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General

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Series

ThinkPad X1 Carbon1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Sheet title: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US.

Surface Laptop6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/03/21/introducing-surface-pro-10-for-business-and-surface-laptop-6-for-businessRead 5 October 2026

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

21NS0014US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026PSREF single-model sheet for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US. The file is a PSREF PDF export hosted by a retailer. Machine types 21NS and 21NT are named in the user guide.

ZLP-000264Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834385-REG/microsoft_zlp_00026_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US ZLP-00026, Platinum, Core Ultra 165H, 16 GB/256 GB. No current availability claim.

GTIN / EAN

1981552146081Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026EAN / UPC / JAN field of the sheet: 198155214608. The UPC-A check digit is valid.

1963882708808Retailer pagetecisoft.com/products/microsoft-surface-laptop-6-15-touchscreen-notebook-intel-core-ultra-7-165h-16-gb-256-gb-ssd-english-french-keyboard-platinumRead 7 October 2026General Information UPC row for ZLP-00026. Exact Core Ultra 7, 16 GB, 256 GB, Platinum SKU. Independently corroborated by Digitizer Global exact SKU.

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

5 September 20244Press articlelaptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/back-in-business-lenovo-s-thinkpad-x1-carbon-slimmed-down-and-powered-upRead 13 October 2026Article of 12 September 2024: the Gen 13 Aura Edition debuted at the Lenovo Innovation World event on September 5, 2024, alongside IFA in Berlin.

21 March 20246Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/03/21/introducing-surface-pro-10-for-business-and-surface-laptop-6-for-businessRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026The family sheet dated August 28 2026 still lists the Core Ultra 7 258V Lunar Lake configuration, so the Gen 13 stays in the lineup beside the Gen 14.

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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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 21KC008PVN7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: this Gen 13 uses the same chassis as the Gen 12 X1 Carbon and compares it with the previous X1 Carbon Gen 12.9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-13-Aura-Edition-laptop-review-The-X1-Carbon-is-finally-back.924998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Gen 13 Aura Edition the new version of last year's X1 Carbon Gen 12 and refers to the Gen 12 as its predecessor.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Now-available-to-order-in-many-countries-Panther-Lake-powered-Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Carbon-Gen-14-releases.1245998.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the X1 Carbon Gen 13 the older model and the predecessor of the new X1 Carbon Gen 14.

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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.

$1,9994Press articlelaptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/back-in-business-lenovo-s-thinkpad-x1-carbon-slimmed-down-and-powered-upRead 13 October 2026Launch article: it will ship in November with a starting price of $1,999. Laptop Mag's January 2025 review lists $1,999 for the exact tested configuration (Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB, 512 GB, 2.8K OLED 120 Hz) and $2,519 for 1 TB. US price, excluding sales tax.

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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.

US4Press articlelaptopmag.com/laptops/windows-laptops/back-in-business-lenovo-s-thinkpad-x1-carbon-slimmed-down-and-powered-upRead 13 October 2026US dollar launch coverage. The stored model number ends in US.

US4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834385-REG/microsoft_zlp_00026_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Paint1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Case Color: Black, Paint.

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834385-REG/microsoft_zlp_00026_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Segment

Business2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026ThinkPad X1 is Lenovo's business line. The sheet lists ThinkShield, vPro Enterprise management and BIOS security features for business use.

Business3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Maker exact-generation page and original fact sheet explicitly identify the model as for business.

Form factor

Clamshell7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: clamshell format with a 180-degree hinge. No detachable or 360-degree hinge.

Clamshell9Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%206%20for%20Business%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original sixth-edition service diagrams show a standard hinged notebook display and keyboard assembly. No convertible Surface Studio or detachable Surface Pro model inherited.14Retailer pageclove.co.uk/products/microsoft-surface-laptop-6-intel-core-ultra-7-165h-38-1-cm-15-touchscreen-16-gb-lpddr5x-sdram-256-gb-ssd-wi-fi-6e-802-11ax-windows-11-pro-platinumRead 7 October 2026Design table explicitly says Clamshell for exact 15-inch 165H/16 GB/256 GB Platinum configuration. This corroborates original maker service diagrams. Foreign SKU, keyboard, market and price are not transferred.

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.

Width312.8Depth214.75Thickness (min)8.08Thickness (max)16.95mm(12.3 × 8.5 × 0.3 to 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026312.80 x 214.75 x 8.08/14.37 (front/rear), 16.95 (maximum) mm. Stored minimum is the front figure. Stored maximum is the published maximum. May vary by configuration.

