Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus
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Lenovo Legion 5, Core i7-13650HX, 24GB RAM, RTX 5050 8GBKSh 185,000.00
Lenovo Legion 5i Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD RTX 5060 8GBKSh 245,000.00
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i7-13420HKSh 85,000
Lenovo Yoga 7 16IML9, Core Ultra 7 155UKSh 140,000
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| Feature | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H |  Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 13 inches |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Microsoft |
| Model | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Surface Pro 13-inch, 12th Edition (Snapdragon X2 Plus) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Detachable 2-in-1 |
| Announced | — | 2026 |
| Color | — | Platinum, Dune, Black |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14 inches | 13 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2880 × 1920 |
| Touchscreen | No | 10-point multi-touch |
| Display Type | — | PixelSense Flow LCD HDR |
| Refresh Rate | — | Dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz |
| Brightness | — | HDR-capable display |
| 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 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU | 8 cores (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 12 threads, up to 4.6GHz | 10-core CPU |
| 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 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | Up to 15.5 hours of local video playback |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 11.5 hours active web use; up to 15.5 hours local video playback |
| Charging | — | Surface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery; fast charging supported |
| Power Adapter | — | Power supply included |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Core i5-13420H | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | — | 1440p ultrawide 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 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Gen Snapdragon X2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Security | — | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0, Secured-core PC, Windows Hello face authentication |
| Cooling | — | Integrated thermal module |
| Special Features | — | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 80 TOPS; 165-degree kickstand; keyboard and pen sold separately |
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