Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Surface Laptop Go 2 Platinum Silver 2021
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Surface Laptop Go 2 Platinum Silver 2021
The laptop is generally well-liked for its speed, light weight, and great value as a refurbished device. Most users found it perfect for basic tasks like web browsing and light gaming, though one reviewer reported a defective charger and battery issues. Overall, it is recommended for students or anyone needing an affordable, portable computer.
Pros
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for price (refurbished)
- Like-new condition reported by many
Cons
- Charger stopped working within a week
- Loud fan noise reported
- Battery fails to hold charge unplugged
- Poor condition in one case despite rating
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Surface Laptop Go 2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | i5-1135G7 | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| Frequency | — | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 14" |
| Resolution | — | 1920 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Surface Laptop Go 2 Platinum Silver 2021
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (32nd percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 22 of 30 specs.