Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
46.1Performance39.3
35.1Display41.6
52Battery45.9
71.9Portability51.4
6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 73 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+21) and performance (+7). 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 29% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 1.98 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 35
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | 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 (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,894+18%Top 34% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,979+4%Bottom 26% | 11,500Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh+10% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+29% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 19.7 mm+10% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 |
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