Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop SE 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 SE Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

integrated with windows 11

good battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

minimal connectivity options

lower performance levels

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 SE and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop SE vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.1124 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Glacier Storm grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 135 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, 175° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features 30 frames per second IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 18 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 95 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Interfaces USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 SE Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 for Education (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16IHU6 (82L9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Bulk packaging 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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