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| ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory Bandwidth | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered, dual-channel) | — |
| Neural Engine | 80 TOPS | Qualcomm Hexagon, 80 TOPS |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP) | 6-core |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | Expected 2026-10 | Expected 2026-10-13 |
| Status | Announced; expected 2026-10 | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-13 |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits (peak) |
| Color | 45% NTSC | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) |
| Size | 14 inches | 13 inches |
| Type | IPS, optional touch | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | €1,099 (Base configuration) — Europe | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,299 (US launch price) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,818,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,680,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP); Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo | Microsoft |
| Model | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey | Platinum, Violet, Black |
| Dimensions | Thickness: 17.39 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight | From 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x-9523 (soldered, not upgradable) | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1TB SSD + spare M.2 2280 slot | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) |
| Storage Type | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | UFS (removable) |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI; Card reader: SD; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Kensington lock slot; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 26 hours local video playback (Lenovo claim) | Up to 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) |
| Battery Type | 50 Wh | 50 Wh (nominal) |
| Charging | 65W USB-C AC adapter, PD 3.0 | 45W USB-C charger (included) |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus |
| Speakers | 2x 2W speakers | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio |
| Webcam | FHD | 1080p Full HD |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key |
| Operating System | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) | Windows 11 Home |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader in power button, IR camera for Windows Hello | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 |
| Trackpad | Buttonless Mylar Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch |