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AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)

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General

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Series

MacBook Pro2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026

Surface Laptop Studio5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/09/21/new-surface-devices-bring-more-value-to-businessRead 5 October 2026

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

MX2G3LL/A, MX2K3LL/A, A3185, Mac16,61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Page covers M4 Pro and M4 Max. Order numbers, A3185 and Mac16,6 come from EveryMac.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Apple order number MX2G3LL/A (Silver, 36 GB and 1 TB standard configuration), MX2K3LL/A for the same configuration in Space Black, model number A3185 (EMC 8623), model ID Mac16,6.

YZY-000013Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026Original US manufacturer YZY-00001, Platinum, Core i7/RTX 4050/16 GB RAM/512 GB SSD. Current marketplace listing ID 12205644 retains original hardware identity. Current prices and stock are not launch or status evidence.

GTIN / EAN

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

30 October 20242Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026Announcement date 2024-10-30.

21 September 20235Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2023/09/21/new-surface-devices-bring-more-value-to-businessRead 5 October 2026Maker September 21 event publication identifies the new Laptop Studio 2 generation. No commercial CPU or management features imported.

Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Discontinued Date: March 3, 2026. MacRumors reports the 14-inch M4 Max was removed from sale that week.

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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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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)13Reviewengadget.com/microsofts-surface-laptop-studio-2-has-a-13th-gen-intel-cpu-and-rtx-40-series-gpu-options-152547778.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the Surface Laptop Studio 2 the sequel to the Surface Laptop Studio and compares it to its predecessor.14Press articlepcworld.com/article/2084157/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026PCWorld's review describes the Surface Laptop Studio 2 as the successor to the first-generation Surface Laptop Studio.

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 (M5 Max, 2026)18Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/the-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-and-m5-max-are-official-heres-whats-newRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max replaces last year's M4 versions and compares the 14-inch M5 Max with the M4 Max model.

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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.

$3,1993Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/apple-refreshes-macbook-pros-with-m4-pro-m4-max-and-up-to-24-hour-battery-lifeRead 13 October 2026Launch report: M4 Max options start at $3,199, including a 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB RAM and 1 TB. US price excluding sales tax. EveryMac lists the same original US price of $3199.

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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.

€3,7994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original price in Germany 3799 euros. EveryMac lists original prices per country. Germany price for the same configuration. The stored US order numbers are not sold in Germany. VAT treatment is not stated by EveryMac and German prices are normally published with VAT.

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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.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026US launch pricing and availability. The stored order numbers are US models.

US3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, Space Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Finish: Space Black and Silver.

Platinum3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026

Segment

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026Apple positions MacBook Pro with M4 Max for pros such as data scientists, 3D artists and composers.

Creator1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker describes creation, drawing, sketching, content creation, design and rendering. Creator device class, not inferred from discrete GPU alone.

Form factor

Clamshell6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 13 October 2026Hinged MacBook Pro notebook with a built-in keyboard and trackpad. No detachable or 360-degree hinge is described.

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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/121553Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: 1.55 cm x 31.26 cm x 22.12 cm. Published centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width323Depth230Thickness (max)22mm(12.7 × 9.1 × 0.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Size and Weight. Published 323 mm across the display stored as width, 230 mm front-to-back as depth, 22 mm closed height. No rounded inch conversion.

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

1.62kg(3.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight, M4 Max row: 3.6 pounds (1.62 kg). Varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

1.98kg(4.4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Size and Weight. NVIDIA graphics models 1.98 kg, excluding power supply. The 1.89 kg Iris Xe model is excluded.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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/121553Read 13 October 2026

14.36in(36.5 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Display footnote iii states full-rectangle diagonal 14.36 inches. This exact value is preferred over rounded 14.4-inch marketing headline. Actual rounded-corner viewable area is smaller.

Native resolution

3024 × 1964px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

2400 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=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.

IPS5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: LCD IPS Mini-LED. Apple publishes only the Liquid Retina XDR name. The panel is shared by every 14-inch 2024 configuration. Nano-texture option excluded.

IPS7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Review-Multimedia-Convertible-with-faster-components.757225.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Studio 2 review display table states IPS. Maker offers one shared 14.4-inch 2400 x 1600 glass/display specification across configurations. Used as family hardware subtype, not a 4060 sample part number or measured value.

Backlight

Mini-LED5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: Mini-LED 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.

Glossy5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: Glossy AR, the standard glass. The nano-texture option is excluded.

Glossy7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Review-Multimedia-Convertible-with-faster-components.757225.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display prose explicitly says very glossy surface and unchanged 14.4-inch display. Fixed display finish, no 4060 sample measurement transferred.

Touchscreen

No5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Display row: touchscreen No.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pen compatibility section supports Surface Slim Pen 2 and Microsoft Pen Protocol. Pen is sold separately and excluded from the box.

