Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7)

Our Rating: 72 %

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 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 IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slower processor speed

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.79 cm 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 1.272 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Aluminum
Colour Cloud grey Platinum | Matte black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 13.5"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2256 x 1504
Pixel Density (ppi) - 201
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
CPU Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 47.4 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IGL7 (82V7) Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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