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General

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Series

MacBook Neo1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop Go7Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2020/10/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-new-updates-to-surface-pro-x-and-new-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026

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

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THH-000013Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-1035g1-intel-uhd-graphics-8-gb-lpddr4x-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834736241Read 5 October 2026Exact original hardware THH-00001 Platinum, i5-1035G1/8 GB/128 GB. Current US marketplace replacement listings preserve manufacturer identity but dates, condition, price, stock and seller warranties are not imported as original hardware facts. Original US Best Buy SKU 6428996 independently corroborates identity.10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-solid-state-drive-platinum/J3ZKK53WZJ/sku/6428996Read 5 October 2026Original US Best Buy SKU 6428996 explicitly retains THH-00001 Platinum, tenth-generation Core i5, 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD. Current route retains original identity/title/reviews rather than current new stock. Later Win11 marketing screen image is not original OS proof.

GTIN / EAN

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88984266800113Retailer pageofficedepot.com/a/products/8421862/Microsoft-Surface-Go-Laptop-124-TouchscreenRead 7 October 2026Specs table: Manufacturer THH-00001, Platinum 8GB 128GB, UPC 889842668001.

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

4 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

1 October 20207Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2020/10/01/introducing-surface-laptop-go-new-updates-to-surface-pro-x-and-new-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original October 1 maker announcement. Starting $549 price belongs to 4 GB/64 GB eMMC variant, not retained SKU, and is omitted.

Status

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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.

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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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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 227Reviewtomsguide.com/opinion/the-microsoft-surface-laptop-go-2-looks-like-a-good-value-but-its-notRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Surface Laptop Go 2 the successor to the 2020 Surface Laptop Go.28Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Surface-Laptop-Go-2-Microsoft-recycles-the-Surface-Laptop-Go-with-an-Intel-Core-i5-1135G7-and-a-new-colour-option.624258.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Microsoft refreshed the Surface Laptop Go with a second-generation model and calls the original its predecessor.

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

$5991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US base 256 GB starting price, excluding sales tax. Education and later prices excluded.

$699.9920Press articletheverge.com/21496684/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-price-release-date-specsRead 10 October 2026Launch-day price list: Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of SSD storage: $699.99. Matches the stored THH-00001 configuration. US launch price, US list prices do not include sales tax. Base 4GB/64GB eMMC is $549.99.26Press articlewindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-go-549-official-announcementRead 10 October 2026Launch announcement SKU table: 8/128GB $699. Rounded to the dollar, which agrees with the $699.99 list price in The Verge launch article.

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

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

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

US3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-1035g1-intel-uhd-graphics-8-gb-lpddr4x-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834736241Read 5 October 202610Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-solid-state-drive-platinum/J3ZKK53WZJ/sku/6428996Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Platinum3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-1035g1-intel-uhd-graphics-8-gb-lpddr4x-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834736241Read 5 October 202610Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-solid-state-drive-platinum/J3ZKK53WZJ/sku/6428996Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Mainstream1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026

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Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour depicts clamshell notebook.

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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.

Width297.5Depth206.4Thickness (max)12.7mm(11.7 × 8.1 × 0.5 in)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Width278.18Depth206.17Thickness (max)15.68mm(11 × 8.1 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Final maker October 7 original specification explicitly 278.18 x 206.17 x 15.68 mm. Earlier draft and current guide stale 205.67 mm depth/15.69 mm height excluded. Across-screen width, front-to-back depth and closed height.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.23kg(2.7 lb)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

1.11kg(2.4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker 1,110 grams laptop mass, retained 1.11 kg.

Lid material

Aluminium3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Final Exterior row separately identifies Top and Keyboard Cover as aluminium. Base polycarbonate composite resin is retained separately as the broad plastic bottom material class.

Bottom material

Aluminium3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Plastic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Final October 7 maker Exterior row explicitly Base: polycarbonate composite resin system with glass fiber and 30 percent post-consumer recycled content. Plastic is the broad material class of this resin composite. Aluminium top and keyboard cover are distinct from the bottom.

Max hinge angle

135°5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Case section: maximum opening angle 135 degrees.

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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.

13in(33 cm)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

12.45in(31.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Final Display table and footnote 5 expressly full-rectangle diagonal 12.45 inches, actual viewable area less. Headline and later guide use 12.4 inches, not used to erase original precise footnote.

