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General

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Series

Surface Laptop5Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2018/10/02/meet-surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-surface-studio-2-and-surface-headphonesRead 5 October 2026

Surface Laptop6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/latam/2019/10/02/surface-revela-nueva-alineacion-para-fin-de-ano-e-introduce-una-nueva-categoria-de-dispositivos-de-pantalla-dual-construidos-para-la-productividad-movilRead 5 October 2026

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

LQL-000013Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US LQL-00001 Platinum, Core i5-8250U, 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD, full current table independently opened. No present stock claim.

VGY-000014Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original US VGY-00001, Platinum Alcantara, Intel Core i5-1035G7, 8 GB/128 GB. Later restored/refurbished/updated configs excluded. Current route may retain identity/title only, no current sale claim.

GTIN / EAN

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8898424803828Retailer pagedatavision.com/products/open-box-microsoft-surface-laptop-3-13-in-i5-8gb-128gb-platinum-fabric-vgy-00001Read 7 October 2026Exact VGY-00001 Platinum Fabric 8 GB/128 GB listing. UPC row 889842480382. Open-box suffix identifies the sale condition, not different hardware. Independently matches EPEAT model 1867 UPC list.

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

2 October 20185Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2018/10/02/meet-surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-surface-studio-2-and-surface-headphonesRead 5 October 2026Original maker October 2 announcement, separate from preorder/actual retail.

2 October 20196Press releaseblogs.windows.com/latam/2019/10/02/surface-revela-nueva-alineacion-para-fin-de-ano-e-introduce-una-nueva-categoria-de-dispositivos-de-pantalla-dual-construidos-para-la-productividad-movilRead 5 October 2026Maker October 2 New York announcement. Preorders not retail.

Status

Discontinued7Retailer pagebuydig.com/shop/product/MSLQL00001/Microsoft-LQL-00001-Surface-2-135-Intel-i5-8250U-8GB128GB-Touch-Laptop-PlatinumRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 i5/8GB/128GB/Platinum listing explicitly says Discontinued. B&H says No Longer Available. This is legacy new-product status, not used/refurbished availability.

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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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop (2017)21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_2Read 7 October 2026Infobox Predecessor Surface Laptop and prose says the Laptop 2 succeeds the Surface Laptop released in June 2017. Links the existing catalog first-generation entry. This is marketed-generation lineage, not hardware or SKU inheritance.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 216Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_3Read 10 October 2026Infobox Predecessor: Surface Laptop 2. Marketed-generation lineage, not hardware inheritance.

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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch21Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_Laptop_2Read 7 October 2026Infobox Successor Surface Laptop 3. Links the existing 13.5-inch catalog entry because the reference is 13.5-inch. The 15-inch Ryzen branch is not linked. Generation relationship does not assert an exact one-to-one retail SKU replacement.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 13.5-inch (Ryzen 5)23Reviewengadget.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-intel-amd-ultraportable-130018817.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says Microsoft followed the Surface Laptop 3 with the Surface Laptop 4, and the 13.5-inch models look the same as the last generation.

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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$9997Press releaseblogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2019/10/22/new-surface-devices-now-available-at-microsoft-storeRead 5 October 2026Maker release-day starting US price $999 for matching screen size. Retained original entry 8 GB/128 GB configuration. No unquoted 99 cents appended.

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.

US3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

US4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Platinum3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Platinum4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Segment

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Ultrabook9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review describes the 13.5-inch model as an Ultrabook.

Form factor

Clamshell8Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-lql-00001Read 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Design table: Form factor Clamshell. CPU i5-8250U, 8GB and 128GB match the reference. Its December release metadata is rejected against maker October evidence.

Clamshell15Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-3-13-inchRead 10 October 2026Verdict calls the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 a clamshell. The review unit was an i7 model, form factor is the same chassis. No measured values imported from the i7 unit.19Press articletheverge.com/2019/10/2/20893716/microsoft-surface-laptop-3-hands-on-features-price-photos-video-release-dateRead 10 October 2026Launch hands-on: the Surface Laptop was always an excellent traditional clamshell laptop, and the Laptop 3 keeps that design.

