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AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

General

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Series

MacBook Pro3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/10/12/introducing-new-surface-devices-that-take-the-windows-pc-into-the-next-era-of-computingRead 5 October 2026

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

MPHE3LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US Education part-number inventory explicitly lists MPHE3LL/A for Space Gray, 10 CPU cores/16 GPU cores, 512 GB SSD. Education price is not retained as MSRP.

RBY-000014Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US RBY-00001, Platinum, Metal, i7-1255U, 8 GB/256 GB. No current availability claim.

GTIN / EAN

19425331797519Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/707307/apple-macbook-pro-mphe3ll-a-%28early-2023%29-142-laptop-computer-space-gray%3B-apple-m2-pro-10-core-cpu%3B-16gb-unified-memory%3B-512gb-solid-state-drive%3B-16-coRead 7 October 2026Public Product Information: Mfr Part MPHE3LL/A, UPC 194253317975. Same overview explicitly 10 CPU, 16 GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB. US Space Gray SKU only. Raw HTTP 403 recorded, public search view readable. UPC checksum checked.

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

17 January 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026

12 October 20226Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2022/10/12/introducing-new-surface-devices-that-take-the-windows-pc-into-the-next-era-of-computingRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued18Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m2-pro-10-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-14-2023-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 10 CPU / 16 GPU model Introduction Date and Discontinued Date table lists October 30, 2023 as discontinuation. Public search extract readable, raw page HTTP 403. Refurbished and remaining retailer stock do not establish active original production.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)10Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m2-2023Read 7 October 2026Public introduction explicitly says this model replaces the M1 Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021), which is the retained catalogue predecessor.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)16Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_5Read 10 October 2026Infobox names Surface Laptop 4 as the predecessor. Linked to the existing 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 record, the same size. This is generation lineage, not hardware inheritance. No successor is stored because the infobox names the business-only Surface Laptop 6.

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 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)26Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-M3-Pro-review-Improved-runtimes-and-better-performance.779538.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the MacBook Pro 14 with M3 Pro compares it with its predecessor, the MacBook Pro 14 with M2 Pro.27Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m3-2023Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023), sold with M3 Pro and M3 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 14 (M2, 2023).

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

$1,9993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026Maker original US starting launch MSRP for exact base hardware, excluding education prices and later reductions.

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

€2,39912Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 7 October 2026Original German maker Pricing and Availability: 14-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro starts at 2399 EUR including VAT. Exact base 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB hardware, not education pricing. Price is the German launch base configuration. It does not establish a euro price or sale region for the US MPHE3LL/A part number. German tech specification at https://support.apple.com/de-de/111340 confirms equivalent base bundle: 67 W adapter for 10-core CPU and 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. German SKU, keyboard and market rows not added.

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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-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker US part-number inventory documents retained US SKU. No other regional SKU inferred.

US4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Segment

Creator3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026

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Form factor

Clamshell23Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-newest-model-2023-m2-pro-512gb-ssd-16gb-14-2-3024x1964-liquid-retina-display-macos-ventura-13-space-gray-backlit-keyboard-3Read 7 October 2026Exact MPHE3LL/A specification table states Form factor: Clamshell. Matching 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB. Raw page bot challenge and web open timeout, public search table readable.

Clamshell9Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/microsoft-surface-5-core-i7-1255u-256gb-ssd-8gb-15-2496x1664-touchscreen-win11-platinum-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 15-inch consumer i7-1255U, 8 GB and 256 GB factory-sealed listing. Form factor explicitly Clamshell.

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.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width340Depth244Thickness (max)14.7mm(13.4 × 9.6 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published width across screen, depth front-to-back 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.

1.6kg(3.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Maker M2 Pro laptop weight row, excluding adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.

1.56kg(3.4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original PDF 1,560 g, consistent 3.44 lb and exact retailer 1.56 kg. Later maker guide/store 1,545 g conflicts with unchanged 3.44 lb. Original retained.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Aluminium casing. Alcantara is palm-rest covering, not lid.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Aluminium casing.

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.

14.2in(36.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

15in(38.1 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Native resolution

3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

2496 × 1664px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200ppi=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.

IPS10Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m2-2023Read 7 October 2026Public Differences Between Sizes And Variants identifies tested 10-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB and the available 14.2-inch IPS 3024 x 1964 display. Detailed measurement cells are membership-locked and were not accessed.

IPS10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-5-15-review-Old-design-for-a-premium-price.709645.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review generic Surface Laptop 5 15-inch LCD technology is IPS. Maker service table has one 15-inch Platinum AB-Cover part U7I-00001 across consumer RAM/storage boards. No sample panel part number or measurement inherited from 16 GB/512 GB review.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch AB-Cover, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards. The value itself is supported by the cited review. No 16 GB/512 GB measured sample results inherited.

Backlight

Mini-LED9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Specification Display cell states Mini-LED. Matching 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB Apple SSD AP0512Z. No higher-spec review measurements borrowed.

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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.

Glossy9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Specification Display cell explicitly says glossy: yes.

Glossy10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-5-15-review-Old-design-for-a-premium-price.709645.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Surface Laptop 5 15-inch display surface description. Maker service table lists one Platinum 15-inch display assembly across configurations. Reviewer calls touchscreen very reflective and glossy. Sample-specific optical measurements excluded.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch AB-Cover, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards. The value itself is supported by the cited review description. No 16 GB/512 GB measured sample results inherited.

Touchscreen

No17Reviewultrabookreview.com/61593-apple-macbook-pro-14-m2-reviewsRead 7 October 2026Screen, Inputs, and Audio section explicitly says screen is glossy and non-touch. Same 2023 14-inch display across listed configurations. Micro Center exact MPHE3LL/A specification independently says Touch Screen: No.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Surface Pen supported through MPP, sold separately.

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 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Display section. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution, separate from fixed selectable refresh rates.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2496	1664	60	No

Source4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact native-resolution display table explicitly 60 Hz and Variable Refresh Technology No.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

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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.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly publishes SDR brightness 500 nits. HDR playback support does not change this SDR claim.

400nits11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/redtiger/fy23/Surface%20Laptop%205%20SCR%20Fact%20Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Surface Laptop 5 SCR sheet exact 15-inch display says 400 nits maximum (typical), minimum 5 nits. It is a business bundle, so common display scope is independently supported by service guide 15-inch Platinum AB-Cover U7I-00001 across consumer/business boards. This is claimed typical SDR maximum, not measured or HDR peak.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch AB-Cover, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards, so the display is common across configurations. The value itself is supported by the cited maker SCR sheet.

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.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Display XDR section. 1600 nits peak for HDR content only, below 25 degrees C. Separate from SDR brightness.

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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.

Yes8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fphe3ll/aRead 5 October 2026Maker Features Liquid Retina XDR section explicitly says each display calibrated in the factory. Only original model hardware specification retained, excluding refurbished identity, prices and OS.

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Individually colour-calibrated display, matching size.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M2 Pro (10-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact retained 10 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores. Sibling Pro/Max options excluded.8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fphe3ll/aRead 5 October 2026

Intel Core i7-1255U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Core type	Count
Performance	6
Efficiency	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Chip section expressly classifies performance and efficiency cores. No clocks inferred.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	4.7
Efficiency	8	3.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226259/intel-core-i71255u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact chip core classifications and maximum turbo clocks. Retailer i7 E-core 3.4 GHz conflicts with Intel 3.5 GHz. Chip power/memory limits excluded.

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.

109Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Specification Processor cell states 10c/10t. Header clocks conflict with its processor narrative, so no clock values added.

125Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/226259/intel-core-i71255u-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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12MB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Performance table explicitly L3 Cache 12 MB. Separate L2 cache is not counted.

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.

5nm13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 7 October 2026M2 Pro section identifies a second-generation 5-nanometer process technology. Maker node label retained. Foundry designation not invented. Retained laptop sheet identifies M2 Pro.

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

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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.

15.8TOPS8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fphe3ll/aRead 5 October 2026Maker Features Better and Better section: 16-core Neural Engine executes up to 15.8 trillion operations per second. NPU-only published claim, precision unspecified.

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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/111340Read 5 October 2026

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact table integrated Iris Xe.

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 M2 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 20268Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fphe3ll/aRead 5 October 2026

Intel Iris Xe Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Memory

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

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Memory section. Original base 16 GB, matched to maker US part-number inventory.8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fphe3ll/aRead 5 October 2026Maker Overview and Memory sections explicitly 16 GB unified memory for matching original CPU/GPU/SSD configuration.

8GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR59Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Memory cell states 16 GB, LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard. Apple publishes unified memory without naming the DRAM standard.

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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/s9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Memory cell: LPDDR5-6400. Published effective transfer-rate designation. Not a 6400 MHz physical clock.

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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.

49Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Memory cell calls it Dual-Channel. The schema counts soldered LPDDR in 64-bit units. LPDDR5-6400 at 200 GB/s means a 256-bit bus, so 4 channels are stored.

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

Soldered10Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-m2-2023Read 7 October 2026Public review Cons explicitly says soldered RAM and storage drive. Tested base configuration is 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB.

Soldered10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-5-15-review-Old-design-for-a-premium-price.709645.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review states RAM soldered and not upgradeable across Surface Laptop 5. Maker service parts list contains capacity-specific complete motherboards, not replaceable RAM sockets. Exact 15-inch i7/8 GB consumer motherboard U4B-00001.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards, separate from the shared 15-inch covers, chassis/battery and thermal module. The value itself is supported by the cited review.

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.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained M2 Pro CPU/GPU configuration. Max-chip-only capacities excluded.

32GB2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Consumer 15-inch options up to 32 GB, same i7-1255U and Iris Xe. Purchase maximum, not 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.

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Original base 512 GB SSD for exact retained SKU, confirmed in maker US inventory.

256GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section states SSD. The matching exact 512 GB review explicitly supplies the NVMe classification. No PCIe generation or measured speed is inferred from the maker claim.11Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/apple-macbook-pro-14-m2-pro-2023-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual About the laptop we tested inventory explicitly identifies the base M2 Pro 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB memory and 512 GB NVMe SSD. This refines the maker SSD classification without borrowing measured throughput or a different storage configuration.

NVMe SSD4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact installed 256 GB drive explicitly M.2 NVMe SSD.

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 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Removable SSD (rSSD) Replacement Process, printed pages 35 to 37, documents one rSSD connector on the motherboard that lifts out at about 15 degrees. The 15-inch parts list has rSSD 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB options. The M.2 2230 NVMe form factor comes from the iFixit upgrade kit listing for model numbers 1958 and 1959. Slot PCIe generation is not stated, so it is left out. Occupied by the installed drive.15Retailer pageifixit.com/products/microsoft-surface-ssd-upgrade-kitRead 10 October 2026iFixit lists the Micron 2500 M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD as compatible with Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 (15-inch), model numbers 1958 and 1959. Used for the slot size and NVMe interface only. The kit's PCIe 4.0 rating does not prove the slot 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 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 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 5 15-inch

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026One physical USB-C supports USB4, Thunderbolt 4, display and charging. USB-A published USB 3.1. No accepted input watts inferred.4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 Thunderbolt 4 paragraph explicitly 40Gb/s. USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 paragraph explicitly 5Gb/s. Two physical ports retain original count. Laptop accepted watts not inferred.

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 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Wi-Fi specification details for MacBook Pro models explicitly includes MacBook Pro 14-inch, M2, 2023. Table lists ax at 6 GHz, ax/ac/a/n at 5 GHz, and ax/b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. 6 GHz availability remains subject to regulatory domain. No N1 or Wi-Fi 7 facts from later models borrowed.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz14Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/130293/intel-wifi-6-ax201-gig/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (Gig+) specifications: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), frequency bands 2.4 and 5 GHz (160MHz). No 6 GHz statement. Matches the maker's Wi-Fi 6 claim for this model.

Wi-Fi module

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Networking cell identifies Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort. Literal device identifiers retained. No guessed module part number.

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz13Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-5-update-historyRead 10 October 2026Maker driver and firmware update history for Surface Laptop 5 lists one Wi-Fi adapter, Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz, under Network adapters in every release. The history covers the 13.5-inch and 15-inch models with shared driver packages. Name stored as the maker writes it.

