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Specifications and technical details

Dimensions, capacities, power ratings and compatibility details from manuals and spec sheets.

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Specs matter when you are replacing a part, buying an accessory, or checking whether something fits the space you have. Manufacturers put them in the back of the manual or in a separate spec sheet, and the two don't always agree. Where they differ, trust the newer document.

InfographicAnatomy of a model labelFive things printed on nearly every rating plate
ACME HOME 1 MODELWF45T6000AW SERIAL0K3N5ABR100231 RATING120V~ 60Hz 10A MFD2023.04 2345
  1. 1BrandWho made it. Sometimes a parent company instead of the name on the front.
  2. 2Model numberWhat you search for. Marked MODEL, MOD or M/N.
  3. 3Serial numberYour individual unit. Used for warranty and often encodes the build date.
  4. 4Electrical ratingVoltage, frequency and amps or watts. Needed for circuits and replacement parts.
  5. 5Build dateMonth and year of manufacture, printed or hidden in the serial.

Specs by product

Dyson V11 Cordless VacuumV11 (SV14, SV28)
Run time. Dyson quotes up to 60 minutes of run time in Eco mode with a non-motorized tool. Using Boost mode or the powered floor head reduces this a lot, which is normal.
DeWalt DCD771 20V MAX Drill DriverDCD771
Speeds and settings. The DCD771 has two speed ranges selected with the slider on top. Use low speed (1) for driving screws and drilling large holes, and high speed (2) for drilling small…
Apple iPhone 15iPhone 15
Charging and cable. The iPhone 15 uses USB-C. Any good USB-C cable works, and it supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless HeadphonesWH-1000XM5
Battery life and charging. Sony quotes up to 30 hours with noise cancelling on. A short charge with a USB Power Delivery adapter gives a few hours of playback, which is handy before a flight.

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