Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
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38.8Performance39.9
38.4Display41.6
60Battery59.6
75.8Portability76.7
5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) scores 50 against 51.3 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 30% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 21% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 17.5 mm
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.8 ″
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,000 vs 10,711
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 12% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.53 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+11% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB+100% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,531+4%Bottom 36% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,711Bottom 13% | 13,000+21%Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+30% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.53 kg | 1.34 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+21% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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