Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6). 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 Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vibrant full-hd display

ample storage options

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.92 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Platinum Storm grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
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 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (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 Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
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) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 16ACH6 (82L6)
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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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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