Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 2024, Core Ultra 7 265H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, Black
Lenovo
79 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 P1 16" Gen 8 2024, Core Ultra 7 265H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, Black
74 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 receives mostly positive feedback for its powerful performance, excellent build quality, and portability. Users praise its ability to handle demanding tasks like software development, 3D modeling, and AI work without lag, though some criticize it as sluggish or defective. Common complaints include a murky OLED screen coating, occasional touchpad failures, and poor customer service.
Pros
- Powerful performance for demanding tasks
- Excellent build quality and durable design
- Lightweight and portable for a workstation
- Great keyboard for comfortable typing
- Good battery life under normal use
Cons
- Murky OLED screen coating with font issues
- Occasional touchpad failures or defects
- Poor customer service experiences
- Some units slow or defective out of box
- No numeric keypad for number-pad work
Performance 16
Build quality 8
Portability 7
Battery life 6
Display quality 7
Keyboard 5
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2496 px | 3200 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.65 kg★ | 1.84 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 90 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 P1 16" Gen 8 2024, Core Ultra 7 265H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, Black
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black0.028score per dollar
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8 2024, Core Ultra 7 265H, 64GB, 2TB SSD, RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, Black0.019score per dollar
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16" Gen 8
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
