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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo V15, being less expensive, is suited for general use and routine tasks like web browsing, office applications, and video streaming. It emphasizes affordability and will generally have longer battery life due to less powerful components consuming less energy. On the other hand, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is a premium device with higher performance suitable for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software. It is designed for power users who need advanced capabilities and may feature better build quality and display. However, it will be heavier on the wallet and might have a shorter battery life due to its more powerful hardware. Portability is a strong point for the Surface Laptop Studio 2 due to its versatile design, but if portability is not as crucial, the Lenovo V15’s lower cost might make it a more practical choice for day-to-day tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2.
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is considered very good for general use because it boasts a high-quality screen with a better resolution, touch capability, and higher pixel density, along with considerable battery life and a flexible hinge for diverse use cases. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, while sufficient for general tasks with its competent processor and ample RAM, falls behind in screen quality with a lower resolution display and less impressive battery capacity, it is however lighter and more portable.
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
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 2 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15's gaming and 3D capabilities are limited due to its less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, whereas the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 excels due to a superior GPU, which is very important for these tasks, and a higher quality screen which also has a better refresh rate, enhancing visual smoothness in games and 3D applications. While both laptops have CPUs that are somewhat important for gaming and 3D tasks, it's the Surface Laptop Studio 2's GPU and screen that provide better performance and quality for these specific uses.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.7
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is superior for engineering and design use due to its high-tier Intel processor, substantially more RAM, and powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card which comfortably handle demanding tasks, alongside a high-resolution, bright touchscreen with wide color coverage that benefits intricate design work. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, with its mid-tier AMD processor, decent RAM, and integrated Vega 7 graphics, offers acceptable performance for less intensive tasks and has a lower screen quality, but it is lighter and thus more portable, with a quieter operating noise that may appeal to users in shared spaces.
Content Creation
7.3
8.4
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
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
8.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
5.4
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2400 x 1600
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
503.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo V15's lower resolution and dim display may not be ideal for tasks that require clarity and detail, which are essential for both everyday activities and precision work in engineering and design. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, with its higher resolution, bright screen, and wide color gamut support, offers vibrant and accurate visuals which are crucial for professionals creating or editing visual content. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where the refresh rate significantly impacts the smoothness of motion, the Surface Laptop Studio 2's lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops may not deliver the fluid gaming or 3D rendering experience desired.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 costs $2,900.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo V15 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 2 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo V15 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $2,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 12.7'' x 9.1'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 12.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 9.06" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 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 | 503 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The new Surface Laptop Studio with its foldable display is supposed to replace the old Surface Book and the overall impression is good after our review. The build quality and the materials are top-notch, the performance utilization of the two components is solid and the device does not show any major flaws in terms of display or speakers, either. The folding mechanism leaves a sold impression as well, but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over the years. The so-called presentation mode is also not ideal since it covers the whole keyboard."
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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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