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How to find your device specs!

Where to find your device's specs to make sure you're up to date with Slick's tech requirements

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Written by Phoebe Davis
Updated over 3 months ago

We've outlined where you can find the processor, RAM and year built of your device below. If you're struggling please reach out to live chat and we'll be happy to help you find your device specs


Laptops:

Apple (MacBook)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Click Apple logo → About This Mac.

  • Year Built: Displayed as “MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020)” in “About This Mac”.

Dell (XPS, Inspiron, etc.)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Windows: Right-click Start → System or go to Settings → System → About.

  • Year Built:

    • Visit Dell's Support page and enter your Service Tag (found on a sticker or in BIOS).

HP (Pavilion, Spectre, Envy)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Use Settings → System → About, or HP Support Assistant.

  • Year Built: Enter serial number into HP Support to see launch date.

Lenovo (ThinkPad, Yoga, IdeaPad)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Settings → System → About, or Lenovo Vantage app.

ASUS, Acer, MSI

  • Processor & RAM:

    • WindowsSystem Information or About under Settings.

  • Year Built:

    • Use the serial number on brand-specific support pages.


Mobiles:

Apple (iPhone)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Check your model number (Settings → General → About → Model Number), then look it up on Apple’s iPhone identification page.

  • Year Built:

    • Check your model number (Settings → General → About → Model Number), then look it up on Apple’s iPhone identification page.

Samsung (Galaxy)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Go to Settings → About Phone → Hardware Information (some models).

    • Use Device Info HW app for detailed specs.

  • Year Built: The model number (Settings → About Phone) can be cross-referenced with Samsung’s product launch timeline.

Google (Pixel)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Not available in settings, instead check that you have a recent model by going to Settings → About Phone → Model & Hardware

  • Year Built: Check Settings → About Phone → Model & Hardware

OnePlus

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Go to Settings → About Phone; most models display the chipset and RAM there.

  • Year Built: Use the model number to check the official release date on the OnePlus website.


Tablets:

Apple (iPad)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Not directly visible from settings. Instead, go to Settings → General → About, get the model number and visit Apple’s iPad identification page for the processor & RAM details.

Samsung (Galaxy Tab)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Go to Settings → About Tablet → Hardware Information.

  • Year Built:

    • Use model number (in Settings) and google search the year built.

Microsoft (Surface Tablets)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Windows Settings → System → About or System Information tool.

Amazon (Fire Tablets)

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Search model name (steps below) online.

  • Year Built:

    • Go to Settings → Device Options → About Fire Tablet and google search year of the model.

Lenovo, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc.

  • Processor & RAM:

    • Typically found in Settings → About Tablet

  • Year Built:

    • Check model number in settings and google search year of that modal.


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