Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
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38.8Performance39.3
38.4Display41.6
60Battery45.9
75.8Portability51.4
5 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+24) and battery (+14). 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 Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 51
- 37% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 22 mm
- 23% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 1.98 kg
- 21% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 58 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+6% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2400x1600 |
| 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 Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,531+3%Bottom 36% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,711Bottom 13% | 11,500+7%Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+21% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.53 kg+23% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+37% | 22 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| 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 Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 |
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