Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
VS
38.8Performance38.7
38.4Display29.8
60Battery94.7
75.8Portability80.1
5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and portability (+4). 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 display score: 38 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- 21% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 17.5 mm
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 76
- 20% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.53 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+18% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6-core) |
| 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) | UFS (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,531Bottom 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,711Bottom 13% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.53 kg | 1.23 kg+20% |
| 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 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 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 | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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