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General

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Series

MacBook Pro4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2018/10/02/meet-surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-surface-studio-2-and-surface-headphonesRead 5 October 2026

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

MV902LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original July 9, 2019 maker US inventory page 2 explicitly lists MV902LL/A Space Gray, 2.6 GHz six-core ninth-generation Core i7, 16 GB, Radeon Pro 555X and 256 GB SSD. Pricing date May 21. Education prices/bundles excluded.3Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact original US MV902LL/A, Micro Center SKU 946533, independently opened full table. Maker purchase options take precedence over retailer installed-capacity maximum. No current stock claim.

LQL-000013Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US LQL-00001 Platinum, Core i5-8250U, 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD, full current table independently opened. No present stock claim.

GTIN / EAN

1901991126813Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026Original exact MV902LL/A support page, Product Information table: UPC 190199112681. Matched i7/16 GB/256 GB/555X. Refurbisher-assigned barcodes excluded.

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

21 May 20194Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026

2 October 20185Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2018/10/02/meet-surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-surface-studio-2-and-surface-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Original maker October 2 announcement, separate from preorder/actual retail.

Status

Discontinued12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102772Read 7 October 2026Current worldwide-vintage list explicitly includes MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019). Maker defines vintage as stopped distributing for sale more than five and less than seven years ago. Refurbished resale is distinct from original distribution.

Discontinued7Retailer pagebuydig.com/shop/product/MSLQL00001/Microsoft-LQL-00001-Surface-2-135-Intel-i5-8250U-8GB128GB-Touch-Laptop-PlatinumRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 i5/8GB/128GB/Platinum listing explicitly says Discontinued. B&H says No Longer Available. This is legacy new-product status, not used/refurbished availability.

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 (2017)21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_2Read 7 October 2026Infobox Predecessor Surface Laptop and prose says the Laptop 2 succeeds the Surface Laptop released in June 2017. Links the existing catalog first-generation entry. This is marketed-generation lineage, not hardware or SKU inheritance.

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 16-inch (2019)16Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/11/apple-introduces-16-inch-macbook-pro-the-worlds-best-pro-notebookRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the new 16-inch MacBook Pro with the previous-generation 8-core 15-inch MacBook Pro.17Press articlemacworld.com/article/3452584/apple-new-16-inch-macbook-pro.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says the new 16-inch MacBook Pro replaces the 15-inch MacBook Pro.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_2Read 7 October 2026Infobox Successor Surface Laptop 3. Links the existing 13.5-inch catalog entry because the reference is 13.5-inch. The 15-inch Ryzen branch is not linked. Generation relationship does not assert an exact one-to-one retail SKU replacement.

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

$2,3994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026Maker original US starting $2399 for the 15-inch base, not the $1799 13-inch base. Matches retained original Core i7/16 GB/256 GB configuration.

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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.

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker US part-number inventory.

US3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Platinum3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026Maker targets developers, video editors, music producers and photographers.

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Form factor

Clamshell5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 2 side/front diagrams show fixed-hinge display and keyboard base. Welcome text: automatically starts when you lift the lid. Not detachable or a 360-degree convertible.

Clamshell8Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-lql-00001Read 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Design table: Form factor Clamshell. CPU i5-8250U, 8GB and 128GB match the reference. Its December release metadata is rejected against maker October evidence.

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.

Width349.3Depth240.7Thickness (max)15.5mm(13.8 × 9.5 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres. Retailer conversions from rounded inches excluded.

Width308.02Depth223.2Thickness (min)9.93Thickness (max)14.47mm(12.1 × 8.8 × 0.4 to 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original published metric dimensions, including closed wedge front 9.93 mm and rear 14.47 mm. Current guide uses slightly different rounded dimensions. No conversions from rounded inches or mix of dimensions across publications.

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

1.83kg(4 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes laptop mass 1.83 kg, manufacturing/configuration variation applies.

1.252kg(2.8 lb)2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker current i5 weight row explicitly 1,252 grams, retained as 1.252 kg. Original rounded 1.26 kg and retailer conversion 1.25 kg excluded.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker Environment section recyclable aluminium enclosure. No recycled-aluminium percentage inferred.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original mechanical features expressly aluminium body. Alcantara covers keyboard and palm rest, not exterior enclosure.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original aluminium body.

