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General

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Series

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Surface Laptop1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026

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

DS142601Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dell 14S DS14260 Setup and Specifications, May 2026 Rev. A00, regulatory model P206G. This is a third-party mirror of the Dell document. dell.com was not opened. The manual covers every configuration of DS14260, so the reference configuration here is Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB and the FHD+ OLED touch display, which is option five of Table 20.

2037, 2139, EP2-608818Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-8-business/surface-laptop-8-business-device-information-and-service-partsRead 10 October 2026Supported Models explicitly lists Surface Laptop 8, 15-inch, 8th Edition with Snapdragon, Platinum and Black, model numbers 2037 and 2139. Business Intel identifiers 2108 and 2136 are separate and excluded. These are chassis identifiers, not unique retail configurations. Exact selected US retail identifier EP2-60881 is separately sourced.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964784-REG/microsoft_ep2_60881_15_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US listing manufacturer part EP2-60881. 15-inch eighth edition, Platinum, Snapdragon X2 Plus 10-core, 16 GB LPDDR5x, 512 GB SSD and 3270 x 2180 display all match the reference. No X2 Elite SKU imported. Retailer confirms one occupied M.2 slot but does not state the M.2 length. Slot table is omitted because an unknown form factor would incorrectly derive zero M.2 slots.

GTIN / EAN

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19638873311813Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964784-REG/microsoft_ep2_60881_15_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact EP2-60881 listing UPC 196388733118.

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

14 May 20262Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026Engadget article dated May 14, 2026 reports Dell's introduction of the 14S and 16S.

16 June 20261Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026

Status

Available2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026

Available1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026Maker launch says these new PCs are available starting June 16, 2026. Exact current US store also offers this configuration.

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

Dell 14 Plus DB14250 Core Ultra 5 226V4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review calls the 14S the direct replacement for the short-lived Dell 14 Plus.10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Dell-16S-DS16260-review-A-better-Dell-16-Plus.1368939.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the 14-inch Dell 14S succeeds the older Dell 14 Plus.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026Microsoft's launch post compares the 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition with the 7th Edition and calls it the previous generation.10Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-releases-new-15-inch-Surface-Laptop-with-higher-resolution-display-and-more-powerful-processors.1323040.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck says the 15-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition surpasses its predecessor and links the 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 as that predecessor.

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.

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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.

$1,469.993Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table gives price as configured $1,469.99 for the reviewed configuration. Tom's Guide gives $1,469.99 at Dell and Engadget gives the $1,270 starting price at launch, which matches Tom's Guide's $1,269 start, so list prices did not change. This is the reviewed configuration's US price excluding tax at review time. A separate launch-day price for this configuration was not found. Digital Trends prints $1,469.00.4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Dell 14S (Tested) $1,469 and the link shows $1,469.99 at Dell. The starting configuration is $1,269.7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review header prints MSRP $1,469.00 for the review configuration. The Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide figure of $1,469.99 is stored.

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

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

US2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026US availability and US pricing.

US1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Celestial Blue6Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-14s-ds14260-laptop-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the 14S comes in Celestial Blue and Frost Blue. The tested unit is 14.0 inch OLED touch 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz, 300 nits, 100% DCI-P3.7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review unit was Celestial Blue with a touch OLED display. The review says Frost Blue is exclusive to non-touch models.

Platinum5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Mainstream2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026Article calls the 14S and 16S mid-range general productivity laptops.

Mainstream1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026

Form factor

Clamshell1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view and hinge caution describe a clamshell with a 180 degree hinge.

Clamshell1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026

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.

Width313.7Depth224Thickness (min)15.3Thickness (max)15.4mm(12.4 × 8.8 × 0.6 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3 gives width 313.70 mm and depth 224 mm. Its front height 6.89 mm and rear height 11.40 mm do not fit a laptop that holds a 70 Wh battery and a 15.3 mm marketed profile, so the thickness comes from the Digital Trends table that copies Dell's page (15.30 to 15.40 mm).7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table copied from Dell: height 0.60 to 0.61 in (15.30 to 15.40 mm), width 313.70 mm, depth 224.00 mm. Dell's marketing image on the Best Buy listing says 15.3 mm.

