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General

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Series

MacBook Pro3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 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.

MYD82LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US Education part-number inventory explicitly lists MYD82LL/A for Space Gray, 8 CPU cores/8 GPU cores, 256 GB SSD. Education price is not retained as MSRP.

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

19425216595917Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/631518/apple-macbook-pro-myd82ll-a-(late-2020)-133-laptop-computer-space-grayRead 7 October 2026Product Information links UPC 194252165959 to exact MYD82LL/A, 8 GB/256 GB Space Gray. Do not use refurbished listing UPCs.

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.

10 November 20203Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 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

Discontinued11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m1-8-core-13-2020-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026EveryMac dates discontinuation to 6 June 2022. Existing third-party inventory does not make it current maker hardware.

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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.

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)20Reviewtechradar.com/news/macbook-pro-13-inch-2022Read 23 October 2026TechRadar's review of the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) calls the M1 MacBook Pro 13-inch its predecessor.21Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-all-new-macbook-air-supercharged-by-the-new-m2-chipRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 with the previous-generation 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1.

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.

$1,2993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Maker original US starting launch MSRP for exact base hardware, excluding education prices and later reductions.

$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.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker US part-number inventory documents retained US SKU. No other regional SKU inferred.

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

Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 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

Creator3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026

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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.

Width304.1Depth212.4Thickness (max)15.6mm(12 × 8.4 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

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.

1.4kg(3.1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Maker M1 laptop weight row, excluding adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.

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

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies recyclable low-carbon 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

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies recyclable low-carbon 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

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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.

13.3in(33.8 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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

227ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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.

Glossy18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching 8 GB/256 GB review unit. Display specification and prose identify glossy IPS.

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

Touchscreen

No8Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1604809-REG/apple_myd82ll_a_13_3_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact retail Display table explicitly Touchscreen No.

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 Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1600	60

Source18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching review unit Display table explicitly states native 2560x1600 and 60 Hz. Not an external-output timing. No VRR inferred.

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.

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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 M1 (8-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact retained 8 CPU cores and 8 GPU cores. Sibling Pro/Max options excluded.

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

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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 Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Chip section expressly classifies performance and efficiency cores. No clocks inferred.

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.

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

818Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review configuration table states Apple M1 8c/8t.

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.

5nm9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 7 October 2026M1 compute chip uses the published 5-nanometer process.

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.

11TOPS9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 7 October 2026Neural Engine only. Maker states 16-core architecture capable of 11 trillion operations per second. Precision is not stated.

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Graphics

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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 M1 8-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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.

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Memory section. Original base 8 GB, matched to maker US part-number inventory.

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

LPDDR4X10Reviewifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-newRead 7 October 2026M1 MacBook teardown identifies 8 GB as two 4 GB SK hynix LPDDR4X packages.

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.

4,266MT/s18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review configuration lists LPDDR4X-4266. 4266 is the memory transfer-rate class, not a DRAM clock doubled from MHz.

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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.

Soldered11Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m1-8-core-13-2020-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Onboard unified RAM cannot be upgraded later. The maker purchase option is distinct from physical replaceable sockets.12Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/macbook-pro-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-pro-13-inch-m1-2020.htmlRead 7 October 2026Comparison covers exact 2020 M1 MacBook Pro. All notebooks listed have soldered RAM and storage that cannot be upgraded after initial purchase.

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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.

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained M1 CPU/GPU configuration. Max-chip-only capacities excluded.

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.

256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Original base 256 GB SSD for exact retained SKU, confirmed in maker US inventory.

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)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section states SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.

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 Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

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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 Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical ports counted once. Thunderbolt, USB4 and DisplayPort share USB-C connectors. HDMI version not inferred from supported output resolution.

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

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-my/guide/deployment/-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 2020 group lists ax at 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. No 6 GHz inherited from newer models.

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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.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026

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.

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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

Scissor13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 7 October 2026MacBook Pro M1 repair manual links Keys to this shared key procedure. Exploded view identifies the scissor mechanism.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

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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

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

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad identifies Force Touch. Separate Apple trackpad source explicitly establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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.

Not available

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

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Original Audio section explicitly supports Dolby Atmos playback. Spatial Audio claim omitted because the retained original M1 hardware and launch OS source does not state it.

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.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly three-mic array. Physical microphones, not beamforming channels.

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.

58.2Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power section explicitly publishes 58.2 Wh.

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 Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

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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.

