Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
VS
47.5Performance44
41.6Display41.6
78.7Battery68
75.1Portability65.9
6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and portability (+9). Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) 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 performance score: 48 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 68
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 66
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540Bottom 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,578Bottom 36% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+12% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 16 mm+13% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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