Width329Depth239Thickness (max)18.3mm(13 × 9.4 × 0.7 in)4Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-unveils-surface-laptop-8-and-surface-pro-12-with-snapdragon-x2-chips-with-better-performance-and-battery-life-and-higher-price-tags-to-matchRead 7 October 2026Surface Laptop 8 consumer specification table, matching screen size. Source names length across screen and width front to back. Stored width/depth use chassis geometry, 301 x 220 mm or 329 x 239 mm.

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

1.54kg(3.4 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 3: 1.54 kg (3.40 lb) with a touch display and 1.49 kg (3.28 lb) with a non-touch display. The touch value is stored.

1.66kg(3.7 lb)5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026Current exact store publishes 1.66 kg with manufacturing variation footnote. Older appended generation data excluded.

Lid material

Aluminium7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table says aluminum body. Dell's marketing text says a three-piece aluminum chassis, and Tom's Guide says the same. Separate lid and base materials are not itemised.

Aluminium1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026Enclosure includes A Cover and C Bucket, both recycled aluminium.

Bottom material

Aluminium7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same three-piece aluminum chassis statement as the lid.

Aluminium1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026Enclosure includes A Cover and C Bucket, both recycled aluminium.

Max hinge angle

180°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view caution: the maximum operating angle for the display-panel hinge is 180 degrees.

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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.

14in(35.6 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

15in(38.1 cm)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

3270 × 2180px2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer drawer 15-inch display explicitly 3270 x 2180. Earlier 2496 x 1664 panel excluded.

Pixel density

161.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

262ppi=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.

OLED1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 20 option five: 14-inch FHD+ OLED, touch supported, glossy finish, 1920 x 1200, 162 ppi, 60 Hz fixed, typical luminance 300 nits (OLED only), 100% DCI-P3 (90% min). The other four options (WLED FHD+ 400 nits, WLED QHD+ 2560 x 1600 500 nits at 48 to 120 Hz, non-touch OLED) are not used.

IPS10Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-releases-new-15-inch-Surface-Laptop-with-higher-resolution-display-and-more-powerful-processors.1323040.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026June 17, 2026 article identifies the Snapdragon X2 15-inch 3270 x 2180 panel as Still IPS-based. This is a stated panel subtype, not a measurement.

Backlight

None (self-emissive)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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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.

Glossy1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Glossy13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964784-REG/microsoft_ep2_60881_15_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact reference display table explicitly Finish Glossy. Business anti-reflective/ePrivacy screens excluded.

Touchscreen

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Yes5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026Store footnote: optimized for touch only. Surface Pen and Slim Pen not supported. Conflicting reviewed native-pen flag is excluded.

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.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	60	No

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 20 option five says 60 Hz (fixed), so no variable refresh is stored.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
3270	2180	120

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer drawer native 15-inch panel has dynamic refresh up to 120 Hz. This does not independently establish FreeSync, G-SYNC or a particular VRR protocol.

Max refresh rate

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

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

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

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

300nits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

600nits2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer drawer, 15-inch display: SDR 600 nits maximum (typical). This is the published typical maximum at full brightness, not an outdoor boost or a measured reading.

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

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

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

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600nits2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer drawer, 15-inch display: HDR 600 nits peak luminance. HDR content and enabled Windows HDR setting required.4Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-unveils-surface-laptop-8-and-surface-pro-12-with-snapdragon-x2-chips-with-better-performance-and-battery-life-and-higher-price-tags-to-matchRead 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop, 15-inch (8th Edition) table states Brightness: 600 nits max (SDR/HDR). Retained as HDR peak. The SDR maximum is not stored as typical SDR brightness.

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.

