Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
VS
47.5Performance45.4
41.6Display41.6
78.7Battery68
75.1Portability66
6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 53.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and portability (+9). Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-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 Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 68
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 66
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,200 vs 12,578
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,790 vs 2,540
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540Bottom 36% | 2,790+10%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578Bottom 36% | 14,200+13%Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+27% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+12% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+13% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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