Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 V14-IWL (81YB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Iron grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
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 - 220 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 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 V14-IWL (81YB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
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
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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