Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 2023, Core i9-13950HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 2000, Storm Gray
Lenovo
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 2023, Core i9-13950HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 2000, Storm Gray
78 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is widely praised for its exceptional performance, build quality, and bright display, making it ideal for demanding professional tasks like data analysis, music production, and engineering. Users appreciate its speed, reliability, and value for money, though some note it is heavier and thicker than expected. A few reviewers report compatibility issues with external monitors and graphics cards, and the lack of a pre-installed WWAN card is a minor drawback. Overall, it is a powerful workstation that satisfies most professionals, with minor trade-offs in portability and component compatibility.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- Bright and clear display
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Fast and reliable
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- Thicker than expected
- Compatibility issues with external monitors
- Graphics card compatibility problems
- No pre-installed WWAN card
Performance 8
Build quality 6
Display quality 4
Value for money 4
Weight and portability 4
Compatibility issues 3
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core i9 13950HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2000★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2496 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | No Onboard Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.65 kg★ | 2.90 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 94 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 2023, Core i9-13950HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 2000, Storm Gray
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
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Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2
Scores 77 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
