Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
16 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are very satisfied with the 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. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Build quality 3
Trackpad 2
Screen brightness 1
Battery life 1
Charging port 1
Printer connectivity 1
Scores
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Business
Developer
Compact
Entertainment
Creator
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Gaming
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.80GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Integrated/On-Board Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | — | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | Not Installed | — |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.14 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T430, Core i7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 28 specs.