Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US 2024, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
73 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 X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US 2024, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, powerful performance, and premium build quality. Users appreciate its portability and reliability for business and travel, though some note issues with the microphone quality and fingerprint-prone case. Overall, it is a highly recommended laptop for productivity.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Powerful performance
- Premium build quality
- Reliable for business use
- Fast and efficient
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- Fingerprint-prone case
- No pen support
Build quality 4
Portability 6
Performance 7
Reliability 4
Microphone quality 1
Fingerprint resistance 1
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2496 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | 66 Wh★ | 57 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 X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US 2024, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232 2025, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A0US 2024, Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface 15" EP2-33232
Scores 71 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