100%1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 20 says color gamut 100% DCI-P3 with a 90% minimum. The method and whether this is coverage or volume are not stated.

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

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HDR certification

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

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Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer drawer, 15-inch display explicitly individually color-calibrated. No numeric gamut coverage or calibration error inferred from colour-profile names.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 3551Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core)5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026Selected 15-inch Summary: Snapdragon X2 Plus 10 Core, 16 GB / 512 GB. Exact processor suffix is not stated for this unit and is omitted.

Processor brand

Intel1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Qualcomm5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

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

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.3	4.7
Low-power efficiency	4	1.7	3.5

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 option three, Core Ultra 7 355: 4 performance cores at 2.3 to 4.7 GHz and 4 low power efficient cores at 1.7 to 3.5 GHz, 8 threads, no efficient cores. Processor wattage 25 W is the chip's generic base power and is not stored as the laptop's configured limit.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Prime	6	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Prime	4
Performance	4	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Performance	3.4

Source7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 2 Specs & Features, X2 Plus 10-core column: six Prime cores at 4.0 GHz and four Performance cores at 3.4 GHz, third-generation Oryon. Prime cores use the prime core type. Chip CPU maximum frequencies, not laptop sustained power limits.

CPU cores

8=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.

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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.

81Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

1011Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X2-Plus-X2P-64-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1196969.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Number of Cores / Threads table states 10 / 10 for X2P-64-100, the 10-core X2 Plus identified in the maker product brief. Only immutable chip thread count is used. Generic TDP and laptop benchmarks are excluded. Database introduction mistakenly says six threads while its exact table states 10/10. Independently corroborated by the X2P-64-100 review processor header.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-is-much-faster-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-8-2026-Review.1334131.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications Processor identifies exact X2P-64-100 as 10c/10t. Only immutable processor thread count is used. No 13.8-inch laptop measurement or device power setting is transferred to the 15-inch reference.

Max boost clock

4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

12MB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 says processor cache 12 MB. Intel ARK lists 12 MB Intel Smart Cache.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 202612 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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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.

1.8nm9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026CPU lithography row says Intel 18A, stored as 1.8 as on the other Panther Lake products in the catalog. The GPU tile is a separate Intel 3 die.

3nm7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specs and Features: both published Snapdragon X2 Plus variants use the 3 nm process. The represented Microsoft configuration explicitly uses the 10-core X2 Plus. Chip maximum memory or PCIe capabilities are not substituted for laptop configuration.

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.

49TOPS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 says up to 49 TOPS for the Core Ultra 7 355.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245722/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-355-12m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026NPU peak 49 TOPS (INT8).

80TOPS5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

Graphics

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

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

No5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026Selected Snapdragon X2 Plus configuration uses integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU. No discrete GPU is offered here.

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

Intel Graphics1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno GPU5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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

16GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: memory is onboard and not upgradable, dual-channel LPDDR5x at 7467 MT/s, 16 GB or 32 GB. The 16 GB configuration is the reference.

16GB5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

LPDDR5X5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

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

7,467MT/s1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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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.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 20266Reviewreviewed.com/laptops/content/dell-14s-ds14260-laptop-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded. The SSD and battery are replaceable.

Soldered6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_8_%2815-inch%29Read 5 October 2026Technical Specifications: LPDDR5x RAM is soldered, matching 15-inch Snapdragon consumer hardware.

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.

32GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6 maximum memory configuration 32 GB.

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Storage

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

512GB1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

512GB5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

SSD (interface unspecified)5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly says solid-state drive, Gen 4. Generic SSD retained without invented NVMe interface.

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

41Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

45Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

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

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8 and the storage section: one M.2 Key-M 2230 slot for the SSD, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, and one M.2 2230 Key-E slot for the Wi-Fi card. The Tom's Hardware review says the SSD slot takes up to 2280 modules, which this manual does not state, so only 2230 is stored.

