Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
43.7Performance39.3
39.9Display41.6
46.7Battery45.9
41.9Portability51.4
8 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) scores 43.1 against 43.5 for Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 39
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 92% higher charging: 230 W vs 120 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 38% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 42
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 350 nits
- 29% higher Web browsing endurance: 9 h vs 7 h
- 14% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.3 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+11% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 600 nits+71% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+38% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | 9 h+29% |
| Charging | 230 W+92% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.98 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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