Native resolution

2408 × 1506px3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

1536 × 1024px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

218.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

148.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

IPS3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

IPS16Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-THH-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact THH-00001 Screen type: IPS. Same original-model IPS display is identified by Notebookcheck and other reviews. Panel part number from 256GB sample is not inherited.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Glossy5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Glossy16Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-THH-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact THH-00001 Surface treatment: gloss. No matte display option is published.

Touchscreen

No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states no touchscreen. Same 2026 13-inch A18 Pro model.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None6Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/accessories/pen/surface-pen-compatibility-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly Surface Laptop Go all editions have no Surface Pen/inking support. Retailer erroneous pen support descriptions excluded.

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 Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2408	1506	60

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)

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

Source16Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-THH-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact THH-00001 Screen block publishes native 1536x1024 and Refresh rate 60Hz. This is operating built-in refresh, not external accepted timing. Exact 8/128 BestBuy verified-purchase answer independently reports screen only runs 60Hz. No lower-resolution or VRR mode inferred. Display gamut/brightness database rows are not maker claims and are omitted.

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.

500nits3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 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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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 A18 Pro3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Intel Core i5-1035G11Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker exactly Core i5-1035G1. One original CPU model, separate from later Go2/Go3 chips.

Processor brand

Apple3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	Performance	4
Efficiency	4	Efficiency	2.4

Source3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section: 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores. Clock maxima come from matching base review.5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications and Processor: six cores and six threads, performance cores up to 4.0 GHz and efficiency cores up to 2.4 GHz. Maker sheet supplies core classification and count.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	1	3.6

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196603/intel-core-i51035g1-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact homogeneous four-core chip, standard base 1.0 GHz and max turbo 3.6 GHz. No later P/E classification imposed. Configurable TDP clocks, chip powers and RAM capabilities not laptop settings.

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.

65Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

84Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196603/intel-core-i51035g1-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-60-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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6MB3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-1035g1-intel-uhd-graphics-8-gb-lpddr4x-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834736241Read 5 October 2026Exact CPU table expressly L3 Cache 6 MB, not assumed from Intel Smart Cache branding.

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.

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10nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196603/intel-core-i51035g1-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel explicitly 10 nm, no marketing-name numeric conversion.

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

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

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

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

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Graphics

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

No3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

No3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-1035g1-intel-uhd-graphics-8-gb-lpddr4x-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834736241Read 5 October 2026Exact Graphics table expressly Integrated Card and shared system memory.

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 A18 Pro 5-core GPU3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Intel UHD Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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

8GB3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

8GB3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-1035g1-intel-uhd-graphics-8-gb-lpddr4x-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834736241Read 5 October 202610Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-solid-state-drive-platinum/J3ZKK53WZJ/sku/6428996Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR55Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications: 8 GB LPDDR5-6400 onboard, same 8 GB / 256 GB base as this reference.

LPDDR4X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

6,400MT/s5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications: 8 GB LPDDR5-6400 onboard.

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Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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

Soldered5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cons: RAM soldered. No 512 GB Touch ID model is inherited.

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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.

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8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer maximum 8 GB with same CPU/GPU. Explicit commercial-only 16 GB excluded. Purchase maximum does not imply later upgradeability.

Storage

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

256GB3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026256 GB reference configuration. 512 GB Touch ID model excluded because fingerprint field cannot vary.

128GB3Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-1035g1-intel-uhd-graphics-8-gb-lpddr4x-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834736241Read 5 October 202610Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-solid-state-drive-platinum/J3ZKK53WZJ/sku/6428996Read 5 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker 128 GB SSD option, not base 64 GB eMMC. Installed NVMe protocol and generation not inferred.

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

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

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)

Count	Occupied
1	Yes

Source24Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-go-removable/surface-laptop-go-removable-component-disassembly-and-reassemblyRead 10 October 2026Maker service guide for the Laptop Go removable-SSD models: one SSD secured by one screw and pulled out of the mainboard socket. One removable SSD socket, occupied in the stored 128 GB SSD configuration. M.2 length and NVMe lanes are not stated, so they are left out. Reinstallation or swapping is not supported by Microsoft.

