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AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

General

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Series

Surface Laptop4Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/05/20/introducing-the-ultimate-copilot-pcs-the-all-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy Book5 Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

ZGJ-000013Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026Original US manufacturer SKU ZGJ-00001, Platinum, Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Current new-condition route retains the identity/title/reviews, not detailed core or GPU fields. No stock claim retained.

NP940XHA-KG2HK1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Samsung Hong Kong page for Galaxy Book5 Pro (14", Core Ultra 7, 16GB), model code NP940XHA-KG2HK. Other regions sell the same chassis as NP940XHA-KG1US (16GB, 512GB) and NP944XHA-KG1UK (32GB, 258V).

GTIN / EAN

1963882774698Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/681044/microsoft-surface-laptop-(wi-fi)-7th-edition-zgj-00001-copilot-pc-138-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Exact US ZGJ-00001 Platinum Snapdragon X Plus, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. UPC-A is stored as its literal 12 digits.

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

20 May 20244Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/05/20/introducing-the-ultimate-copilot-pcs-the-all-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptopRead 5 October 2026

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Status

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

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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 13.8-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)22Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/06/16/introducing-the-next-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-built-for-performance-and-flexibilityRead 23 October 2026Microsoft's launch post compares the 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition with the 7th Edition and calls it the previous generation.23Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-is-much-faster-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-13-8-2026-Review.1334131.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 8th Edition says the chassis is unchanged from the previous model and the previous generation Surface Laptop.

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 356H)10Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buyRead 23 October 2026Samsung's Galaxy Book6 series page calls the Galaxy Book5 Pro the predecessor model of the Galaxy Book6 Pro.

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

$9994Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/05/20/introducing-the-ultimate-copilot-pcs-the-all-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptopRead 5 October 2026Maker launch announcement starting $999 literal US claim, original 13.8-inch X Plus base. Current store prices and later reductions excluded.

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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.

US3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026

HK1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Hong Kong. The page shows Sold Out at Samsung Online Shop.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Platinum3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026

Gray1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Gray. The page imagery also shows a Silver option.

Segment

Ultrabook4Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2024/05/20/introducing-the-ultimate-copilot-pcs-the-all-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptopRead 5 October 2026

Ultrabook1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Light, slim 1.23 kg Copilot+ PC.

Form factor

Clamshell19Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original seventh-edition repair diagrams show the hinged notebook keyboard and display assembly. No Studio or convertible model inherited.

Clamshell1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Form Factor: Laptop. No convertible mode is listed. The 360 variant is the separate Galaxy Book5 Pro 360.

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.

Width301Depth220Thickness (max)17.5mm(11.9 × 8.7 × 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and weight section. Chassis width 301 mm, depth 220 mm and height 17.5 mm. No package dimensions.

Width312.3Depth223.8Thickness (max)11.6mm(12.3 × 8.8 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026312.3 x 223.8 x 11.6 mm. The height is a single figure, stored as the maximum thickness.

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

1.34kg(3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Size and weight section, matching screen size. Maker published laptop mass without power supply, manufacturing variation qualified.

1.23kg(2.7 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 20261.23 kg (2.71 lbs).

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Aluminium7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review of the 14 inch model: a slim aluminium chassis and an aluminium case that is smooth to the touch and sturdy. The review does not separate lid and base.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Aluminium7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review of the 14 inch model: a slim aluminium chassis and an aluminium case that is smooth to the touch and sturdy. The review does not separate lid and base.

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.

Yes16Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-hardware-environmental-test-resultsRead 7 October 2026Maker legal documentation links the exact Surface Laptop 13.8-inch 7th Edition (2036) to this test table. MIL-STD-810H column Surface Laptop 7th Edition Snapdragon reports Pass for listed procedures except Humidity N/A. Independent third-party laboratory tests, not a guarantee of field durability. Consumer hardware model is explicitly linked by maker, not inherited from an Intel business model.17Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/legal/compliance/environmental-compliance/documentationRead 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 13.8-inch 7th Edition (2036) section links to Surface hardware environmental test results. Later 8th Edition reuses model 2036 and is kept separate.

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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.

13.8in(35.1 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Native resolution

2304 × 1536px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

2880 × 1800px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Pixel density

200.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

242.6ppi=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.

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OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X, anti-reflective, 14.0" 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass with DX under 2% reflectance. The surface is not stored because the page does not say glossy or matte.

Backlight

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None (self-emissive)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Stylus

None13Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-gb/surface/accessories/pen/surface-pen-compatibility-and-featuresRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly says these models are not compatible with Surface Slim Pen or Surface Pen. No active pen support. Capacitive finger touch remains true.

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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 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2304	1536	120

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display section publishes dynamic refresh up to 120 Hz at native resolution. No VRR technology inferred from dynamic refresh wording.

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

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

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026FAQ: the display supports up to 120Hz refresh rate. No variable refresh technology is listed.

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.

600nits9Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Literal maker qualifier: 600 nits maximum (typical), SDR. Manufacturer typical panel rating at maximum setting. Not measured brightness. HDR peak claim remains separately retained.

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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.

600nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states 600 nits HDR peak luminance. Footnote 4 requires HDR content and HDR enabled in device settings.

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

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

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

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HDR certification

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly describes individually colour-calibrated display.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (10-core)2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker original seventh-edition guide explicitly lists Snapdragon X Plus (10 Core). Original consumer PDF restricts X Plus to the 13.8-inch size.3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Public original SKU listing plus maker guide identify Snapdragon X Plus 10-core.

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 256V (P-core up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB LLC cache). The page footnotes also mention 258V, which belongs to other configurations.

Processor brand

Qualcomm3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

AMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
10	Qualcomm Oryon	3.4

Source9Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker confirms original X1P-64-100, corroborated by exact ZGJ-00001 retailer. Qualcomm Oryon cores, no Intel P/E label. Highest named multi-core frequency 3.4 GHz. No guessed base clock or short-duration boost.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026SKU Comparison table page 1: X1P-64-100, 10 Qualcomm Oryon cores, maximum multi-core 3.4 GHz, no separate boost. Microsoft exact 13.8-inch Plus cell independently identifies this chip.

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

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

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 20264 P-cores at 2.2 GHz base and 4.8 GHz max turbo and 4 low power E-cores at 2.2 GHz base and 3.7 GHz max turbo, 8 threads. Generic 17 W base and 37 W maximum turbo power are not the laptop setting.

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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4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

1011Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-64-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838786.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact X1P-64-100 processor. Hardware threads are chip property, not inferred from generic family. Laptop configured power and capability-only memory speed are not inherited.

84Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Max boost clock

3.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.8GHz=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.

6MB18Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-X-Plus-X1P-64-100-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.838786.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 specification table explicitly Level 3 Cache 6 MB. Maker publishes 42 MB total cache across levels, which is not relabelled as L3. Exact chip identity matched by Microsoft June 2024 fact sheet and Micro Center US SKU.

12MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 202612 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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.

4nm10Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 product brief. OEM identity separately matched by Microsoft June 2024 fact sheet and Micro Center exact SKU.

3nm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 10 October 2026Same chart, 256V row, Lithography: TSMC N3B. ITdaily describes the Lunar Lake compute tile as the 3 nm N3B node. Stored 3 is the nominal process class of the compute tile only, not a measured feature size. The platform controller tile uses TSMC N6.9Press articleitdaily.com/blogs/workplace/lunar-lake-core-ultra-200v-getestRead 10 October 2026Review text: the Lunar Lake chips are made at TSMC and baked on the 3 nm N3B node. The test table lists the Core Ultra 7 256V as TSMC N3B.

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.

45TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon NPU-only 45 TOPS. CPU and GPU throughput excluded.

47TOPS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np944xha-kg1ukRead 10 October 2026Intel AI Boost NPU up to 47 TOPS on the 14" Core Ultra 7 Samsung UK page (NP944XHA-KG1UK, 258V). The 256V has the same 47 TOPS NPU on the Intel page.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240954/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-256v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 10 October 2026NPU peak 47 TOPS (INT8), NPU only.

Graphics

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

No3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 2026Detailed Graphics Type Integrated evidence is from the publicly indexed exact original SKU route. The maker generation feature guide explicitly identifies Snapdragon X Plus as 10-core. Current new-condition listing is not treated as a detailed spec table.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Public index of the exact original ZGJ-00001 retail listing states Graphics Type Integrated. Live current replacement route retains less detail. No current availability or price inferred.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

Qualcomm Adreno1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Intel Arc 140V1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Intel Arc 140V GPU (8GB), shared. No separate graphics chip.

Memory

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

16GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Exact original US SKU listing title retains 16 GB memory.

16GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Memory capacity 16 GB.

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X (On Package). The data rate is not published by Samsung.

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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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.

Soldered12Reviewifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Laptop_7Read 7 October 2026Exact Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch device page explicitly includes Snapdragon X Plus 10-core and 16 GB. Battery 22/15 h entries on same page belong to other size and are not inherited. Manufacturer nominal 54 Wh remains unchanged.

Soldered1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X on package.

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

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

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16GB8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 10 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 200V comparison chart, 256V row: Max Memory 16 GB (LPDDR5X). The Samsung memory is on package and the 32 GB Samsung options use the 258V, a different chip, so they are not this product's maximum. This replaces the earlier 32 GB taken from the 258V sibling pages.

Storage

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

256GB3Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-13-8-2k-touchscreen-snapdragon-x-plus-2024-16gb-memory-256gb-storage-7th-ed-copilot-pc-platinum/JJGXP2VWFKRead 5 October 20266Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-surface-laptop-copilot-pc-13-8-touch-screen-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-memory-256gb-ssd-7th-ed-latest-model-platinum/6582826Read 5 October 2026Exact original US SKU listing title retains 256 GB SSD.

1TB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Storage 1 TB NVMe SSD. The page also says 2 storage slots, which is not stored because it is unclear what is counted.

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Memory and Storage section explicitly identifies the offered drives as Gen4 SSD, including 256GB. Interface classification beyond SSD omitted.

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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 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

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

Source21Retailer pageifixit.com/products/microsoft-surface-ssd-upgrade-kitRead 8 October 2026iFixit official Micron partner product explicitly lists a M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe replacement and compatibility with Surface Laptop 7 13.8-inch model 2036. Microsoft original service guide complete parts diagram and single-rSSD replacement establish one socket occupied by the selected 256 GB drive. 2230 is the supported length documented by this replacement, no longer-module support assumed. Replacement drive generation does not establish a higher physical socket generation or lane count, omitted. Installed original SSD classification remains maker plain SSD.

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

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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 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	USB4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.1	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available
Other	Surface Connect	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Ports and charging section, exact screen-size column. USB-C explicitly USB4 and DisplayPort 1.4a, physical connectors counted once. USB-A original document only states USB 3.1. Unconfirmed data rates and later conflicting Gen 2 wording omitted. Dock compatibility does not establish Thunderbolt support.

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	Thunderbolt 4
USB-A	USB 3.2	1	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 20262 Thunderbolt 4, 1 USB 3.2 (Type-A), 1 HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz), MicroSD, 1 Headphone out / Mic-in combo. Port layout may vary by model. No sides or speeds are stated.

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)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

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Wi-Fi module

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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)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2.

Cellular

No8Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/681044/microsoft-surface-laptop-(wi-fi)-7th-edition-zgj-00001-copilot-pc-138-laptop-computer-platinumRead 7 October 2026Exact US ZGJ-00001 base 13.8-inch Snapdragon model. Later Intel 5G business models are excluded.

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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.

QWERTY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer specification Keyboard layout explicitly QWERTY. No regional ANSI/ISO geometry inferred.

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Key switches

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

Backlit, type not stated20Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/surface-laptop-138-and-15-inch-7th-edition-certified-refurbished/8V7GKBZD5V58/1K80Read 8 October 2026Original consumer seventh-edition hardware specification, Keyboard layout section explicitly Keyboard backlight. This current refurbished store route describes original hardware, not an inherited refurbished warranty or box. Lighting colour and type are not stated.

Backlit, type not stated1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Pro keyboard, Keyboard Backlit: Yes. The backlight color is not stated.

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

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No6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026User guide pages 4 to 6: the 16 inch model lists a Numeric keypad, the 14 inch front view lists keyboard and touchpad only.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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

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Touchpad size

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

Haptic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Keyboard and Accessibility sections explicitly specify Precision Haptic touchpad.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p Full HD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

2 MP1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Camera 2.0 MP.

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-7th-edition-featuresRead 5 October 2026Original model guide separately identifies Windows Hello camera and front-facing camera. PDF Security section explicitly Windows Hello face authentication.

No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Repair Guide board diagram lists one CAMERA and an ALS sensor, with no separate infrared camera, and the Fingerprint Sensor is the only biometric part in the parts list. The user guide describes Windows Hello setup only for fingerprint recognition.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026User guide page 5, 14 inch front view lists a camera and a camera indicator light only. Windows Hello setup covers fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello).

Webcam privacy

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

219Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026Microsoft M1318466 service guide, complete illustrated parts inventory printed page 16. Exact 13.8-inch chassis has Right Speaker E0D-00002 and Left Speaker E0D-00001. Both are separate physical speakers. Plus 16 GB board C0P-00002 is explicitly listed in the same inventory. No 15-inch assembly transfer.

41Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Quad speakers. Footnote: two woofers (5W max each) and two tweeters (2W each).

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

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14W2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np944xha-kg1ukRead 10 October 2026Quad speakers: two woofers at 5W max each and two tweeters at 2W each, 14 W in total. The rating is a maximum, not RMS.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Quad speakers with Smart Amp and Dolby Atmos.

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

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Audio section specifies Dual Studio Mics. Two physical microphones, not sound-processing channels.

21Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Dual Array Digital Mic.

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.

54Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Battery Capacities table, matching screen-size column. Nominal 54 Wh at 13.8 inches or 66 Wh at 15 inches. Minimum 52/64 is excluded.

63.1Wh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Battery Capacity (Typical) 63.1 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 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	20
Web browsing	13

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original PDF footnotes 6 and 7. Matching 13.8-inch Snapdragon X Plus 10-core, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Local .mov video in Windows Media Player at 1080p/24 FPS and browsing eight websites across multiple tabs. Brightness 150 nits, auto-brightness disabled, Wi-Fi connected, other settings default on Windows 11. Up to 20 hours video and 13 hours web, varies by use/configuration.

BSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	21

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Up to 21 hours of video runtime on the 14" model. Lab test: local video playback in Windows video players, full screen, brightness 150 nits, wired earphone, airplane mode, keyboard backlight off, measured until discharge to 2%.

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.

39W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer box section explicitly lists 39W Power Supply for matching size. Adapter rated output, not accepted USB-C charging input.

65W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 202665 W USB Type-C Adapter.

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)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Ports and charging section includes proprietary Surface Connect. Original consumer box supplied power supply uses Surface Connect, separate from optional USB-C charging.7Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-au/d/microsoft-surface-39w-power-supply/8mzbmmcjzpb6Read 5 October 2026Maker 39 W component page explicitly identifies the magnetic Surface Connect laptop connector. The original consumer PDF independently proves the included 39 W supply. Australian wall-plug and box-region details are not imported.

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C adapter. Fast charging reaches up to 41% in about 30 minutes on the 14" model.

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.

119Owner's manualdownload.microsoft.com/download/9/3/5/93501ba4-9f8f-430b-97ca-9d603f42a0b7/Microsoft%20Surface%20Laptop%207th%20Edition%20English%20Service%20Guide%20.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original seventh-edition assembly diagrams and Keyboard Replacement Process printed pages 65-67 identify one physical fan, removed and installed with three screws. Not a count of vents. Applies to the explicitly listed 13.8-inch Plus 16 GB board.

25Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Samsung Repair Guide for NP940XHA and NP944XHA, Parts List page 12: M3000 FAN-L and M3004 FAN-R, with a Fan removal chapter. Two fans.

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

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

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

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Security

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Fingerprint

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Power button5Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026Repair Guide Parts List page 12: T0103 Fingerprint Module (Power Key). The user guide labels the 14 inch power button as the fingerprint recognition sensor.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 10 October 2026User guide page 5, 14 inch front view: Power button / Fingerprint recognition sensor.

TPM

Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Windows 11 Home (Samsung recommends Windows 11 Pro for business).

OS family

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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

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

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

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27,860:17Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review: measured 0.01 black level and a 27860:1 contrast ratio. The brightness setting is not stated.

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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100%7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Colorimeter test on the 14 inch Core Ultra 7 256V unit with a 1 TB drive: 100% coverage of sRGB. The instrument and mode are not named.

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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100%7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Same colorimeter test: 100% coverage of DCI-P3. Adobe RGB coverage was 95%.

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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2,696points7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review benchmark table, Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro column: Geekbench 6 single core 2696. Power mode is not stated.

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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11,045points7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review benchmark table, Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro column: Geekbench 6 multi core 11045.

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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5,017MB/s7Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-book-5-proRead 10 October 2026Review text: the 1 TB drive reads at 5017 MB/s and writes at 2818.08 MB/s. The tool is not named.

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.

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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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026Page description: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is a light, slim Copilot+ PC. NPU up to 47 TOPS per the Samsung UK page.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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EPEAT

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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 13.8-inch, 39W Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker spec sheet (PDF)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer box section, matching screen-size column. Supplied 39 W at 13.8 inches or 65 W at 15 inches adapter, Quick Start and safety/warranty documents. Other regional bundles excluded.

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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)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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)bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1168353.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original consumer specification one-year limited hardware warranty. Retained US SKU. Paid plans and statutory rights excluded.

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

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Product page

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-features2Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-laptop-7th-edition-featuresRead 5 October 2026Maker exact seventh-edition feature overview. Newer editions and Intel business models are separate.

www.samsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hk1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdf15Maker spec sheet (PDF)news.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/691/2024/06/Surface-Laptop-Fact-Sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original June 2024 Microsoft-hosted consumer fact sheet. Downloaded and read. Previous retailer-hosted PDF route now presents a challenge.

www.samsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hk1Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book5-pro-14-inch-ultra-7-16gb-1tb-np940xha-kg2hkRead 10 October 2026

Manual

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

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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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