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.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Cellular

No23Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-newest-model-2023-m2-pro-512gb-ssd-16gb-14-2-3024x1964-liquid-retina-display-macos-ventura-13-space-gray-backlit-keyboard-3Read 7 October 2026Exact MPHE3LL/A specification table states Mobile network connection: N. No mobile modem inferred from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.25Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-newest-model-2023-m2-pro-512gb-ssd-16gb-14-2-3024x1964-liquid-retina-display-macos-ventura-13-space-gray-backlit-keyboard-5Read 7 October 2026Independently reopened exact MPHE3LL/A 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB product table explicitly states Mobile network connection No. This is device hardware absence, not lack of a bundled mobile subscription.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1729192-REG/microsoft_rby_00001_15_surface_laptop_4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 Communications table states Cellular Support No. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth remain.

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.

US20Retailer pagestore.intcomex.com/en-XGT/Product/Detail/484959Read 7 October 2026Public product description explicitly gives part number MPHE3LL/A, 10 CPU / 16 GPU base memory and storage and kbd: US. Literal layout name retained. No ISO/ANSI detail inferred. Raw HTTP 403 and public open timeout, readable search extract.

English2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker Keyboard Compatibility explicitly Layout English with full F1-F12 row. US reference retained. No regional variant layouts added.

Key switches

Scissor15Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 7 October 2026The exact MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023) Repair Manual at 102712 links this Keys procedure. Its exploded view explicitly labels scissor mechanism and scissor pins.

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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.

Single colour17Reviewultrabookreview.com/61593-apple-macbook-pro-14-m2-reviewsRead 7 October 20262023 vs 2021 spec table Extras row explicitly identifies a white backlit keyboard. Base configuration included in table. No RGB lighting inferred.

Single colour10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-5-15-review-Old-design-for-a-premium-price.709645.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Model 15-inch keyboard description explicitly white backlight with three levels. This is shared hardware description, not a benchmark. No reviewer keyboard locale inherited. Maker sheet confirms keyboard backlight and service guide lists colour/language C-cover choices across all configurations.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch C-Cover, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards. The value itself is supported by the cited keyboard description.

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

No23Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-newest-model-2023-m2-pro-512gb-ssd-16gb-14-2-3024x1964-liquid-retina-display-macos-ventura-13-space-gray-backlit-keyboard-3Read 7 October 2026Exact MPHE3LL/A specification table states Numeric keypad: N. Dedicated physical number pad only. Maker complete 78-key US keyboard description agrees.

No9Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/microsoft-surface-5-core-i7-1255u-256gb-ssd-8gb-15-2496x1664-touchscreen-win11-platinum-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact US RBY-00001 keyboard table states Numeric keypad No.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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

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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/111340Read 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

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

720p HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker identifies separate Windows Hello and front-facing cameras.

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.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly six-speaker sound system. Acoustic driver count, separate from stereo channels.

212Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Speaker Replacement Process, printed pages 53 to 55, removes a left speaker and a right speaker, each held by 3 screws (6 speaker screws in total). The Illustrated Service Parts List has one Speakers part. Two physical speakers, not inferred from Omnisonic stereo processing.

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

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Dolby Atmos requires encoded content.

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly three-mic array. Physical microphones, not beamforming channels.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Battery and power

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

69.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Actual rating in Battery and Power footnote overrides rounded headline. 69.6 Wh.

47.4Wh9Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/microsoft-surface-5-core-i7-1255u-256gb-ssd-8gb-15-2496x1664-touchscreen-win11-platinum-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 battery capacity 47.4 Wh. Corroborated as nominal capacity by maker technical sheet and same 15-inch Platinum chassis/battery U6B-00001 across consumer/business boards in service guide. Minimum 45.8 Wh is separate. Battery cells/mAh do not establish nominal pack voltage.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/mcaps/dau/documents/redtiger/fy23/Surface%20Laptop%205%20SCR%20Fact%20Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Technical battery row explicitly nominal 47.4 Wh and minimum 45.8 Wh. Business/SCR bundle capacity corroborates exact consumer RBY-00001 retailer and common 15-inch chassis+battery part. Bundle smart-card hardware and onsite warranty are excluded.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Service guide printed pages 17-19 list a shared 15-inch chassis/battery, separate from the capacity-specific consumer and business motherboards. The value itself is supported by the cited maker sheet and retailer listing.

