Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 Black 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is highly regarded for its performance, build quality, and portability, with many users praising its ability to handle demanding tasks like CAD, AI, and multitasking without lag. However, a significant minority report serious issues like defects, poor customer service, and a subpar screen coating, leading to mixed experiences. Battery life and keyboard receive frequent positive mentions, while Windows 11 and touchpad problems are common negatives.
Pros
- Fast performance for demanding tasks
- High build quality and sturdy design
- Excellent keyboard for typing
- Good battery life
- Portable and lightweight for a workstation
Cons
- Poor customer service experience
- Defective touchpad issues
- Screen coating causing murky fonts
- Slow performance on some units
- No numeric keypad
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Users are very satisfied with the Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX PRO P2000 Blackwell★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 800 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | No Onboard Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.84 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 66 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.