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General

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Series

MacBook Pro3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop Studio7Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2021/09/22/introducing-new-surface-products-built-for-windows-11Read 5 October 2026

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

MK183LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US Education part-number inventory explicitly lists MK183LL/A for Space Gray, 10 CPU cores/16 GPU cores, 512 GB SSD. Education price is not retained as MSRP.

A1Y-000015Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US A1Y-00001, Platinum, 11370H/RTX 3050 Ti 16 GB/512 GB, Windows 11 Home. Current sale availability not claimed.

GTIN / EAN

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

18 October 20213Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026

22 September 20217Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2021/09/22/introducing-new-surface-products-built-for-windows-11Read 5 October 2026Maker September 22 first-generation announcement. Starts at $1599.99 for i5 is not selected i7 launch price.

Status

Discontinued8Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m1-pro-10-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-16-2021-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M1 Pro 10 CPU/16 GPU 16-inch model table states Discontinued Date January 17, 2023. Production status is separate from used stock. Direct HTTP and full-page reader returned 403. The indexed exact table and complete Apple Silicon 16-inch model inventory were readable.

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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 16-inch (2019)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026Apple compares the new 16-inch MacBook Pro with the previous-generation 2.4GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 16-inch MacBook Pro.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)21Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 23 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro.22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2023-Review-M2-Max-challenges-GeForce-RTX-3080-Ti.694175.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the MacBook Pro 16 2021 the predecessor of the MacBook Pro 16 2023.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 (RTX 4050)15Reviewengadget.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.16Press 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.

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

$2,4993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026Maker original US starting launch MSRP for exact base hardware, excluding education prices and later reductions.

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

€2,74920Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 7 October 2026Original October 18, 2021 German maker launch Pricing and Availability explicitly gives 16-inch starting 2749 EUR including VAT. Standard M1 Pro 10CPU/16GPU/16GB/512GB base matches maker tech sheet/inventory. Education 2475.85 EUR and 14-inch 2249 EUR excluded. German launch price scope, not US sales-tax or keyboard/bundle treatment.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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

US5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-31-2022.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Platinum5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Segment

Creator3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026

Creator1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original October 2021 first-generation fact sheet: creative canvas for drawing/sketching, build apps, edit video and render animations. Consumer i7/RTX 3050 Ti hardware.

Form factor

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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.

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width323.28Depth228.32Thickness (max)18.94mm(12.7 × 9 × 0.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker same first-generation hardware metric dimensions. Business OS/security rows excluded. Across-screen width, front-to-back depth and closed height.

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

2.1kg(4.6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Maker M1 Pro laptop weight row, excluding adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.

1.8202kg(4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original i7 row publishes 1,820.2 g laptop mass. i5 and rounded retailer mass excluded.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

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Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

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Max hinge angle

135°14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case paragraph states opening angle up to 135 degrees. Retained 16-inch M1 Pro chassis. The observed review unit has the same CPU, GPU and 16GB RAM but 1TB storage. No runtime measurements are imported.

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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.

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

14.36in(36.5 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Footnote 3 explicitly 14.36-inch full rectangle, actual viewable area smaller. Rounded 14.4 headline excluded.

Native resolution

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

2400 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

254ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200.9ppi=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.

IPS9Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Differences Between Sizes and Variants explicitly lists the sole 16.2-inch IPS 3456x2234 120Hz screen for both listed M1 Pro and M1 Max options. This is configuration hardware metadata, not a borrowed M1 Max display measurement. Mini-LED describes the separate backlight.

IPS10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact i7-11370H / RTX 3050 Ti /16 GB /512 GB review, Display section states LCD IPS. Maker service guide has one common Platinum AB-cover Display Assembly I85-00001 for first-generation model 1964, not different memory-tier screens.

Backlight

Mini-LED3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026Original October 2021 maker announcement explicitly says mini-LED technology in both new MacBook Pro screen sizes.

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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.

Glossy14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 16.2-inch 3456x2234 mini-LED screen specification says glossy yes. Surface is hardware metadata. Numeric measurements of this 1TB review unit are excluded.

Glossy10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Display/body section explicitly names a glossy finish. Exact i7/16 GB/512 GB unit. No matte option transferred from another generation.

Touchscreen

No9Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Public Multimedia verdict states No touch input for the 16-inch model. The configuration table shows one screen option shared across M1 Pro and M1 Max. No measured M1 Max value is imported.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Stylus

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Supported3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-featuresRead 5 October 2026Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately, original guide and fact sheet. MPP and tactile signals depend on compatible apps/Windows 11.

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 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3456	2234	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Display section. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution, separate from fixed selectable refresh rates.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker native 2400x1600 panel supports up to 120 Hz. No VRR inferred from manual switching or later Windows dynamic refresh.

