Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Microsoft Surface. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient ryzen performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

adequate battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average graphics card

Microsoft Surface Review

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

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and Microsoft Surface
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Graphite grey | Platinum grey Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
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 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 44.5 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 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 IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Fast charging
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.27 W/kg (body), 1.27 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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