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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo V15 is a budget-friendly option with an AMD processor suitable for everyday tasks and some light media editing, but it has a lower-quality TN display which isn't ideal for color-sensitive work. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is significantly more expensive, with a high-performance Intel processor, a dedicated Nvidia graphics card suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning or gaming, and a high-resolution flexible hinge IPS display that doubles as a drawing tablet. It's better equipped for creative professionals but is also heavier and less portable. Consider the Surface Laptop Studio if your work demands high-end specs and versatility, and the V15 for more general, cost-effective use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.3
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is better suited for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, as well as a higher-resolution IPS touch display that can benefit design tasks.
Screen Quality
5.4
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The Lenovo V15's display likely lacks the high resolution and brightness that make the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio's screen stand out for general use, which relies heavily on these aspects for a clear and vibrant viewing experience. For engineering and design, Surface Laptop Studio's superior color coverage with wider color gamuts ensures precise color accuracy which is crucial in these fields, a quality where the V15 falls short. However, for Gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate on the Surface Laptop Studio, despite its high resolution and panel quality, doesn't provide the smooth visuals that are essential for fast-paced gaming, a feature that may be better on other laptops.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio costs $1,700.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
491.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo V15, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 16GB of RAM, is ideal for general use due to its decent processing power for everyday tasks and multiple tabs or applications; however, its TN screen offers lower quality compared to the IPS screen of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, which has a comparable Intel i7 CPU and 16GB of RAM for smooth multitasking, and with its higher resolution and touchscreen, it provides better screen quality for superior viewing and interactive experiences. While the Lenovo V15 is lighter and therefore more portable, the Surface Laptop Studio boasts a more powerful GPU which enhances graphics performance for more demanding applications and longer battery life for extended use without charging, making it suitable for those who need a blend of performance and flexibility.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo V15 may deliver modest gaming and 3D performance due to its integrated GPU and standard 60Hz TN panel, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming scenarios. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio includes a dedicated Nvidia GPU and a higher refresh IPS display, offering better gaming and 3D capabilities, though it may also come at a higher cost and impact battery life more significantly.
Content Creation
7.3
7.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo V15 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.1
7.3
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo V15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,700 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | September 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 9'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-11370H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2400 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 491 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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Tom Brant | October 2021
"There’s no doubt that the Surface Laptop Studio is groundbreaking. We’ve come to expect such things from the Surface lineup, so it’s always nice to see a product that exceeds our expectations. The pull-forward laptop-screen concept has been tried before, but never in a device that’s so stylish and packed with innovative features like a haptic touchpad and robust digital stylus support."
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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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