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 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	17

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 5. Matching 15-inch Core i7, 8 GB/256 GB tested August 2022. Mixed active use and modern standby. Eight websites, Office productivity and idle apps. 150 nits, auto-brightness off, Wi-Fi connected. Windows 11.0.22621 (21H2), as published. No web/video-only 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.

67W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Published nominal rated output of included base adapter, not accepted USB-C charging input.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original supply specifies 60 W laptop output plus separate 5 W USB-A charging output. Total adapter rating 65 W. Not 65 W accepted laptop 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.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Connector at laptop end of supplied charging cable.

Proprietary2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker model charging instructions explicitly USB-C or proprietary Surface Connect. Original supply has separate USB-A output.

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

30min22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/charge-the-battery-apdbc13fd966/2023/mac/13Read 7 October 2026Pinned 2023 Ventura guide charging paragraph: 14-inch MacBook Pro up to 50 percent in about 30 minutes with USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable and 96 W USB-C Power Adapter. Optional 96 W adapter required. Included base 67 W adapter not this test.

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Cooling

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

216Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+14-Inch+Early+2023+Fan+Assembly+Replacement/159646Read 7 October 2026Exact Early 2023 14-inch repair guide introduction says replace one or both of the fans. Two physical cooling fans. Maker exact 2023 Fans repair procedure at 102725 confirms the installed fan assembly. No external adapter fan counted.

112Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%205%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 18 complete service parts list has one 15-inch Thermal Module+Fan U1X-00002. Printed page 6 terminology defines module as assembly with heat spreaders and electric fan. The guide documents one fan connector and one complete replacement procedure, not logical cooling modes.

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.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic Mode

Source22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/charge-the-battery-apdbc13fd966/2023/mac/13Read 7 October 2026Pinned 2023 Ventura guide Charge the MacBook Pro battery explicitly supports Low Power Mode. Apple About Power Modes at 101613 says Automatic Mode is the default. No configured power limits published. 2023 guide restricts High Power Mode to 16-inch, so it is not listed for this 14-inch M2 Pro.24Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Select a Power Mode section explicitly says Automatic Mode is the default. Low Power Mode for the original 14-inch M2 Pro is independently established by the pinned 2023 guide. Current high-power and low-fan model lists are not borrowed.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/13Read 5 October 2026Generation-specific guide describes Touch ID as the power button.

None9Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/microsoft-surface-5-core-i7-1255u-256gb-ssd-8gb-15-2496x1664-touchscreen-win11-platinum-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact RBY-00001 table says Fingerprint reader No, separately Windows Hello face Yes. Not confused with IR face authentication.

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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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Software

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Operating system

macOS Ventura3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026Original launch operating system, not later supported updates.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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.

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

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

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

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

100%11Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/apple-macbook-pro-14-m2-pro-2023-reviewRead 7 October 2026The display remains top-notch section explicitly reports measured colour gamut covering 100% of sRGB. About section identifies exact tested 10-core CPU / 16-core GPU, 16 GB and 512 GB configuration. Instrument, profile and firmware not stated. No claimed gamut field filled.

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

100%11Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/apple-macbook-pro-14-m2-pro-2023-reviewRead 7 October 2026The display remains top-notch section explicitly reports measured colour gamut covering 100% of DCI-P3. Exact tested base configuration. Instrument, profile and firmware not stated. No Display P3 substitution. RTINGS public verdict also describes full DCI P3 coverage for the same base configuration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Load	Noise (dB(A))
Idle	23.6
Max load	47.5

Source9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review System Noise and Noise level table. Idle 23.6 dB(A), equal to background. Maximum 47.5 dB(A) is a brief peak under full CPU load before settling to 36-38 dB(A). Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm. Mode not named, so power_mode cells omitted. macOS 13 Ventura. No measured-performance score borrowed or assumed default mode.

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

47.5dB(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

47.4°C9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Witcher 3 upper grid maximum 47.4 C, room 20.5 C, Fluke t3000FC calibrated and Voltcraft IR-900. Matching 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB, macOS 13 Ventura. This exceeds the separate combined-stress upper maximum 47 C at room 20.1 C. Power mode and duration are unspecified.

