Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4). 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 Review

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

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

solid build quality

decent keyboard layout

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

poor battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
68 % - Design
45 % - Display
38 % - Performance
60 % - Connectivity
62 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 28.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Mineral grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Fast charging Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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