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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.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	65

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Views section: right side has the headset jack and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. Left side has HDMI 2.1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and two Thunderbolt 4 ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Table 7 says two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports and two Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) ports. The power adapter port is USB Type-C. The manual says Thunderbolt 4 supports PD charging up to 100 W through the port, without saying whether this is input or output. The 65 W adapter figure is stored as the charging input. A media card reader is not supported.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 / DisplayPort 1.4	2	USB4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available	Not available
microSD card	MicroSDXC Express	1	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer 15-inch Ports and charging explicitly two USB-C/USB4 with charging, data and DisplayPort 1.4. These are USB4 ports, not an assertion of Thunderbolt certification. Minimum charger requirements are not stored as maximum charging input.5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026Current 15-inch eighth-edition Surface Laptop block states two physical USB-C/USB4, USB-A, audio jack, Surface Connect and MicroSDXC Express reader. No data rates or physical sides inherited from the 13.8-inch review. Older appended Copilot+ block excluded.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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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 71Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 75Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9 lists 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. The note says 6 GHz and Wi-Fi 7 need Windows 11.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Footnote 26 states the 6 GHz band is not available in all regions, which confirms the 6 GHz band exists on the consumer Snapdragon models.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm brief Wi-Fi/Bluetooth row names FastConnect 7800 as the supported system with Bands 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Radio support only. Regional regulation, router and driver limits apply.

Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2131Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9 lists option one Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 and option two Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211. The Tom's Hardware teardown names the BE213 in the reviewed unit.3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Teardown names an M.2 PCIe Intel BE213 Wi-Fi 7 card.

Qualcomm FastConnect 780014Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-8th-edition-update-historyRead 10 October 2026Maker driver and firmware update history for Surface Laptop (8th Edition) lists Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System under Network adapters, with the Adreno X2-45 and X2-85 Snapdragon drivers. The Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 row belongs to the separate Intel business model.

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.

6.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9 says Bluetooth 6.0 wireless card. The Tom's Hardware spec table says Bluetooth 5.4. The maker document is stored.

5.46Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_8_%2815-inch%29Read 5 October 2026Wireless: Bluetooth Wireless 5.4 technology. No review measurements inherited.

Cellular

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No13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1964784-REG/microsoft_ep2_60881_15_surface_laptop_copilot.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact reference Communications table explicitly Cellular Support No. Not inferred from lack of a SIM-slot claim.

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 US7Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/dell-14s-ds14260-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists a Carbon Black US backlit keyboard.

QWERTY2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer Keyboard layout explicitly QWERTY with full F1-F12 row. ANSI, ISO and regional key count are not stated.

Key switches

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

Backlit, type not stated1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 12 says battery-saving mini-LED backlit technology. The backlight colour is not stated.

Backlit, type not stated2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer Keyboard layout explicitly keyboard backlight. Colour and lighting type are not stated, so backlit_unspecified is used.

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

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 12 lists 79 to 83 keys by layout and no numeric keypad.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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

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Touchpad size

Width128Height78.5mm(5 × 3.1 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 128 mm horizontal and 78.50 mm vertical.

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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.

Mechanical3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the 14S has no haptic trackpad and uses a top-hinged trackpad.

Haptic1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 15: FHD RGB and IR camera with presence detection, video 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, still image 2.07 megapixels.

1080p Full HD5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view lists an infrared camera and infrared emitter for Windows Hello facial recognition.

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-business-8th-edition-intelRead 8 October 2026Current eighth-edition user guide separately labels the Windows Hello camera and front-facing camera. Consumer overview explicitly specifies Windows Hello facial recognition. No Intel processor or Thunderbolt capability is inherited.

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.

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

28Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-8-business/surface-laptop-8-business-device-information-and-service-partsRead 10 October 2026Illustrated Service Parts List has a separate Right Speaker (15 inch) EP2-29872 and Left Speaker (15 inch) EP2-29871. The disassembly guide has one replacement procedure for each. The Supported Models list names the 15-inch Snapdragon chassis 2037 and 2139. Two physical speakers, not inferred from stereo channels.