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 (M4 Max, 2024)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz at native resolution. Fixed rates 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz are also listed.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2400	1600	120

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Display section publishes up to 120 Hz at native 2400 x 1600. No variable-refresh technology inferred.

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.

ProMotion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026ProMotion adaptive refresh rate.

Windows DRR10Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-studio-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly users can choose 60-120 Hz Dynamic Refresh Rate. Named Windows DRR, not G-SYNC or FreeSync. Native 120 Hz maximum retained. Software dynamic switching capability of shared display, not lab response measurement.

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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500nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Display table explicitly SDR: 500 nits maximum (typical). Both qualifiers preserved. Separate 650 nits HDR peak remains unchanged.

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.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: SDR brightness up to 1000 nits (outdoor). Ambient light and duration conditions are not stated. Not typical SDR 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.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: XDR brightness 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content only. No duration is stated.

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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/121553Read 13 October 2026Display section: 1600 nits peak, HDR content only. The nano-texture option is excluded.

650nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Display section explicitly publishes HDR peak luminance 650 nits. Footnote v requires HDR content and HDR enabled in device settings. Peak window size and duration are not published.

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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DisplayHDR 4001Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Display section explicitly states VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified. It separately supports Dolby Vision IQ, which requires Dolby Vision encoded content. Dolby Vision IQ is not another value in the single certification enum.

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

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 13 October 2026Calibration guide for the Liquid Retina XDR display of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. It states the displays undergo calibration for out-of-box luminance, white point and gamut. No per-unit result is stored.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Display section explicitly states individually color-calibrated display.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M4 Max (14-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section: Apple M4 Max with 14-core CPU (10 performance and 4 efficiency cores), 32-core GPU, 410GB/s memory bandwidth.

Intel Core i7-13700H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Processor section. Consumer 13th-generation Intel Core i7-13700H, separate from commercial i7-13800H.

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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 (M4 Max, 2024)

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	10	4.5
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section: 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Apple publishes no clocks. The performance maximum comes from EveryMac.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Processor Speed: 4.5 GHz. EveryMac says third-party software reports this clock speed. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. No efficiency cluster clock is stored.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2.4	5
Efficiency	8	1.8	3.7

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232128/intel-core-i713700h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications: 6 performance and 8 efficient cores, maximum turbo 5 GHz on P cores and 3.7 GHz on E cores. Chip specifications only. Laptop configured/sustained power limits are not inferred from 45 W/115 W processor power figures.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2023/client-computing/Intel-13th-Gen-Core-Mobile-Press-Deck.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact i7-13700H table: six P cores, eight E cores, P max 5.0 GHz/E max 3.7 GHz, P base 2.4 GHz/E base 1.8 GHz. Chip nominal base clocks, not observed laptop sustained clocks or configured power limits.

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.

145Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026CPU row for M4 Max 14C32G: 14 cores, 14 threads.

204Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/232128/intel-core-i713700h-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications total 20 hardware threads for exact i7-13700H.

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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24MB11Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2023/client-computing/Intel-13th-Gen-Core-Mobile-Press-Deck.pdfRead 7 October 2026For Enthusiast Laptops H-series table names L3 Cache and i7-13700H row 24 MB. Distinct from i7-13700HX 30 MB. No L2 plus L3 sum.

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.

3nm16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 13 October 2026M4 Pro and M4 Max are built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology.

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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.

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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/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section lists the GPU as part of Apple M4 Max. Unified memory.

Yes3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026Exact SKU title and graphics details identify installed GeForce RTX 4050. Original maker PDF specifies dedicated 6 GB GDDR6 video memory.

GPU

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Graphics row for selected NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. RTX 4060 and RTX 2000 Ada excluded.

GPU brand

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NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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6GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Selected RTX 4050 row explicitly 6 GB dedicated GDDR6 video memory. Shared system RAM excluded.

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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80W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Selected RTX 4050 row states 80 W maximum graphics power. This is maker laptop configuration maximum, not chip-vendor generic TGP. Dynamic Boost amount and combined CPU/GPU budgets not separately published.

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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2,130MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Selected RTX 4050 row explicitly 2130 MHz boost clock. No observed runtime clock or overclock substituted.

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

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Integrated GPU

Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Chip section: 32-core GPU for the 14-core CPU configuration.

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Memory

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

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Memory section: Apple M4 Max starts at 36GB unified memory. The 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU configuration is retained.

16GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026Memory row: 36GB LPDDR5X-8533 for the M4 Max 14C32G. Apple does not publish the memory type.

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Memory section specifies LPDDR5x. No transfer rate, channel count or upgradeability inferred.

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

8,533MT/s5Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-max-late-2024Read 13 October 2026LPDDR5X-8533, a data rate in MT/s. It is consistent with Apple's published 410GB/s memory bandwidth for this chip.

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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.