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

Width308.02Depth223.2Thickness (min)9.93Thickness (max)14.47mm(12.1 × 8.8 × 0.4 to 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original published metric dimensions, including closed wedge front 9.93 mm and rear 14.47 mm. Current guide uses slightly different rounded dimensions. No conversions from rounded inches or mix of dimensions across publications.

Width308Depth223Thickness (max)14.51mm(12.1 × 8.8 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original published metric width across screen, depth front-to-back and closed height. No conversions from rounded inches.

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

1.252kg(2.8 lb)2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker current i5 weight row explicitly 1,252 grams, retained as 1.252 kg. Original rounded 1.26 kg and retailer conversion 1.25 kg excluded.

1.265kg(2.8 lb)3Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-3-essentials-bundle/8q0bnx4tf18sRead 5 October 2026Maker same original consumer hardware table explicitly publishes 1,265 g Platinum Alcantara 13.5 or 1,542 g Platinum Metal 15. Original PDF malformed 1,250/1,540 kg mass labels and older pound claims excluded. Bundle contents/pricing not imported.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original mechanical features expressly aluminium body. Alcantara covers keyboard and palm rest, not exterior enclosure.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original mechanical features aluminium body. Alcantara is palm-rest covering.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original aluminium body.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original aluminium body.

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.

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

13.5in(34.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

2256 × 1504px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

2256 × 1504px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

200.8ppi=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.

IPS9Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 screen table: Screen type IPS. LaptopMedia i5/8GB/128GB profile independently states IPS.

IPS10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sayonara-Alcantara-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-3-13-5-inch-Core-i5-Review.454000.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification display row identifies the 13.5-inch 2256 x 1504 display as IPS. Panel supplier model and measured results are not imported from the metal 256 GB sample.

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.

Glossy9Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 screen table: Surface treatment glossy. Notebookcheck family review independently describes the Surface Laptop 2 screen as very reflective.

Glossy10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sayonara-Alcantara-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-3-13-5-inch-Core-i5-Review.454000.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification display row says glossy: yes for this 13.5-inch display. Measurements and exact supplier identity are omitted.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display row explicitly designed for Surface Pen inking. Pen sold separately.

Supported1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2256	1504	60	No

Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact built-in Display table explicitly 2256 x 1504, 60 Hz and Variable Refresh Technology No.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

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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.

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

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

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

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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%14Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Display row: 100 percent sRGB color, individually calibrated. Literal unqualified maker gamut claim. Area versus volume method is not stated. This follows the field help permitting an unspecified maker gamut claim, not a reviewer measured field.

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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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Display row expressly says individually calibrated display with 100 percent sRGB color. No inferred gamut area/coverage metric retained.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker fact sheet, printed page 2 Display row: 100 percent sRGB color, individually calibrated. This is the shipped-product display calibration claim, not a reviewer measured accuracy value.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core i5-8250U1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original CPU row explicitly consumer Core i5-8250U. Commercial Core i5-8350U excluded. Retailer incorrect Coffee Lake codename ignored.

Intel Core i5-1035G71Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	1.6	3.4

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/124967/intel-core-i58250u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact homogeneous four-core chip, 1.6 GHz standard base and 3.4 GHz maximum turbo. No later P/E labels imposed. Configurable TDP clocks/power and CPU RAM capability are not imported as laptop settings.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	1.2	3.7

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196592/intel-core-i51035g7-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact homogeneous four-core chip, published base 1.2 GHz and maximum turbo 3.7 GHz. Other configurable-TDP base clocks and powers are not laptop settings. No later P/E classification imposed.

CPU cores

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

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

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

84Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/124967/intel-core-i58250u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

85Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196592/intel-core-i51035g7-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

3.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.7GHz=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.

