Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2023, Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Graphite Black
Lenovo
63 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2023, Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Graphite Black
75 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its speed, sharp screen, and suitability for office or educational use, with several noting it's a great value. However, one reviewer strongly criticizes it as a bulky, expensive disappointment, and another mentions a finicky touchpad right-click. Overall, it's seen as a solid work machine with some quality control concerns.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Sharp screen quality
- Great value for money
- Sleek design
- Suitable for office and education
Cons
- Bulky and expensive
- Finicky touchpad right-click
- Quality control issues
Performance 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Screen quality 2
Design 2
Touchpad issues 1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1355U | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | sRGB and Vivid |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | 47 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2023, Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Graphite Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2023, Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Graphite Black0.002score per dollar
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black0.001score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 2023, Core i7-1355U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Graphite Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
