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General

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Series

MacBook Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Page title: MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024).

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.

A3401, Mac16,8, MX2F3LL/A, MX2J3LL/A4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Identifiers: MX2F3LL/A is the standard 14-core CPU/20-core GPU configuration with 24 GB and 1 TB in Silver, MX2J3LL/A is the same configuration in Space Black. A3401 (EMC 8894) and Mac16,8 are shared with the 12-core model. EveryMac notes that Apple's own documents swap the Mac16,6 and Mac16,8 identifiers between the Pro and Max, and that its data comes from hands-on inspection.

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 10 October 2026Press release dated October 30, 2024.

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-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date: March 3, 2026. Product discontinuation by Apple, not retailer stock.5Press articlemacrumors.com/2026/03/06/apple-discontinued-these-15-products-this-weekRead 10 October 2026Lists the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro (2024) among 15 products removed from Apple's lineup in the week of March 3, 2026.

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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 (M3 Pro, 2023)22Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-14-2024Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 14 (2024), sold with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max, replaces the MacBook Pro 14 (M3, 2023).23Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/macbook-pro-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-pro-14-inch-16-inch-m3-2023-m4-2024.htmlRead 23 October 2026EveryMac says the Late 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro models, including the M3 Pro, were replaced by the 2024 14-inch models, including the M4 Pro.

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 Pro, 2026)24Reviewtechradar.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 M5 Pro with the M4 Pro.

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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.

$2,3993Press articletomshardware.com/laptops/apple-refreshes-macbook-pros-with-m4-pro-m4-max-and-up-to-24-hour-battery-lifeRead 10 October 2026Launch report: the 14-inch M4 Pro starts at $1,999 with a 12-core CPU and 512 GB. It can be raised to the 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU and 1 TB configuration for $2,399. US price excluding sales tax. EveryMac lists the same original US price of $2399 for this configuration in both colours.

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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.

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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 10 October 2026US pricing and availability. Order numbers MX2F3LL/A and MX2J3LL/A are US (LL/A) part numbers.

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 10 October 2026Finish: Space Black and Silver. Apple's names, verbatim.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Offered in silver and Space Black. The same configuration costs the same in either colour.

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 10 October 2026The release describes M4 Pro and M4 Max models for researchers, developers, engineers and creative pros. Classed as creator like the 16-inch M4 Pro entry.

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 10 October 2026Standard hinged laptop. The guide describes no detachable, 360-degree or dual-screen design.

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Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: height 1.55 cm, width 31.26 cm, depth 22.12 cm. Converted exactly to millimetres. Single published thickness stored as thickness_max_mm.

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.

1.6kg(3.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 3.5 lb (1.60 kg) for M4 Pro. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Charger excluded.

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 10 October 2026Environment section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure. Maker states the enclosure, not separate lid and bottom materials.

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 10 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 10 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 10 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.

IPS17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 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-LED17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Display row: Mini-LED backlight. No zone count is stored.18Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-m4-2024Read 10 October 2026Review of the 14-inch M4 base model, the same chassis and display: Liquid Retina XDR display (mini-LED, 1,000 nits sustained). It calls this the same mini-LED technology as before. No measurement is used from this review.

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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.

Glossy17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 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

No17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 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 Pro, 2024)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Display: ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz. Fixed rates 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94 and 60 Hz. Native resolution 3024 x 1964.

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 10 October 2026ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz.

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 10 October 2026SDR brightness: up to 1000 nits (outdoor). Ambient light threshold and duration are not published. Maker outdoor maximum, 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 10 October 2026XDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen, HDR content only.

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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 10 October 2026XDR brightness: 1600 nits peak, HDR content only. Footnote 3: in temperatures less than 25 C.

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.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 10 October 2026Apple displays undergo a calibration process aligning luminance, white point and colour gamut with industry standards for out-of-box use. The page covers MacBook Pro with Liquid Retina XDR display. In-field recalibration is a separate user option.

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 Pro (14-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Chip section: M4 Pro with 14-core CPU (10 performance, 4 efficiency) and 20-core GPU is the configure-to-order step from the 12-core base. The standard 24 GB and 1 TB configuration used here is the one Apple names in its battery and fast-charge test footnotes.21Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fx2f3ll/a/Refurbished-14-inch-MacBook-Pro-Apple-M4-Pro-Chip-with-14%E2%80%91Core-CPU-and-20%E2%80%91Core-GPU-SilverRead 10 October 2026Listing title: Apple M4 Pro Chip with 14-Core CPU and 20-Core GPU.

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 10 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 Pro, 2024)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 20264Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor Speed: 4.5 GHz. EveryMac says third-party software reports this clock speed. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. Apple publishes no clocks. 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.

1416Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026CPU row for M4 Pro 14C20G: 14 cores, 14 threads. This is the same M4 Pro 14-core chip used in this product. It is a chip-level fact from the 16-inch page, as no 14-inch page covers the 14-core configuration.

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.

3nm15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-m4-pro-and-m4-maxRead 10 October 2026M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max are built with second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Maker process name, no foundry stated.

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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 10 October 2026

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 Pro 20-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026

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Memory

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

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Memory section: 24 GB unified memory is the M4 Pro base. Retained US configuration is 24 GB.21Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fx2f3ll/a/Refurbished-14-inch-MacBook-Pro-Apple-M4-Pro-Chip-with-14%E2%80%91Core-CPU-and-20%E2%80%91Core-GPU-SilverRead 10 October 2026Apple Certified Refurbished listing for the same configuration: M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Silver, three Thunderbolt 5 ports. Used only to confirm the configuration. The refurbished price is not stored.

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

LPDDR5X17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Memory row: 24GB LPDDR5X-8533 for the M4 Pro. This page covers the 12-core/16-core base model. Memory is part of the same M4 Pro chip package.

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/s17Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-14-m4-pro-late-2024Read 10 October 2026Memory row: LPDDR5X-8533, a data rate in MT/s. It is consistent with Apple's published 273GB/s memory bandwidth for M4 Pro. This page covers the 12-core base model with the same memory.

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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-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026RAM Slots: None. 24 GB of unified RAM is onboard and cannot be upgraded after 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.

48GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Memory section: M4 Pro with 14-core CPU configures to 48 GB. 64 GB and 128 GB are M4 Max with 16-core CPU only. Purchase-time options. Not upgradeable later.

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 10 October 2026Storage section: M4 Pro configures from 512 GB to 1 TB, 2 TB or 4 TB. Footnote: 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. Stored as 1000 GB.21Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fx2f3ll/a/Refurbished-14-inch-MacBook-Pro-Apple-M4-Pro-Chip-with-14%E2%80%91Core-CPU-and-20%E2%80%91Core-GPU-SilverRead 10 October 2026Listing states 1TB SSD. 1TB = 1 trillion bytes in its 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 10 October 2026

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 Pro, 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 Pro, 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 10 October 2026Charging and Expansion: three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 5 and USB 4. HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Sides are in the Tom's Hardware source. Apple publishes up to 120 Gb/s, which includes Bandwidth Boost. The symmetric 80 Gbps rate is in the Intel source.4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m4-pro-14-core-cpu-20-core-gpu-14-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports section: three Thunderbolt 5 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, SDXC slot supporting up to 250 MB/s UHS-II cards, headphone jack and MagSafe 3.19Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/ultrabooks-ultraportables/macbook-pro-14-m4-2024-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the 14-inch M4 base model. 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 extra port brings the base model to parity with the M4 Pro chassis, which already had three. Used only for the physical port sides.20Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 10 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 standard: 80 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth, up to 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost. The symmetric 80 Gbps rate is stored in max_gbps. Apple's up-to-120 Gb/s wording is the boosted rate.

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.

