Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
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44Performance39.9
29.2Display41.6
64Battery59.6
68.9Portability76.7
5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 51.3 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and portability (+8). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 60
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 54% higher charging: 100 W vs 65 W
- 35% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 69
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 350 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 18% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.64 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,350
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+5% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 600 nits+71% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,000Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+35% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 100 W+54% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.64 kg | 1.34 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm+5% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and e-shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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