Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM). 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 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor speed

ample connectivity options

responsive touchpad

lightweight design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

standard storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 37.9 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.272 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum | Matte black Ebony black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.6" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Features Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ Glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA - SK Hynix
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Technology - 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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