Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
42.1Performance35.5
26.5Display27.3
49.3Battery69.5
73.9Portability82.8
6 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)4 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 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and portability (+9). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 36
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,600 vs 2,287
- 14% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 50 Wh
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 74
- 60% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 10 h
- 16% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.46 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 425 nits+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600+14%Bottom 41% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+11%Bottom 31% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+14% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | 16 h+60% |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.22 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 15.6 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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