LG gram 15″ (15Z980-U.AAS5U1) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ (ZHY-00042)
Comparison summary
- Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ is clearly winner and offers more value.
- For performance Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet has a lot better processor. It also features more memory.
- Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet has Windows 11, which is superior to Windows 10 Home that is in LG gram 15″.
- gram offers a larger screen.
- Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet offers more SSD storage.
LG gram 15″ (15Z980-U.AAS5U1)
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ (ZHY-00042)
Compare specifications
| LG gram 15″ (15Z980-U.AAS5U1) | Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ (ZHY-00042) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i5-8250U | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | Snapdragon X Plus - X1P64100 - Qualcomm Adreno |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 13″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | - |
| Weight | |
| 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) | 1.97 lbs (0.89 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches | |
| (28.7 x 20.83 x 0.94 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 250gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| March 29, 2018 | May 31, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,244.43 | $1,499.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,244.43 | $1,199.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare LG gram 15″ / Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ vs other portable laptops:
LG gram 15″ (15Z980-U.AAS5U1) summary
LG gram is an adequately priced Windows laptop. It is very light at only 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg). The laptop doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than competitors for its price. Full HD resolution is reasonable for the 15-inch IPS screen. The 250gb SSD storage is very small.
LG gram Thin and Light Laptop - 15.6" Full HD IPS Display, Intel Core i5 (8th Gen), 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Back-lit Keyboard - Dark Silver – 15Z980-U.AAS5U1
15.6" Full HD IPS LCD Screen
72Wh Lithium Battery (up to 19 hours* - MobileMark 2014 Standard)
Intel 8th Generation i5-8250U CPU
8GB RAM & 256GB SSD
ASIN: B078WRSHV4
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet 13″ (ZHY-00042) summary
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 /Tablet is a fair value portable Windows 2-in-1 laptop released in 2025. It has an excellent Qualcomm CPU, though not that much RAM for its price. The laptop is very portable at only 1.97 lbs (0.89 kg) for a 13-inch laptop. The 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 Laptop/Tablet (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, 13" Touchscreen Display, Snapdragon X Plus (10 Core), 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, Dune
[This is a Copilot+ PC] — A new AI era begins. Experience enhanced performance and AI capabilities with Copilot+ PC, boosting productivity with security and privacy in mind.
[Introducing Surface Pro 13” Touchscreen Display] — The most flexible, powerful 2-in-1 laptop and tablet with AI-accelerated Copilot+ experiences. Surface Pro 11th Edition reimagines the laptop.
[Flexibility at Any Angle] — Use with the detachable Surface Pro Flex Keyboard (sold separately). Shift from tablet to laptop to sketchbook with its unique kickstand.
[Outstanding Performance] — Snapdragon X Plus (10 core) or Elite (12 core) with powerful NPU, faster than MacBook Air M3[1].
[All day battery life] — 14 hours of battery life[5], fast charging with 65W PSU via Surface Connect or USB-C.
ASIN: B0CXL51P6F