Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
Users mostly praise the Lenovo Legion 5i for its excellent OLED display, smooth performance, and competitive price. The Intel Core Ultra processor paired with an RTX 5060 (or 5070) handles games and heavy workloads well. However, several reviewers note poor battery life (around 2 hours on Quiet mode), WiFi connectivity issues, and the need to keep GPU mode enabled for sustained performance. Overall, it's considered a solid gaming laptop for the price, with caveats about battery and software quirks.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Smooth performance with Intel Core Ultra and RTX 5060/5070
- Competitive price
- High quality build
- Runs demanding software (games, SolidWorks) well
Cons
- Poor battery life (around 2 hours)
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Requires GPU mode for sustained performance
- Software quirks (taskbar icons disappear)
- Bulky included charger
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2024
The Surface Laptop 2024 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sleek design, powerful performance, and exceptional battery life exceeding 15 hours. Users praise the fast processor, vibrant display, and instant face unlock, though a notable issue with touchpad stuttering is mentioned. Overall, it is seen as a strong competitor to MacBooks, ideal for students and professionals.
Pros
- Sleek and modern design
- Powerful processor performance
- Exceptional battery life over 15 hours
- Vibrant and sharp display
- Instant face unlock
Cons
- Touchpad stuttering issue
- Limited color options (ugly black noted)
- Unanswered Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 20★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.1" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.00 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 80 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
