Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
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38.8Performance45.4
38.4Display41.6
60Battery68
75.8Portability66
5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 53.1 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and performance (+7). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 66
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 24% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 18.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 60
- 33% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,200 vs 10,711
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+2% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2496x1664 |
| 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 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| 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 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,531Bottom 36% | 2,790+10%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,711Bottom 13% | 14,200+33%Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+6% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.53 kg+8% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+24% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-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, microSDXC, 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 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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