Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
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59.2Performance39.3
75.1Display41.6
78.7Battery45.9
56.9Portability51.4
10 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and battery (+33). 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 Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 51
- 104% higher charging: 245 W vs 120 W
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+11% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+83% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,935+20%Top 29% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,431+52%Top 24% | 11,500Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 84 Wh+45% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 245 W+104% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.98 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+19% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and e-shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 |
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