Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
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44Performance35.5
23.3Display27.3
33.3Battery69.5
67.3Portability82.8
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and portability (+16). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) 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 Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 36
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 18% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13 ″
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 67
- 42% higher Peak brightness: 425 nits vs 300 nits
- 23% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.59 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+18% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 425 nits+42% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.22 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 15.6 mm+17% |
| Material | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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