Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
42.1Performance39.3
26.5Display41.6
49.3Battery45.9
73.9Portability51.4
5 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)5 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+23) and battery (+3). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 battery score: 49 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 51
- 26% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 1.98 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 22 mm
- 11% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 9 h
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600+6% | 2,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300+7% | 11,500 |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 58 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+11% | 9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+26% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+23% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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