from original retail purchase. This is the US reference market only. AppleCare, retailer guarantees and statutory rights excluded.
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Warranty service
Carry-in, Mail-in12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Warranty Service Options: carry-in at Apple Retail/AASP and mail-in if Apple determines eligibility. Apple chooses appropriate service. DIY parts option cannot be represented by enum.
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