Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB). 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.

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 V14-IWL (81YB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Iron grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features PixelSense Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories 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
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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