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/121553Read 10 October 2026Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), where supported by region.

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 GHz11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi table for MacBook Pro 14-inch, M4, 2024: 802.11ax at 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. The table title names the M4 generation without separating base and Pro models. Apple's tech specs give Wi-Fi 6E for all 2024 models. 6 GHz use depends on country rules.

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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 10 October 2026Wireless: Bluetooth 5.3.

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

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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 10 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad: 78 keys (U.S.) or 79 (ISO). Retained SKUs are US, so only the 78-key ANSI layout is stored.

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

Scissor13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 10 October 2026Apple Mac laptop Keys repair procedure: inspect the scissor mechanism. The 2024 14-inch MacBook Pro repair manual links its Keys topic to this document. No key travel value is stored.

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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 10 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad: Backlit Magic Keyboard. Backlight colour or type is not stated, so the generic backlit value is used.

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad: 78 US keys with 12 full-height function keys and an inverted-T arrow cluster. No numeric keypad is listed.

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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.

Haptic6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2024/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Take a tour: Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensing. The whole surface acts as the button. Classed as haptic like the other Apple laptop entries.

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 10 October 2026Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support and 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.

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/121553Read 10 October 2026Audio section: six-speaker system. The tour page counts two pairs of dual force-cancelling woofers and two tweeters.

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 woofers, Wide stereo sound1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Audio section: wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers, force-cancelling woofers.

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 10 October 2026Audio section: three-mic array with directional beamforming.

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 10 October 2026Battery and Power: 72.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, the same figure for M4 Pro and M4 Max.

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 Pro, 2024)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	22
Web browsing	14

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Battery and Power, M4 Pro row: up to 22 hours video streaming and up to 14 hours wireless web. Footnote 4: Apple test Aug to Oct 2024 on preproduction 14-inch M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24 GB, 1 TB. Wireless web browses 25 websites over Wi-Fi. Streaming plays 1080p content in Safari over Wi-Fi. Display brightness 8 clicks from the bottom. Keyboard backlight off. Display surface option not stated. Maker model-level up-to claim, not a measurement.

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 10 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box: M4 Pro with 14-core CPU includes the 96W USB-C Power Adapter. The 12-core model includes 70W.

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 10 October 2026USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. MagSafe 3 is 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.

30min8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 10 October 2026Fast-charge page: 14-inch MacBook Pro charges to 50 percent in around 30 minutes with the 96W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Apple test Aug to Oct 2024 used the 14-inch M4 Pro, 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24 GB, 1 TB. Drained units, timed from wake from hibernate or the Apple logo. The 96W adapter is the one in the box of this configuration.

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Cooling

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

212Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120773Read 10 October 2026Repair manual page for MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro or M4 Max, 2024) Fans: the procedure removes and reinstalls both fans, which can be replaced separately.

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 Pro, 2024)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source9Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 10 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. 96W adapter recommended for High Power Mode while charging on the 14-inch M4 Pro. 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 10 October 2026Take a tour: Touch 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 10 October 2026The page describes macOS Sequoia as the launch operating system. Later macOS versions are excluded.

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 10 October 2026macOS is the listed operating system.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 October 2026Environment section: ENERGY STAR certified.

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

Gold14Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Pro_14-inch_PER_Oct2024.pdfRead 10 October 2026Product Environmental Report, October 2024, footnote 6: MacBook Pro 14-inch achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110 and is listed on the EPEAT Registry.

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.

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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 10 October 2026In the Box, M4 Pro with 14-core CPU: 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 and is not listed.

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 10 October 2026

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.

1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, from the date of 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-in7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Service options listed: carry-in, mail-in and do-it-yourself parts service. Apple decides the method. DIY has no matching option and is not stored.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1215531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121553Read 10 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 10 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 10 October 2026Apple user guide for the 2024 MacBook Pro (macOS Sequoia 15). Covers the M4 and the M4 Pro and M4 Max models.

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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