Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)

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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 V155-15API (81V5). 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 V155-15API (81V5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V155-15API (81V5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

full hd display

numerical keypad included

average battery life

heavier design

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

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Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. Lenovo V155-15API (81V5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 36.3 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.272 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum | Matte black Iron grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.6" - 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 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X 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 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
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 V155-15API (81V5)
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Lenovo V155-15API (81V5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
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 V155-15API (81V5)
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
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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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