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/111901Read 5 October 2026

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

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

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

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly publishes SDR brightness 500 nits. HDR playback support does not change this SDR claim.

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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.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Display XDR section. 1600 nits peak for HDR content only, below 25 degrees C. Separate from SDR brightness.

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

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

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

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HDR certification

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

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/mac-help/mchlff4659b7/macRead 7 October 2026Guide applies explicitly to 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2021 onward and says the display can be returned to its factory calibration. This confirms factory calibration without converting one billion colours into a native bit-depth claim. The contemporary October 2021 MacRumors report also quotes the original maker factory process.

Yes5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Dolby Vision section explicitly factory-calibrated display.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M1 Pro (10-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact retained 10 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores. Sibling Pro/Max options excluded.

Intel Core i7-11370H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-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 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

Core type	Count
Performance	8
Efficiency	2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Chip section expressly classifies performance and efficiency cores. No clocks inferred.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Count	Max clock (GHz)
4	4.8

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196655/intel-core-i711370h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz-with-ipu/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Four homogeneous cores, maximum single-core turbo 4.8 GHz. No later P/E classification imposed. Configurable base clocks and TDP not stored as laptop 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.

1014Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M1 Pro processor row explicitly states 10c/10t. The same retained ten-core CPU is used. Review unit SSD is 1TB, so performance scores and runtime measurements are excluded.

86Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196655/intel-core-i711370h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz-with-ipu/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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

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12MB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Performance table explicitly L3 Cache 12 MB, separate L2 excluded.

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.

5nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-m1-pro-and-m1-max-the-most-powerful-chips-apple-has-ever-builtRead 7 October 2026Original 18 October 2021 M1 Pro announcement, M1 Pro section, explicitly names 5-nanometer process technology. No other die or marketing process is substituted.

10nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196655/intel-core-i711370h-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz-with-ipu/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 10 nm SuperFin. Chip graphics eligibility not treated as laptop enabled integrated GPU.

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/111901Read 5 October 2026

Yes5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

GPU

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

GPU brand

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NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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4GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original consumer i7 RTX 3050 Ti row explicitly dedicated 4 GB GDDR6. 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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50W10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB/512 GB review Hardware section: GPU TDP is limited to 50W. Refers to configured laptop graphics limit, not generic RTX 3050 Ti range or measured AC input. No separately stated Dynamic Boost amount.

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

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

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

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Integrated GPU

Apple M1 Pro 16-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Intel Iris Xe Graphics11Measurementprincipledtechnologies.com/microsoft/Surface-Laptop-Studio-comparison-science-0522.pdfRead 7 October 2026Science report PDF page 3 Table 5: exact three i7-11370H / RTX 3050 Ti /16 GB /512 GB Windows 11 Home systems, Integrated Graphics Model number Intel Iris Xe Graphics. No chip eligibility inferred.

Memory

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

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Memory section. Original base 16 GB, matched to maker US part-number inventory.

16GB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR59Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Public configuration options explicitly list 16GB LP-DDR5 unified memory for M1 Pro only. The retained 16GB memory configuration is covered. The reviewer tested M1 Max, whose numeric measurements are excluded.

LPDDR4X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

6,400MT/s14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Retained M1 Pro and 16GB RAM review specification explicitly names LPDDR5-6400. Stored 6400 is the named memory data-rate grade in MT/s, not conversion of an unstated DRAM clock. Review unit SSD is 1TB.

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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.

Soldered12Reviewifixit.com/News/54122/macbook-pro-2021-teardownRead 7 October 2026Teardown explicitly says M1 Pro memory modules are soldered beside the SoC and are not future-upgradeable. Exact EveryMac 16-inch 10 CPU/16 GPU entry also states onboard 16GB and no RAM slots. This structural property is not a numeric measurement borrowed from the 14-inch teardown board.

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

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained M1 Pro CPU/GPU configuration. Max-chip-only capacities excluded.

32GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker purchase maximum 32 GB. Footnote 6 explicitly matching i7/RTX 3050 Ti 32 GB test unit, same CPU/GPU as selected 16 GB. Not customer upgrades.

Storage

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

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Original base 512 GB SSD for exact retained SKU, confirmed in maker US inventory.

512GB5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section states SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.

NVMe SSD5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact installed 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD. No PCIe generation inferred.

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

415Reviewsmartzone.de/macbook-pro-16-2021-testRead 7 October 2026Review dated 29 January 2023 explicitly calls its installed 512GB storage PCIe 4.0. It reviews M1 Pro and says it could not compare a 32GB RAM or M1 Max unit. SSD benchmark values are excluded because benchmark tool/version and default or highest power mode are unproved. No M.2 connector is inferred from soldered NAND.

