Lenovo Legion 5i 16″ (Legion 5i) vs Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 5i 16″ is a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance Legion 5i has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
- Legion 5i comes with Windows 11 Pro and Studio 2 with Windows.
- For graphics performance Legion 5i has a better performing graphics card.
- Studio 2 has a higher resolution screen (2400 x 1600).
- Legion 5i features a bigger display. For portability Studio 2 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- Legion 5i has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion 5i 16″ (Legion 5i)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5i 16″ (Legion 5i) | 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 i9-14900HX | 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 4060 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 14.4″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | 2400 x 1600 (2400 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.2 lbs (2.36 kg) | 4.37 lbs (1.98 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.16 x 10.25 x 1.05 inches | 12.7 x 9.1 x 0.87 inches |
| (35.97 x 26.03 x 2.67 cm) | (32.26 x 23.11 x 2.21 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 24, 2025 | March 29, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,089.00 | $3,699.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,089.00 | $3,699.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo Legion 5i 16″ (Legion 5i)
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ (Z1J-00001)
Compare Lenovo Legion 5i 16″ / Microsoft Surface Studio 2 14″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo Legion 5i 16″ (Legion 5i) summary
Lenovo Legion 5i is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU which is poor great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely Full HD resolution is weak for the 16″ 165 Hz IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is okay. It is light at only 5.2 lbs (2.36 kg).
Lenovo Legion 5i 16" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i9-14900HX, 165Hz FHD, GeForce RTX 4060, Backlit Keyboard, Win11 Pro, Office Lifetime(64GB DDR5 RAM|2TB SSD)
【NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060】: The gaming laptop robust NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, backed by 8GB GDDR6, the graphics ensures exceptional gaming performance, support for ray tracing, and lifelike visuals. 1080p FHD Camera and integrated digital microphone.
【16inch WQXGA 165Hz Display】: Brilliant 16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS 350nits Anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-SYNC, low blue light.Legion 5i laptop equipped with a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) PureSight gaming display with a 165Hz high refresh rate, as well as a 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard and a 1080p webcam with electronic privacy shutter, it brings you an immersive gaming experience.
【Advanced RAM and Storage 】Upgrade your performance with up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM in the Lenovo Legion 5i Gaming Laptop, facilitating extensive multitasking and enhanced responsiveness. The up to 4TB Solid State Drive offers quick boot times and fast data transfers, perfect for managing large applications and multiple tasks smoothly and efficiently.
【Exceptional Processing Power】 This gaming laptop is powerful 14th Generation Intel i9-14900HX 24-Core (Base Clock 2.2GHz, up to 5.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 36 MB Intel Smart cache, 24 cores, 8 Performance-Cores, 16 Efficient-Cores, 32 threads)
【Windows 11 Pro&Office 2021 Lifetime License】 Windows 11 Pro offers enhanced security, management capabilities, and productivity features. Perfect for professionals, business and creators and gamer, etc. Provides a seamless computing experience on the Lenovo legion 5i gaming Laptop.
ASIN: B0F4DF9X5D
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. Only 2400 x 1600 resolution is weak for the 14-inch 120 Hz screen. 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