In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm | 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm |
Weight | 1.272 kg | 2.2 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | Metal |
Colour | Platinum | Matte black | Iron grey |
DISPLAY | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 13.5" | 15.6" - IPS |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 201 | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
Features | Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ | Anti-glare |
PROCESSOR | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
Number of Cores | 10-core | Dual-Core |
Cache | 12 MB | 3 MB |
64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
Platform Technology | Intel Evo | - |
Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) |
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Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR5X SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | - | 2133 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 2400 MHz |
Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | - | 1 |
Empty Slots | - | 0 |
STORAGE | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620 |
Video Memory | - | 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
Video System Features | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) | - |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
Resolution | - | 1 Megapixel |
Camera Features | Windows Hello | - |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio |
Audio Features | Output: Omnisonic speakers | Output: Harman audio technology |
COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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Wireless Controller | - | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card |
Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
BATTERY | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Technology | - | 2-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 47.4 Wh | 30 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 6 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | - | 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A |
INPUT | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
Features | Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest | - |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Interfaces | USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C) SurfaceConnect Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.1 |
USB-C 2 x USB 3.0 HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | - | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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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 Laptop 5 for Business | Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) |
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Dockable | Yes | - |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
Integrated Options | Ambient light sensor | - |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | - | Kensington mini security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | - | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password |
Compliant Standards | - | RoHS |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |