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

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)

General

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Series

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

Galaxy Book61Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026

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

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

NP740VJG-KA1US1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026Samsung US page data for NP740VJG-KA1US: Galaxy Book6 14.0 inch, Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Intel Graphics, 16 GB, 512 GB, Windows 11 Home, Gray. The US also sells NP740VJG-KG2US with a Core Ultra 7 355. That is a different CPU and a separate product. The HK and CA pages of the same family are used for the spec table because the US page loads its spec list by script.

GTIN / EAN

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

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

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

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Status

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

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026On sale in the US store with delivery dates.

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

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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.

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

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$1,249.991Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026Samsung US page lists MSRP 1249.99 USD for this SKU. 9to5Google reports the base Galaxy Book 6 went on sale in the US on 15 April 2026 at 1,249 USD, after an announced 1,049 USD start price that was not used. US prices are shown without tax.

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.

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

US1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026Samsung US store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Gray1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026Gray is the only color offered in the US.

Segment

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

Mainstream1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026Samsung places the base Galaxy Book6 below the Pro and Ultra as consistent performance for daily tasks.

Form factor

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

Clamshell2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Laptop. The product photos show a clamshell.

Chassis

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

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

Width313.4Depth221.1Thickness (max)14.9mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026313.4 x 221.1 x 14.9 mm.

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

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

1.43kg(3.2 lb)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 20261.43 kg. The Samsung FAQ states 1.43 kg and 14.9 mm for the 14-inch model. Kelaptop lists 1.48 kg and the maker figure is used.

Lid material

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

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Bottom material

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

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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.

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

14in(35.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026

Native resolution

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

1920 × 1200px2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

262ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

161.7ppi=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.

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

IPS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Samsung Hong Kong spec table for the Galaxy Book6 14 inch with Core Ultra 5 325, 16 GB and 512 GB (NP740VJG-KB1HK, Silver). The hardware table is the same as the US gray SKU. Display: 14.0 inch, 1920 x 1200 WUXGA, IPS, Anti-Glare.

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.

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

Matte2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Display type IPS, Anti-Glare. Samsung also says the anti-glare coating reduces reflections.

Touchscreen

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

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Samsung lists touch only for the 16-inch model. The 14-inch has no touch option in the US store.

Stylus

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

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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 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

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

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

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	60

Source6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/samsung-galaxy-book6-np740vjgg-exp-np740vjg-ka2itRead 15 October 2026Data sheet for NP740VJG-KA2IT (Core Ultra 5 325, 16 GB) lists 14 inch 1920 x 1200 IPS, maximum refresh rate 60 Hz, 350 cd/m2. Samsung does not publish the refresh rate. No variable refresh is stored.

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.

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

350nits2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Samsung says the display has 350 nits of brightness, without a qualifier such as peak or typical. The panel has no HDR claim.

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.

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

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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.

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

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

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

Intel Core Ultra 5 3251Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 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 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

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

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

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	2.1	4.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.6	3.4

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20264 P-cores at 2.1 GHz base and 4.5 GHz turbo, 4 LP E-cores at 1.6 GHz base and 3.4 GHz turbo, 0 E-cores.

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.

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

85Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20268 threads.

Max boost clock

4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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12MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 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.

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

1.8nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU lithography Intel 18A, stored as 1.8 like the Core Ultra Series 3 laptops already in the catalog.

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.

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

47TOPS5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245720/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-325-12m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026NPU peak 47 TOPS (INT8). Samsung's series page says 49 TOPS, which matches the Core Ultra 7 355. The exact 325 value is stored.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/samsung-galaxy-book6-np740vjgg-exp-np740vjg-ka2itRead 15 October 2026NPU performance up to 47 TOPS, which agrees with Intel.

Graphics

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

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

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 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 Adreno GPU5Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-laptop-15-inch-8th-edition/8mzbmmcjzp9w/r7pnRead 5 October 2026

Intel Graphics1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026

Memory

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

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

16GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Memory type LPDDR5X (On Board).

