Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (renewed) receives mostly positive feedback for its premium build, portability, and value. Users praise the like-new condition, 100% battery health, and smooth performance for basic tasks like Office and web browsing. However, some report reliability issues after extended use, including boot loops and keyboard problems, which lower the overall confidence. The touch screen and compact size are highlights, but the fan noise during light gaming and limited battery life are noted drawbacks.
Pros
- Like-new condition
- 100% battery health
- Premium build quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Touch screen
Cons
- Boot loop issues after extended use
- Keyboard key failures
- Fan noise during light gaming
- Limited battery life
- No backlit keyboard
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 Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 3.6 GHz core_i5_1035g1 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1536 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.11 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| OS | Windows 10 Home in S Mode | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 31 specs.