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

4W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 10: average 2 W + 2 W = 4 W. Peak is 10 W + 10 W = 20 W. The average is stored.

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Audio features

Cirrus Logic SmartAmps1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 10 names the Cirrus Logic SmartAmps audio controller.

Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio, Voice Focus2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer Audio block explicitly Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio and Voice Focus. Dolby Atmos requires encoded content. Voice Focus requires activation, Windows 11 and supported audio processing modes. Shared-audio and specific receive-codec support are not inferred.

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

21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 10 says dual digital-array microphones. The front view shows a left and a right microphone.

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer drawer Audio, 13.8-inch and 15-inch: Dual Studio Mics with voice focus. Two physical microphones, not a voice-channel count.

Battery and power

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

70Wh1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 19: 3-cell, 70 Wh, lithium ion polymer, 15.60 VDC.

66Wh2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer drawer Battery capacities explicitly nominal 66 Wh and minimum 63 Wh for the 15-inch size. The stored value is nominal pack energy.

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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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	19
Web browsing	14

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Footnote 3 and footnotes 18 and 19: Surface Laptop 15-inch up to 19 hours local video playback and up to 14 hours web browsing. Maker tested a preproduction 15-inch Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB device in May 2026, not the X2 Plus. These are model-level claims for the 15-inch size. Video: .mov file in Windows Media Player at 1080p and 24 FPS, full discharge. Web: twelve popular websites over multiple tabs, full discharge. Brightness 150 nits with auto-brightness disabled, Wi-Fi connected, other settings default.15Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/battery/surface-battery-testing-and-estimated-performanceRead 10 October 2026Maker battery testing article lists Surface Laptop (8th Edition) (Snapdragon) 15-inch: up to 19 hours local video playback and up to 14 hours web browsing. Tested device Snapdragon X2 Elite, 16 GB, 512 GB, May 2026, 150 nits, auto-brightness off. Confirms the store footnotes.

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.

65W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: 65 W USB Type-C adapter, 20 V at 3.25 A. Table 18 says 65 W is needed for optimal performance and the EU note gives a 65 W maximum for the maximum charging speed.

65W5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026Included Surface Connect PSU rated output. Does not establish maximum USB-C charging input.

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

USB-C1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Proprietary5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

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.

13Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the XPS 14 has two system fans and the 14S has just one.

19Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-8-business/surface-laptop-8-business-component-disassembly-and-reassemblyRead 7 October 2026Fan Replacement Process lists one Fan Assembly, one fan connector and removal of the Fan from the device. The companion Supported Models page explicitly includes both Snapdragon 15-inch chassis identifiers. 15-inch requires two pieces of tape, not two fans.

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.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Name
ultra performance

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 14: fn + T toggles ultra performance mode. No power limits in watts are published.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

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Security

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Fingerprint

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TPM

2.01Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 24 lists TPM 2.0 discrete.

2.02Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Consumer Security, 13.8-inch and 15-inch: Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0. No Business-only management features inherited.

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.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7 says security-cable slot not supported.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026Operating system section lists Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. Windows 11 Home is stored, as in the reviewed US configuration.

Windows 11 Home5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Windows5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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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.

269nits3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB, 512 GB, 1920 x 1200 OLED touch. Lab instruments measured an average of 269 nits against Dell's 300 nits spec. Tom's Guide describes its lab method as a five point average on a Klein K10-A, with an OLED variant using a black background and a moving white window. SDR, brightness setting not stated. The same 269 nits appears in the Tom's Guide review.4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table 269 nits (SDR) for the tested OLED unit.5Press articletomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 14 October 2026Method page: brightness is tested at five points on the screen and averaged. OLEDs use a black background and a moving white window.

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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.

