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General

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Series

IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 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.

82XJ0000US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026PSREF page for US model 82XJ0000US (machine type 82XJ, region NA, country USA): 4GB, 64GB eMMC, 14-inch FHD IPS multi-touch, HD 720p camera, Abyss Blue. Other 82XJ models, including the non-touch TN models, 8GB and 128GB models and the Cloud Grey colour, are separate configurations and are not included. Best Buy sells 82XJ0000US as the Full HD touchscreen Abyss Blue model.

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

1968035046131Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026EAN/UPC/JAN row of the model page.

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

February 20234Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-Chromebook-14-inch-8-debuts-with-bright-new-screen-and-MediaTek-platform.696461.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck news of February 27 2023, based on the Lenovo press release at MWC 2023. HowToGeek and Laptop Mag dated the announcement February 26 2023. PSREF lists a model announce date of 2023-07-08 for the US model record, which is not the product announcement.

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

Available5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3-chromebook-laptop-14-full-hd-touchscreen-laptop-mediatek-kompanio-520-2022-4gb-memory-64gb-emmc-abyss-blue/JJG8CHVGY6/sku/6531742Read 23 October 2026Best Buy lists model 82XJ0000US, the Full HD touchscreen Abyss Blue Chromebook, at $279.99 on 2026-10-23.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

US1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Abyss Blue1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Model page Case Color: Abyss Blue.

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

Segment

Mainstream6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck rates it in its Office class as an introductory Chromebook and the cheapest new laptop of its testing period. It is Lenovo's entry IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, so mainstream.

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Form factor

Clamshell6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026The review treats it as a conventional laptop with a fixed 14-inch screen, a touchpad clickpad and no tablet mode. PSREF lists no 360-degree hinge, detachable keyboard or pen support.

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.

Width325.9Depth221.8Thickness (max)18.6mm(12.8 × 8.7 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Model page Dimensions (WxDxH) 325.9 x 221.8 x 18.6 mm. Thickness is a single published value, so it is the maximum. The platform sheet says dimensions may vary by configuration.

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.

1.3kg(2.9 lb)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Model page Weight: Around 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs). Lenovo lab approximation that varies by components.

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

Plastic1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Case Material PC-ABS + 15% Talc (top).

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

Plastic1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Case Material PC-ABS + 15% Talc (bottom).

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.

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 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

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 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

157.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

IPS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Model page Display: 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, Touch. The platform sheet footnote says IPS technology may refer to IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA or AAS.

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

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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.

Matte1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Maker surface is Anti-glare. Mapped to matte for this IPS touch display.

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

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Touchscreen row: on-cell, 10-point multi-touch.

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

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Pen row: Pen Not Supported.

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.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14M868 (82XJ0000US)

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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

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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.

300nits1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Model page lists 300nits in the display row with no peak or HDR qualification.

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.

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

100%1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Model page says 100% sRGB. Coverage or volume method is not stated.

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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.

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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

MediaTek Kompanio 5201Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 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

MediaTek1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 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.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14M868 (82XJ0000US)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Arm Cortex-A76	2.05
6	Arm Cortex-A55	2

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026PSREF: 8C, 2x A76 @2.05GHz + 6x A55 @2.0GHz. MediaTek states up to 2GHz for both clusters, so the Lenovo laptop figures are stored. No base clocks are published. No core role names such as big or efficiency are stated by Lenovo or MediaTek, so core types are left out.3Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/chromebooks/mediatek-kompanio-520Read 23 October 2026Kompanio 520 specifications: 2x Arm Cortex-A76 cores up to 2GHz and 6x Arm Cortex-A55 cores up to 2GHz, octa-core. Core names are taken from here.

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

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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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8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

82Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IP_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868/IP_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868_Spec.pdfRead 23 October 2026Processor table lists 8 cores for the octa-core 2x A76 + 6x A55 chip. Arm Cortex-A76 and A55 cores have no simultaneous multithreading and Notebookcheck lists 8c/8t, so 8 threads.

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

2.05GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

7nm6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review text says the SoC is manufactured in 7nm. MediaTek does not publish the node or the foundry on its Kompanio 520 page, and LaptopMedia also lists 7 nm.

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

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

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

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

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Graphics

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

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Graphics row: integrated Arm Mali-G52 2EE MC2 GPU.

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

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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

Arm Mali-G52 2EE MC21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 20263Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/chromebooks/mediatek-kompanio-520Read 23 October 2026GPU Type: Arm Mali G52 MC2 2EE.

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.

4GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Memory row: 4GB soldered LPDDR4X-3733.

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

RAM type

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026

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.

3,733MT/s1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026PSREF model page lists LPDDR4X-3733. The platform sheet lists LPDDR4X-3600 and LPDDR4X-3733 across configurations, and Notebookcheck's test unit ran 3600, so the exact US SKU figure is stored. Lenovo names the unit as -3733, read as 3733 MT/s.

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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.

Soldered1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, not upgradable.

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.

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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.

64GB1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Storage row: 64GB eMMC 5.1 on systemboard, no slots.

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

Storage type

eMMC1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026eMMC 5.1.

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.

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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.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14M868 (82XJ0000US)

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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.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14M868 (82XJ0000US)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Standard ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.1a), 1x headphone/microphone combo jack, 1x microSD card reader. The PSREF footnote gives USB 3.2 Gen 1 as 5 Gbit/s. No HDMI. Port sides are from Notebookcheck (left: USB-C, USB-A, headset jack, microSD) and XDA (right: only a Kensington lock). USB-C charging input and peripheral power output are not published.

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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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax 2x2 + BT5.3, M.2 card. Wi-Fi operation is subject to regulatory requirements of each country.

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.

