Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9). 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 Go 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

solid build quality

convenient fingerprint reader

good everyday performance

limited port selection

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display resolution

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier than competitors

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.127 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum Storm grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features PixelSense Anti-glare, 175° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
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 Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 95 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 2.0 (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 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) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Express
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Eyesafe Display Certification, TUV Hardware Low Blue Light Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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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