Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition vs Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
66 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 2023, Core i5-1335U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black
Lenovo
53 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Intel Core i5 1335U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2496 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Vivid | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.66 kg★ | 1.77 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh★ | 47 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 2023, Core i5-1335U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black0.001score per dollar
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 2023, Core i5-1335U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black0.002score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 2023, Core i5-1335U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Graphite Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 66 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