Width340Depth244Thickness (max)16.9mm(13.4 × 9.6 × 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published maker length across the screen stored as width, front-to-back width as depth.

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

0.986kg(2.2 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Starting at 986 g (2.17 lbs). Approximate maker laboratory weight, not a measured retail unit.

1.68kg(3.7 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published laptop mass for matching size. Rounded retailer conversions excluded.

Lid material

Carbon fibre1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Case Material: Carbon Fiber (Top), Magnesium (Bottom).

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Anodized aluminium casing. Maker footnote 19 separately names aluminium A Cover.

Bottom material

Magnesium alloy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Case Material: Carbon Fiber (Top), Magnesium (Bottom). The family sheet also allows aluminium on other models.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Anodized aluminium casing, including D Bucket.

Max hinge angle

180°7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: clamshell format with a 180-degree hinge that allows a 180-degree flat opening. Test unit had an IPS display and a Core Ultra 7 258V, same chassis.

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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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026MIL-STD-810H military test passed. Test list is not published here.

Yes3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 6 for Business technical Hardware environmental testing section explicitly meets MIL-STD 810H, including temperature, pressure, dust, humidity and vibration. Maker controlled-testing claim, not proof of every procedure or future field durability.

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 spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

15in(38.1 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1800px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

2496 × 1664px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

242.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

200ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

IPS13Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-ZLP-00026.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact ZLP-00026 screen type row says IPS. NanoReview exact 15-inch family display table independently agrees IPS LCD. Maker says PixelSense without subtype.

Backlight

None (self-emissive)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 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.

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Touchscreen

No8Retailer pagekelaptop.com/en/lenovo-thinkpad-x-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-copilot-21ns0014usRead 13 October 2026Retailer spec database for part number 21NS0014US: touchscreen No. The family sheet lists a non-touch 400-nit OLED option.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Stylus

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Pen Not Supported.

Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Pen and Accessories Compatibility explicitly supports Microsoft Pen Protocol. Package does not include a pen.

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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1800	120

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026120Hz OLED. This 400-nit panel row has no VRR entry in PSREF, so the vrr column is left out. The 500-nit OLED rows list 120Hz VRR.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2496	1664	60

Source13Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-ZLP-00026.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact ZLP-00026 display table explicitly states 60 Hz at its native resolution. NanoReview and SurfaceTip exact-generation specifications agree. No alternate resolution or VRR row inferred. Secondary entries that mix 7th-generation hardware and 120 Hz are excluded.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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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.

400nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 202614" 2.8K OLED 400nits.

400nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Display 15-inch row: SDR 400 nits maximum (typical). This is the maker typical SDR maximum and is not HDR peak.

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

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

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

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

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

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026100% DCI-P3.

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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

DisplayHDR True Black 5001Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026DisplayHDR True Black 500 and Dolby Vision.

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

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 8C (4P + 4LPE) / 8T, max turbo up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB.

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.2	4.8
Low-power efficiency	4	2.2	3.7

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Family sheet dated August 28 2026, Core Ultra 7 258V row: 4 P-cores base 2.2 GHz and max 4.8 GHz, 4 LP E-cores base 2.2 GHz and max 3.7 GHz. Core names are not stated.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch

Core type	Count	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	5
Efficiency	8	3.8
Low-power efficiency	2	2.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236851/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-165H-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Chip-maker core classifications and maximum turbo clocks. Chip power and memory limits are not laptop limits.

CPU cores

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

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

81Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

225Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236851/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-165H-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

12MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026PSREF lists 12 MB, named Intel Smart Cache in the family sheet. This is the shared L3.

24MB11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/core-ultra-series-1-product-brief.htmlRead 7 October 2026H-series SKU comparison, Core Ultra 7 165H, Smart Cache LLC row. Last-level shared cache, not L2 plus L3 total.

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.

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7nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236851/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-165H-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026CPU Lithography: Intel 4. Intel 4 is the 7 nm class process, as Notebookcheck lists it, so it is stored as 7 by the field rule.

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.

47TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Integrated Intel AI Boost, up to 47 TOPS for this model. The family sheet lists 47 TOPS for the 258V.

11TOPS5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236851/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-165H-24m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak INT8 11 TOPS. Combined platform throughput excluded.

Graphics

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

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834385-REG/microsoft_zlp_00026_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact inventory explicitly integrated Intel Arc Graphics.

