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General

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Series

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

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

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

MNW83LL/A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple US Education part-number inventory explicitly lists MNW83LL/A for Space Gray, 12 CPU cores/19 GPU cores, 512 GB SSD. Education price is not retained as MSRP.

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

GTIN / EAN

1942532362909Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mnw83ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact original MNW83LL/A US 16 GB / 512 GB SKU. UPC independently agrees with Best Buy. Other open-box/refurbisher barcodes omitted.

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

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

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

Status

Discontinued10Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mnw83ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact MNW83LL/A product status. EveryMac and Low End Mac independently date original discontinuation to October 30, 2023. Remaining second-hand/refurbished stock does not mean current maker production.

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

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro, 2021)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026Apple compares the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro with the previous-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro.43Reviewnotebookcheck.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 4 15-inch (Ryzen 7)16Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_5Read 10 October 2026Infobox names Surface Laptop 4 as the predecessor. Linked to the existing 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 record, the same size. This is generation lineage, not hardware inheritance. No successor is stored because the infobox names the business-only Surface Laptop 6.

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

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023)44Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-pro-16-m3-2023Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the MacBook Pro 16 (M3, 2023), sold with M3 Pro and M3 Max, replaces the M2 MacBook Pro 16.

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

$2,4993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-featuring-m2-pro-and-m2-maxRead 5 October 2026Maker original US starting launch MSRP for exact base hardware, excluding education prices and later reductions.

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

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

US2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker US part-number inventory documents retained US SKU. No other regional SKU inferred.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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

Segment

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

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Form factor

Clamshell11Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-2023-model-m2-pro-512gb-ssd-16gb-16-2-3456x2234-liquid-retina-display-macos-ventura-13-space-gray-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Public indexed specification of exact MNW83LL/A original hardware sold as open-box NOB. Only original physical form factor used, not its changed box or warranty. Direct HTTP 403, public index is accessible.

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

Chassis

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

Width355.7Depth248.1Thickness (max)16.8mm(14 × 9.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

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

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

2.15kg(4.7 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Maker M2 Pro laptop weight row, excluding adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.

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

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

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

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Environment Materials section specifies 100% recycled aluminium enclosure.

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

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16.2in(41.1 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

Native resolution

3456 × 2234px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

Pixel density

254ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

IPS12Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/apple-macbook-pro-16-2023-m2-pro-p72709/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Physical screen technology table for MacBook Pro 16 M2 Pro. Review explicitly says original construction and screen are unchanged for the M2 Pro generation. Its 32 GB / 2 TB lab values are not used. Consumer Reports OLED label conflicts with actual IPS mini-LED technology and is rejected.

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

Backlight

Mini-LED13Maker product pageapple.com/mac/compareRead 7 October 2026Mac comparison table for selected MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro or M2 Max 2023. Mini-LED is the backlight, separate from IPS panel technology.40Reviewultrabookreview.com/61621-mini-led-laptopsRead 7 October 2026Creator table explicitly lists Apple MacBook Pro 16, Apple M2 Pro/Max, 16-inch mini LED. No measured gamut percentage or other configuration test is imported.

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

2,55440Reviewultrabookreview.com/61621-mini-led-laptopsRead 7 October 2026Creator laptop table explicitly pairs Apple MacBook Pro 16 and M2 Pro/Max with 2554 dimming zones. Fixed 16-inch 2023 mini-LED display. HMC rounded 2.6K description is consistent with rounding to hundreds. Counts independently controlled dimming zones, not LEDs or pixels. Unqualified third-party gamut percentages are not copied.

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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.

Glossy14Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/apple-macbook-pro-16-2023-m2-pro-p72709/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Fiche technique names the glossy screen surface. Physical fixed display configuration. Does not borrow any 32 GB / 2 TB measured screen data.