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

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A1Y-00001 table: one installed 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD. Combined with Model 1964 service guide single receptacle, supports PCIe/NVMe interface and occupied state. Alternate 2230/2280 lengths do not create extra slots.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Studio%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 31-32 rSSD procedure: one motherboard connector accepts longer 2280 and shorter 2230 on a bracket. Longest supported form factor stored once. Selected base has its installed 512 GB NVMe module. No PCIe generation 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 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	1	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.0	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical ports counted once. Thunderbolt, USB4 and DisplayPort share USB-C connectors. HDMI version not inferred from supported output resolution.17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectivity section states USB-C charging up to 100W and HDMI 2.0. Port captions name left MagSafe, two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and audio, plus right SDXC, one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and HDMI. Physical total remains three USB-C connectors. These published common chassis capabilities apply to the retained M1 Pro. No throughput measurement or M1 Max display count is imported.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-C	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4	2	Thunderbolt 4
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Two physical USB-C with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4, headset and Surface Connect. Unpublished USB input and output watts omitted.

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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 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-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 GHz13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Deployment guide table explicitly includes MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021), with ax at 5GHz and ax at 2.4GHz. The later 2023 6GHz table is separate and excluded. Availability may depend on regulatory region.

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Wi-Fi module

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

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-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.

English (US)19Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mk183ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact MK183LL/A detailed specs explicitly state Keyboard Localization English (US). Stored as published without inventing an ANSI label. Other catalogue values such as the conflicting GTIN or rounded mass are not imported.

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Key switches

Scissor14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly names standard scissor keys for the new 16-inch model. This is the shared physical keyboard and not a runtime measurement.

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

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Single colour10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly says LED backlight in white. Exact 16 GB/512 GB model, not an assumption from the word backlit.

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

No18Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Exact 2021 16-inch physical keyboard table explicitly says Numpad No. The maker specifies 78 US or 79 ISO keys. No external Magic Keyboard keypad is counted.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm18Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Exact model Input table explicitly states Key travel 1mm. This is a secondary specification, not an attributed laboratory measurement. The fitted scissor keyboard is documented separately.

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

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Touchpad size

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Width120Height80mm(4.7 × 3.1 in)10Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Body and touchpad sections explicitly give 120 mm wide and 80 mm front-to-back depth. This becomes height in the flat pad object. Not a photo estimate.

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/111901Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad identifies Force Touch. Separate Apple trackpad source explicitly establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.

Haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Precision Haptic touchpad.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

1080p Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-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.

No18Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Exact model Connectivity table explicitly says Infrared sensor No. Notebookcheck separately states no Face ID module. Ordinary 1080p camera and Touch ID are distinct.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-featuresRead 5 October 2026Original guide identifies separate Windows Hello and front-facing cameras.

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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/111901Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly six-speaker sound system. Acoustic driver count, separate from stereo channels.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Quad Omnisonic speakers: four physical speakers.

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

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Voice Clarity2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos requires encoded audio. Voice Clarity requires Windows 11 and may require Windows update, footnote 12. Consumer maker hardware table corroborates feature.

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly three-mic array. Physical microphones, not beamforming channels.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original dual physical Studio Mics.

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

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Actual rating in Battery and Power footnote overrides rounded headline. 99.6 Wh.

58Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-laptop-studio/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Spec-Sheet-Portrait.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker nominal 58 Wh, minimum 56.3 excluded. Matching original consumer hardware table agrees.

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.

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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.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Published nominal rated output of included base adapter, not accepted USB-C charging input.

102W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original i7 box explicitly 102 W supply with separate 7 W USB-A charging output. Retailer 95 W is main laptop output, not total adapter rating. Laptop accepted input 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/111901Read 5 October 2026Connector at laptop end of supplied charging cable.

Proprietary5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact General table main 95 W supply with Barrel/Proprietary. Original maker box 102 W total including 7 W USB-A output.

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

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Cooling

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

214Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-16-2021-M1-Pro-in-Review-The-best-Multimedia-Laptop-for-Content-Creators.579013.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maintenance section explicitly names the two fans inside the 16-inch M1 Pro model. SSD purchase option does not alter this stated chassis assembly. No fan noise or temperature measurement is borrowed from the 1TB sample.

210Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Hardware/cooling paragraph explicitly says the corporate internal image shows two turbine-type fans. Exact selected i7/16GB/512GB review. Official service guide independently names left and right Fan FPCs, so two is a physical fan count, not merely connector count.12Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%20Studio%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 54 motherboard removal step 6 names left and right Fan FPCs, with matching whole-board diagram. Exact first-generation Model 1964 service guide.