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 Arc Graphics 140V1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Integrated Intel Arc Graphics 140V.

Intel Arc Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker assigns Intel Arc Graphics to 16/32/64 GB. 8 GB Intel Graphics row excluded.

Memory

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

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 202632GB soldered LPDDR5x-8533, MoP (memory on package).

16GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834385-REG/microsoft_zlp_00026_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

8,533MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026LPDDR5x-8533 as published for this Lunar Lake model. The Arrow Lake models run LPDDR5X-8400 and are not this model.

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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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, dual-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 spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Soldered10Spec databasewindowstip.com/laptop/surface-laptop-6-15Read 7 October 2026Non-upgradable memory paragraph explicitly says main memory is soldered to motherboard and has no expansion slot. Original service guide identifies motherboard module as main processor plus main memory.

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

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Max Memory: 32GB soldered memory, not upgradable.

64GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Memory options explicitly includes 64 GB LPDDR5x. Purchase-time supported maximum, not a post-purchase upgrade.

Storage

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

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026512GB SSD. Decimal capacity.

256GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834385-REG/microsoft_zlp_00026_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

51Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0x4 Performance NVMe Opal 2.0.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly Gen 4 SSD.

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

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Models with V or H series processor: one M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot. The 512 GB drive occupies it. Max storage support is one drive up to 2 TB.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch

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

Source4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834385-REG/microsoft_zlp_00026_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact ZLP-00026 Storage Expansion row explicitly identifies one occupied M.2 2230 slot. Slot PCIe lanes and maximum generation are not specified and stay omitted.16Retailer pageifixit.com/products/microsoft-surface-ssd-upgrade-kitRead 8 October 2026iFixit official Micron partner describes a Micron 2500 M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe replacement and explicitly lists Surface Laptop 6 for Business (15-inch) compatibility. Matching maker complete parts diagram establishes one occupied removable SSD connector. This proves the socket supports NVMe, not that the original selected 256 GB SSD uses a particular controller. Maximum slot generation and lane count remain unstated, so omitted.

M.2 slots

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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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Standard ports: 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps) with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps, Always On), 1x HDMI 2.1 up to 4K/60Hz, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. Connector sides come from the Tom's Guide review. The 65 W USB-C charging figure is the PD range in the August 2026 family sheet (USB PD 15-65W) and the 65 W adapter.6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-full-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review text: the two USB-C ports on the left are joined by a USB-A port. The HDMI and USB-A ports on the right are joined by the 3.5 mm audio jack.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Not available	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)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original size-specific maker sheet establishes 2 USB-C USB4/Thunderbolt 4 connectors, USB-A 3.1, headset and Surface Connect. Maker sheet does not publish numeric USB data rates. 40 Gbps is separately sourced from size-specific SurfaceTip, and current maker technical page explicitly names DisplayPort 2.1. No USB-A Gen 2 rate assumed. Selected Platinum reference excludes the optional smart-card reader available only with Black in specified markets.3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Exact size-specific Ports and charging table explicitly DisplayPort 2.1 on USB4/Thunderbolt 4 connectors, charging and data transfer. One USB-C at 13.5 inches, two at 15 inches. USB-A only named USB 3.1, no unsupported maximum rate assumed. Minimum 45 W fast-charge supply is separate from accepted input ceiling.17Spec databasesurfacetip.com/surface-laptop-6Read 8 October 2026Size-specific Ports table explicitly Thunderbolt 4/USB4 with up to 40 Gbps data transfer. Exact connector count and DisplayPort 2.1 independently match maker technical table. USB-A Gen 2/10 Gbps secondary claim not copied because maker only names USB 3.1. No minimum charger requirement relabelled as maximum laptop input.

USB-C ports

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, 802.11be 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.4.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 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 GHz, 6 GHz18Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact installed AX211 is established by Microsoft sixth-edition device update history. Intel Networking Specifications Bands explicitly 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Local regulatory, router and Windows restrictions apply. Current generic module Bluetooth 5.4 not substituted for configured Surface Bluetooth 5.3.

Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2011Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201.

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz12Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-6-for-business-update-historyRead 7 October 2026Exact-generation update history driver table repeatedly identifies Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz. No later Surface generation inherited.

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.

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Cellular

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026WWAN: Non-WWAN for this model.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834385-REG/microsoft_zlp_00026_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact ZLP-00026 Communications table explicitly states Cellular Support No.

