Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
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50.9chipPerformancespec-based35.5
55.3chipGraphicschip32.4
26.5Displayspec-based27.3
42.7Batteryspec-based69.5
67.9Portabilityspec-based82.8
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) scores 47.3 against 47.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD)
- Stronger graphics score: 55 vs 32
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 14% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 50 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- 32% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 22.9 mm
- 12% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.39 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 425 nits+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,287Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,125Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+14% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.39 kg | 1.22 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 22.9 mm | 15.6 mm+32% |
| Material | Plastic (PC-ABS top and bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x USB-A (USB 2.0), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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