Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

efficient AMD processor

lightweight design

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.77 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.45 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Black Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 320 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
CPU AMD 3000 Series 3015e / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 2.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.01 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pry key caps Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Fast charging
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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