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

Touchscreen

No15Reviewlesnumeriques.com/ordinateur-portable/apple-macbook-pro-16-2023-m2-pro-p72709/test.htmlRead 7 October 2026Fiche technique explicitly denies touchscreen. Fixed main display hardware, corroborated by HMC and NanoReview.

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

Stylus

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

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

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Display section. ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution, separate from fixed selectable refresh rates.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

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

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

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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/111838Read 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/111838Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly publishes SDR brightness 500 nits. HDR playback support does not change this SDR claim.

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

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

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

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

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Display XDR section. 1600 nits peak for HDR content only, below 25 degrees C. Separate from SDR brightness.

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

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

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

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HDR certification

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

Yes8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026Maker Features Liquid Retina XDR section explicitly says each display calibrated in the factory. Only original model hardware specification retained, excluding refurbished identity, prices and OS.

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

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M2 Pro (12-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact retained 12 CPU cores and 19 GPU cores. Sibling Pro/Max options excluded.8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026

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

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Core type	Count
Performance	8
Efficiency	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Chip section expressly classifies performance and efficiency cores. No clocks inferred.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

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

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

CPU cores

12=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

2=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

1216Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M2-Pro-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.682450.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple M2 Pro 12-core chip table, Number of Cores / Threads 12 / 12. Hardware thread count is not benchmark inheritance from a 14-inch laptop.

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

Max boost clock

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4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

5nm17Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 7 October 2026Maker chip launch describes second-generation 5-nanometer process technology for M2 Pro. Not a guessed die size.

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

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

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

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

15.8TOPS8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026Maker Features Better and Better section: 16-core Neural Engine executes up to 15.8 trillion operations per second. NPU-only published claim, precision unspecified.

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Graphics

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

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

GPU

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GPU brand

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

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

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

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

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

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Integrated GPU

Apple M2 Pro 19-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 20268Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026

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

Memory

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

16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Memory section. Original base 16 GB, matched to maker US part-number inventory.8Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/fnw83ll/aRead 5 October 2026Maker Overview and Memory sections explicitly 16 GB unified memory for matching original CPU/GPU/SSD configuration.

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

RAM type

LPDDR518Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M2-Pro-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.682450.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026M2 Pro description states 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 physically next to the chip. Exact base laptop maker memory is 16 GB. Matching HMC and Geizhals 16 GB / 512 GB tables independently name installed LPDDR5-6400.42Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-macbook-pro-16-2-space-gray-mnw83d-a-2023-z174-a2933200.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matching M2 Pro 12 CPU / 19 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB hardware table states 16GB LPDDR5-6400 onboard, not expandable. Regional model code differs. Only common installed hardware type and speed are used.

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

6,400MT/s19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m2-pro-early-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact M2 Pro 12 CPU / 19 GPU, 16 GB / 512 GB profile states LPDDR5-6400. Configured transfer rate corroborated by Notebookcheck chip description and matching Geizhals physical configuration. No MHz-to-MT/s inference.42Spec databasegeizhals.de/apple-macbook-pro-16-2-space-gray-mnw83d-a-2023-z174-a2933200.htmlRead 7 October 2026Installed LPDDR5-6400 table claim. CPU clocks and unrelated erroneous aspect-ratio cells are not copied.

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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.

Soldered20Spec databaseeverymac.com/actual-maximum-mac-ram/actual-maximum-macbook-pro-ram-capacity.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Maximum RAM table for MacBook Pro M2 Pro 12 CPU / 19 GPU 16-inch, Mac14,10 identifies soldered original memory and no RAM slots. Purchase-time maximum 32 GB is not an upgrade slot. Public indexed table read, direct EveryMac 403.

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

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

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained M2 Pro CPU/GPU configuration. Max-chip-only capacities excluded.

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

Storage

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

512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Original base 512 GB SSD for exact retained SKU, confirmed in maker US inventory.

