Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
38.3Performance35.5
26.5Display27.3
61.1Battery69.5
80.5Portability82.8
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 56 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and portability (+2). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 T14s Gen 5
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 16% higher capacity: 58 Wh vs 50 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 61
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,125 vs 8,600
- 23% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 13 h
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,549
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA low-power) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 425 nits+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250Bottom 6% | 2,287+2%Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 6% | 11,125+29%Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58 Wh+16% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 16 h+23% |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.22 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm | 15.6 mm+8% |
| Material | Recycled aluminum and magnesium | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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