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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

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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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026PSREF model page says BT5.3. Launch coverage in 2023 said Bluetooth 5.2. The platform sheet notes Bluetooth may operate at a lower version than the hardware design depending on OS and driver.

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

No1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026WWAN Not Supported.

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.

English1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Model page Keyboard: Non-backlit, English. No regional layouts are inferred.

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

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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.

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Non-backlit.

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.

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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.

1.4mm6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review: chiclet keys offer a sufficient lift of 1.4 mm. Reviewer unit was a DACH 64 GB model.

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

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Touchpad size

Width104Height69mm(4.1 × 2.7 in)1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Buttonless Mylar surface multi-touch touchpad, 69 x 104 mm. Stored as height 69 and width 104.

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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.

Mechanical6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review: the clickpad can be pressed down by 0.7 mm on the bottom 4/5 of its surface with a visible click effect.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

HD 720p1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Model page Camera: HD 720p with Privacy Shutter. The platform sheet also lists FHD 1080p camera options for other configurations.

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.

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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

Physical shutter1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Camera privacy shutter under Security and 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.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Speakers: Stereo speakers, 2W x2, optimized with Waves MaxxAudio. Two stereo speakers are stored as two drivers.

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.

4W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 20262W x2 is stored as 4 W. RMS or peak is not stated.

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Audio features

Waves MaxxAudio1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Optimized with Waves MaxxAudio.

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.

21Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Microphone: 2x, Array (platform sheet: dual-microphone array).

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.

47Wh1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Battery: 47Wh. Notebookcheck lists 46 Wh for its test unit, the maker figure is stored.

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.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14M868 (82XJ0000US)

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	13.5

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IP_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868/IP_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868_Spec.pdfRead 23 October 2026Platform Max Battery Life: Google power load test 13.5 hr. The footnote is a generic list of possible tests, not an extra result. Classified mixed use because the Google test combines browsing, email with audio, documents and video. Exact tested configuration, brightness and power profile are not identified.8Maker product pagechromium.googlesource.com/chromiumos/third_party/autotest/+/main/client/site_tests/power_LoadTestRead 23 October 2026Public ChromiumOS Power Load Test description: hourly mix of browsing, email with background audio, documents and video, at the platform default brightness. Used only to classify the named Lenovo benchmark as mixed use.

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.

45W1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Power Adapter: 45W USB-C (3-pin), PD 3.0.

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026USB-C adapter. Notebookcheck confirms the USB-C port supplies power to the laptop.

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.

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Cooling

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

06Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026The small MediaTek processor is cooled passively and stays silent under full load. Fanless for the whole 14M868 chassis.

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

None1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026No Fingerprint Reader.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Kensington Nano Security Slot, 2.5 x 6 mm.

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Software

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Operating system

ChromeOS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026ChromeOS.

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

ChromeOS1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 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.

June 20336Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review verdict: guaranteed update support until June 2033. Google's Auto Update policy table lists Slim 3 Chromebook 14 as Jun 2033 for Lenovo. A German retailer lists 06/2032 for a related variant and is not used.7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366Read 23 October 2026Lenovo section of the Chrome device Auto Update policy table: Slim 3 Chromebook 14, Jun 2033. ChromeOS automatic updates include OS and security fixes. The row does not name the 14M868 code, so the Notebookcheck statement for 14M868 supports the match. The published month is kept with no invented day. PSREF separately lists End of Support 2029-04-08 for 82XJ0000US without naming it as ChromeOS updates, so it is not used.

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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

124MB/s6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Cross Platform Disk Test eMMC sequential read, average 123.6 MB/s (range 12.6 to 191.3). Stored as 124 MB/s. ChromeOS, 64 GB eMMC 5.1 with 46 GB free. The test unit had a TN display, which does not affect storage.

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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

32°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maximum upper side 32 C after a stress load, room 20.9 C, Fluke 64 Max. The test unit had a TN non-touch display. SoC and chassis are shared.

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

33°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maximum bottom 33 C (hotspot above the processor) after a stress load, room 20.9 C.

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

26°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Slim-3-CB-14M868-review-The-MediaTek-Kompanio-520-introductory-Chromebook.792950.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Palmrest and touchpad maximum 26 C under load. Notebookcheck's measurement grid for the palm rest area.

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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.

ALenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14M868 (82XJ0000US)

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use	16

Source9Reviewpcworld.com/article/2007550/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3-chromebook-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026PCWorld review published August 14 2023 of the 4GB/64GB 47 Wh touch model: its battery benchmark, which cycles through various tasks until the laptop dies, ended at the 16 hour mark. The review gives no brightness or power mode, so those columns are empty. The figure is a round reviewer statement. Classified mixed use.

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

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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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Green Certifications: ENERGY STAR 9.0. Lenovo notes the list may refer to registration or self-declaration.

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

EPEAT

Gold1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026EPEAT 1.0 Gold Registered. EPEAT is registered where applicable.

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

ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026ErP Lot 6/26 and RoHS compliant from the same Green Certifications list.

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.

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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 pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026The model page lists the 45W USB-C adapter as the power adapter of this model. Notebookcheck's unit shipped with only a 45 W USB-C charger.

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.

1year1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Platform Base Warranty lists 1-year courier or carry-in service. The model page shows 1-year, Courier or Carry-in for the US model.

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.

Collect and return, Carry-in1Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 October 2026Maker wording Courier or Carry-in. Courier is represented as collect-and-return service.

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Links

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Product page

psref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M8681Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868Read 23 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

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IP_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868/IP_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/IdeaPad/IP_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868/IP_Slim_3_Chrome_14M868_Spec.pdfRead 23 October 2026Lenovo PSREF platform specification for IP Slim 3 Chrome 14M868, dated August 28 2026. It covers all configurations of the platform, not only 82XJ0000US.

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

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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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