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AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

General

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Series

MacBook Air1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026

Galaxy Book6 Pro2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

NP960XJG-KG2CA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026NP960XJG-KG2CA: Ultra 7 356H, 32 GB onboard LPDDR5X, 512 GB NVMe SSD.

GTIN / EAN

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

3 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026

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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.

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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 (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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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.

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

$1,2991Press 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.

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

€1,49911Press 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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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/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026

CA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

Gray2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

Clamshell2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Laptop form factor in Specifications and standard hinged chassis in Device layout.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdfRead 5 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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

Width356.9Depth248Thickness (max)11.9mm(14.1 × 9.8 × 0.5 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

1.59kg(3.5 lb)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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)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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1864px4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

2880 × 1800px2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

224.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

IPS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

OLED2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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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ATNA60HR05-06Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review unit: 16-inch 356H/32 GB/512 GB, Silver. Panel suppliers can vary.

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-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.

Glossy6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computing/galaxy-books/compareRead 5 October 2026Compare Galaxy Books table states Pen: Not supported for Galaxy Book6 Pro.

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 (M5, 2026)

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

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

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

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen, adaptive 30-120 Hz. Native resolution 2880x1800.

Max refresh rate

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

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

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

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

500nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

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

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

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

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1,000nits2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026HDR peak up to 1000 nits. SDR 500-nit peak is not a typical luminance claim.

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

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

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

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HDR certification

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

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M54Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 7 356H2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

Intel2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 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 (M5, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	4	Super
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Chip section: 10-core M5 CPU with 4 super and 6 efficiency cores.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	1.9	4.7
Efficiency	8	1.5	3.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.5	3.3

Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026CPU Specifications: 4 P, 8 E and 4 LP E cores. Frequencies are chip specifications.

CPU cores

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

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

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

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161Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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

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18MB1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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.

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.

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

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30W6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review Specifications: configured 30 W PL1, 80 W PL2. Optimized benchmark mode.

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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80W6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Configured PL2, not observed wall input.

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

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

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50TOPS1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak throughput, INT8. Generic chip power and memory maxima are not laptop settings.

Graphics

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

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.

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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

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

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

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

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

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Integrated GPU

Apple M5 10-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

Intel Graphics2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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

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.

32GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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.

LPDDR5X2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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

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8,533MT/s6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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26Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

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.

Soldered2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026On Board memory. The FAQ expressly says memory cannot be upgraded after purchase.

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.

32GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

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Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

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.

512GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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 SSD2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

46Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 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 (M5, 2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2280	Not available	1	No

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Two M.2 2280 slots, installed 512 GB drive plus additional slot. Installed drive PCIe 4.0 does not establish slot maximum.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)

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

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Complete counts and HDMI 2.1 from Specifications. Sides are confirmed separately by the manual.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8: left HDMI and Thunderbolt 4, right USB 3.2 and headset jack. Page 9: Thunderbolt 4 charges the computer and connects external displays.6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

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HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

Not available

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 74Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

Apple N14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 320MHz6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

6.04Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

5.42Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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

ANSI, 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 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 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.

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

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.

No6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

Not available

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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.

Width150Height105mm(5.9 × 4.1 in)6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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 2026Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and force click. The matching model tech sheet names Force Touch as the installed trackpad.

Haptic2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

2 MP2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Not available

Webcam privacy

Not available

Not available

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.

64Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

42Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

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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.

Dolby Atmos2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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

34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

22Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 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.

66.5Wh4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power section.

78.07Wh2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Typical nominal battery energy.

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 (M5, 2026)

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

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	30

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Up to 30 hours local 1080p video. Maker pre-release test at 150 nits, wired headphones, airplane mode and keyboard backlight off, discharged to 2%. Exact RAM/storage test configuration not identified.

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.

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.

65W2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 202665 W USB Type-C adapter listed in Specifications. Inclusion varies by market and is not asserted.

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.

MagSafe4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 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.

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

01Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

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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.

Power button2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 5-7: power button incorporates fingerprint recognition sensor.

TPM

Not available

Not available

Remote management

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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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.

Windows 11 Home2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

Windows2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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

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.

502nits6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Centre of nine-point SDR grid, X-Rite i1Pro 3.

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

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.

506.9nits6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Not available

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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.

99.9%6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Argyll 3D coverage. Display P3 is not DCI-P3.

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Factory CalMAN ColorChecker Delta-E 2000 before calibration.

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

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.

Yes6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

240Hz6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

100%6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

0.41ms6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

0.51ms6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Measured performance

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

Not available

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

Not available

1,006points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

Not available

2,839points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Optimized mode, Geekbench 6.7. Same mode applies to benchmark and display tests.

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.

Not available

16,587points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7, Optimized.

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.

Not available

3,003points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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622points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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4,869MB/s6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AS SSD sequential read.

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

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
GTA V	1024	768	Lowest Settings possible	Not available	180.8
GTA V	1366	768	Normal/Off, 4xAF	Not available	174.7
GTA V	1920	1080	High/On, Advanced Graphics Off, 8xAF, 2xMSAA + FXAA	Not available	58.2
GTA V	1920	1080	Highest, 16xAF, 4xMSAA + FXAA	Not available	23.8
Dota 2 Reborn	1280	720	Min (0/3), fastest	Not available	109.6
Dota 2 Reborn	1366	768	Medium (1/3)	Not available	91.5
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	High (2/3)	Not available	81.8
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	Ultra (3/3), best looking	Not available	77.4
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1280	720	Lite Quality	Not available	72.3
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	Standard Quality	Not available	36.7
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	High Quality	Not available	26.1
X-Plane 11.11	1280	720	Low, fps_test=1	Not available	45.1
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	Medium, fps_test=2	Not available	33
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	High, fps_test=3	Not available	32.4
Strange Brigade	1280	720	Lowest, 1xAF	Not available	197
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Medium, 4xAF, medium AA	Not available	70.5
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	High, 8xAF, high AA	Not available	59.1
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, 16xAF, ultra AA	Not available	51.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, SMAA	Not available	31.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	23.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	21
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	20.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	36.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	28.2
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	24.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	20.5
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	66.8
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	64.3
F1 24	1920	1080	High, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	46.5
F1 24	1920	1080	Ultra High, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	14.8

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Game table, Optimized mode. Frame generation and ray tracing unstated. Only explicit FSR-off setting stored. Per-game minimum FPS is not a 1% low.

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.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Optimized	Idle	25.3
Optimized	Medium load	31.8
Optimized	Max load	38.4
Optimized	Gaming	38.4
High Performance	Max load	43.9
Quiet	Max load	29.1

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Earthworks M23R, Arta, distance 15 cm. Gaming is Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra.

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

Not available

43.9dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

Not available

38.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

Not available

37.8°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max-load surface grid at room 20.2 C.

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

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40.1°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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28.4°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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 testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Video playback	180	Low Power Mode	15.78

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	16.3
Wi-Fi browsing	8.83

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 16h18min and 8h50min Wi-Fi runs. Second is maximum brightness. Brightness/mode of first run not expressly specified.

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

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16.3h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

15.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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4.6W6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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70.8W6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AC wall input, Metrahit Energy. Review used 180 W adapter because unit arrived without charger.

Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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)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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1.596kg(3.5 lb)6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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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TCO Certified2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

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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.

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

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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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m51Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-m5Read 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2ca2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1263214Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126321Read 8 October 2026

www.samsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2ca2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Expanded Specifications table for the exact Canadian SKU.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/273Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/take-a-tour-of-macbookair-apd7e765329d/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdf3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdfRead 5 October 2026Galaxy Book6 Pro 94xXJG/96xXJG Windows 11 user guide, revision 1.2, downloaded from the maker support link.

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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