Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook is praised for its versatile 2-in-1 design, long battery life, and responsive touchscreen, making it ideal for students and light everyday use. Users appreciate its fast boot-up, lightweight portability, and ability to handle basic tasks like web browsing, streaming, and Google Docs. Some note limited storage and performance for heavy multitasking, and the keyboard lacks backlighting. Overall, it's seen as a great budget-friendly option for those needing a portable device for web-based work and entertainment.
Pros
- Versatile 2-in-1 design
- Long battery life
- Responsive touchscreen
- Fast boot-up
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Limited storage
- Not for heavy multitasking
- Keyboard not backlit
- Average brightness for outdoor use
- CPU and RAM may not be future-proof
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Users are very satisfied with the Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Processor N100★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.2" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 50 percent NTSC | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i 12.2" 82XH0001US Abyss Blue 2023
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.