0.264Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Lab table Delta-E 0.26 for the tested 14S (Core Ultra 7 355, 14 inch touch FHD+ OLED). Klein K10-A and DisplayCal per the Tom's Guide method page. The formula and picture mode are not stated. The table's sRGB 119.3% and DCI-P3 84.5% are gamut volumes and are not stored as coverage.5Press articletomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 14 October 2026Method page: Klein K10-A colorimeter and DisplayCal software.

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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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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

505points3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review unit as above. 3DMark Steel Nomad 505. Power mode is not stated in the review. The Tom's Guide method page of the same lab says Windows is set to the Best Performance power plan. Digital Trends measured 457, 483 and 512 in three runs on another unit with no mode stated, which is not used.5Press articletomsguide.com/computing/how-we-test-laptops-tablets-pcsRead 14 October 2026Method page: Tom's Guide switches the Windows power plan to Best Performance and runs Steel Nomad on non-gaming computers.

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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

41.1°C3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cinebench 2026 stress test. Hottest top point was 106 F on the keyboard between the G and H keys, which is 41.1 C. The touchpad read about 82 F.

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

42.2°C3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same stress test. Hottest bottom point 108 F, which is 42.2 C.

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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

88°C3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Processor measured 88 C during the Cinebench 2026 stress test, read from internal sensors.

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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.

ADell 14S DS14260 Core Ultra 7 355 OLED

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	20.68

Source4Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-14s-2026-reviewRead 14 October 2026Continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits: 20 h 41 min (20.68 h). Tom's Hardware describes the same 20:41 result as web browsing, video streaming and OpenGL tests at 150 nits. Power mode not stated.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

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

20.68h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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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.

Yes2Press articleengadget.com/2172725/dell-14s-16-s-2026Read 14 October 2026Article says both models come with Windows 11 and are Copilot+ PCs.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-business-8th-edition-intelRead 8 October 2026Get to know the Surface Laptop (8th Edition) and all the latest features and capabilities of a Copilot+ PC. Page separately links Snapdragon consumer hardware.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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Yes1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026

EPEAT

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Other certifications

TÜV Rheinland low blue light1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Dell low blue light display section says the display complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays.

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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.

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Surface Laptop, 15-inch, 65W Power Supply with Surface Connect, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026Exact US consumer store: Surface Connect PSU included. EU and Business bundles not combined.

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

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Yes5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 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.

1year3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the 14S comes with one year of Dell Basic Onsite Service in the US.8Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/14s-14-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-355-2026-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-copilot-pc-celestial-blue/71517081Read 14 October 2026Reseller mirror of the Best Buy listing for LDS14260-7694BLU-PUS, a different display option (FHD+ touch WLED 400 nits) with the same Core Ultra 7 355, 16 GB and 512 GB. It lists parts and labor as 1 Year Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware Warranty. The warranty program is not display specific, but the Dell warranty page was not opened.

1year1Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 7 October 2026Maker launch: one-year manufacturer warranty included. Statutory rights separate.

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

On-site3Measurementtomshardware.com/laptops/dell-14s-reviewRead 14 October 2026Basic Onsite Service as reported by Tom's Hardware. The Dell warranty page was not opened.8Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/14s-14-2k-touchscreen-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-355-2026-16gb-memory-512gb-storage-copilot-pc-celestial-blue/71517081Read 14 October 2026Same listing: Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis.

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Links

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Product page

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www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pn5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptop2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-laptopRead 10 October 2026Current consumer technical specification drawer, opened through See more specs in the maker page. The 15-inch Snapdragon block is used, not Business Intel or the 13-inch X2 Plus model.

Manual

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/a/2/f/d/3cb3ea27189d11c3e5a8526dfcc8bcbacdb9.pdfRead 14 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-business-8th-edition-intel3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-business-8th-edition-intelRead 8 October 2026Opened current page titled Surface Laptop (8th Edition) features. Despite the legacy business-intel URL slug, the page explicitly links consumer Snapdragon and Business Intel devices separately and covers both sizes. Only shared camera/feature guidance is used. Business privacy-screen key and Intel Thunderbolt 4 are excluded.

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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