Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" Graphite 2025
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" Graphite 2025
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition receives mixed feedback. Users praise its portability, fast performance, and good battery life for everyday tasks, but several report serious issues with the ARM processor, including software incompatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud and printer drivers. Verified buyers highlight excellent build quality and value when on sale, while others caution against buying for photography or specialized software needs.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight design
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Good battery life
- Excellent build quality
- Great value when on sale
Cons
- ARM processor software incompatibility
- Adobe Creative Cloud freezing issues
- Printer driver installation problems
- Syncing issues with other devices
- Not suitable for photography
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | X1 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 7★ | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" Graphite 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" Graphite 2025
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 32 specs.
