Key Differences
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Specifications
Performance
| CPU | - | - Intel Core Ultra 5 226VIntel Core Ultra 5 236VIntel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| RAM | - 16GB24GB32GB | - 16GB32GB |
| Storage | - 256GB512GB1024GB2048GB | - 512GB1024GB |
| Base frequency | 4.46 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Turbo frequency | - | 4.5 GHz |
| Cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 8 (4P + 4E) |
| Threads | 10 | 8 |
| L3 Cache | - | 8 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-core) | Intel Arc Graphics 130V |
| Fabrication process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| TGP | 18 W | 30 W |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 600 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1700 MHz | 1850 MHz |
| FLOPS | 4.4 TFLOPS | 3.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory size | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | - |
| Memory speed | 7.5 Gbps | 8.53 Gbps |
| Shading units (cores) | 1280 | 896 |
| Texture mapping units (TMUs) | 80 | - |
| Raster operations pipelines (ROPs) | 40 | - |
Display
| Size | - | 15.1 x 10.8 cm |
| Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | Yes |
| PPI | 225 ppi | 212 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 pixels | 2880 x 1800 pixels |
| HDR support | Yes, Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10 |
| Sync technology | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Coating | Glossy (Antireflective) | Glossy (Antireflective) |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Contrast | 1494:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB color space | 99.9% | 100% |
| Adobe RGB profile | 93.4% | - |
| DCI-P3 color gamut | 99.4% | 100% |
| Response time | - | 1 ms |
Battery
| Full charging time | 2:40 hr | 2:00 hr |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging via USB (Power Delivery) | Yes, 70 W | Yes |
| Charging port position | Left | Left |
| Charge power | 30 / 35 / 70 W | 65 W |
| Weight of AC adapter | 170 / 183 / 207 grams | 163 grams |
| Voltage | - | - |
Design
| Weight | 1.24 kg (2.73 lbs) | 1.69 kg (3.73 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm 13.99 x 9.93 x 0.5 inches |
| Area | 654 cm2 (101.3 inches2) | 896 cm2 (138.9 inches2) |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% | ~82.8% |
| Side bezels | 5.6 mm | 5.4 mm |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Silver, Gray |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Transformer | No | Yes |
| Opening angle | 130° | 360° |
Cooling
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Vapor chamber | No | No |
| Liquid metal | No | No |
| Number of fans | - | 2 |
| Noise level (max. load) | - | 40.6 dB |
Storage Details
| Channels | 1x256 GB | 1x512 GB |
| Clock | 7500 MHz | 8533 MHz |
| Upgradable | No | Yes |
| Total slots | - | 1 |
| Bus | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| NVMe | Yes | Yes |
Audio
| Speakers | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Power | - | 2x5W, 2x3.3W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Loudness | ~77 dB | ~82.3 dB |
| Microphones | 3 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | v6E | v7 |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.4 |
| Fingerprint | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared sensor | No | No |
| Optical drive | No | No |
| Webcam | Above the display | Above the display |
| Webcam resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Ports
| USB-A | No | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB Type-C | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | No | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| VGA | No | No |
| Audio jack (3.5 mm) | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| Proprietary charging port | Yes | No |
Input
| Keyboard type | Island | Island |
| Numpad | No | Yes |
| Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1 mm |
| Surface | Glass | Glass |
| Windows Precision | No | Yes |
Other
| Cable length | 2 meters | - |