6MB10Retailer pagenewegg.com/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-13-5-10-point-multi-touch-intel-core-i5-8250u-intel-uhd-graphics-620-8gb-memory-128-gb-ssd-platinum/p/N82E16834735829Read 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 CPU table identifies i5-8250U and CPU L3 Cache 6 MB. The exact-chip Notebookcheck table independently says Level 3 Cache 6 MB. Generic 15 W CPU TDP is not imported as a configured laptop limit.

6MB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 13.5 Performance table explicitly 6 MB L3, separate L2 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.

14nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/124967/intel-core-i58250u-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel explicitly 14 nm, no marketing-name numeric conversion.

10nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196592/intel-core-i51035g7-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Intel explicitly 10 nm.

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.

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Performance table explicitly Integrated. Maker consumer graphics inventory lists Intel UHD 620 only.

No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 13.5 inventory integrated Intel Iris Plus.

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 UHD Graphics 6201Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Intel Iris Plus Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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

8GB3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

8GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

Other1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 1866 MHz LPDDR3. LPDDR3 has no dedicated schema enum, so other retained with this exact note. MHz not silently converted into configured MT/s.

LPDDR4X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 13.5 LPDDR4x and 15-inch AMD DDR4 rows. Transfer-rate labels in MHz not converted into stored MT/s without exact laptop rate proof.

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

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3,733MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 202613.5-inch Memory row: 8GB/16GB LPDDR4X, 3733MHz. Maker uses commercial speed notation for the LPDDR4X-3733 grade, which is 3733 MT/s. No LPDDR4X part clocks at 3733 MHz. Intel lists LPDDR4-3733 support for the i5-1035G7. Value is not doubled or converted.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/196592/intel-core-i51035g7-processor-6m-cache-up-to-3-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Memory Types lists LPDDR4-3733. Supports the 3733 MT/s grade named by the laptop maker. Max memory channels 2 is a processor limit and not stored as installed channels.

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.

Soldered11Press articlewindowscentral.com/surface-pro-6-surface-laptop-2-earn-terrible-repairability-scores-ifixitRead 7 October 2026Article reporting the actual Surface Laptop 2 iFixit teardown states the CPU, RAM and storage are all soldered in place. This is family construction evidence. Exact LQL-00001 B&H spec table says Memory Slots No. No M.2 or memory-socket rows are invented.

Soldered11Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/microsoft-surface-laptop-3-13-5-review-the-software-giant-is-stepping-up-its-gameRead 7 October 2026Review verdict explicitly says memory is soldered to the motherboard. This covers 13.5-inch hardware. No 15-inch DDR4 facts imported.

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.

16GB12Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker Memory row offers 8GB or 16GB RAM. This is the maximum supported purchase-time soldered configuration, as the schema defines. It does not claim the installed 8GB reference can be upgraded.

16GB2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 202613.5-inch Memory row offers 8 GB or 16 GB LPDDR4x. Maximum supported purchase-time memory is 16 GB, without post-purchase upgrade capability.

Storage

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

128GB3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

128GB4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506703-REG/microsoft_vgy_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original offered 128 GB SSD. NVMe protocol/generation not inferred.

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original offered 128 GB M.2 NVMe SSD. Chip PCIe capability not imported as installed-drive generation.

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.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

Interface	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Storage row: removable M.2 NVMe SSD, one drive. Footnote 3: not user removable, only by a skilled technician. M.2 length is not stated for the 13.5-inch, so form factor is left out.20Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/service-guides/surface-laptop-3-and-4/surface-laptop-3-and-4-component-disassembly-and-reassemblyRead 10 October 2026Maker service guide for Surface Laptop 3 and 4 (13.5-inch or 15-inch): one removable SSD (rSSD) secured by one 5IP screw, lifted at about 15 degrees out of the SSD connector on the mainboard. One removable SSD socket, occupied in the stored 128 GB configuration. M.2 length and NVMe lanes are not stated for the 13.5-inch, so they are left out. The device does not power on without the rSSD.

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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.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 3.0	1	Left	5
Mini DisplayPort	1.2	1	Left	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Right	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly USB 3.0 and Mini DisplayPort version 1.2 in diagram, plus headset and Surface Connect. One USB-A, one mini DisplayPort. Numerical data rates are not inferred from connector shape or protocol branding.22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Core-i5-256-GB-Laptop-Review.390966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case and Connectivity explicitly say Microsoft has not changed the Surface Laptop 2 chassis. Caption: Right Surface Connect, Left USB Type-A Gen1, Mini DisplayPort and 3.5mm audio jack. Only common physical layout is used, not sample performance.23Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Connections table explicitly says USB-A 5Gbps 1pcs. Data rate is a written port claim, not inferred from USB branding or shape.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.1 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Yes
USB-A	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Right	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one USB-C, one USB-A, headset and Surface Connect. No unproved protocols, data rates or accepted charging input.9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review hardware list names USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2. Chassis section: the USB Type-A port, the USB Type-C port and the headphone jack are on the left side, the Surface Connect port is on the right. USB 3.1 Gen 2 signalling is 10 Gbps by the USB specification. The Verge launch hands-on says the USB-C port handles charging, data and video out. Review unit is Core i5, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD.19Press articletheverge.com/2019/10/2/20893716/microsoft-surface-laptop-3-hands-on-features-price-photos-video-release-dateRead 10 October 2026Launch hands-on: the USB-C port is USB 3.1, can be used for charging, data and video out, and does not support Thunderbolt 3. Supports the DisplayPort alternate mode flag. Windows Central gives the Gen 2 designation and the port sides.

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Thunderbolt

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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 51Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original size/CPU-specific row: Intel 13.5 Wi-Fi 802.11ax, AMD 15 Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2x2. No later Intel 15 business Wi-Fi 6 imported.

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+), the module named for this laptop by Windows Central: frequency bands 2.4, 5 GHz (160MHz). No 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller18Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/updates/surface-laptop-2-update-historyRead 7 October 2026November 19, 2021 and earlier device-driver tables name Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller for Surface Laptop 2. Device-manager module/controller name is retained. No unproved radio part number or band list is added.

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX2019Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Hardware changes list names Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 for the 13.5-inch Intel hardware.

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.

4.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

5.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

No15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Core-i5-256-GB-Laptop-Review.390966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communication says users have to do without a WWAN module. This is the Surface Laptop 2 family connectivity design. No cellular variant is advertised by maker or exact LQL-00001 retailer.

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Keyboard and touchpad

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

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Key switches

Scissor16Reviewlaptop-keys.com/blog/microsoft-surface-laptop-key-replacementRead 7 October 2026Repair specialist guide explicitly says Surface Laptop series 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 uses a custom low-travel scissor mechanism. It separately distinguishes the changed clip geometry in Laptop 3 from SL1/SL2. This is a mechanical construction claim, not an inference from Chiclet styling.

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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 colour9Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 keyboard table: Backlight white. Notebookcheck describes three-level white backlighting as a common input-device feature.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 202613.5-inch Keyboard and trackpad row: Full-size backlit keyboard. Maker gives no colour or zone type.

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

No8Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-lql-00001Read 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Keyboard table: Numeric keypad No. Best Buy exact SKU also gives Numeric Keypad false.

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Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.5mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full 1.5 mm physical key travel. Backlit wording does not establish lighting color.

1.33mm6Press releaseblogs.windows.com/latam/2019/10/02/surface-revela-nueva-alineacion-para-fin-de-ano-e-introduce-una-nueva-categoria-de-dispositivos-de-pantalla-dual-construidos-para-la-productividad-movilRead 5 October 2026Original maker announcement explicitly 1.33 mm full key travel. Original fact sheet rounds to 1.3 mm.

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

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Touchpad size

Width105Height70mm(4.1 × 2.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 105 x 70 mm glass physical trackpad. Mechanism not inferred from Precision branding.

Width115Height76.66mm(4.5 × 3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original both-size physical trackpad 115 x 76.66 mm. Mechanism not inferred from Precision branding.

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

Mechanical15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-2-Core-i5-256-GB-Laptop-Review.390966.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices explicitly says Microsoft has not changed the input devices. Touchpad is a ClickPad with integrated mouse keys and an audible clicking sound. Mechanical input-device family feature, not a copied 256GB performance measurement.

Mechanical9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Keyboard and trackpad section explicitly says its click mechanism is mechanical. Hardware feature shared by the reviewed 13.5-inch Platinum Alcantara i5/8 GB model. SSD-only measurement differences excluded.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

720p HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

720p HD f/2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker hardware diagram separately identifies Windows Hello facial-recognition camera and front-facing video camera.

Yes2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker guide separately identifies Windows Hello camera and front-facing camera. Original sheet states Windows Hello sign-in camera.

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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.

29Spec databasee-catalog.com/MICROSOFT-LQL-00001.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Multimedia table: Speakers 2 pcs. This source states a quantity, not merely stereo output. Maker Omnisonic speaker wording is unquantified and not used to infer the count. Unscoped E-Catalog display brightness/gamut/test values are excluded.

218Reviewifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_3Read 10 October 202613.5-inch device page lists Left Speaker and Right Speaker replacement guides. Exact 13.5-inch Left Speaker guide 144782 removes one speaker with three screws. Two speakers is the count named by the source. Per-speaker driver count is not published by the maker, check if a teardown shows more than one driver per side.22Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-goRead 10 October 2026Laptop Go review audio section: like the Surface Laptop 3, the dual omnidirectional speakers are located underneath the keyboard. Two speakers, as with the Laptop 3.

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

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Audio features

Dolby Audio Premium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio Premium. Stereo microphone wording does not establish physical count, so microphone count is omitted.

Dolby Audio Premium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

217Spec databasesurfacetip.com/surface-laptop-2Read 7 October 2026Surface Laptop 2 Camera & Audio table explicitly says Dual microphones. This secondary source directly supplies the quantity. Maker stereo microphone wording is not itself treated as a capsule count.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original dual 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.

45.2Wh13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1434732-REG/microsoft_lql_00001_13_5_multi_touch_surface_laptop.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact LQL-00001 Battery table: Capacity 4-Cell: 45.2 Wh. No battery energy rating found in maker sheet. SurfaceTip independently states 45.2 Wh. iFixit aftermarket replacement battery is excluded as proof of an installed original battery.

45.8Wh12Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+3+(15-inch)+Teardown/127277Read 7 October 2026Step 11 explicitly identifies a 45.8 Wh battery in both 15-inch and 13.5-inch models and says it is the exact same battery. Only this explicitly shared battery fact is imported.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/mscle/documents/legal/legal-compliance-and-ethics/Microsoft%20Lithium%20Ion%20PDS%2030Jan2025A.pdfRead 10 October 2026Product Data Sheet, battery information table: model 1867 Surface Laptop 3 13.5 inch Fabric, six cells, one battery, rated energy 45.8 Wh. Model 1867 is the fabric-keyboard 13.5-inch model, which matches the stored Platinum Alcantara reference. The metal model 1868 lists the same 45.8 Wh.

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.

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

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BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch

Use case	Hours (h)
Mixed use	11.5

Source13Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/battery/surface-battery-testing-and-estimated-performanceRead 10 October 2026Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch Intel Core i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM: up to 11.5 hours based on typical Surface device usage. September 2019 preproduction test. Full discharge with a mixture of active use and modern standby: web browsing over multiple tabs, Office productivity and idle apps. Default settings except 150 nits, auto-brightness disabled, Wi-Fi connected. Tested unit has 256GB, the stored reference has 128GB. Same 8 GB RAM and CPU.

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.

44W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 44 W power supply with USB charging port, nominal total adapter rating rather than accepted input.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original included supply 60 W main laptop output plus 5 W separate USB-A output. Total adapter 65 W, not accepted 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.

Proprietary1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Surface Connect explicitly for magnetic power and docking, matched to original included adapter.

Proprietary2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly allows USB-C or Surface Connect charging. Original adapter SurfLink identified in original footnote 2.

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.

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19Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Thermals paragraph on the Core i5 model: you can hear the fan while installing large applications or gaming, and the fan is rarely enabled otherwise. A single fan is named. The iFixit 13.5-inch heatsink and fan guide shows one fan.17Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+3+13.5-Inch+Heatsink+and+Fan+Replacement/144777Read 10 October 2026Exact 13.5-inch repair guide: fan cable on its own ZIF connector, heatsink removal clears the fan on the lower case. One fan is described. No second fan or fan connector appears.

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

None20Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-core-i5/m397173Read 7 October 2026Exact tested i5/8GB/128GB public indexed profile Features table: Fingerprint reader No. The other i7 profile was not used.

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TPM

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Security row expressly TPM 2.0. Implementation not inferred from chip wording.

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Remote management

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

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 10 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows 10 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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

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

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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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97%9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review color accuracy paragraph: the screen delivers 97 percent sRGB. The text does not name the instrument, brightness or profile. Same display for every configuration. Review unit is Core i5, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, bought at Microsoft Store, with a Toshiba BG4 SSD. SSD results are not used.

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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75%9Reviewwindowscentral.com/surface-laptop-3-13-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same paragraph: 75 percent DCI-P3. Instrument and profile not named.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured battery and power

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

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 2

Test	Hours (h)
Not available	12.75
Video playback	8.25

Source20Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/microsoft-surface-laptop-2-core-i5/m397173Read 7 October 2026Public indexed Detailed Test Results and About sections identify tested Windows 10 Home, i5-8250U, 8GB, 128GB and platinum keyboard. First row: 12.75h light-load web browsing. Network transport unstated, so wifi_websurfing enum is not guessed and the test cell is omitted. Second row: 8.25h heavier 4K video playback. Brightness, power mode, firmware, exact OS build and local/streamed route are unstated. Direct article requests returned 403. Facts were read from the public web-search source excerpt, without login, paywall or challenge bypass.

BMicrosoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-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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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

Yes19Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/msc/documents/presentations/CSR/Microsoft-Devices-Sustainability-Report-FY19.pdfRead 7 October 2026FY19 Microsoft Devices Sustainability Report PDF page 36: All Surface computers are ENERGY STAR certified in the U.S. Applies to the selected US SKU. Best Buy false certification cell is superseded by the maker statement. This is historical maker certification evidence.

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EPEAT

Gold19Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/msc/documents/presentations/CSR/Microsoft-Devices-Sustainability-Report-FY19.pdfRead 7 October 2026FY19 Microsoft Devices Sustainability Report states all Surface computers were EPEAT Gold in the U.S. under the 2009 computer category. Historical rating and US market, not a claim that an active 2018-standard registry record exists today. The report separately names other devices at Bronze under the newer 2018 category. Best Buy false qualification cell is superseded by maker.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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

Surface Laptop 2, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original standard consumer box, optional Surface Pen/Dock/Mouse and promotional subscription plans excluded.

Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer standard box. Promotional Earbuds, pens and bundles excluded.

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)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-year limited US hardware warranty, footnote 9. Commercial Advanced Exchange/statutory rights excluded.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-year limited hardware warranty for selected US SKU. Commercial Advanced Exchange and statutory rights excluded.

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

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Links

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Product page

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/519/2018/10/Surface-Laptop-2-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original October 2018 consumer and commercial fact sheet, four pages downloaded/read. Consumer rows retained. Commercial Core i5-8350U, Pro OS and Advanced Exchange excluded.

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/562/2019/10/Surface-Laptop-3-fact-sheet-10-3.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original October 2019 maker consumer specification, 5 pages independently downloaded/read. Commercial Intel 15-inch rows excluded.

Manual

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-2-specs-and-featuresRead 5 October 2026

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-specs-and-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-3-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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