Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
38.3Performance45.4
26.5Display41.6
61.1Battery68
80.5Portability66
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 57 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 53.1 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and performance (+7). 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
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 66
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.66 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 61
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 65% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,200 vs 8,600
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,549
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA low-power) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| 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 | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,250 | 2,790+24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600 | 14,200+65% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58 Wh | 66 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | 14 h+8% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+25% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+8% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Recycled aluminum and magnesium | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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