Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The refurbished Lenovo laptop generally receives positive feedback for its performance and value, especially for students or light home use. Most users found it fast, functional, and in good condition, though a few reported cosmetic issues like scratches or a cracked lid. Verified buyers praised its affordability and suitability for tasks like homework or networking studies.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good performance for basic tasks
- Fast and responsive
- Lightweight design
- Good display quality
Cons
- Occasional cosmetic damage
- Risk of cracked lid on delivery
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 5th | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 5500★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3L | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 15" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| HDMI | No | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T450, Core i5-5300U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong affordability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %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
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.