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.

15.4in(39.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1800px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

2256 × 1504px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

220.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

IPS9Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 screen table: Screen type IPS. LaptopMedia i5/8GB/128GB profile independently states IPS.

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.

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Glossy9Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 screen table: Surface treatment glossy. Notebookcheck family review independently describes the Surface Laptop 2 screen as very reflective.

Touchscreen

No13Retailer pagenewegg.com/apple-macbook-pro-15-4-retina-display-non-touch-screen-2-60ghz-amd-radeon-pro-555x-16gb-memory-256-gb-ssd-256gb-hdd-space-gray/p/2SN-0001-02XR0Read 7 October 2026Exact MV902LL/A 2019 i7/16 GB/256 GB/555X Display table: Touchscreen Non-Touch Screen. Only main panel, not the Touch Bar.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display row explicitly designed for Surface Pen inking. Pen sold separately.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2256	1504	60	No

Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact built-in Display table explicitly 2256 x 1504, 60 Hz and Variable Refresh Technology No.

Max refresh rate

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

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Display section states 500 nits brightness for the Retina display. Ordinary maker SDR luminance claim, not an HDR peak or reviewer measurement.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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100%14Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Display row: 100 percent sRGB color, individually calibrated. Literal unqualified maker gamut claim. Area versus volume method is not stated. This follows the field help permitting an unspecified maker gamut claim, not a reviewer measured field.

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display row expressly says individually calibrated display with 100 percent sRGB color. No inferred gamut area/coverage metric retained.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker fact sheet, printed page 2 Display row: 100 percent sRGB color, individually calibrated. This is the shipped-product display calibration claim, not a reviewer measured accuracy value.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core i7-9750H1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Exact original base 2.6 GHz six-core Core i7, matched to original maker US inventory. Custom CPU suffix, thread count and process node are not guessed from clock/core similarities.3Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 202610Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Teardown/123653Read 7 October 2026Exact base teardown step 1 specifies 2.6 GHz six-core i7, Radeon Pro 555X, 16 GB DDR4 and 256 GB SSD. Step 3 identifies Intel Core i7-9750H. Enriches generic maker CPU label without changing hardware.

Intel Core i5-8250U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original CPU row explicitly consumer Core i5-8250U. Commercial Core i5-8350U excluded. Retailer incorrect Coffee Lake codename ignored.

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
6	2.6	4.5

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker base six-core processor row explicitly 2.6 GHz base and 4.5 GHz turbo. No later hybrid P/E classification imposed.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	1.6	3.4

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/124967/intel-core-i58250u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact homogeneous four-core chip, 1.6 GHz standard base and 3.4 GHz maximum turbo. No later P/E labels imposed. Configurable TDP clocks/power and CPU RAM capability are not imported as laptop settings.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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

1211Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/191045/intel-core-i79750h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications table: Total Threads 12. Exact installed i7-9750H is identified independently in iFixit step 3.

84Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/124967/intel-core-i58250u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

4.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

12MB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker base Core i7 explicitly 12 MB shared L3. Higher Core i9 option cache excluded.

6MB10Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-8250u-intel-uhd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735829Read 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 CPU table identifies i5-8250U and CPU L3 Cache 6 MB. The exact-chip Notebookcheck table independently says Level 3 Cache 6 MB. Generic 15 W CPU TDP is not imported as a configured laptop limit.

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.

14nm11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/191045/intel-core-i79750h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Intel Essentials table: Lithography 14 nm. Exact installed processor, not a GPU process or inferred generation.

14nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/124967/intel-core-i58250u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel explicitly 14 nm, no marketing-name numeric conversion.

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

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

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

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

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Graphics

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Exact sheet lists separate AMD Radeon with its own GDDR5 and Intel UHD graphics with automatic switching. Maker graphics-switching guide explicitly explains this integrated/discrete architecture.6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/102265Read 5 October 2026Maker automatic graphics switching guide defines the paired integrated and discrete graphics processors. Exact 2019 base sheet expressly names AMD Radeon plus Intel UHD and automatic switching.

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Performance table explicitly Integrated. Maker consumer graphics inventory lists Intel UHD 620 only.