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

44.2°C9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Witcher 3 lower grid maximum 44.2 C, room 20.5 C, Fluke t3000FC calibrated and Voltcraft IR-900. This exceeds the separate combined-stress bottom maximum 42.8 C at room 20.1 C. Matching base 16 GB / 512 GB. Power mode and duration are unspecified.

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

34.2°C9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Temperature summary explicitly gives maximum palmrests and touchpad temperature 34.2 C. Witcher 3 grid, room 20.5 C. Fluke t3000FC calibrated and Voltcraft IR-900. Matching base configuration. Power mode not named.

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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 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	12.9
Wi-Fi browsing	500	6.82
Video playback	Not available	16.37

Source9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Battery Runtime: Safari 16.3 WiFi websurfing 12h 54min at 150 cd/m2 and 6h 49min at full SDR 500 cd/m2. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p loop 16h 22min. Exact minutes converted to hours and rounded to two decimals. Video brightness and power modes not named, so corresponding cells omitted. Matching 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB, macOS 13 Ventura.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

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

12.9h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

16.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

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

12.3W9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Power Consumption table Idle maximum 12.3 W. AC input measured with Metrahit Energy. Review separately notes HDR maximum 25-26 W. Retained idle reading excludes HDR playback. Exact included 67 W adapter. Matching 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB, macOS 13 Ventura. Power mode not named.

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

46.6W9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Power Consumption Witcher 3 ultra: average 46.6 W, observed 44.6-48.9 W. Built-in display run, separate external-monitor run not substituted. AC input with Metrahit Energy. Matching base configuration and supplied 67 W adapter. Power mode not named.

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

71.4W9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Power Consumption load maximum 71.4 W and stress chart: 1280x720 Prime95 28.10 plus Furmark 1.25, observed peak 71.4 W before settling near 66 W. AC input with Metrahit Energy, not nominal 67 W adapter DC output. Matching base configuration. Power mode not named.

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

10W9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Temperature narrative states CPU and GPU consume 10 W and 25 W in the base M2 Pro stress test. Combined Cinebench R23 Multi plus 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. Observed CPU package power, not configured PL1. macOS 13 Ventura, base 10 CPU / 16 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB. Power mode and duration not named.

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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.

1.604kg(3.5 lb)9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2023-Entry-Review-Base-model-with-cut-down-M2-Pro-SSD-downgrade-and-slightly-higher-power-draws.700015.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base review Specification Weight cell 1.604 kg. Power supply separately 272 g and excluded. Actual review-unit laptop mass, not rounded manufacturer 1.60 kg claim.

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Certifications

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

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original consumer fact sheet CPU row for 15-inch i7-1255U explicitly says all SKUs built on Intel Evo platform. Not inferred from generic CPU eligibility.

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

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold21Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/14-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Jan2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026January 2023 Product Environmental Report endnote 3 on page 8: 14-inch MacBook Pro achieved Gold in the United States and Canada. US reference configuration retained. Registry standard IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110. No unspecified worldwide rating inferred.

Gold2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker Sustainability row states registered EPEAT Gold in US and Canada. Exact consumer 15-inch reference within same sheet.

Other certifications

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Windows 11 Secured-core PC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Security table lists Windows 11 Secured-core PC for consumer and commercial models. Stored verbatim. No Secured-core level is stated.

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.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 67W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026Original In the Box section and exact base CPU. Includes 67 W adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.

Surface Laptop 5 15-inch, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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/111340Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 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 7 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

Carry-in, Mail-in6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US manufacturer Warranty Service Options (i) carry-in and (ii) mail-in if Apple determines eligibility. Apple provides one or more options, not a guarantee the buyer may choose either. DIY parts service has no schema option and is recorded as a gap.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1113401Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-5/8XN49V61S1BN3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/p/surface-laptop-5/8XN49V61S1BNRead 5 October 2026Original consumer store. Business hardware and successor comparison rows excluded.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1113401Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111340Read 5 October 2026

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original October 2022 consumer rows. Business CPUs excluded.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/134Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/13Read 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 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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