61W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Published nominal rated output of included base adapter, not accepted USB-C 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-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Connector at laptop end of supplied charging cable.

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.

110Reviewifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-newRead 7 October 2026Exact M1 MacBook Pro teardown explicitly identifies its single fan.

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.

No10Reviewifixit.com/News/46884/m1-macbook-teardowns-something-old-something-newRead 7 October 2026Exact Pro cooling description is a copper heat pipe to a small heatsink with a fan. No vapor chamber.

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

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

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd2182293a1/2020/mac/11Read 5 October 2026Generation-specific guide describes Touch ID as the power button.

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 Big Sur3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/introducing-the-next-generation-of-macRead 5 October 2026Original launch operating system, not later supported updates.

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

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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.

510nits19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Centre grid cell 510 cd/m². X-Rite i1Pro 2. SDR display. Also centre on battery 510. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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

490.6nits19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Nine-point luminance grid mean 490.6 cd/m². X-Rite i1Pro 2. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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

1,759:119Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Display table contrast 1759:1 with black level 0.29 cd/m². X-Rite i1Pro 2. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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

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

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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.

1.319Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Pre-calibration ColorChecker Delta E 2000 1.3. CalMAN and X-Rite i1Pro 2 with P3 target. This is display colour error, not the separate webcam ColorChecker test. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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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.

Yes19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Oscilloscope found 122 kHz flicker at brightness 49% and below. Above 50% small fluctuations were observed but could not be measured. This is the review detection limit. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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

122kHz19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Oscilloscope detected 122000 Hz at 49% brightness and below. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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

49%19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. 49% is highest reported brightness setting with detected flicker. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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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.

25.2ms19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Combined black-white-black rise 8.4 ms plus fall 16.8 ms, total 25.2 ms. Optical response test. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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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.

48ms19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. 50% to 80% grey and back. Rise 18.8 ms plus fall 29.2 ms, total 48 ms. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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Measured performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

AApple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Idle	29.2
Medium load	32.1
Max load	41.9

Source19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Audix TM-1 and Arta at 15 cm. Idle 29.2 dB(A) equals ambient, with fan off. Medium row is Cinebench R23 upper reading 32.1. Maximum row is combined Cinebench R23 plus Unigine Valley stress, 41.9. Power mode not named. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go (2020)

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

41.9dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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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

41°C19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Maximal-load grid, Voltcraft IR-900. Top maximum 41°C, room 20.9°C. Exact stress workload referenced by review. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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

40.4°C19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Maximal-load grid, Voltcraft IR-900. Bottom maximum 40.4°C, room 20.9°C. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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

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

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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 Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	20.38
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	10.2
Video playback	150	19.2

Source19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Safari Wi-Fi browsing 20 h 23 min at 150 cd/m² and 10 h 12 min at maximum display brightness. Maximum-brightness row has no numeric luminance published for that run. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p playback 19 h 12 min at 150 cd/m². Hours converted from minutes and rounded to two decimals. Power mode not named. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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

20.38h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

11h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

19.2h=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

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

7.4W19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Highest idle AC input 7.4 W from 1.67/6.7/7.4 W table. Metrahit Energy. Operating power mode not named. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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

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

47.5W19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Maximum AC input under load 47.5 W, later drops to about 43 W after one hour. Metrahit Energy. Not sustained CPU package power. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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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.

1.374kg(3 lb)19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-13-2020-Laptop-Review-The-entry-level-Pro-also-gets-the-M1-performance-boost.510883.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck tested exact M1 8 GB/256 GB configuration on macOS 11 Big Sur. Review specification table laptop weight 1.374 kg. Power supply separately 275 g. Measurement instrument not stated. German review sample supplied by Cyberport. Regional SKU, firmware and panel identifier are not stated.

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Certifications

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

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

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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.

EPEAT

Gold15Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/13-inch_MacBookPro_PER_Nov2020.pdfRead 7 October 2026November 2020 Product Environmental Report. Footnote 2 states Gold rating in the United States and Canada.

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.

13-inch MacBook Pro, 61W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 5 October 2026Original In the Box section and exact base CPU. Includes 61 W adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

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.

Carry-in, Mail-in16Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US limited warranty provides carry-in and mail-in options. Apple determines mail-in eligibility. DIY parts service is outside available enum options.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118931Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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/1118931Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111893Read 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/guide/macbook-pro/apd2182293a1/2020/mac/114Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd2182293a1/2020/mac/11Read 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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