GPU

AMD Radeon Pro 555X1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Exact base 2.6 GHz row Radeon Pro 555X with 4 GB dedicated GDDR5, separate Intel UHD Graphics 630 and automatic graphics switching. Optional 560X/Vega and later 16-inch GPU rows excluded.3Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026

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GPU brand

AMD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

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

4GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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

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Integrated GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 6301Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

Intel UHD Graphics 6201Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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

16GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 20263Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026

8GB3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

DDR41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly onboard DDR4, published 2400 MHz not silently converted to configured MT/s.

Other1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 1866 MHz LPDDR3. LPDDR3 has no dedicated schema enum, so other retained with this exact note. MHz not silently converted into configured MT/s.

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

2,400MT/s3Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Memory Speed table explicitly publishes DDR4-2400. This JEDEC speed designation means 2400 MT/s, not a conversion of a literal 2400 MHz DRAM clock. Maker also names its onboard memory 2400 MHz DDR4 using commercial speed notation.

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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.

Soldered10Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Teardown/123653Read 7 October 2026Step 10 repairability summary explicitly states processor, RAM and flash memory are soldered to the logic board. Step 3 confirms exact 16 GB base hardware.

Soldered11Press articlewindowscentral.com/surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-earn-terrible-repairability-scores-ifixitRead 7 October 2026Article reporting the actual Surface Laptop 2 iFixit teardown states the CPU, RAM and storage are all soldered in place. This is family construction evidence. Exact LQL-00001 B&H spec table says Memory Slots No. No M.2 or memory-socket rows are invented.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker memory section expressly configurable to 32 GB at purchase. Retailer 16 GB maximum conflicts with maker purchase option and is excluded. No user upgradeability inferred.

16GB12Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker Memory row offers 8GB or 16GB RAM. This is the maximum supported purchase-time soldered configuration, as the schema defines. It does not claim the installed 8GB reference can be upgraded.

Storage

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

256GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-07-09-2019.pdfRead 5 October 20263Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/607881/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-mv902ll-a-mid-2019-154-laptop-computer---space-grayRead 7 October 2026

128GB3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker base 256 GB SSD. Protocol and PCIe generation not inferred.

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original offered 128 GB SSD. NVMe protocol/generation not inferred.

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

314Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-i7-2.6-six-core-15-mid-2019-touch-bar-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specs page states onboard PCIe 3.0-based storage that cannot be upgraded, for the exact MV902LL/A. Lane count not stated.

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

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 3 / USB 3.1 Gen 2	4	40	Thunderbolt 3	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Four physical USB-C connectors support TB3 up to 40 Gb/s, USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s and native DisplayPort over USB-C. Highest rate counted once. Audio section states physical 3.5 mm headset output. Adapters are not laptop ports.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.0	1	Left	5
Mini DisplayPort	1.2	1	Left	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Right	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly USB 3.0 and Mini DisplayPort version 1.2 in diagram, plus headset and Surface Connect. One USB-A, one mini DisplayPort. Numerical data rates are not inferred from connector shape or protocol branding.22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Core-i5-256-GB-Laptop-Review.390966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case and Connectivity explicitly say Microsoft has not changed the Surface Laptop 2 chassis. Caption: Right Surface Connect, Left USB Type-A Gen1, Mini DisplayPort and 3.5mm audio jack. Only common physical layout is used, not sample performance.23Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Connections table explicitly says USB-A 5Gbps 1pcs. Data rate is a written port claim, not inferred from USB branding or shape.

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 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Wireless section explicitly supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.11ac. These named supported radio standards establish 5 GHz (a/ac) and 2.4 GHz (b/g). No 6 GHz support inferred.

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Wi-Fi module

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Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller18Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-2-update-historyRead 7 October 2026November 19, 2021 and earlier device-driver tables name Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller for Surface Laptop 2. Device-manager module/controller name is retained. No unproved radio part number or band list is added.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

4.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

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No15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Core-i5-256-GB-Laptop-Review.390966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communication says users have to do without a WWAN module. This is the Surface Laptop 2 family connectivity design. No cellular variant is advertised by maker or exact LQL-00001 retailer.

