Lenovo Legion 5 16″ (Legion) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 5 16″ is a winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance Legion 5 has a lot better performing processor. It also offers more memory.
- For graphics performance Legion 5 has a superior graphics card.
- Legion 5 has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- Legion 5 features a bigger display. For portability Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- Legion 5 has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion 5 16″ (Legion)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5 16″ (Legion) | Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-13800H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.35 x 10.55 x 1.05 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (36.45 x 26.8 x 2.67 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 5, 2026 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,049.00 | $3,475.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,049.00 | $3,475.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 10 h agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 11 h agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo Legion 5 16″ (Legion)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare Lenovo Legion 5 16″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo Legion 5 16″ (Legion) summary
Lenovo Legion 5 is a gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a very good Intel processor and decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card that is poor great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQXGA resolution is ok for the 16″ 240 Hz IPS screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is ok. It is quite heavy at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
Lenovo Legion 5 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7; 64GB DDR5 RAM; 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD; Gigabit LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Total 24 Cores Processor, Performance-core Base Frequency 2.7 GHz, Max Turbo Frequency 5.4 GHz, 36 MB Intel Smart Cache, 24 Threads
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS Display with 240Hz high refresh rate & 500-nit peak brightness; anti-glare coating eliminates screen reflections for crisp visuals in bright indoor/outdoor environments, ideal for competitive gaming and media editing.
Equipped with 64GB DDR5-5600 high-speed RAM and 2TB PCIe SSD; ample memory seamlessly runs multiple heavy apps simultaneously, while the large-capacity SSD ensures ultra-fast boot speeds and rapid file loading.
Features NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 dedicated graphics card, optimized for AAA gaming, 3D modeling, video rendering and GPU-accelerated creative workflows with outstanding graphic processing capability.
Latest Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity provides ultra-stable, low-latency wireless networking and seamless pairing with wireless mice, headphones and other Bluetooth peripherals for flexible daily use.
ASIN: B0H45CD98K
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001) summary
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU plus also less memory than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is lackluster for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. 2400 x 1600 resolution is ok for the 14-inch 120 Hz display. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay leaves room for improvement. It is quite heavy at 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 14.4" Tablet 2-in-1 Laptop 120 Hz Intel Core i7-13800H 32GB RAM 1TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Platinum
With 32 GB of memory, users can run many programs without losing execution
The 14.4" 2400 x 1600 screen provides a great movie watching experience
1 TB total SSD capacity for spacious storage with much faster data transfer speed than standard hard drives
18 Hours battery run time helps you stay unwired and work longer non-stop
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB discrete graphic card provides excellent ability in a variety of multimedia applications and user experiences
ASIN: B0CW227NTH