Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no touchscreen option

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

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

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Storm grey Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 3:2
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 175° viewing angle Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours Up to 15 hours
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 95 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 2.0 (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C 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, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express Fast charging
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Eyesafe Display Certification, TUV Hardware Low Blue Light Certification -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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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