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.

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

Soldered2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026On-board memory. The Samsung FAQ says memory cannot be upgraded after purchase.

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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32GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Galaxy Book6 supports configurations with up to 32 GB of memory. The FAQ covers the Galaxy Book6 series.

Storage

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

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

512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026NVMe SSD.

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

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

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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 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

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BSamsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
Not available	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Number of storage slots: 2, the 2nd slot is M.2 2230. The 512 GB configuration has one SSD, so the second slot is free. The repair guide describes a second SSD as optional. The form factor of slot 1 is not stated.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026The SSD section removes a second SSD if the model has one, so the model has a second SSD connector.

M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

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

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

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

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	1	Not available	Not available
HDMI	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	Not available	Yes	45
USB-A	USB 3.2	2	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 20262 USB Type-C, 2 USB 3.2, 1 HDMI, 1 RJ45 LAN (10/100/1000), MicroSD, one headphone out and mic-in combo jack. Sides are from the manual. Power required for charging is 40 W min and 45 W max.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Left view: wired LAN port, HDMI port and two USB Type-C ports. Right view: memory card slot, headset jack, two USB 3.2 ports and the security slot. The Thunderbolt 4 port is listed only for NP742BJG, so the NP740VJG ports are USB-C without Thunderbolt.

USB-C ports

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

Wi-Fi 6E2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax at 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.

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

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

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

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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.

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

5.42Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4.

Cellular

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

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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.

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

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

Backlit, type not stated2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Pro keyboard, keyboard backlit: Yes. The backlight colour is not stated.

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

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No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026No numeric keypad in the Samsung product photos. The manual lists a numeric keypad as optional, which applies to the 16-inch model.

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.

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

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

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

2.0 MP2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 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.

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

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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.

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

22Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Stereo speakers.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Parts list has Speaker L and Speaker R, so two speakers.

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

Dolby Atmos2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Dolby Atmos.

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

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

22Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Dual array digital mic.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/samsung-galaxy-book6-np740vjgg-exp-np740vjg-ka2itRead 15 October 2026Number of microphones: 2. Samsung names a dual 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.

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

61.2Wh2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Battery capacity (typical) 61.2 Wh, lithium-ion.

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 15-inch (8th Edition, X2 Plus)

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

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

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 (14-inch, Core Ultra 5 325)

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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.

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

45W2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 202645 W USB Type-C adapter with USB PD.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Product specifications page 83: PC rating 20 VDC, 2.25 A (45 W).

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.

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

USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026USB Type-C adapter. The laptop end is a USB-C port.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Samsung-approved adapter connects to the USB Type-C port.

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.

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

14Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Parts list for NP740VJG names one FAN (M3000) and the fan section removes one fan with 3 screws.

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 button2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Fingerprint reader: Yes. The manual puts the sensor in the power button.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Power button and fingerprint recognition sensor are one part.

TPM

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

2.02Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Samsung lists TPM: Yes. The version 2.0 comes from the Kelaptop data sheet.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/samsung-galaxy-book6-np740vjgg-exp-np740vjg-ka2itRead 15 October 2026TPM version 2.0.

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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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-14-inch-u5-ultra-5-16gb-512gb-np740vjg-kb1hkRead 15 October 2026Security slot: Yes. The manual shows a security slot on the right side.3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Security slot on the right side for an optional lock and cable.

Software

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Operating system

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

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 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

None of 12 known

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

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

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

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026Page title: Galaxy Book6 (14", 16 GB), a Copilot+ PC.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026The US product data carries an ENERGY STAR flag set to Y for this SKU.

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

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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.

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

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

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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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Links

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Product page

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

www.samsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1us1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-series/buy/galaxy-book6-16-intel-core-ultra-5-512gb-gray-sku-np740vjg-ka1usRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

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Manual

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

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Samsung user manual, Windows 11, English Rev 1.1 (May 2026). It covers NP740VJG and other 74x and 76x models.

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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