Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
VS
44Performance44
23.3Display41.6
33.3Battery68
67.3Portability65.9
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+18). 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)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 33
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 32% higher capacity: 66 Wh vs 50 Wh
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+2% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 66 Wh+32% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg+4% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm | 18.3 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th 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/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| 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 (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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