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At a glance01Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M502Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)03Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
Current position#1 in Montréal#2 in Montréal#3 in Montréal
Recognized asExact Canadian 13.6-inch MacBook Air M5 generation with 10-core CPU, 512GB starting storage, 500-nit Liquid Retina display, 12MP Center Stage camera, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for two external displaysExact Canadian Surface Laptop 13.8-inch eighth-generation route with Snapdragon X2 Plus or Elite configuration, 120Hz HDR touchscreen, 16GB-or-higher memory path, removable SSD, USB4, USB-A, Surface Connect and English-keyboard availabilityExact Canadian 14-inch X1 Carbon Gen 14 generation with current Series 3 Intel options, 16GB-to-64GB soldered memory configurations, one replaceable M.2 SSD, 58Wh battery, Thunderbolt and HDMI, spill-resistant keyboard, hardware privacy controls and Windows or Linux routes
Best forMost macOS users balancing portability, battery life and everyday performanceWindows users prioritizing touch, mobility and long unplugged operationBusiness and technical users valuing keyboard, ports, security and serviceability evidence
Decision fitList required operating system, applications and peripherals, sustained workload, screen and accessibility needs, travel pattern, ports, memory and storage horizon before fixing the exact order code or configure-to-order specification · Test the exact CPU, memory, storage, display and power mode under representative unplugged and plugged workloads; measure sustained performance, heat, noise, battery, sleep and wake, webcam, keyboard, trackpad, Wi-Fi, docks and external displays · Confirm soldered versus replaceable parts, service documentation, battery and SSD availability, standard and accidental-damage coverage, French or English keyboard, return window, charger and adapters, tax and local stock before purchaseList required operating system, applications and peripherals, sustained workload, screen and accessibility needs, travel pattern, ports, memory and storage horizon before fixing the exact order code or configure-to-order specification · Test the exact CPU, memory, storage, display and power mode under representative unplugged and plugged workloads; measure sustained performance, heat, noise, battery, sleep and wake, webcam, keyboard, trackpad, Wi-Fi, docks and external displays · Confirm soldered versus replaceable parts, service documentation, battery and SSD availability, standard and accidental-damage coverage, French or English keyboard, return window, charger and adapters, tax and local stock before purchaseList required operating system, applications and peripherals, sustained workload, screen and accessibility needs, travel pattern, ports, memory and storage horizon before fixing the exact order code or configure-to-order specification · Test the exact CPU, memory, storage, display and power mode under representative unplugged and plugged workloads; measure sustained performance, heat, noise, battery, sleep and wake, webcam, keyboard, trackpad, Wi-Fi, docks and external displays · Confirm soldered versus replaceable parts, service documentation, battery and SSD availability, standard and accidental-damage coverage, French or English keyboard, return window, charger and adapters, tax and local stock before purchase
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Geographic scopeMontréal, QuebecMontréal, QuebecMontréal, Quebec
Public editionQ3 2026Q3 2026Q3 2026
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