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

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section states SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.39Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746352-REG/apple_mnw83ll_a_16_2_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MNW83LL/A 16 GB / 512 GB table names Integrated NVMe SSD. Enriches original maker SSD claim without overriding it. Wrong initial B&H URL 1746353 was blocked. Correct exact SKU URL 1746352 is public through normal web fetch.

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

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

421Spec databasehmc-tech.com/laptops/macbook-pro-16-m2-pro-early-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact base 16 GB / 512 GB profile storage table states PCIe 4.0 x4. Only installed generation stored. No socket or drive model inferred.

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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 (M2 Pro, 2023)

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

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

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

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Ports

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

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4	1	Right	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 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.36Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/13Read 7 October 2026Maker guide left/right side diagram alternative text identifies two left Thunderbolt ports, one right Thunderbolt port, left MagSafe/headphone and right HDMI/SDXC.37Reviewandroidauthority.com/apple-macbook-pro-m2-pro-review-3287203Read 7 October 2026Ports paragraph explicitly names full-size HDMI 2.1. Fixed M2 Pro family port standard, not a copied 32 GB / 1 TB measurement.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

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

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

USB-C ports

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Maker deployment guide explicitly groups MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 2023 and states ax at 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. 6 GHz operation depends on local regulation, retained US SKU supports it.

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

Wi-Fi module

Broadcom BCM438823Spec databasegist.github.com/JJTech0130/bf7dbc5b4ea1442a07bbd58bb1ae89c4Read 7 October 2026Published Apple device-tree inventory maps MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 M2 Pro J416sAP to chipset 4388 and module amami. Asahi device table maps J416sAP to Mac14,10. Independent Linux hardware report identifies Mac14,10 with Broadcom BCM4388 PCI 14e4:4434. These are hardware-identification sources, not maker specifications.24Spec databasegithub.com/omacom/omarchy/issues/10857Read 7 October 2026Published Linux hardware report explicitly names MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 M2 Pro, Mac14,10, Broadcom BCM4388 and PCI ID 14e4:4434. Corroborates the device-tree inventory through Asahi Mac14,10/J416sAP mapping.25Spec databaseasahilinux.org/docs/hw/devices/device-listRead 7 October 2026Published Asahi device table explicitly maps MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro 2023, Mac14,10, J416sAP and T6020. Links the same hardware identity used by the independent radio inventory and hardware report.

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

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

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

Cellular

No38Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1746352-REG/apple_mnw83ll_a_16_2_macbook_pro_with.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MNW83LL/A 12 CPU / 19 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB communications table explicitly denies cellular support. Does not infer from missing SIM information.

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

Keyboard and touchpad

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

US English26Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mnw83ll-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact MNW83LL/A Keyboard Localization English (US), corroborated by contemporary Insight and Ball State procurement tables. ANSI label is not inferred solely from country.

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

Key switches

Scissor27Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/101268Read 7 October 2026Keys procedure linked from the exact MacBook Pro 16-inch 2023 repair manual explicitly describes scissor mechanisms.29Reviewandroidauthority.com/apple-macbook-pro-m2-pro-review-3287203Read 7 October 2026Original 16-inch M2 Pro review explicitly names the scissor keyboard. Reviewer tests 32 GB / 1 TB. Only common fixed physical keyboard mechanism and 1 mm travel are used. Maker orderable parts identify the same top-case assembly per color across memory/storage configurations.

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

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

No28Retailer pagethepcwholesale.com/product/apple-macbook-pro-2023-model-m2-pro-512gb-ssd-16gb-16-2-3456x2234-liquid-retina-display-macos-ventura-13-space-gray-backlit-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact original MNW83LL/A physical keyboard specification, sold open-box. Numeric keypad explicitly No. NanoReview agrees, maker 78-key US physical keyboard diagram has no dedicated numeric section.

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

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm29Reviewandroidauthority.com/apple-macbook-pro-m2-pro-review-3287203Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly states 1 mm key travel in M2 Pro 16-inch 2023 keyboard. Same fixed original 16-inch chassis keyboard across capacities, maker one top-case part per color. Reviewed 32 GB / 1 TB performance measurements excluded.