Keyboard and touchpad

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

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Key switches

Other10Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Teardown/123653Read 7 October 2026Steps 5-7 identify 2019 butterfly switch revision and explain its hinged butterfly bracket. Existing enum has no butterfly option. Other is used, not scissor.

Scissor16Reviewlaptop-keys.com/blog/microsoft-surface-laptop-key-replacementRead 7 October 2026Repair specialist guide explicitly says Surface Laptop series 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 uses a custom low-travel scissor mechanism. It separately distinguishes the changed clip geometry in Laptop 3 from SL1/SL2. This is a mechanical construction claim, not an inference from Chiclet styling.

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/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker expressly full-size backlit keyboard with Touch Bar and ambient light sensor. Backlight colour and zones not stated.

Single colour9Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 keyboard table: Backlight white. Notebookcheck describes three-level white backlighting as a common input-device feature.

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

No5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 4 complete built-in keyboard diagram has no dedicated physical numeric keypad. Exact model spec also lists 64 US keys including four arrows.

No8Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-lql-00001Read 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Keyboard table: Numeric keypad No. Best Buy exact SKU also gives Numeric Keypad false.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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1.5mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full 1.5 mm physical key travel. Backlit wording does not establish lighting color.

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

No5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 4 complete keyboard/control diagram shows Force Touch trackpad and no dedicated stick pointing device among the keys.

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Touchpad size

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Width105Height70mm(4.1 × 2.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 105 x 70 mm glass physical trackpad. Mechanism not inferred from Precision branding.

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

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Exact model sheet Force Touch. Separate maker support expressly documents haptic feedback.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly documents Force Touch haptic feedback, matched to exact model sheet.

Mechanical15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Core-i5-256-GB-Laptop-Review.390966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices explicitly says Microsoft has not changed the input devices. Touchpad is a ClickPad with integrated mouse keys and an audible clicking sound. Mechanical input-device family feature, not a copied 256GB performance measurement.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

720p HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker hardware diagram separately identifies Windows Hello facial-recognition camera and front-facing video 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.

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29Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Multimedia table: Speakers 2 pcs. This source states a quantity, not merely stereo output. Maker Omnisonic speaker wording is unquantified and not used to infer the count. Unscoped E-Catalog display brightness/gamut/test values are excluded.

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

High dynamic range stereo sound, Wide stereo sound1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker Audio section high-dynamic-range stereo sound. Original maker announcement expressly states wide stereo. No later Dolby Atmos or Spatial Audio feature imported.4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026Original maker announcement explicitly states wide stereo sound. Sheet separately states high-dynamic-range stereo speakers.

Dolby Audio Premium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio Premium. Stereo microphone wording does not establish physical count, so microphone count is omitted.

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly three physical microphones. Stereo sound does not establish a physical speaker count.

217Spec databasesurfacetip.com/surface-laptop-2Read 7 October 2026Surface Laptop 2 Camera & Audio table explicitly says Dual microphones. This secondary source directly supplies the quantity. Maker stereo microphone wording is not itself treated as a capsule count.

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.

83.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Maker explicitly 83.6 Wh. Runtime claims omitted because the 15-inch test used eight-core 2.3 GHz Core i9, 16 GB and 512 GB SSD, unlike retained Core i7/256 GB. Acoustic declarations likewise test a sibling configuration.

45.2Wh13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Battery table: Capacity 4-Cell: 45.2 Wh. No battery energy rating found in maker sheet. SurfaceTip independently states 45.2 Wh. iFixit aftermarket replacement battery is excluded as proof of an installed original battery.

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 15-inch (2019)

Use case	Hours (h)
Web browsing	10
Video playback	10

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Up to 10 hours wireless web and up to 10 hours Apple TV app video playback. Tested by Apple in April 2019 on preproduction 2.3 GHz 8-core Core i9 15-inch MacBook Pro with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD, which differs from the retained 2.6 GHz Core i7 with 256 GB SSD. Wireless web browses 25 popular websites and the movie test plays HD 1080p content, both at display brightness 12 clicks from bottom or 75%.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

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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.

87W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Original included 87 W nominal adapter rating, not maximum accepted charging input.

