Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD vs 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11
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| Feature |  Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD |  13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14-inch | 13 inches |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus |
| GPU | Integrated Intel Arc 140T GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512GB / 1TB |
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General
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo | Microsoft |
| Model | ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (Intel) | Surface Pro 11th Edition 13-inch |
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell laptop | Detachable 2-in-1 |
| Color | Black | Platinum, Black, Sapphire, Dune |
Design
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 313 × 220.3 × 10.1–19.7 mm | 28.7 × 20.9 × 0.93 cm |
| Weight | Starting at 1.34 kg | 895 g (without keyboard) |
| Build Materials | Aluminium top; aluminium or PC-ABS bottom | Anodized aluminum enclosure with kickstand |
Display
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 14-inch | 13 inches |
| Display Type | IPS anti-glare | PixelSense Flow OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) | 2880 × 1920 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | Dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits SDR; 900 nits peak HDR |
| Touchscreen | No | 10-point multi-touch |
| Display Features | 16:10, 45% NTSC, TÜV Low Blue Light | 267 ppi, 3:2 aspect ratio, adaptive color and contrast, Dolby Vision IQ, Gorilla Glass 5 |
Performance
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU | 16 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP E-cores), 16 threads; up to 5.1 GHz; 24 MB Intel Smart Cache; Intel AI Boost NPU | 12-core or 10-core CPU (configuration dependent) |
| GPU | Integrated Intel Arc 140T GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM | LPDDR5x |
| Storage Type | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD | Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512GB / 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 48 Wh | 53Wh nominal |
| Battery Life | Varies by workload and configuration | Up to 10 hours active web use; up to 14 hours local video playback |
| Charging | Rapid Charge supported | Surface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery; fast charging supported |
| Power Adapter | 65 W USB-C AC adapter | 39W Surface power supply in selected configurations |
Software
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | FHD 1080p webcam with privacy shutter | Quad HD front camera; 10MP rear camera |
| Speakers | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones | Dual Studio Mics with Voice Focus |
| Audio Features | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard | Optional Surface Pro Keyboard / Flex Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | LED backlight | Available with optional keyboard |
| Trackpad | TrackPoint and Precision multi-touch trackpad | Optional Surface precision haptic touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Fingerprint reader integrated with power button | No; Windows Hello facial authentication |
| Stylus Support | No | Surface Slim Pen and Microsoft Pen Protocol |
Ports
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps | No |
| USB-C | 1 × USB-C 10 Gbps plus 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | 2 × USB-C / USB4 ports |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 1 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 | 2 × USB4 ports; compatible with Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | No built-in HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort via USB-C / Thunderbolt | DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack | No |
| Other Ports | Kensington security slot | Surface Connect; Surface Pro Keyboard port |
Additional Features
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0; fingerprint reader; webcam privacy shutter | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0, Secured-core PC, Windows Hello face authentication |
| Cooling | Active fan cooling | Integrated thermal module |
| Special Features | MIL-STD-810H tested; Intel AI Boost NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; 165-degree kickstand; keyboard and pen sold separately |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 - Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 – Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
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