Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
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38.8Performance44
38.4Display41.6
60Battery68
75.8Portability65.9
4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and performance (+5). 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
- 24% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 18.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 60
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+2% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3270x2180 |
| 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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.53 kg+8% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+24% | 18.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, microSD |
| 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 (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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