Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
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45.8chipPerformancechip50
26.5Display29.8
44Battery33.3
83.5Portability82.7
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) scores 47.4 against 47.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 33
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 16% higher capacity: 58 Wh vs 50 Wh
- 13% lower weight: 1.07 kg vs 1.23 kg
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 16% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 18.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,769
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+8% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) | UFS (removable) |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58 Wh+16% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.07 kg+13% | 1.23 kg |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 15.6 mm+16% |
| Material | Carbon fiber hybrid (top), aluminum or magnesium (bottom) | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) | 2x USB-C/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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