Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Review

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

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen display

stylish aluminum design

fast charging support

solid performance benchmarks

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average battery life

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sharp display resolution

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

high-quality audio system

good thermal management

limited port variety

average battery life

no touchscreen option

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum Storm grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming, T-CON colour calibration
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS CE / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA DLSS
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 12.6 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 12.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ARH7 (82SN)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Hall sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Express, self-healing BIOS, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA)
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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