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 Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3	1	Left	10	Yes
USB-C	USB 2	1	Left	0.48	No
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion drawings: both USB-C connectors physically on left, audio jack on right. USB 3 supports DisplayPort at 10 Gbps. USB 2 at 480 Mbps has charging but no video output. Launch footnote left/right refers to position within the left-side pair. Audio-jack side is omitted: product-page image text says right, but tour image text groups it on the left. Both agree on physical connector count.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour confirms two USB-C connectors on the left. USB 3 supports displays, USB 2 does not. Audio-jack side is omitted because tour image text groups it on the left while product-page image text says right. Both agree on physical count.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)

Type	Version	Count	Side
USB-C	Not available	1	Left
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Left
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left
Other	Surface Connect	1	Right

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one USB-C, one USB-A, physical headset and Surface Connect. Unpublished USB versions/data rates/TB not inferred.21Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-goRead 10 October 2026Review ports section: left side has a USB 3.1 Type-A port, a USB Type-C input and a headphone jack. Alone on the right side is the magnetic Surface Connect port. Tom's Guide gives the same layout. USB-C data rate, charging power and DisplayPort support are not published, so they are left out.22Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-goRead 10 October 2026Review ports section: USB-A, USB-C and a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the left side. Surface Connect on the right side. Same layout as Laptop Mag.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Wi-Fi module

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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.

6.03Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

5.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 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, ISO3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

QWERTY2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-1st-gen-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly QWERTY full function row. No ANSI/ISO geometry inferred from sales country.

Key switches

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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.

None5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cons and Input Devices explicitly say no keyboard backlight.

None15Maker product pagebestbuy.com/site/questions/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-12-4-touch-screen-intel-10th-generation-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-solid-state-drive-platinum/6428996Read 7 October 2026Exact THH-00001 Q&A: Microsoft Outreach Team manufacturer answer says keyboard is not backlit. Public indexed answer read, direct open timed out. This wins over erroneous spec-database backlight listing.

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

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.3mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Final maker expressly 1.3 mm physical key travel, corroborated by maker November 20 publication. Final sheet removes earlier draft backlit/glass claims but retains 115 x 76.66 mm trackpad size conflicting with actual-hardware reviews. Trackpad size and backlight type remain omitted.11Press releasenews.microsoft.com/de-de/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-ab-heute-in-deutschland-erhaeltlichRead 5 October 2026Maker original-model November 20, 2020 publication expressly states 1.3 mm physical key travel. German retail prices, later regional availability and commercial memory maximum are not imported into selected original US consumer configuration.

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

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Touchpad size

Width115Height72mm(4.5 × 2.8 in)5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input Devices: mechanical trackpad 11.5 x 7.2 cm, converted exactly to mm.

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Mechanical5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input Devices: mechanical centre-button mechanism, replaces the haptic Air trackpad.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

720p HD f/2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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No17Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-128gb/m402405Read 7 October 2026Exact 8GB/128GB model Features table Facial recognition: No. Maker documents fingerprint sign-in only. Public indexed text read, direct page 403.19Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/setup/troubleshoot-problems-with-windows-hello-on-surfaceRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states all Surface Laptop Go models do not support Windows Hello facial recognition. Fingerprint recognition is separate.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

23Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

221Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-goRead 10 October 2026Review audio section: the dual omnidirectional speakers are located underneath the keyboard. Review unit is the $899 Core i5 8GB/256GB model, speakers are the same across configurations. No driver power published.

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

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dolby Audio Premium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

23Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original expressly dual far-field Studio Mics, physical microphones not beamforming channels.

Battery and power

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

36.5Wh3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

39.7Wh12Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/mscle/documents/legal/legal-compliance-and-ethics/Microsoft%20Lithium%20Ion%20PDS%2030Jan2025A.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Data Sheet, p5 model 1943 Surface Laptop Go row: four cells, one battery, rated energy 39.7Wh. Original 2020 model, distinct from Go2/Go3 model 2013. Capacity applies across original configurations.

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 Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	16
Web browsing	11

Source3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker test: A18 Pro, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 8 GB / 256 GB. Wireless web 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari, display eight clicks from bottom.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	13

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original footnote 2 matches preproduction September 2020 i5/8 GB/128 GB. Mixed active use and modern standby: eight websites, Office productivity and idle apps. Default settings except 150 nits/auto-brightness off, Wi-Fi connected. Not video-only runtime or reviewer measurement. Fast-charge just-over-one-hour wording is not rounded into an exact minute claim.

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.

20W3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026US Battery and Power / In the Box: supplied 20 W USB-C adapter. This is not the laptop maximum charging input.

39W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original included 39 W adapter nominal rating, not accepted USB-C input.

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.

USB-C3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Proprietary5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-au/d/microsoft-surface-39w-power-supply/8mzbmmcjzpb6Read 5 October 2026Maker exact 39 W Surface power-supply component explicitly magnetic Surface Connect. Original consumer sheet establishes included 39 W. Component laptop-end connector only, Australian wall-plug region is not imported.

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

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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/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Performance section describes a fanless design.

123Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-goRead 10 October 2026Dutch review of the Core i5 8GB/256GB unit: the fan starts to blow after more than fifteen Firefox tabs (de ventilator begon te blazen). Corroborates the single fan named by Windows Central.25Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-goRead 10 October 2026Performance section: Microsoft cools the chip with a single fan and vent system hidden near the display. Explicit single fan. The review unit configuration is not stated, the chassis is the same for all configurations.

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

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

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

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Security

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Fingerprint

None3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026Side-by-side configuration table: 256 GB has no Touch ID. 512 GB does.5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input Devices: purchased 256 GB base has a regular lock/power button without Touch ID.

Power button2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-1st-gen-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker guide expressly fingerprint power button for retained 8 GB configuration. Only original 4 GB/64 GB exception lacks it.

TPM

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Remote management

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

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No13Retailer pageofficedepot.com/a/products/8421862/Microsoft-Surface-Go-Laptop-124-TouchscreenRead 7 October 2026Exact THH-00001 Specs row Security Lock Slot: No.

Software

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Operating system

macOS Tahoe1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/say-hello-to-macbook-neoRead 5 October 2026Launch release names macOS Tahoe.

Windows 10 Home in S mode1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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

548nits5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display grid centre at maximum brightness, X-Rite i1Pro 3. 8 GB / 256 GB review unit.

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

519.2nits5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display nine-point grid average, X-Rite i1Pro 3.

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

1,142:15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display: black 0.48 cd/m² and contrast 1142:1.

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

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

97.9%5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Argyll 3D sRGB coverage. Display P3 and Adobe RGB are not the stored target.

99%25Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-goRead 10 October 2026Display section: color accuracy with 99 percent sRGB. The text does not name the instrument, brightness or profile. Same display on every configuration. The review unit's RAM and storage are not stated, so no SSD or battery result is used. Tom's Guide reports 103% sRGB with a colorimeter. A figure above 100 is a gamut volume and is not stored.

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

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78%25Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-goRead 10 October 2026Display section: 78 percent DCI-P3. Laptop Mag reports 77% with its colorimeter, which agrees within one point. Instrument and profile not named by Windows Central.

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

1.45Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CalMAN ColorChecker dE 2000 before calibration. Calibrated 0.4 is not stored.

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

No5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Screen Flickering section: PWM not detected. Separate temporal dithering is explicitly observed and is not PWM.

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

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

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

14.6ms5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Response Times: rise 4.3 ms plus fall 10.3 ms, combined 14.6 ms.

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

20.8ms5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Response Times: 50% gray to 80% gray, rise 9.2 plus fall 11.6 ms, combined 20.8 ms.

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Measured performance

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

147points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024, CPU Single Core. Native Apple silicon test of exact 8 GB / 256 GB base. Power profile is not named by the review.

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

416points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cinebench 2024, CPU Multi Core. Power profile is not named by the review.

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

3,589points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Single-Core. Power profile is not named by the review.

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

9,140points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7 Multi-Core. Power profile is not named by the review.

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

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

385points5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 20263DMark Steel Nomad Score 385. Steel Nomad Light 1786 is a different test and is excluded. Power profile is not named by the review.

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

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

AApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	12.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	9.2
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	5.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, AA: SMAA	Not available	19.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, AA: TAA	Not available	15.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, AA: TAA	Not available	13.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, AA: TAA	Not available	13.6
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Low	Not available	54.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	36.4
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	High	Not available	19.9
Total War Pharaoh	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	14.9
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	Lowest	Not available	43
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	20
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, AA: SMAA	Not available	18
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest, AA: TAA	Not available	17

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Gaming Performance final table for the matching 8 GB / 256 GB base. Published presets and resolution retained. Cyberpunk rows explicitly have FSR off. Baldur's Gate and Tomb Raider AA names are verbatim. Unpublished ray tracing, frame generation and 1% lows omitted. Power profile is not named by the review.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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

40.8°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max load surface grid, room 20.7 degrees Celsius. Fluke t3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900.

