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Updated June 23, 2024·

For general use, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 offers a higher resolution display and better color accuracy, which is great for everyday tasks and media consumption. It's also lighter and thinner, making it more portable than the Lenovo Yoga 6. However, the Yoga 6 has a more versatile 2-in-1 design, a larger touchpad, and better battery life, which could be beneficial if you value flexibility and longer usage on a single charge. When it comes to performance, the Surface Laptop 6, with its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, is expected to deliver superior performance for tasks like web browsing, office applications, and light photo editing. The Yoga 6's AMD Ryzen 7 processor is no slouch and will handle general tasks well, but it may not be as snappy as the Surface under more demanding scenarios. For gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, the Surface Laptop 6's dedicated Intel Arc graphics will provide better performance compared to the integrated Vega 8 graphics in the Yoga 6. If these activities are important to you, the Surface Laptop 6 is the better choice. In terms of engineering tasks, both laptops have 16GB of RAM, which is sufficient for multitasking, but the Surface Laptop 6's more powerful CPU and dedicated GPU will give it an edge in handling more complex and computationally intensive tasks. Considering the price, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is often less expensive, so if budget is a concern and you don't need the highest performance, it could be a more economical choice without sacrificing too much on quality or functionality. Ultimately, if you prioritize portability, display quality, and performance for more demanding tasks, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 is the way to go. However, if you want a versatile 2-in-1 with good battery life and a lower price point, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is a solid option. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
  • Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
  • Good overall display quality
  • Good keyboard

Key differences

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Engineering and Design

7.0
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design, though the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

6.7
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.8
13.3in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Battery

12.5 Hours
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" has 9 hours of battery life.

Cost

$860
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
$1,200
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $860 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.6
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.1
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
6.6
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Content Creation

7.6
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for software development.

Portability

Very Good
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" and Lenovo Yoga 6 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Yoga 6
Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" both have good build quality.

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How the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga 6Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"
Lenovo Yoga 6Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 13.5"

GENERAL

Price
$860
$1,200
Release Date
May 1, 2023June 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72''12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.66''
Weight
3.01 lbs3.04 lbs
Width
11.97"12.13"
Depth
8.58"8.78"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7730UIntel Core Ultra 7 135H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
12.5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
59 Wh47 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.3"13.5"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12002256 x 1504
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
271 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.6/108.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
8.8/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

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

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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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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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