Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
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39.1Performancespec-based45.4
55.7chipGraphicschip44.8
26.5Displayspec-based41.6
81.3Batteryspec-based68
72.8Portabilityspec-based66
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)7 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) scores 51.9 against 52 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 56 vs 45
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 29% higher Web browsing endurance: 18.1 h vs 14 h
- 23% lower weight: 1.27 kg vs 1.66 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,200 vs 10,575
- 17% lower thickness: 18.3 mm vs 22 mm
- 10% higher capacity: 66 Wh vs 60 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,618
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6800 (LPCAMM2 module, replaceable) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,576Bottom 27% | 2,790+8%Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,575Bottom 13% | 14,200+34%Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 66 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18.1 h+29% | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.27 kg+23% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 22 mm | 18.3 mm+17% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC + 20% CF), top and bottom (WLAN models) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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