Soldered4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026No RAM slots. The unified memory is onboard and cannot be upgraded after the initial purchase.

Soldered7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Review-Multimedia-Convertible-with-faster-components.757225.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Chassis section explicitly RAM and other components are soldered. The maker service parts list replaces RAM with the whole 16 GB RTX 4050 motherboard, corroborating fixed physical topology.

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.

36GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Memory section lists 48GB, 64GB and 128GB options only for the M4 Max with 16-core CPU. EveryMac states 36 GB is the maximum for this 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU combination.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-max-14-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Maximum RAM: 36 GB for this 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU configuration. Only the 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU option offers 48, 64 and 128 GB.

32GB8Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/Kd3f5xXnrXUXdOMe.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete service PCBA table lists consumer firmware-TPM RTX 4050 boards with 16 GB and 32 GB. The 64 GB boards are RTX 4060. Highest maker-supported factory option for RTX 4050 model is 32 GB. Soldered memory is not upgradable.9Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-ae/surface/devices/surface-laptop-studio-2Read 7 October 2026Maker regional page offers RTX 4050 or Iris Xe and explicitly up to 32 GB, with memory options 16 or 32 GB. Corroborated against US consumer sold-configuration table and maker service boards. Regional price and bundles not inherited.

Storage

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

1TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Storage section: Apple M4 Max starts at 1TB SSD. Decimal capacity by the page footnote.

512GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-2-14-4-touch-screen-intel-core-i7-with-16gb-memory-geforce-rtx-4050-512gb-ssd-latest-model-platinum/JJGXP2WKY7Read 5 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Apple names an SSD. The interface is not published.

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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41Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Storage section explicitly names offered drives Gen 4 SSD, including 512 GB. Installed drive interface/model not published.

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 (M4 Max, 2024)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Form factor	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	1	Yes

Source8Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/Kd3f5xXnrXUXdOMe.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 38-40 rSSD process: one rSSD connector supports longer 2280 or shorter 2230 mounted on a bracket. Stored as one occupied M.2-2280 slot, the longest supported length. Two possible lengths are not two slots. Slot interface, lanes and maximum PCIe generation are not inferred.

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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 (M4 Max, 2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC (UHS-II)	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Charging and Expansion: SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port and three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 5 up to 120Gb/s and USB 4 up to 120Gb/s. HDMI version and the SD speed class come from EveryMac. Sides come from the Tom's Hardware review of the base 14-inch model, which says the M4 Pro chassis already had three ports. The symmetric 80 Gbps rate is stored. Apple's 120 Gb/s includes Bandwidth Boost.14Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/macbook-pro-14-m4-2024-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review of the base 14-inch M4. Left side: two Thunderbolt ports, MagSafe and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Right side: one Thunderbolt port between the SD reader and HDMI. It says the M4 Pro chassis already had three ports. Used only for the physical port sides.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4	2	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available	Not available
microSD card	microSDXC	1	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Hardware diagram and specification table. Two shared USB4/Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, one USB-A 3.1, audio jack, Surface Connect, and one microSDXC reader. No data rates or accepted charging power inferred.

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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/121553Read 13 October 2026Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). Available in countries and regions where supported.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 13 October 2026Lists MacBook Pro introduced in 2023 or later as able to use the 6 GHz band of a Wi-Fi 6E network, or only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The tech specs sheet states Wi-Fi 6E for this model. 6 GHz availability varies by region.

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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.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Cellular

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Wireless section lists Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 only.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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

ANSI (78 keys)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 202678 (U.S.) keys. A 79-key ISO layout also exists and is not stored as the base.

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker keyboard row explicitly Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys F1-F12. No ANSI/ISO geometry inferred. Applies to retained US consumer configuration.

Key switches

Scissor13Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/m3-pro-macbook-pro-14-inchRead 13 October 2026Review of the 14-inch M3 Pro, which shares the keyboard design: a chiclet keyboard with scissor switches. Apple lists the same Backlit Magic Keyboard for the M4 Max.

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

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Backlit Magic Keyboard. The lighting type is not stated.

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 202678 (U.S.) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement. That layout has no numeric keypad.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.3mm10Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-studio-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact model keyboard section explicitly 1.3mm travel. Fixed common keyboard, separate from 4060/64GB measured runtime/performance. No actuation distance substituted.

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.

Haptic12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102309Read 13 October 2026Apple states Force Click and haptic feedback are features of Force Touch trackpads. The tech specs sheet names a Force Touch trackpad.

Haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, 1080p HD video recording.

1080p Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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-studio-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies Windows Hello 2.0 face-authentication camera separately from front-facing 1080p camera.

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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/121553Read 13 October 2026Audio: six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Audio section explicitly Quad Omnisonic speakers, counted as four acoustic speaker units, not Dolby channels.