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 spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Keyboard: Backlit, English.

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker original layout explicitly QWERTY. No ANSI/ISO geometry inferred.

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.

Single colour7Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: white backlit keys on two brightness levels, no RGB. Maker lists Backlit only.

Backlit, type not stated3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Surface Laptop 6 for Business Keyboard layout section explicitly Keyboard backlight, and product body backlit keys. Applies to both documented sizes. No illumination colour/type assumed.

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

No8Retailer pagekelaptop.com/en/lenovo-thinkpad-x-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-copilot-21ns0014usRead 13 October 2026Retailer spec database for part number 21NS0014US: numeric keypad No.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.5mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Keyboard: key travel 1.5mm, 1.35mm on the Fn row and the G, H and B keys.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026UltraNav: TrackPoint pointing device.

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Touchpad size

Width120Height56.2mm(4.7 × 2.2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 20263-button Trackpad, 56.2 x 120 mm. The haptic touchpad option is 70.5 x 120 mm and is not this model.

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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.

Mechanical1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Touchpad: Trackpad. The family sheet names the 3-button trackpad (non-haptic) for the TrackPoint models. The haptic touchpad is a different option.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

FHD 1080p1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026FHD 1080p + IR discrete with privacy shutter.

1080p Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026IR camera for Windows Hello (facial recognition).

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-6-for-business-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker separately identifies Windows Hello camera and front-facing camera. Original PDF confirms facial recognition.

Webcam privacy

Physical shutter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Camera privacy shutter.

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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 spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Atmos.

29Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%206%20for%20Business%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Microsoft M1309602 service guide printed pages 44-48 has separate left and right speaker removal/installation for both sizes. 15-inch speaker assembly is D0Y-00002. Complete parts diagram confirms two physical speakers, not inferred from stereo audio channels.

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

4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 20262 W x 2 stereo speakers.

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Audio features

Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Voice Focus, Bluetooth LE Audio1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Dolby Atmos requires encoded audio. Voice Focus requires activation and compatible Windows 11 audio processing.

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

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Microphone: 2x, 360 degrees.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Dual physical Studio Mics.

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.

57Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 202657Wh.

47Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker nominal 47 Wh. Minimum 46 Wh excluded.

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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Use case	Hours (h)
MobileMark 25	17.11
Video playback	30.6
Idle	35.6

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026Configuration 1: WUXGA non-touch, Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB LPDDR5X-8400, 57Wh, best power efficiency mode. MobileMark 25 up to 17.11 h at 250 nits. Local video playback up to 30.6 h at 150 nits. JEITA 3.0 idle up to 35.6 h at 200 nits. The stored model is Core Ultra 7 258V with a 2.8K OLED and 32 GB RAM, so the claims come from a different configuration. Claims, not measurements. Lenovo's launch claim of more than 18 hours video playback for the Lunar Lake model is not stored.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	19

Source3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Maker advertised maximum for Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch, up to 19 hours typical device usage. Model-level claim, not a reviewer measurement or guaranteed selected-unit runtime. February 2024 preproduction test used Core Ultra 7 165H, 16 GB/512 GB. Selected reference is Core Ultra 7 165H, 16 GB/256 GB. Full discharge combined active use and Modern Standby. Active portions: eight websites across browser tabs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook and idle applications. Windows/apps Light mode, 150 nits, automatic brightness and adaptive colour off, Wi-Fi connected, other settings default. Windows 11 build 22631.3085. Actual runtime depends on settings, use and configuration.

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.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 202665W USB-C Slim GaN (2-pin).

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original included adapter rating. Not accepted USB-C input.3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Original 15-inch model includes 65 W Surface Connect power supply. Adapter total output remains separate from laptop input. Maker fast-charge guidance uses an approximately 80% endpoint, which is not converted into a 0-to-50 time.

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 spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Proprietary4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834385-REG/microsoft_zlp_00026_15_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact General table 65 W supply with Barrel/Proprietary. Maker ports support Surface Connect charging.

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.

27Reviewultrabookreview.com/72439-lenovo-thinkpad-x1carbon-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review: two tiny fans, two radiators and a single heatpipe.

19Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Surface%20Laptop%206%20for%20Business%20English%20Service%20Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original service guide page 36 identifies the 15-inch thermal-module photograph, showing one physical fan. Page 32 removes its single fan connector. Maker evidence takes precedence over NanoReview claiming two.

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

Keyboard key1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Touch style, match-on-chip, in keyboard key.

