Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
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43.3chipPerformancechip50
55.3chipGraphics—
26.5Displayspec-based29.8
49.3Batteryspec-based33.3
73.9Portabilityspec-based82.7
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) scores 47.2 against 47.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 14% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 50 Wh
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 43
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 16% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.46 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | UFS (removable) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+14% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg | 1.23 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 15.6 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd 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, USB-A 3.2, 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) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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