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

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Touchpad size

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

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad identifies Force Touch. Separate Apple trackpad source explicitly establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

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

No32Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/apple-macbook-pro-16-12-core-m2-pro-512gb-16gb/m408690Read 7 October 2026Exact tested 12 CPU / 19 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB profile explicitly says facial recognition No. HMC says Infrared No. No Windows Hello IR camera is present. Consumer Reports public indexed feature table, direct 403. Its erroneous OLED spec is rejected.

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

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly six-speaker sound system. Acoustic driver count, separate from stereo channels.

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

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

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

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

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Audio section explicitly three-mic array. Physical microphones, not beamforming channels.

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

Battery and power

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

99.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Actual rating in Battery and Power footnote overrides rounded headline. 99.6 Wh.

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

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	22
Web browsing	15

Source30Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 7 October 2026Maker original 16-inch M2 Pro maximum claims. Lab method uses preproduction 12 CPU / 19 GPU, 16 GB / 1 TB in November/December 2022. Wireless web browses 25 sites, brightness eight clicks from bottom. Apple TV app plays HD 1080p at same brightness. Family marketing claims apply to base offer, independently repeated for exact 512 GB SKU by EveryMac and Barcodes. Not measured runtime for 512 GB.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	17

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

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

140W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Published nominal rated output of included base adapter, not accepted USB-C charging input.

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

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

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026Connector at laptop end of supplied charging cable.

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

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

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2023/mac/13Read 5 October 2026Up to 50% in about 30 minutes with included 140 W USB-C adapter and MagSafe 3 cable.

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Cooling

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

231Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/103871Read 7 October 2026Exact 16-inch 2023 repair parts table lists one left fan and one right fan. Count excludes ducts and adapter.

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

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

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

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

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Security

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Fingerprint

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

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

TPM

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

Remote management

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

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Software

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Operating system

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

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

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	16
Video playback	15.75

Source33Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/apple-macbook-pro-16-12-core-m2-pro-512gb-16gb/m408690Read 7 October 2026Exact 12 CPU / 19 GPU / 16 GB / 512 GB unit tested with macOS Ventura 13.2. Web browsing lasted 16 h and local 4K playback 15.75 h. The public June 2023 category method sets the display to 200 nits, cycles ten lab-server pages over Wi-Fi using the default browser from full charge until shutdown, and runs local 4K video until full depletion. Power mode, refresh rate, firmware and video audio settings are unstated. Direct profile and method pages returned 403. Complete publicly indexed profile and method text independently read without login or bypass. Erroneous profile OLED label is rejected.41Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/laptops-with-best-battery-life-a1118947781Read 7 October 2026Public June 30, 2023 laptop category method. Display 200 nits. Fully charged battery to shutdown while cycling ten lab-server pages over Wi-Fi in the default browser. Separate local 4K video to full depletion. This method supplies conditions, not this MacBook’s numerical results. Indexed text independently read after direct HTTP 403.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 5 15-inch

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

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

15.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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

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

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

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

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

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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

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

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

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

EPEAT

Gold34Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/16-inch_MacBook_Pro_PER_Jan2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original January 2023 environmental report says Gold in US and Canada under IEEE 1680.1 or UL 110. Retained US SKU scope only. Exact Best Buy SKU listing also says EPEAT Gold.

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

Other certifications

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

In the box

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

16-inch MacBook Pro, 140W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 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 5 15-inch, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/646/2022/10/Surface-Laptop-5-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

Warranty

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

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year limited manufacturer hardware warranty. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

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

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

Carry-in, Mail-in35Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US original Apple one-year limited Mac warranty section describes Carry-in service and Mail-in service. Statutory rights and paid AppleCare excluded.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118381Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118381Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111838Read 5 October 2026

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

Manual

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

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-5-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026

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

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