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TPM

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Discrete TPM 2.0 enabled.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 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 spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Kensington Nano Security Slot, 2.5 x 6 mm.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Windows 11 Pro, English (US) / English (UK).

Windows 11 Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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

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

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

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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.

0.215Reviewlaptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-reviewRead 13 October 2026Laptop Mag lab table, colour accuracy 0.21 (lower is better). Test unit: Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB, 512 GB, 2.8K OLED, $1,999. The Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode are not stated.

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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.

2,762points6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-full-reviewRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6.3 single-core 2,762. Test unit: Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB, 512 GB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro, $1,999.

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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.

11,131points6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-full-reviewRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6.3 multi-core 11,131. Same test unit. Laptop Mag lists the same 11,131 for Geekbench 6.

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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

6,141MB/s5Reviewlaptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-reviewRead 13 October 2026Laptop Mag lab table, Blackmagic read 6141.2 MB/s, rounded to 6141. Same test unit.

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured battery and power

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

ALenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition 21NS0014US

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	11.47

Source5Reviewlaptopmag.com/laptops/business-laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-13-aura-edition-reviewRead 13 October 2026Laptop Mag battery test: display brightness set to 150 nits, cycling through several web pages until the battery dies, 11 h 28 min (11.4667 h). Power mode is not stated. Tom's Guide reports the same 11:28 with its web surfing test at 150 nits. Same test unit.

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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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Other Certifications lists Intel Evo Platform.

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026AI PC Category: Copilot+ PC.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026ENERGY STAR 9.0.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026EPEAT Gold Registered. EPEAT is registered where applicable.

Gold1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Sustainability states Registered EPEAT Gold. Maker claim for this original business family. Footnote says rating may change and vary by country, so this is not a current independently verified registry rating.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.microsoft.com/download/4/8/D/48D50344-33CD-4D9A-BA11-0C7DCA1A3948/Ecoprofile_Laptop6forBusiness-15in.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch December 2024 ecoprofile page 5 Labels and certifications says registered in many countries at Gold level. Country-specific registration remains qualified. Carbon calculation uses 135H and is not transferred to this 165H reference.

Other certifications

Eyesafe Certified 2.0, SGS High Performance AI PC Certification, TCO Certified 10.0, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Eyesafe Certified 2.0, SGS High Performance AI PC Certification, TCO Certified 10.0, ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant.

TCO Certified, ISO 9241-307 display certification3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Exact size-specific Display section states anti-reflective, ISO 9241-307 certified. Footnote 22 names TUV SUD testing and certification, valid until March 26, 2029. Display qualification, not warranty or security update support. Existing TCO certification remains separately attributed. Anti-reflective alone is not relabelled as matte.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.microsoft.com/download/4/8/D/48D50344-33CD-4D9A-BA11-0C7DCA1A3948/Ecoprofile_Laptop6forBusiness-15in.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch ecoprofile page 5 explicitly states Surface Laptop 6 for Business 15-inch is TCO Certified. No certification generation or current independent registry status inferred.

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.

65W USB-C Slim GaN (2-pin) AC adapter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Power adapter from the sheet. No bundled accessories are listed.

Surface Laptop 6 15-inch, 65W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 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 spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 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 spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Base Warranty: 1-year, Courier or Carry-in. Optional 3-year upgrades are not stored.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original one-year limited hardware warranty. Paid plans excluded.

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

Carry-in, Collect and return1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026Courier or Carry-in.

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Links

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Product page

psref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition1Maker spec sheet (PDF)regard.ru/api/site/files/goodspdf/download/17735Read 13 October 2026PSREF model page for this model number. The page is rendered by script, so the identical single-model PDF export was read instead.

www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCV3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-6-for-business/8PZ3FVS57QCVRead 8 October 2026Generation-specific store. Current successor comparisons excluded.

Spec sheet

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition/ThinkPad_X1_Carbon_Gen_13_Aura_Edition_Spec.pdfRead 13 October 2026

www.microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-business-home/MSFT-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-6-Fact-Sheet-ROW.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker business specification. Matching size and 16 GB graphics row retained.

Manual

download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/x1_carbon_gen13_ug_en.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/x1_carbon_gen13_ug_en.pdfRead 13 October 2026ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 User Guide, first edition November 2024. Covers machine types 21NS and 21NT.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-6-for-business-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-6-for-business-featuresRead 5 October 2026

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

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