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

38°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max load bottom surface grid, room 20.7 degrees Celsius.

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

30.3°C5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max load palmrest and touchpad maximum 30.3 degrees Celsius.

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

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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 Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	12.85
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	4.82
Video playback	150	13.63
Max load	Not available	2.82

Source5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery Runtime: 12h 51min Wi-Fi at 150 nits, 4h 49min Wi-Fi at maximum brightness, 13h 38min Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p at 150 nits, 2h 49min maximum load at maximum brightness. Published hours and minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Maximum brightness is not replaced by an invented calibrated-nits value. Power profile is not named by the review.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	11
Video playback	4.25

Source17Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-128gb/m402405Read 7 October 2026Exact original i5-1035G1/8GB/128GB review, tested Windows 10 Home after exiting S Mode. Public indexed Detailed Test Results Portability reports 11h light web browsing and 4.25h heavier 4K video playback. Brightness, power mode, browser, codec and firmware are unstated. CR published category method defines Battery Life-web as a sequence of pages over WiFi, and video as a 4K loop. No 150 nit setting assumed. Maker 13h mixed standby/active claim differs. Direct page 403, public indexed text read.18Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/laptops-with-best-battery-life-a1118947781Read 7 October 2026CR public indexed category-method article describes continuously downloading ten lab-server pages over Wi-Fi in default browser and local 4K video playback to depletion. It is method corroboration only, not an exact 2020-unit brightness claim. Target brightness, browser version, power mode and firmware remain unknown. Direct page returns 403. Exact unit review itself explicitly states 11 h web and 4.25 h 4K video.

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

12.85h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

11h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

13.63h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

4.25h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

120min5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery Life: exactly two hours to 100% with a 65 W test power adapter. This is separate from the supplied US 20 W adapter.

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

9W5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Power Consumption: highest idle wall reading at maximum panel brightness. German test unit has no bundled US 20 W adapter. Test charger wattage is not specified for these wall measurements. Power profile is not named by the review.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

11.5W5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra, no FSR, 150 nits, average wall power. German test unit has no bundled US 20 W adapter. Power profile is not named by the review.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

26.3W5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Power Consumption table: load maximum wall power 26.3 W. This is not CPU configured power. German test unit has no bundled US 20 W adapter. Power profile is not named by the review.

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

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

1.235kg(2.7 lb)5Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-Review-Surprisingly-good-and-capable-laptop-for-599-with-one-big-flaw.1247679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Case and Specifications: reviewer measured 1.235 kg for the 8 GB / 256 GB base, without adapter.

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Certifications

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

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

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes14Certification listepeat.net/product-details/7d5d887e5b7d4ceb8815be47ff4f78c0Read 7 October 2026Same exact UPC-listed EPEAT record required criterion 4.5.1.1: Conformance to current ENERGY STAR program requirements. Historical 2020 registration. Maker Ecoprofile public indexed document also states Computer Specification 8.0 conformity but downloaded URL returned 404 and is not evidence used here.

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Gold14Certification listepeat.net/product-details/7d5d887e5b7d4ceb8815be47ff4f78c0Read 7 October 2026Product Summary: Surface Laptop Go model 1943, Registered In United States, Tier Gold, registered 2020-10-12, archived 2024-09-26. Expanded UPC list in public HTML includes target 889842668001. This is its historical rating, not a claim of active registry status today.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

MacBook Neo, 20W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (1.5 m)3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026US bundle. European bundles omit adapter.

Surface Laptop Go, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original standard consumer box. Optional Mouse/Surface Dock/bundles excluded.

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

Yes3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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

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1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-year limited maker hardware warranty for selected US SKU. Current marketplace seller warranty excluded.

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

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/macbook-neo/specs3Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-1st-gen-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-1st-gen-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1263223Maker product pageapple.com/macbook-neo/specsRead 5 October 2026

msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)msftstories.thesourcemediaassets.com/sites/587/2020/10/Surface-Laptop-Go-Fact-Sheet-FINAL-10.7.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker October 7, 2020 final fact sheet, three pages downloaded/read. Replaces earlier draft. Consumer rows retained, commercial 16 GB/Pro excluded.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ca/guide/macbook-neo/apd1628f4eb7/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-1st-gen-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-go-1st-gen-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

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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