44W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 44 W power supply with USB charging port, nominal total adapter rating rather than accepted input.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Laptop end of supplied USB-C charge cable.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Surface Connect explicitly for magnetic power and docking, matched to original included adapter.

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

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Cooling

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

210Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Touch+Bar+2019+Teardown/123653Read 7 October 2026Step 2 first photo shows the entire opened lower chassis with exactly two physical centrifugal cooling fans. Photo inspected independently, exact base teardown.

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

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

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

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Touch ID diagram expressly identifies power button.

None20Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-core-i5/m397173Read 7 October 2026Exact tested i5/8GB/128GB public indexed profile Features table: Fingerprint reader No. The other i7 profile was not used.

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Security row expressly TPM 2.0. Implementation not inferred from chip wording.

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 Mojave4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2019/05/apple-introduces-first-8-core-macbook-pro-the-fastest-mac-notebook-everRead 5 October 2026Original May 2019 maker announcement explicitly says all new Macs come with macOS Mojave. Later Catalina wording in support sheet and reprinted Quick Start excluded as launch OS.

Windows 10 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Measured display

None of 12 known

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

None of 9 known

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.

AApple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2019)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Test	Hours (h)
Not available	12.75
Video playback	8.25

Source20Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-core-i5/m397173Read 7 October 2026Public indexed Detailed Test Results and About sections identify tested Windows 10 Home, i5-8250U, 8GB, 128GB and platinum keyboard. First row: 12.75h light-load web browsing. Network transport unstated, so wifi_websurfing enum is not guessed and the test cell is omitted. Second row: 8.25h heavier 4K video playback. Brightness, power mode, firmware, exact OS build and local/streamed route are unstated. Direct article requests returned 403. Facts were read from the public web-search source excerpt, without login, paywall or challenge bypass.

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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8.25h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

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

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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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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/111941Read 10 October 2026

Yes19Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/msc/documents/presentations/CSR/Microsoft-Devices-Sustainability-Report-FY19.pdfRead 7 October 2026FY19 Microsoft Devices Sustainability Report PDF page 36: All Surface computers are ENERGY STAR certified in the U.S. Applies to the selected US SKU. Best Buy false certification cell is superseded by the maker statement. This is historical maker certification evidence.

EPEAT

Gold1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026MacBook Pro and the Environment: Rated EPEAT Gold. Footnote explicitly says achieved Gold in the US and Canada, matching the retained US SKU.

Gold19Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/msc/documents/presentations/CSR/Microsoft-Devices-Sustainability-Report-FY19.pdfRead 7 October 2026FY19 Microsoft Devices Sustainability Report states all Surface computers were EPEAT Gold in the U.S. under the 2009 computer category. Historical rating and US market, not a claim that an active 2018-standard registry record exists today. The report separately names other devices at Bronze under the newer 2018 category. Best Buy false qualification cell is superseded by maker.

Other certifications

RoHS15Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/15-inch_MacBookPro_PER_may2019.pdfRead 10 October 2026Report covers models MV902, MV912, MV922 and MV932, introduced May 21, 2019. States all Apple products comply with the European RoHS Directive and this model adds further restrictions. Maker compliance statement, not a separate certificate.

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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.

15-inch MacBook Pro, 87W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026Original standard maker box contents, optional accessories excluded.

Surface Laptop 2, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original standard consumer box, optional Surface Pen/Dock/Mouse and promotional subscription plans 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/111941Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-year limited US hardware warranty, footnote 9. Commercial Advanced Exchange/statutory rights excluded.

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

Carry-in, Mail-in8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty publishes carry-in and mail-in service options. Apple determines one or more methods for an individual claim. Mail-in requires Apple eligibility approval and local availability. These are available options under the stated terms, not a guarantee that every route applies to every claim. Paid AppleCare and reseller refurbishment terms are excluded.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111941Read 10 October 2026

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original October 2018 consumer and commercial fact sheet, four pages downloaded/read. Consumer rows retained. Commercial Core i5-8350U, Pro OS and Advanced Exchange excluded.

Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdf5Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma1879_mbp-15-mid2019-macos-catalina-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch Mid 2019 Quick Start, six pages downloaded/read. Catalina reprint used only for unchanged hardware controls.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all laptops.