Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
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46.9chipPerformance35.5
53.4chipGraphicschip32.8
26.5Displayspec-based27.3
46.7Batteryspec-based69.5
72.5Portabilityspec-based82.8
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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 T14 Gen 7 (AMD) scores 47.3 against 47.3 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 36
- Stronger graphics score: 53 vs 33
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 20% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 50 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- 29% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 22 mm
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,759
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 425 nits+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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, 8 RDNA 3.5 CUs) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (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 T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,287Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,125Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+20% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg | 1.22 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 22 mm | 15.6 mm+29% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF), top and bottom (WLAN models) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) | 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 with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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