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/121553Read 13 October 2026Audio: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Atmos, Voice Clarity1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Audio: studio-quality three-mic array.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Audio section explicitly dual far-field Studio Mics. Two microphones, not Voice Clarity processing 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.

72.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Battery and Power, M4 Max row: 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery.

58Wh2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker original-model feature guide Battery Capacities table explicitly states nominal 58 Wh and minimum 56 Wh. Nominal energy retained. Original September 2023 PDF has no battery-capacity table.

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 (M4 Max, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	18
Web browsing	13

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026Battery and Power, M4 Max row: up to 18 hours video streaming and up to 13 hours wireless web. Footnote 4: Apple tested preproduction 14-inch M4 Max, 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB with a 2TB SSD, not the stored 1TB model. Wireless web browses 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming plays 1080p content in Safari. Display brightness 8 clicks from the bottom, keyboard backlight off. Claims, not measurements.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	18

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original PDF footnote vii. Matching i7-13700H/RTX 4050, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD. Up to 18 hours mixed active use and modern standby. Active workloads: eight websites in multiple tabs, Word/PowerPoint/Excel/OneNote/Outlook productivity, and idle applications. Brightness 150 nits, auto-brightness/adaptive color/smart charging off, Wi-Fi connected. Windows 11 22H2 10.0.22621. Separate Iris Xe 19 h and RTX 4060/2 TB 16 h tests excluded.

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.

96W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026M4 Max includes the 96W USB-C Power Adapter. Fast-charge capable with the included 96W or higher adapter.

120W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer PDF and maker feature manual box section expressly list 120 W for NVIDIA graphics models. This original published included-supply claim is retained. Later recommended 127 W component marketing is not substituted for original box rating, and accepted laptop input is not inferred.

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/121553Read 13 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable at the laptop end.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original PDF page 2 explicitly specifies Surface Connect for docking and charging. This establishes the laptop-end connector directly. USB-C Power Delivery is a separate charging option.

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

30min7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 13 October 2026Fast charge of 14-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes with the 96W USB-C Power Adapter. The 96W adapter is included with the M4 Max.

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Cooling

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

28Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120773Read 13 October 2026Apple repair guide for the 14-inch M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024 covers the removal and installation of both fans, so there are two fans.

28Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/Kd3f5xXnrXUXdOMe.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 71 step 6 disconnects left and right fan FPCs. Printed page 77 step 19 removes left and right fans from the chassis. Two physical fans, not counting the power supply.

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 (M4 Max, 2024)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 13 October 2026Power Modes page: Low Power Mode, Automatic (the default) and High Power Mode. High Power Mode is available on MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later with a Pro or Max chip. No wattage limits are published.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 13 October 2026Touch ID is the power button.

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TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Security Consumer row: firmware TPM 2.0. Hardware TPM and BitLocker management claims from Commercial row excluded.

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 Sequoia2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/new-macbook-pro-features-m4-family-of-chips-and-apple-intelligenceRead 13 October 2026The release describes macOS Sequoia features. EveryMac states the pre-installed version was macOS 15.0.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026macOS. EveryMac states the pre-installed version was macOS 15.0.

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer Processor section explicitly 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

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Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/surface-laptop-studio-2/SurfaceLaptopStudio2_EcoProfile.pdfRead 7 October 2026October 2023 original Studio 2 Ecoprofile Labels and certifications explicitly says Surface Laptop Studio 2 is ENERGY STAR certified. Family certification applies to represented consumer hardware.

EPEAT

Gold17Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_14-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 13 October 2026Product Environmental Report footnote: the 14-inch MacBook Pro achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report names the M4 Max 1 TB configuration in its carbon footprint table.

Gold12Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/surface-laptop-studio-2/SurfaceLaptopStudio2_EcoProfile.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same exact-model Ecoprofile says EPEAT registered in many countries at Gold level. Market-dependent original registration, not a promise every country remains active in 2026.

Other certifications

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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.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026In the Box for M4 Pro 14-core or M4 Max: 14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m). The polishing cloth ships only with the nano-texture option.

Surface Laptop Studio 2, Power supply, Quick start guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer In the box section. NVIDIA graphics power supply, Quick start and safety/warranty documents. Slim Pen 2 sold separately, commercial 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/121553Read 13 October 2026In the Box section.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 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.

1year15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026US one-year limited hardware warranty from the original retail purchase. AppleCare and statutory rights are excluded.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer Warranty section: 1-year limited hardware warranty. Retained US SKU, paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

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

Carry-in, Mail-in15Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026Warranty service options listed: carry-in service and mail-in service.

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker exact second-generation feature overview and consumer technical table.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1215531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 13 October 2026

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/664/2023/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker September 2023 consumer specification PDF. Consumer i7-13700H and selected RTX 4050 rows retained. Commercial i7-13800H and RTX 2000 Ada configurations excluded.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/156Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 13 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-2-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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