Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 wins 9 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 (1 tied) — including overall score (6.4/10 vs 5.6/10).
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: which one should you buy?
Choose the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 if you care most about overall score (6.4/10 vs 5.6/10), performance score (6.4/10 vs 6/10) and display score (7/10 vs 4.1/10).
Choose the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 if you care most about portability score (9.6/10 vs 8.8/10).
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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.4/10 | 5.6/10 |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Build & Design
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.8/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Weight | 1.28 kg | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 15.6 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Blue | Silver, Gray, Purple |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 325 x 225.15 x 12.9 mm | 285.65 x 214.14 x 15.6 mm |
| Footprint | 732 cm2 (113.4 inches2) | 612 cm2 (94.8 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 13.5 x 8.0 cm | — |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 866 | 670 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 102 | 101 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 13385 | 10824 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2274 | 2281 |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: CPU
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 12 | 8 |
| CPU | Snapdragon X Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 12 | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | X1E-78-100 | X1P-42-100 |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: GPU
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Adreno X1-85 | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1250 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 80 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Adreno X1-85 | Adreno X1-45 |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Memory
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 8448 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Storage
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Display
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 7/10 | 4.1/10 |
| Display size | 14.5 in | 13 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 239 ppi | 178 ppi |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2944 x 1840 | 1920 x 1280 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 3:2 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | 1000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 97.6% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 37 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.3% | ~82.3% |
| Side bezels | 6.3 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 165° | 135° |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Battery
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Battery capacity | 70 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 2:05 hr | 2:10 hr |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 3x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Audio
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~81.3 dB | ~83.5 dB |
| Speaker power | 2x2W, 2x2W | — |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: OS & Software
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14
- Overall score: 6.4/10 (vs 5.6/10)
- Performance score: 6.4/10 (vs 6/10)
- Display score: 7/10 (vs 4.1/10)
- Connectivity score: 8/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 866 (vs 670)
- Cinebench (single-core): 102 (vs 101)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 13385 (vs 10824)
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 8)
- GPU compute: 3.8 TFLOPS (vs 1.7 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Display size: 14.5 in (vs 13 in)
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Pixel density: 239 ppi (vs 178 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 70 Wh (vs 50 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 45 W)
- Thickness: 12.9 mm (vs 15.6 mm)
- Facial recognition
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13
- Portability score: 9.6/10 (vs 8.8/10)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2281 (vs 2274)
- Weight: 1.22 kg (vs 1.28 kg)
- Fingerprint reader
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 or the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13?
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 wins 9 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 (1 tied) — including overall score (6.4/10 vs 5.6/10).
Which is cheaper, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 or the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13?
Both cost around $1299, so the choice comes down to specs rather than price.
What are the main differences between the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.4/10 on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs 5.6/10); performance score (6.4/10 on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 vs 6/10); portability score (9.6/10 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 vs 8.8/10).