Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum Silver
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Fast charging Administrator 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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