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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are similarly priced, but each caters to a different kind of user. The Yoga 6, with more storage, higher RAM, and AMD Ryzen 7 processor, is better suited for more intensive tasks such as engineering and might handle a bit of gaming and 3D work. Its larger battery offers a longer usage time per charge, but it is also heavier, which impacts portability. The Surface Laptop Go 2, with an Intel i5 processor and a smaller and lighter design, is particularly portable and more appropriate for general use and everyday tasks. It showcases a brighter screen which could be an advantage for media consumption, but it has less storage space and lower RAM than the Yoga 6, limiting its performance with demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Good for engineering and design
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2
- Excellent portability
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
7.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Yoga 6 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 outshines the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for general use, mainly due to its stronger CPU, double the RAM, and larger, higher-resolution screen which improve performance and user experience. Additionally, despite its larger size, the Yoga 6 offers better portability with only a slight increase in weight, and its battery life is significantly longer than that of the Laptop Go 2, extending its use between charges.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is only fair.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher RAM and more powerful CPU, along with a dedicated GPU capable of handling more intensive graphical tasks, compared to the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 which has less RAM and an integrated GPU. Additionally, the Yoga 6 offers a higher resolution and better screen quality, crucial for precise design work, although the Surface Laptop Go 2 is lighter and more portable with a higher battery life, making it suitable for less demanding tasks and on-the-go use.
Screen Quality
6.7
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
12.4in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for software development, and content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Yoga 6's panel type, resolution, and brightness make it suitable for general tasks like browsing and video streaming, but its lower refresh rate and limited color gamut reduce its effectiveness for high-frame-rate gaming and color-accurate work needed in 3D and design. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 offers similar advantages for general use, with an emphasis on portability and battery life, maintaining good screen quality through its resolution and brightness but, like the Yoga, falls short for gaming due to its refresh rate. Both laptops have adequate color reproduction for engineering and design tasks, yet they lack the wider color gamuts and high refresh rates preferred for professional-grade creative work and gaming.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 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
Very Good
Excellent
13.3in
SIZE
12.4in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has excellent portability, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$860
$565
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $860 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 costs $565.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a fairly equipped AMD GPU with a standard screen refresh rate, making it suitable for moderate gaming and 3D tasks, but it’s limited by its average screen brightness and color space coverage. Similarly, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 has an integrated Intel GPU and the same refresh rate; however, it boasts a brighter screen yet lower storage and RAM, making it adequate for less demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.6
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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
7.4
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1536 x 1024
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 and Lenovo Yoga 6 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Yoga 6 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $565 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | 11'' x 8.1'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 2.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 10.95" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 8.12" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 12.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1536 x 1024 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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Andreas Osthoff | August 2022
"The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 review is a compact companion with old hardware. The Surface Laptop Go 2 shows some weaknesses. Microsoft didn't really develop the second generation of the Surface Laptop Go 2 any further but has only equipped it with a slightly more powerful Core i5 processor. However, the performance still remains at a fairly low level overall, but for many users, it definitely should still be sufficient for everyday tasks."
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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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