Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
VS
49.2Performance38.7
26.5Display29.8
70.7Battery94.7
70.8Portability80.1
4 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and portability (+9). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 39
- 291% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 256 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 71
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 71
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 20% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.54 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (OLED optional) | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (Xe3) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,000 GB+291% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | UFS (removable) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.3 h | 18 h+18% |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 1.23 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+1% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio | 2x USB-C/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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