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

No18Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/laptop/apple-macbook-pro-16-2021Read 7 October 2026Exact model Case cooling specification explicitly says Vapor chamber No and two fans. iFixit teardown describes the M1 Pro heatsink and fans. No unspecified cooling chamber or liquid-metal compound is assumed.

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

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

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2021/mac/12Read 5 October 2026Generation-specific guide describes Touch ID as the power button.

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TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Monterey3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/apple-unveils-game-changing-macbook-proRead 5 October 2026Original launch operating system, not later supported updates.

Windows 11 Home5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 7 October 2026

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

Windows5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1664804-REG/microsoft_a1y_00001_srfc_laptop_studio_i7_16_512.htmlRead 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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1,700:113Measurementprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB/512 GB unit. Calibration Brightness/Contrast table publishes 1700:1 contrast, white 495 cd/m2 and black 0.2908 cd/m2. X-Rite Colormunki Display with DisplayCAL 3 and HCFR. Factory panel settings discussed, exact profile and window not stated. Published contrast, not a computed substitute.

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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85%13Measurementprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB/512 GB unit. DCI-P3 section explicitly calls its coverage 85%. X-Rite Colormunki Display with DisplayCAL 3 and HCFR. Coverage, not volume or Display P3. Exact profile not named. Source rounds to whole percent.

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.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Average FPS
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided	1920	1200	High	61.7

Source11Measurementprincipledtechnologies.com/microsoft/Surface-Laptop-Studio-comparison-science-0522.pdfRead 7 October 2026Science report page 2 Table 2 publishes 61.7 FPS. Page 3 Table 5 confirms i7-11370H, RTX 3050 Ti 4 GB, 16 GB, 512 GB and Windows 11 Home. Page 6 sets plugged-in Windows Power Mode to Best Performance. Page 9 method uses DX12, 1920 x 1200, 120 Hz, fullscreen, VSYNC off and High preset. Average of five runs on each of three identical systems, 15 runs. Windows version 10.0.22000 build 22000.348 and BIOS Microsoft 6.75.141. Data finalized March 11, 2022. Upscaling, ray tracing and 1% lows unreported and omitted.

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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88°C13Measurementprofesionalreview.com/2022/03/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-studio-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact i7/RTX 3050 Ti/16 GB/512 GB unit. Temperatures table gives CPU peak 88 C and sustained loaded 70 C. Prime95 and FurMark for approximately 60 minutes, captured with HWiNFO. Peak is stored. Firmware and exact Windows power setting not stated. This is not a gaming GPU temperature.

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 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio (RTX 3050 Ti)

Test	Hours (h)
Video streaming	7.47

Source14Reviewgalaxus.nl/nl/page/surface-laptop-studio-in-de-test-hoe-een-notebook-touchscreen-zinvol-is-23126Read 7 October 2026Exact i7-11370H/RTX 3050 Ti/16 GB/512 GB review. Battery section says YouTube streamed until shutdown at 7 h 28 min, full display brightness and no power-saving mode. Exact minutes converted to hours. Brightness nits, volume, browser, network and firmware not stated. No Default power mode invented.

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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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/111901Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio-certified-refurbished/8T2X8NX626G6/CP5ZRead 5 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/16-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Oct2021.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original October 2021 product environmental report endnote 2 states Gold in the United States and Canada. Exact standard M1 Pro 10 CPU/16 GPU with 512GB storage is listed in endnote 3. This is the archived launch certification claim, not proof of a current active registry entry.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026Original In the Box section and exact base CPU. Includes 140 W adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Alternate optional adapters excluded.

Surface Laptop Studio, 102W Surface Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents4Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio-certified-refurbished/8T2X8NX626G6/CP5ZRead 5 October 2026Original hardware consumer box: laptop, i7 102 W adapter, Quick Start and safety/warranty documents. Refurbished condition/pricing not imported.

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/111901Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio-certified-refurbished/8T2X8NX626G6/CP5ZRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

1year4Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-studio-certified-refurbished/8T2X8NX626G6/CP5ZRead 5 October 2026Original US SKU one-year limited warranty also confirmed exact retailer. Refurbished coverage not substituted.

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

Carry-in, Mail-in6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US limited Mac warranty, Warranty Service Options, explicitly lists carry-in and mail-in service. Mail-in is subject to Apple eligibility. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights are excluded.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119011Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-features3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-featuresRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119011Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111901Read 5 October 2026

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/617/2021/09/Surface-Laptop-Studio-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original October 2021 consumer fact sheet. Business A2000 and Pro OS excluded.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2021/mac/124Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2021/mac/12Read 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-features3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-studio-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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