Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
Lenovo Yoga 16" 83JU0001US Seashell 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
The refurbished Microsoft Surface receives mostly positive feedback for its portability, design, and performance. Users praise its lightweight build, responsive touchscreen, and value for money, with many noting it arrived in like-new condition. However, a few negative experiences highlight reliability issues, such as sudden failure after a few weeks and charging problems, which lower the overall score.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Responsive touchscreen
- Great value for money
- Like-new condition upon arrival
- Good performance for daily tasks
Cons
- Occasional sudden failure after weeks
- Charging issues reported
- Touchscreen can be dull
- Heats up under light loads
- Battery life not perfect
Lenovo Yoga 16" 83JU0001US Seashell 2025
The Lenovo Yoga 7 receives mostly positive feedback for its versatile 2-in-1 design, responsive touchscreen, vibrant OLED display, and solid build quality. Users appreciate the comfortable keyboard with adjustable backlight and good performance for multitasking. However, a notable concern is the lack of upgradeability, with soldered RAM and no expansion slots, making the 16GB RAM feel limiting for some. Overall, it is seen as good value, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Versatile 2-in-1 design
- Responsive touchscreen
- Vibrant OLED display
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable keyboard with adjustable backlight
Cons
- Non-upgradeable RAM (soldered)
- No expansion slots
- 16GB RAM feels limiting for some
- No secondary storage upgrade option
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H | Lenovo Yoga 16" 83JU0001US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H★ | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 6★ |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics★ | AMD Radeon 840M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2256 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.38 kg★ | 1.80 kg |
| Battery | — | 71 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Lenovo Yoga 16" 83JU0001US Seashell 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (67th percentile)
- Strong cpu (66th percentile)
- Below average portability (26th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H wins 10 specs while Lenovo Yoga 16" 83JU0001US wins 9.
