Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T14s Gen 5 Gray 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T14s Gen 5 Gray 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 receives generally positive feedback for its build quality and reliability, with many users praising the brand's consistency and longevity. However, some users report compatibility issues with Linux and problems connecting to external displays. Overall, it is seen as a solid, well-constructed laptop suitable for professional and personal use.
Pros
- Build quality
- Brand reliability
- Longevity
- Customer service
- Fast setup
Cons
- Linux compatibility issues
- External display detection problems
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Users are very satisfied with this Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Solid build quality
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T14s Gen 5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 256 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 | 400 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.45 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | 58 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T14s Gen 5 Gray 2024
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (75th percentile)
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T14s Gen 5 Gray 2024 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.
