Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface and Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT). 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 V145-15AST (81MT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

simple design aesthetic

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

poor battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Microsoft Surface and Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface vs. Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6"
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 - 200 cd/m²
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon R3
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 V145-15AST (81MT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8821CE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Precision touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro FreeDOS - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT)
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
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fast charging Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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