Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel Comparison

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Surface Laptop Studio and Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel, two laptops from Microsoft and Lenovo. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio was introduced to market in September 2021 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel was launched in January 2021. There is only 8 months difference between Surface Laptop Studio and Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Key Specs

Launched in September 2021
14.4" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11300H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
323.2 x 228.3 x 18.9 mm (12.72 x 8.99 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11300H
GPU: GeForce MX450 2GB
8GB Ram
312.4 x 221.4 x 14.6-16.9 mm (12.3 x 8.72 x 0.57-0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio was replaced by Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Surface Laptop Studio and Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio over Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.7% vs ~82.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	14.4 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	200 ppi vs 189 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2400 x 1600 pixels vs 2240 x 1400 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.2 TFLOPS vs 2.822 TFLOPS	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	82.9 dB vs 75.6 dB	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	12.0 x 8.0 cm vs 12.0 x 7.5 cm

Reasons to choose Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel over Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Weight	1.30 kg vs 1.82 kg	0.52 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 9.4 mm	4 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	39.4 dB vs 46.7 dB	Less fan noise
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 99.9%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage

Common Strengths of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature
HDMI Output	No vs No	Need an adapter to connect to HDMI displays

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.82 kg (4.01 lbs)	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Surface Area	738 cm2 (114.4 inches2)	692 cm2 (107.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.7%	~82.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~9.4 mm	~5.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.13 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.286 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel External Dimensions

Weight

Surface Laptop Studio weighs 1.82 kg (4.01 lbs), whereas the Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel weighs 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 1.82 kg

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel 1.30 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 18.90 mm

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel 14.60 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio is 0.13 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 11300H Intel Core i7 11370H	Intel Core i5 11300H Intel Core i7 11370H
Base Frequency	2.6-3.1 GHz	2.6-3.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	4	4
Number of Threads	8	8
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1416	1416
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4620	4620
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1399	1399
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	5381	5381

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 11300H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB	GeForce MX450 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	735 MHz	1395 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1035 MHz	1575 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	75 W	31 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.299 TFLOPS	2.822 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	64 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1250 MHz 10 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560	896
TMUs	80	56
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio has a FLOPS value of 7.2 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel ' has a FLOPS value of 2.822 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	4267 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Surface Laptop Studio offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio	Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14” (Intel)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✖ Not supported.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	58 Wh	61 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	60 / 95 / 102 W	65 / 95 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr	1:55 hr
AC Adapter Weight	379 gramm	186 gramm

On the other hand, the Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel features a higher battery capacity of 61 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Surface Laptop Studio's 58 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 58 Wh

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel 61 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Surface Laptop Studio provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Surface Laptop Studio has a display size of 14.4".On the other hand, Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Surface Laptop Studio is 617cm² / 96inch² whereas the Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Surface Laptop Studio features a higher pixel density with 200 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 200 ppi

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel 189 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Surface Laptop Studio offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Surface Laptop Studio offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 500 nits

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel 300 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Surface Laptop Studio does not have USB-A ports.
Both Surface Laptop Studio and Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Surface Laptop Studio and Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Neither Surface Laptop Studio nor Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors. Neither Surface Laptop Studio nor Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel has an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Surface Laptop Studio nor Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Surface Laptop Studio and Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14-inch Intel are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	No	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No