Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4

Our Rating: 86 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

sharp display resolution

lightweight design

strong processor performance

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average storage capacity

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful intel processor

premium build quality

innovative soundbar hinge

responsive touchscreen

high price point

limited port selection

heavier design

average battery life

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Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 vs. Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 36.244 cm x 24.482 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.265 kg 2.18 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum | Matte black Storm grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 3200 x 2000 (3.2K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features PixelSense Glossy, Glass Panel, Delta E<1 calibration, Eyesafe technology, Dolby Vision, TCON (Timing Controller) colour calibration
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) i7-13705H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Two tweeters, four woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
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 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17 hours Up to 11 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Alcantara material palm rest Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Lenovo Yoga Pro 9 16IRP8 (83BY)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, 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), TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
Repairability Index 4.1 (out of 10) -
Carbon Footprint - 366 kg carbon emissions
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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