Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition vs Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Lenovo
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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Scores
Student
Business
Developer
Compact
Entertainment
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★ | Intel Core i7 8665U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | Intel UHD Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2496 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.66 kg | 1.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 66 Wh★ | 50 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black0.024score per dollar
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Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 2018, Core i7-8665U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black0.012score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
