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Updated June 22, 2024·

Choose the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for its superior gaming and engineering capabilities, thanks to the dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, which also supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced performance in compatible titles and applications. It offers a larger, higher-resolution display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, ideal for multitasking and creative work. The battery life is also longer, and it includes Thunderbolt ports for fast data transfer. However, it's slightly heavier and larger, which may affect portability. Opt for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" if you prioritize a more compact and lightweight design, making it exceptionally portable. It features a high-quality build and a touchscreen with pen support, which is great for note-taking and drawing. The Surface Laptop also has a very good keyboard and webcam, and it runs Windows 11 Pro, which may be preferable for business users. Its Intel Core Ultra processor is excellent for general use, but it may not match the Lenovo's performance in graphics-intensive tasks. Additionally, it has fewer ports and no dedicated GPU, which could limit its use for gaming and certain professional applications. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
  • The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.4
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.8
14.5in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
334.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

12.0 Hours
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has 9 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
334.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for general use, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" is good.

Gaming and AI

6.7
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
6.6
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.7
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.0
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 to be very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" is good.

Software Development

7.8
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" are both good for software development.

Portability

Very Good
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
13.5in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.4
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,200
Slim Pro 7 14
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
$1,200
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$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a price of $1,200 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" costs $1,200.

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How the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$1,200
Release Date
February 1, 2023June 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61''12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.66''
Weight
3.5 lbs3.04 lbs
Width
12.91"12.13"
Depth
8.92"8.78"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HSIntel Core Ultra 7 135H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
1024 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
12 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
73 Wh47 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14.5"13.5"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002256 x 1504
Refresh Rate
90Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
334 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.4/108.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
8/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
11
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
31
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."

Get a great deal on the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 or the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.

About Microsoft

Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.

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