Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Gray
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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 i7-13700HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Gray
The ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is praised for its powerful performance, bright display, and robust build quality, making it ideal for demanding tasks like music production and data analysis. However, users note significant weight, occasional compatibility issues with external monitors, and a minor problem with monitor wake-up after sleep. Overall, it is a capable workstation that excels in performance but has some drawbacks in portability and peripheral support.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Bright and clear display
- Robust build quality
- Great for demanding tasks
- Supports multiple displays
Cons
- Heavy and thick design
- External monitor compatibility issues
- Monitor wake-up problem after sleep
- Delayed shipping notifications
- Heavier than expected
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core i7 13700HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA RTX A1000★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| 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★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.65 kg★ | 2.95 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 i7-13700HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Gray
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 2023, Core i7-13700HX, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX A1000, Gray offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.