Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H vs 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420HKSh 85,000
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| Feature | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H |  13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 13 inches |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Microsoft |
| Model | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Surface Pro 11th Edition 13-inch |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Detachable 2-in-1 |
| Announced | — | 2024 |
| Color | — | Platinum, Black, Sapphire, Dune |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 28.7 × 20.9 × 0.93 cm |
| Weight | — | 895 g (without keyboard) |
| Build Materials | — | Anodized aluminum enclosure with kickstand |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 13 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2880 × 1920 |
| Touchscreen | No | 10-point multi-touch |
| Display Type | — | PixelSense Flow OLED |
| Refresh Rate | — | Dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits SDR; 900 nits peak HDR |
| Display Features | — | 267 ppi, 3:2 aspect ratio, adaptive color and contrast, Dolby Vision IQ, Gorilla Glass 5 |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU | 8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 12 threads, up to 4.6GHz | 12-core or 10-core CPU (configuration dependent) |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5x |
| Storage Type | — | Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB / 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | 53Wh nominal |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 10 hours active web use; up to 14 hours local video playback |
| Charging | — | Surface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery; fast charging supported |
| Power Adapter | — | 39W Surface power supply in selected configurations |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | — | No built-in Ethernet |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus Support | No | Surface Slim Pen and Microsoft Pen Protocol |
| Keyboard | — | Optional Surface Pro Keyboard / Flex Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Available with optional keyboard |
| Trackpad | — | Optional Surface precision haptic touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | No; Windows Hello facial authentication |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB-C ports | 2 × USB-C / USB4 ports |
| HDMI | HDMI | No built-in HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C |
| USB-A | — | No |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | 2 × USB4 ports; compatible with Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
| Memory Card Reader | — | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | — | No |
| Other Ports | — | Surface Connect; Surface Pro Keyboard port |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | Quad HD front camera; 10MP rear camera |
| Speakers | — | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | — | Dual Studio Mics with Voice Focus |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | — | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0, Secured-core PC, Windows Hello face authentication |
| Cooling | — | Integrated thermal module |
| Special Features | — | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; 165-degree kickstand; keyboard and pen sold separately |
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