Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
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44Performance39.3
29.2Display41.6
64Battery45.9
68.9Portability51.4
4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 49.2 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and portability (+18). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 39
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 51
- 26% higher capacity: 73 Wh vs 58 Wh
- 25% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 22 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 29
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 350 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 20% higher charging: 120 W vs 100 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+1% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2400x1600 |
| 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 Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,500Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+26% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 100 W | 120 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.64 kg+17% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm+25% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 |
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