Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
43.7Performance35.5
39.9Display27.3
46.7Battery69.5
41.9Portability82.8
7 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and battery (+23). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 27
- 411% higher charging: 230 W vs 45 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 42
- 129% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 7 h
- 47% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 21.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 425 nits+21% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+60% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | 16 h+129% |
| Charging | 230 W+411% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.22 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm | 15.6 mm+29% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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