Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL). 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 Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

good battery life

fast SSD storage

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

average speaker quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 32.82 cm x 22.14 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum Onyx grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 14.5" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 3072 x 1920 (3K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features PixelSense Glossy, glass cover, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, PureSight display, T-CON colour calibration, ±89° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G7 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS CE / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 680M
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, E-privacy camera shutter
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 - Output: Harman-branded; Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours Up to 12.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 100 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture trackpad, Alcantara material palm rest Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
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 Yoga Slim 7 ProX 14ARH7 (82TL)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor Hall sensor, ambient colour 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
SAR Value 0.308 W/kg (body) -
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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